Use to Create Realistic Rendered Finishes on Dolls Houses
& Models
Dolls House Render / Stucco Mix Application Guide
With this
render / stucco material it is possible to add depth and detail to
the dolls house exterior. The render mix
is similar to our Realistic Brick Compound, but has been
re-formulated to produce freehand rendered wall
effects.
The Render / Stucco Mix can either be mixed with water or added to matt
emulsion paint (not supplied). It should be mixed thoroughly to
ensure all of the powder is dispersed evenly. The proportion of of render
material to water or paint is not critical ...it can be
progressively added until the desired consistency is reached. A
smooth easily spreadable consistency is best.
Note: When applying the render you may notice small lumps where
the material is not mixed properly, but these can be rectified by
simply brushing over with a paint brush until dispersed. If any
lumps remain they can be sanded when dry.
The render mix can be applied to the dolls house using a paint
brush or pallet knife and a variety of render or stucco effects
created. For a smooth finish it can be applied as a fairly thin
covering and finished off using a pallet knife or sponge brush.
Rougher finishes can be created by applying a thicker covering and
finishing with a pallet knife or stippling with a paintbrush. If
paint is mixed with the render it will be quite difficult to remove
once dry so l It is strongly advised that the material is tested on
a piece of scrap wood or mdf before applying to the dolls house so
that the application technique can be practiced and the desired
finished effect achieved. If the material is mixed with water rather
than paint it will be easy to remove when dry as it will remain
water soluble. When completed it should be sealed with varnish or
suitable paint. The paint and render mix can easily be washed off
brushes etc with water providing it is not allowed to set.
Note: The render material is off white in colour and if mixed
with paint this will effect the finished colour. If necessary a
further coat of emulsion or acrylic paint can be applied over the
render to achieve the desired colour.
Coverage: It is not possible to specify the coverage exactly as
the material can be used in varying proportions with paint and also
the application thickness can be varied considerably. As a guide,
coverage of 5 - 20 square feet should be expected. A single bag
should therefore be sufficient for most dolls house applications.

Close-up view of smooth finish created using a paint brush,
sponge brush or a pallet knife

Close-up view of uneven finish created by stippling with a
paintbrush