Русский 
English Stairs, take two
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My second attempt to build the stairs for a hall. I didn’t really like my first version – the central post was a bit off, didn’t like wood color, etc. That’s why I decided to give it another try.
First of all, I chose makore and khaya as a primary material, oak for inner parts. I’ve also changed the working drawing to change the post location and thickness of veneer – from 3mm to 4,5 mm.
I think this time the stairs look much better, I knew most of the possible mistakes I could make, so it was easier to make it. I really like the color and texture. I also added small plinth on every step.
In the lower part I’ve made a small door for a pantry or storeroom.
I used the same wallpaper as the one in the hall. Now I can make handrail, at first I was thinking of fixing them to the wall (no balusters planned), but now I have some doubts about it. Maybe I’ll try something with balusters in the end.
The steps are covered with shellac, I need to sand them one more time, oh, and I forgot about decorating the upper carriage. Haven’t decided on details yet.
Those stairs are beautiful! Have you considered making and selling them?
Never thought about it to be honest. I guess I just don’t know which size would be right.
Just by looking at them, I can tell you they’d be worth more than I could afford to pay. But if you could do them in standard dollhouse scales, 1:12 or 1:24, you could probably sell them for a very good price. A lot depends on whether that price would be worth the time it takes to make them.
I’m on a dollhouse forum based in the US, but we have members all over the world here. We’d love it if you wanted to drop in or join us. I made a thread and posted your blog url there so people can see your work.
http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/
Come see us any time!