Build a Breakfast Banquette for Barbie

Exact measurements for a Barbie Kitchen Banquette.

       These simple plans are for a banquette that will fit any doll 12"to 16" inches, like a Barbie doll. There are two seats and a table that when finished may be displayed inside of the cozy, dollhouse breakfast nook.
       Thin wooden boards measuring 1/4 or 3/8 inch thick will be satisfactory material if they have been sanded and are free from knots.Use a wood glue designed for the specific purposes of adhering to projects using the materials. The finished doll furniture should also be reinforced with tiny metal brads for durability.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Use a ruler and try-square to mark out the top and sides of the table according to the dimensions given in the illustration, just right.
2. Lay out the end pieces, first draw a rectangle 4 X 5 inches. To form the exact size and shape of the pieces follow very closely the dimensions given on the diagram. 
3. Then saw out all the pieces. 
4. Sand down the pieces til they are smooth and ready to be joined.
5. First attach the two sides to the end pieces.
6. Attach the top next.
7. Place a small amount of liquid glue in each joint, and then reinforce the pieces together with small brads.
8. To build the two seats, first lay out the bottom pieces and the backs, using a try-square for this work.
9. Draw a rectangle 3 1/3 inches by 8 inches. Then repeat the methods above that you used in drawing the ends of the table.
10. Then saw out, smooth and join the pieces that are to compose the seat.
    
11. Join the two sides to the back; then attach the bottom piece. (see dotted lines shown in diagram above), using wood glue and brads to hold the parts together securely. Repeat again for a second bench.
12. The entire set is now ready for painting. Apply enamel wood paint with a small soft brush, going over the entire surface of each piece. Let surfaces dry completely as you turn the furniture to paint tops and bottoms. Apply a second coat if needed.
    

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