Monday, September 4, 2023

How to craft a cardboard doll toaster

Two sample toasters: one grey and square shaped and the other coral and oval shaped.

       The supplies that you will need for this doll kitchen craft are: scrap cardboard, sandpaper, a black permanent marker, masking tape, white school glue, metal tape (optional), acrylic paints and Mod Podge. You will also need a silver or black button that looks like a 'dial'. for the toaster and hot glue to attach it with.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Both of our 18" doll toasters measure approximately 2 1/2" across by 2 1/2" tall. The grey version is constructed on top of a rectangular base and the coral version on top of an oval. 
  2. There is a third wall in each that is glued between the outside walls so that two pieces of toast fit neatly inside each toaster for play.
  3. You will need to both tape and glue these small boxes into shape and let them dry over night.
  4. I made the tiny mechanical parts on the side of each toaster using cardboard and also a button for the temperature control. I opted to draw in details for the switch to be pulled down instead of putting in a real working switch and opening on the side panel. 
  5. The surfaces are painted with acrylic colors of your choice; the two I chose are complementary to our own doll kitchen for 18" dolls.
  6. Cut and layer cardboard 'toast' slices to fit the openings. 
  7. Glue on sandpaper to give your toasted bread a convincing finish. 
  8. Paint the edges of the toast last.
  9. Mod Podge the finished toaster to make it durable for play.
  10. Cut more details from metal sticky tape to add on in the end if you wish.
See the grey toaster from all angles: front, side and above.

See the oval, coral toaster from the front and top.

See examples of cut toast, the sandpaper has been glued on but I still need to paint edges here.

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