How to Make a Dollhouse Table

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Whether the table holds a Thanksgiving feast or the afternoon mail, a table is at the center of a room. From an elaborately carved dining room heirloom piece to a simple side table, the types of tables are as varied as their functions. You can purchase beautifully crafted centerpiece tables or you can create your own, throwing a simple table cloth over the top to hide any flaws.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Wood
  • Glue
  • Stain
  • Sealer
  • Table accessories
  • Pizza support
  • Fabric
  • Spool
  • Table
  • Craft saw
  • Matchboxes
  • Glue
  • Wood grain paper
  • Brad

Wooden table

Step1
Cut a piece of wood to 2 by 6 inches. Cut four legs to 3 inches high, two table supports measuring 1-1/2 inches and two more table supports measuring 5 inches. Sand until smooth, especially the table top.
Step2
Glue the two 1-1/2 inch supports to the two 5 inch support pieces into a rectangle. Let dry completely.
Step3
Center the support to the bottom of the table top, glue securely and let dry completely.
Step4
Attach the legs by gluing each of the four legs to the inside of the corner supports. Let dry.
Step5
Stain your table, allowing it to dry between coats. Add a layer of sealer.
Step6
Add a flower arrangement, table runner, plates, silverware and glasses to the table.

Side Tables

Step1
Use a pizza support (that comes on top of your delivery pizza to prevent the lid from touching the pizza) as a small table. Cover the support with a small piece of fabric to be used as a tablecloth.
Step2
Utilize a spool of thread as a side table, covering with a piece of fabric to mimic as a decorator table.
Step3
Cut down the legs of a regular size dollhouse table in order to create a low coffee table. If a table is damaged, this is a great way to reuse it.
Step4
Stack three matchboxes together, gluing them together. Wrap a piece of wood grained paper around the stack. Paper the front of the drawers as well, adding a tiny brad as a pull to each drawer. This makes a great side table with drawers to be used as a bedside table.

Tips & Warnings

  • Use a fitted table cloth as well as lace overlay to hide any flaws on your tables.
  • Be careful placing things on your table if it is not sturdy.

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