Classic Painted Wood Finishes for Refinishing Miniature Dolls House Furniture

Introduction to Classic Painted Furniture Finishes for Dolls House Furniture.

These two unified pieces of dolls house furniture began as totally unrelated pieces, one stark white, the other gilded dark wood.

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Often ready made dollhouse miniature furniture doesn't have the finish you may want for your dolls house miniature scene. It may not match other pieces for a room, or it may have the right style but the wrong finish and upholstery for your décor. If the furniture isn't an antique or collector's piece, you can refinish it using several classic techniques. The three shown here all require the same technique to create a pickled wood finish (shown here), a Swedish Blue finish, or a French Cream finish. The techniques used for miniature or dolls house furniture are the same as those needed for full size furniture pieces.

• Introduction to Classic Painted Furniture Finishes for Dolls House Furniture.
• Assemble The Materials for Classic Painted Finishes for Miniature Furniture
• Prepare Your Miniature Furniture for a Classic Painted Finish
• Prepare the Undercoat for a Classic Painted Furniture Finish for Miniatures
• Apply the Top Coat Color to Your Miniature Painted Furniture