{"product_id":"crafter-friendly-fireplaces-for-dolls","title":"Crafter-Friendly Fireplaces for 14\" - 19\" Dolls","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere's nothing like a fireplace to evoke feelings of cozy warmth and comfort. Humans have been drawn to their hearths and flames for hundreds of years, and now it's time for dolls to have their own version, too! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Crafter-Friendly Fireplaces pattern\u003cspan\u003e, by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larougetdelisle.com\/collections\/forever-18-inches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eForever 18 Inches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e has been designed for people who love crafts but lack wood-working skills or tools. All of the pieces for the fireplaces can be cut with a sharp-bladed utility knife and are fitted together with hot glue, packaging tape, and glue sticks. Materials used for construction are common items easily found in craft and hobby stores, home building supply stores, dollar stores, and stationery supply vendors. A list of alternate materials that can be substituted for key items on each supply list is also included. Read through the instructions and alternative supply list before purchasing materials and beginning your project. You may save some money and travel time! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree finishing variations ranging from Easy to Intermediate are included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Classic Fireplace made with painted balsa wood sheathing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Rustic Fireplace with a faux rock covering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Simple Fireplace that can be created entirely from glue, Foam Core, and paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PDF delivery will include 3 separate files, one for each finishing style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tutorial style crafting pattern. There are no pattern pieces to print out. All the measurements are provided to cut your pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available - The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larougetdelisle.com\/collections\/forever-18-inches\/products\/crafter-friendly-holiday-accessories-for-dolls\"\u003eCrafter Friendly Holiday Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e pattern is designed to coordinate with this fireplace!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies Needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Fireplace, Rustic Fireplace, Simple Fireplace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo Construct the Fireplace Frame:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree sheets of approximately 21\" wide x 30\" long x 3\/16\"deep Foam Core board. (OR: cardboard from similarly-sized large boxes--just be prepared to adjust cutting measurements for certain pieces of the fireplace. No measurements for cardboard are given because of the variation in cardboard thicknesses.) (Note: if you substitute cut Foam Core for the brick paver, you'll need FOUR sheets of Foam Core board instead of three sheets.)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA utility knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA long ruler for guiding cutting (I recommend a 24\" metal ruler backed with cork to help prevent slipping)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA large surface on which to cut Foam Core, paper, and balsa wood (I recommend a self-healing cutting mat used for fabrics that includes 45 degree cutting guidelines)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA hot glue gun (the type used for crafting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA bag of hot glue gun sticks (you'll be using A LOT of glue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo giant-sized school glue sticks in a tube (I used Elmer's Washable Purple School Glue Sticks®)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA brick PAVER (not a full brick) measuring approximately 1-5\/16\" deep x 3-3\/4\" wide x 8\" long to help weight and ground the fireplace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScissors for cutting paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: A T-square to help make accurate 90 degree cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear packaging tape used for shipping boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne large flat-bristled brush with soft hairs and a good spring (bristle area approximately 1-1\/2\" long by 7\/8\" wide).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour pieces of 12\" x 12\" scrapbooking paper for the firebox and front facing (I used a brick-printed paper) OR one roll of similar adhesive-backed shelving paper, OR even gift-wrapping paper. Note: Plain black or dark gray paper may be substituted for the brick-printed paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: two pieces of 12\" x 12\" scrapbooking paper (OR adhesive-backed shelf paper OR gift-wrapping paper) to cover an optional Foam Core hearth (I used brick-printed paper to match the firebox.) One large roll or two small rolls of shelving paper should be enough for the inside of the firebox, the outside firebox facing, and hearth).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne piece of 3\/8\" deep x 6\" wide x 36\" long balsa wood (for the mantle), OR two pieces of 12\" x 12\" scrapbooking paper (OR adhesive-backed shelf paper OR gift-wrapping paper) to cover a foam core mantle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: a couple of small cosmetic sponges to rub out bubbles in the scrapbooking paper and to apply smoke patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditionally - Classic \u0026amp; Rustic Fireplaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne piece of 1\/8\" deep x ½\" wide x 36\" long balsa wood (for the firebox trim) \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: Two pieces of 1\/8\" deep x 1\/8\" wide x 36\" long balsa wood (for the firebox trim) \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: Omit Item Nos. 6 \u0026amp; 7 balsa wood trim and substitute one piece of purchased cove molding measuring approximately 11\/16\" wide that's at least 36\" long. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: a coping saw if you choose to use cove molding\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: a miter box if you choose to use cove molding\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpackle to fill in wood joints\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra fine-grit finishing sand paper to shape and smooth the balsa wood or cove molding\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcrylic paint for the wooden sheathing, mantle, and trim (I used a large tube of white fine art paint with excellent coverage)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA very small amount of black acrylic paint to simulate smoke patterns in the firebox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditionally - Classic Fireplace Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo pieces of 1\/8\"deep x 6\" wide x 36\" long balsa wood (for the fireplace sides \u0026amp; front sheathing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditionally - Rustic Fireplace Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo paper egg cartons for the fireplace sides and partial front facing. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA quick-setting craft glue to apply the torn pieces of the egg carton to the fireplace.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: a couple of small cosmetic sponges to rub out bubbles in the scrapbooking paper, apply smoke patterns, and dab paint onto faux \"rocks.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMod Podge® in a matt finish to seal the faux egg carton \"rocks\" and Mantle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA light neutral-toned spray paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(All Versions):\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFaux Flames\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u0026amp; Logs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA flameless tea light\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot glue gun\/glue sticks (already mentioned in the Part I Supply List)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small square of aluminum foil\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA red permanent marker with a chisel or medium-sized rounded tip \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA yellow permanent marker with a chisel or medium-sized rounded tip\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small branch cut into doll-sized pieces for logs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small amount of black acrylic paint and a brush to add a charred effect to the logs (paint and brush already listed in Part II Supply List) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Easy \u0026amp; Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get: \u003c\/strong\u003eOne 37 page, \u003cspan\u003eOne \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e41\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page, and One 43 page\u003c\/span\u003e crafting pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! 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