FAQ
Short answers to the questions people ask most when they're starting out. Tap a question to open it.
No. Kits come with step-by-step instructions, and printables only need cutting, folding and gluing. Start with something small and you'll learn as you go. The Start here page has a supply list and first projects.
Less than most people think. Scissors, a ruler, a glue stick and printer paper are enough for a first printable project. A craft knife, cutting mat and tacky glue are a small one-time purchase. Kits and furniture range from budget to collector prices, so it helps to set a budget for each project.
Most beginners do well in 1:12, the standard dollhouse scale. If you're not sure, take the scale quiz.
Craft and hobby stores, online marketplaces like Etsy, and kit makers. Printables let you make your own accessories at home. Always check the scale on a listing, and use the free scale ruler when you shop in person.
Usually not: a 1:24 chair in a 1:12 room looks like a child's chair. The one exception is forced perspective, where slightly smaller pieces at the back of a scene make it look deeper.
Battery LED fairy lights, LED tea lights and small battery LED strips all work. Pick warm white and hide the battery pack behind or under the box. See the room box guide for where lighting fits in the build order.
For a small bubble, prick it with a pin and press it flat with a soft cloth. Wrinkles usually come from too much wet glue; next time use a glue stick or spray adhesive and smooth from the center out. The glue guide has more.
Keep everything in one scale, use warm light, age new pieces a little with a dry brush, and leave a bit of everyday life around: a cup on the table, an open book, a towel over a chair.
A printable box takes an evening, a simple room box a weekend or two, and a kit house a few weeks. There's no rush: many miniaturists have a project going for months.