If there’s one thing I love about dollhouse miniatures, it’s how you can turn the most ordinary bits of trash into something that looks perfectly at home in a dollhouse. In fact, this tutorial will show you how to make a miniature stool from everyday scraps and craft leftovers.
Let’s start with the first one: a cozy, rustic stool made from a bottle cap and some burlap.
Project 1: Miniature Stool from a Bottle Cap and Burlap
This first stool project is simple but has a lovely rustic look. By reusing a bottle cap, some cardboard, and a bit of burlap, you can make a sturdy miniature stool that looks perfect in a dollhouse kitchen, garden, or farmhouse-style room.
Materials I Used
- 1 Bottle cap
- Cardboard or thick paper (for cutting circles to cover the cap)
- Burlap or jute fabric
- Wooden sticks or skewers (for legs)
- UHU glue
- Scissors
Step 1: Preparing the Base
Take a clean bottle cap. Cut a cardboard circle that fits snugly on top of the cap and glue it in place. This gives a solid base to work on.
Step 2: Covering the Outside
Add another cardboard circle on the top to fully cover the surface, or just use sturdy paper.
Step 3: Wrapping with Burlap
Wrap a piece of burlap (or any textured fabric) around the cap. Use UHU glue to stick it down firmly. Trim off the excess fabric neatly with scissors.
Step 4: Adding the Legs
Cut four equal lengths of wooden sticks or skewers to use as stool legs. Glue them evenly to the underside of the cap.
👉 This stool has a farmhouse vibe thanks to the burlap, but you could also paint the bottle cap or use patterned fabric for a completely different look.