How to Build a Miniature Lamp Post

Once the lamp post is completed, add more details, such as a sign.

Building miniatures, such as a miniature lamp post for a train set or dollhouse, is a popular pastime for many hobbyists. A hobbyist will build a miniature lamp post and add it to the streets of a town for a train to run past, or add it to the outside porch of a dollhouse. These details add to the realism of the miniature world. Once created, the hobbyist can use a craft knife or rotary tool to add more details by carving designs.

Things You'll Need

• Wood dowel
• Saw, dril and craft knife or rotary tool with bits
• Paint or stain
• Miniature lighting kit

Instructions

1. Cut a wooden dowel to the height needed for the miniature lamp post.

2. Create a hole by drilling through the center core of the dowel. The hole should be large enough to fit the wire cord from the lighting kit.

3. Add a notch on the bottom side edge of the dowel for the wire to go through. This way the post will be level when standing.

4. Add details to the lamp post, if desired, by carving.

5. Paint or stain the post the desired color.

6. Attach the light by threading the cord through the post and standing the bulb on top of the dowel.

References

• Building Your Model Railroad: Lighting Effects
• 1 Inch Minis by Kris: How to Make a Lamp Base

Resources

• Cir Kit Concepts: Dollhouse and Miniature Electrical Products