I’ve been meaning for a while to post this how-to on fairly easy custom windows. The plans for The Big House called for window openings 3×5. Not knowing that the standard had already become the Houseworks-sized windows, and being new at this, my dad and I cut out all the windows before realizing we should have bought the windows first and cut to fit. We’d also made the dollhouse out of 1/2″ thick wood, not knowing that most windows are for 3/8″ thick walls. Svr 08 Downloadable Content.

When I started remodeling, I decided to get rid of the windows I’d kind of hacked to fit (plus filled in and covered the side gaps), and start fresh with windows to fit the 3 x 5 openings. The fact that this house has 23 windows daunted me a while! I did some research and looked over some things I’d done before, and came up with a method for custom windows that can be adapted to any size, any style (sash, double hung, casement, nonopening, working, big, small, wide, narrow), and for any dollhouse wall thickness. Supplies needed: Strip wood (in inches) (and feel free to vary per your window requirements) 1/4 x 1/16 (window sash frames and sills) 1/8 x 1/16 (middle sash and other filler pieces) 1/8 x 1/8 square (sills) 3/8 x 1/16 (outside window trim; can be for inside as well) 1/2 x 1/16 (inside trim; frame out raw window edges) 1/16 x 1/16 (mullions, optional) Acrylic, micro glass, or whatever you like for the window panes Stain or paint Tacky or white glue An E-Z cutter is very handy, or your tool of choice for making many straight and mitered cuts. Gluing jig to keep everything perfectly square.