The Finished Product

The canopy is just a simple wooden box structure that I painted and then attached pieces of paper with lettering to straight from the computer.

Individual items such as the box office, bar, seats (which really do move up and down), cinema screen, ladder, cash register and film reel storage are all made from scratch. I can’t detail every step of every procedure here, but basically I start off by sketching out how I want something to look and then work backwards deciding which materials to use and the best way to construct it. I use a lot of basswood of various thicknesses and mounting board that I either clad with paper or paint with acrylic. Acetate, foam board, felt, metallic papers and pens, beads, washers – virtually anything I can utilize I do.

As a final touch, using the computer again, I created the posters advertising films and other graphics.

I have always had a fascination with little things but the most enjoyable part for me is the designing and making. I have very fixed ideas of how I want something to look and the Dolls House Emporium kits are great because they provide a really good basis to start a project from. They are good quality, easy to construct, easily adaptable and excellent value for money.