" Someone mentioned using plastic bags for window glass. I cannot imagine that"

I don't know about plastic bags, but if you use plastic wrap you could glue the piece onto the dollhouse, trying to get it as neat as possible, wait for the glue to dry then blow a hairdryer on the plastic and it will get very taut.

Linda

Window glass: Plastic wrap and hairdryer work. But for good windows, just save plastic wraps from merchandise. To minimize bulk, just cut out the flat pieces and store in an envelope - I found a pile of 'Baseball Card Holders' at a yard sale. They're WONDERFUL for window glass. Sturdy and clear and not scratched and cut easily with scissors.

Scrapbooking places sell clear page size material. Transparencies are excellent for windows if they're supported well. Butyl sheets are available in craft stores, . . clear and sturdy... etc... it's a huge clear window stuff world out there!!!

Judie - Daytona Beach, FL

Window glass: Am bemused by the folks buying various kinds of soft or semi-rigid plastic to use for windows; DIY is great because it frees up more money for the things you can't make. But why pay for this supply when you can get all you need by recycling? In my rehab houses, the home-made windows are Italian -- cut from Fazoli's salad bowl lids. The bowl's waffle-pattern bottom also makes nice "black rubber" foot-scraper welcome mats, particularly realistic if glued to a scrap of black fun foam for some bulk

Loretta.Sniarowski

window glass: I noticed that the cases that my CD's come in are nice clear plastic and thin also.

Empty "Jewel" cases can be purchased at a very reasonable price. I imagine one CD case can glaze a house.

DrBob...Delray Beach, FL

window glass: I noticed that the cases that my CD's come in are nice clear plastic and thin also.

Empty "Jewel" cases can be purchased at a very reasonable price. I imagine one CD case can glaze a house.

DrBob...Delray Beach, FL

Real Glass Windows: The only problem with real glass is that it is too thick. Imagine that piece you're thinking of being 12 times as thick as it is. When you put your outside and inside frames on it they seem to be too far apart. There is a very thin glass, but it is hard to find and too easily broken when cutting to size.

MAP in Puyallup

window glass: I noticed that the cases that my CD's come in are nice clear plastic and thin also.

Empty "Jewel" cases can be purchased at a very reasonable price. I imagine one CD case can glaze a house.

DrBob...Delray Beach, FL

Glue gun: As a person who spends a great deal of time doing dhs for others I find that glue guns are good for a quick hold when I use regular types of glue. It holds the pieces together without gluing until the glue sets up.

I also use the glue gun when I know that windows will be removed later for people that just for some reason don't want to put on wall paper at this time. It's easier to remove stairs and windows so they aren't in the way when you put on carpeting mouldings or wp.

Deanna from beautiful downtown Thiensville

Dried Apple Wreath:
Twine cord used for wrapping pkgs to mail
glue
Fresh cranberries
asst. bead *ornaments, dried baby's breath and misc. greenery.

Dip a 3" piece of twine in a mix of half glue and half water. Wrap it around a plastic aspirin bottle or similar size and tie it ....not tight but firm. Let dry completely. You can use two pieces for a twisted look. Slice a few cranberries very thin. lay out to dry naturally or in a warm oven. you might want to dip them in lemon juice and water first to preserve the *white* inner side. When everything is dry. place *apple* slices around *wreath* until you feel good about how it looks then glue them in place. Add little pieces of baby's breath sprigs between the slices, and decorate to please. Finish with a small bow at bottom with little one inch tails. Voila'...a pretty wreath for your front door ...:)

Mary Ann

Paper-Wrapped Wire: http://amsi-minilandscaping.comThey have white and green cloth covered wire sold by the bundle. They have wonderful landscaping materials and are extremely helpful. They extended me a 30% discount since I have a miniature business. The man's name is Tony and his wife is Mary. They provide landscaping used for small scale miniatures in Hollywood. I searched for 2-1/2 weeks to find their site on the Web.

Jean