Essential Dollhouse Tools & Materials List

Getting started with dollhouse making can feel equal parts exciting and overwhelming . . .  especially when it comes to figuring out which tools and materials you actually need. This essential dollhouse tools and materials list is a living resource I’ll continue to build as I learn, experiment, and refine my process! From everyday tools and adhesives to lighting, electrical components, and building materials, this guide is meant to support both beginners and fellow makers who want a practical, realistic starting point for creating and customizing a dollhouse.

This isn’t a sponsored roundup, just a curated list of dollhouse-making products that have been used along the way! This post includes affiliate links and if you click and make a purchase, I might earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you), which helps me keep creating and sharing projects like this.

Tools

• Angle Miter Shears Cutter
• Exacto Knife Kit
• Mini Handmade Craft Tools Kit
• Micro Sander with Various Grit
• Work Mat
• 18” Metal Ruler
• Mini Hand Drill

Glues, Tapes & Paints

• Masking Tape
• E6000 Industrial Strength Adhesive
• Aleene’s All Purpose Tacky Glue
• Loctite Super Glue Ultra Gel Control
• Gorilla Wood glue
• Paint Brushes
• Foam Brushes
• Baking Soda (for adding texture to exterior paint)

Lighting & Electrical

• Wire Stripper
• 12 Volt Warm LED Lights

Building & Fixture Materials

• Varathane Wood PuttyDark Walnut
• Gold Hinges
• Copper Metal Flower Bead
• Balsa Wood Craft Sticks (3 sizes)
• Jumbo Craft Popsicle Sticks

As my dollhouse-making journey continues, this list will grow right along with it. I’ll keep updating it with new tools, materials, and lessons learned as projects evolve and skills expand. If you’re building alongside me, I hope this resource saves you time, sparks ideas, and makes the process feel a little more approachable. Bookmark this page, check back often, and feel free to adapt what works best for your own dollhouse vision! Remember, there’s no one right way to make something miniature and meaningful.