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
Mini Hand Drill Rotary Tool
Exacto Knife Kit
Mini Handmade Craft Tools Kit
Micro Sander with Various Grit
Work Mat

Glues, Tapes & Paints
Masking Tape
Aleene’s All Purpose Tacky Glue
Loctite Super Glue Ultra Gel Control
Gorilla Wood glue
White Pearl Gallery Glass
Various Acrylic Paints
Paint Brushes
Foam Brushes
Baking Soda (for adding texture to exterior paint)

Lazy Susan
Lazy Susan Hardware
24” x 1” Round Wood
Behr Stain – Dark Walnut

Lighting & Electrical
Warm Micro Lights
Mini Glass Globes
18K Gold Plated Cable Chains
Himalayan Salt Stone
Glass Vial Pendant

Building & Fixture Materials
Acrylic Sheets 8.5”x11”
1inch Foam Sheets 12”x7”
1/16” Balsa Wood Sheets 12”x12”
⅛” Balsa Wood Sheets 12”x12”
Balsa Wood Craft Sticks (3 sizes)
White Polymer Clay
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.