Then you have to figure out tape wire or round wire. Round wire - check! But you also need to have some tape wire - check! Then you need to figure out what transformer you need depending on the amount of lights (not fixtures - lights). Then you need brad nails, eyelets, a pilot hole punch, a test probe and a junction splice . . . and then you need a good friend who's electrified multiple dollhouses - check, check and check!
I ordered some lights today, but will wait for hubby to decide on the transformer and other paraphernalia - like how much tape wire do I really need???
For me lighting in a dollhouse is still such a mystery :-). I see it and every time I admire the result!
ReplyDeleteIt is a mystery Millicent!! I've used tape wire before with disappointing results. This time I'm using round wire with the help of a friend. There are some good tutorials out there. Here's one if you should ever wish to give it a try. http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/dollhouse_news/FEB2009/dollhouse-lighting-kits.html
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Teresa
Hello Teresa Marie,
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are going the round wire route. I have used tape wire in the past and I do not think I will use it ever again. I look forward to seeing the light fixtures you choose. Working lights really make a project come to life.
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Giac
I've posted about the three chandeliers from Getzan Miniatures. I have to have them! LOL! The others I hope have a Victorian feel. So looking forward to this part of the project! As long as everything works! LOL!
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