Cut and Paste. Cut and Paste.

Actually I was doing cut and glue, but cut and paste sounded more computer oriented. I finished all of the half timbers. YAY!!! This morning I did the plaster in all of the in between sections. Then I painted them all. You want proof?

OK. Here's one end with the plaster done. I did it with the DAP that I told you about the other day. Tools used? Fingers. I smeared it on and got a good cover and then I stippled it with the end of my finger to rough it up. I cleaned up the half timbers as I went with a damp paper towel. I am afraid that it isn't to impressive in this state.

After that dried, I used Antique White, Ceramcoat Acrylic Paint to fill in the panels. Again, this isn't very impressive. I didn't want to stray away from the traditional colors.

I don't know if you noticed that I decided to cut off the cat slide that made up half of the porch roof. If it rains the tenants will just have to carry an umbrella.

My next move will be to get out the DAS air drying clay to do the foundation. That reminds me, I have to go find the foundation piece that fits under the back floor. That will need doing too.

I guess that I should do the front step at the same time. The house comes with just a small front step. I am thinking that I would prefer one more the size of the one on the basket shop. I make people stand in the rain, holding the umbrella whilst they hunt for their keys, but I won't make them teeter on a tiny step or stand in the mud! I'm not that mean.

I still haven't decided what this cottage is going to be when it grows up. Give me a couple more days. Maybe when it is all dressed up on the outside I will decide what goes inside.

I have to go hunt down the piece of back foundation and something to make a front step from.

See you tomorrow.