How to Wire a Dollhouse for Electricity - Wiring Tutorial

This dollhouse wiring tutorial explains each step for adding electricity to your dollhouse using tape wire. I'm using a Cir-kit Concepts starter wiring kit that can be found at Hobby Lobby.

[@pamelablume1637]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. From the bottom of my heart thank you! You took a complex issue that so many of us have and made it easy to follow. I look forward to your next video. This is the best tutorial on wiring that I’ve seen and you are an excellent teacher. Practical advice with demonstration really hits the spot. Again, thank you.

[@angieaug]

You're very welcome, and I'm glad this was helpful!😊

[@melmill1164]

I read that booklet at Hobby Lobby today and put that BACK in an instant. You have made it so much easier. Thank you.

[@rt3593]

I've had that electrical wiring set for 18 months and felt too daunted by it, until I saw you. THANKS A MILLION!!!!🙂

[@Mamascoffeeandcrafts]

I have looked for a video like this one for days-thank you so much! This is most fantastic!

[@susanjeffay3851]

Finally, a clear description for us newbies! Well, done!

[@angieaug]

@@susanjeffay3851 Thanks for watching!

[@gme2666]

Thank you so very much! I am brand new and wiring is truly daunting! Now that I watched your video… I will actually try this! Your voice is kind and the perfect speed for us newbies! 💕

[@cybermintzuk]

Sincere thanks for this video, which is very timely as I've recently 'accidentally' bought a dolls house at auction that has Cir-kit Concepts lighting. May you be blessed.

[@angieaug]

😊

[@classicaldeb]

When I grow up, I want to do as fantastic dollhouse work as you Angie!

[@angieaug]

😊

[@Seasons-bh6bp]

Thank you so much this was soooooo helpful

[@MardeeSherman]

Thank you so much for this! I have been putting off the wiring for weeks because I was so nervous about starting. I watched other videos and read multiple books but none of them explained it like you did. For the first time, I feel like I understand what I am supposed to do. You are the best!!!

[@SharonsStuff1]

Your videos are so helpful. I love that you speak so clearly and slowly and you don't just fill the videos with chatter. And I love how you show each item and each step so clearly. I hope you will do more videos!

[@WastingTimeRighNow]

This is a WONDERFUL video. I’ve been scared of messing up my wiring for far too long so have never started. Really appreciate the amazing walk through!!

[@micklo1]

Thank you for such an informative video.🌞

[@heidigouge9737]

Thank you so, so much! I am scratch-building my first dollhouse and was very intimidated by the thought of wiring but your instructions have emboldened me to go for it! :)

[@Gerry1of1]

Very nicely done. Very informative. Thank you so much for posting. I'll be starting my first dollhouse soon so I'm soaking up these types of tutorials so I can prepare / plan the project.

[@deegorgeous]

So it doesn't matter what wire is connected to the tape? Like ➕ or ➖?

[@angieaug]

No, it doesn't matter which wire goes in where, as long as you put one in the gray and one in the copper. Also, make sure the wires don't touch each other.

[@ronstruzik7176]

My dollhouse doesn't have any slots to run up staies.

[@angieaug]

You could use a utility knife to carefully slice a tiny section from the floor

[@madamd30]

Hi, where to buy the hammer with the screw driver attachment? I love it. Thanks. Also love the instructions.

[@angieaug]

I got it from Hobby Lobby for under $5 after using their coupon. Here's a link: www.hobbylobby.com/Party-Baking/Stationery-Office-Decor/Office-Supplies/Pink-Floral-Hammer-&-Screwdrivers/p/80905158

[@madamd30]

@@angieaug Thanks Much for the information and quick reply. I'm somewhat new to the hobby and have several kits. I'm also sculpting my dolls as well. Your videos offers great information. Thanks again.

[@arielsmith8946]

Every dollhouse kit in the world should include your tutorial videos! Thank you so much for taking the time to make these! Im 6 months into making my first dollhouse, and I have come a long way thanks to you! I’m a huge fan!

[@thedesignerdollhouse]

Such a great video! Thanks for making it so simple and informative. So glad I stumbled upon this and I actually have that same wiring kit, but now I know how to use it! 😂

[@angieaug]

Glad it's helpful!🙂

[@anitaabbott70]

Ok. I think I can do this. Your video was really helpful.

[@hypersquigliated]

I noticed that your using a transformer. The internet is telling me that dc is better. I have learned a lot watching your videos. I have hundreds of dollars tied up into my city of dollhouses. Does this really matter. What's your opinion?

[@barbaraness4507]

I have to say that I’ve watched so many videos like this and your’s is my favorite! You explain everything in an easy to understand way, and your voice is very calm and clear. I also followed what you mentioned and got that kit from eBay where it was a little cheaper.

[@angieaug]

Awesome, I'm glad my videos have been helpful!

[@jo444m]

Thank you for making this to help with wiring. I just have one question, why do you cut off the plug from the light?

[@mattdeans9873]

What an awesome video. I'm fascinated with 'dollhouses' although to me they are miniature worlds. I applaud you for your great teaching skills and the patience and fortitude to install the lighting for all those rooms. I hope and trust your dollhouse will turn out just beautifully.

[@angieaug]

Thank you!🙂

[@ashesr7]

Wow I was getting so overwhelmed trying to figure out how to do this thank you so much!

[@TropicalPlaties]

I need this so much. My grandfather was working on a doll house with wiring when my grandma passed away. He never finished the house. I've had the house for almost 3 years now, I tore everything out but haven't done anything else. I really want to redo it but I'm so overwhelmed

[@jessicapacheco2751]

I was intimidated trying to follow the instructions directly from Real Good Toys. I looked no further once I stumbled upon your video. Thanks a million! I'm super excited to wire the house now!

[@doriselder8245]

Very nice class thank you

[@teresaernstes1954]

Thank you for this video! After watching it I have run my tapewire and attached 4 lights. I do have a question though. You said that you cover the wires of the light with tape, what kind of tape do you use? Thank you!

[@deborahastles889]

Enjoying your videos, very helpful. Thank you

[@diannelake580]

Thank you. I have a dollhouse for 30 years that I finally have the time to work on. The wiretape is on it but I don't have the transformer. How can I test the tape to see if it works?

[@DiMac43]

Thank you for this video, however, it neglects to address that they eyelets contained within this kit are too small for the standard size lights. We are having a horrible time using this kit and we've watched this video countless times. The pins are waaaaaaaaay too small to handle and the eyelets are too small and we can't plug anything in. What do you recommend?

[@barbaralebert110]

Is there no positive and negative wiring used on copper wiring? Can I wallpaper over it with my wallpaper paste?

[@maryleung1425]

Thankyou for showing me how u did the wiring on this dollhouse ...i purchased an chinese styled dollhouse from china ....had to figure out the instructions as they were in chinese .... but they had lots of pictures in the instructions so it wasnt much of a problem plus found other youtuber tutorial videos that did the same kit so that helped alot ... sometimes before i start a new kit i look at the wiring first in the instructions to see how i can improve and camoflage the wiring better ...in some cases i had to rewire it differently than what was shown in the instructions cause just didnt like the way it was done . The kit comes with the white plastic coated wiring . And didnt like the way they did some of the wiring in the instructions .and it got to be the wiring was unsightly looking in some areas ..in most cases i was able to camoflage the wires...other timès i would have to drill thru the floors and feed the wiring thru that way to hide them ... but i think the lighting tape will work better in areas than using the thin plastic coated wires everywhere ... because dollhouse had a battery box and the LED lights included ...so taught myself how to use a soldering iron to solder the wires together ....i wonder if the lighting tape will work with the battery box or will have to use the transformer ... battery box uses uses either 2 AA or 2AAA type batteries to light up the dollhouse ...so was wondering do u have any insight using the lighting tape with the battery box ? ....i managed to find out how to make your own LED light bulbs in different colors of yellow ,green ,blue, and red,etc ..relatively inexpensive online ...plus found out that u can purchase the thin plastic coated white wiring ...in different colors as well.....if u do a search on youtube on ....chinese dollhouse kits .... u can get an idea some of the styles of the dollhouse kits that i am working on....this is my 3rd one ...anyways thanks for making the video ... it was nice to see there was another method of doing the LED wiring ...

[@wilriamonmouth1019]

You made this easy to follow. I could understand what and how to do. I look forward to more videos.

[@angieaug]

Awesome! 🤗

[@emilyadams1495]

I'm just getting into this and your videos have been super helpful!

[@angieaug]

Great, I'm glad they've been helpful!

[@TheWordlesswonder]

This is so informative! Thank you.

[@hypefine]

Wow! This is just what I needed. You are an excellent teacher. I can’t wait to watch the rest of your tutorials.

[@angieaug]

Thank you!

[@bobbiebowles1648]

I love your videos thank you so much for helping

[@nancyvolker3342]

very helpful vid easy to understand you and what you did thank you so much

[@heidib7080]

I need help on hiding tape if I’m not using wallpaper. Can I mud over it?

[@recoveringsoul755]

I never saw anyone out the bare wires into the hole before, then put in the eyelet to make the connection. All the other ones I see wrap the wire around the eyelet and then pounding in. If they're putting in ceiling lights, they run the wires through a hole in the ceiling up to the second floor, let's say, and then attach the wire ends to the tape wire on the floor. Makes a case for having removable flooring. I wish you were still making videos, and hope that you are ok.

[@TheWordlesswonder]

Excellent video! Thank you, I feel like I can do this now!

[@angieaug]

You're welcome, glad this helps!

[@macewen1]

How do you tell the positive and negative leads on the lighting fixture apart, or does it matter?

[@ralenaglover9496]

Thanks for the information! It’s great having these instructions before tackling the lighting phase of my house.

[@angieaug]

You're welcome, glad it's helpful!

[@frankiebcatt3661]

Thank you :) what a fantastic teacher you are

[@danabaginski5310]

What would you say is the advantage to using tape wire vs round wire?

[@jessekorson7139]

What’s the minimum amount of bulbs?

[@hangar8180]

Thanks so much for this tutorial, I never knew how to use that kit 👍❤

[@angieaug]

You're welcome!🙂

[@degadawg6]

This is great! But my dollhouse came with groved hardwood floor, so how do I run tape wire on the floor. Don't want to go along the wall. Was planning to paint walls, not wallpaper. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[@angieaug]

I would only use tapewire on a surface that I planned to cover, whether it's a wall or floor. You could use round wire as an alternative to tapewire.

[@elizabethmcglothlin5406]

OMG! I love your plaid hammer!

[@mariarosadebonis7419]

Grazie! Il tuo tutorial nella mia lingua, Italiano, mi hanno finalmente permesso di capire come funziona questo tipo di cablaggio. Qui da noi non é molto diffuso questo magnifico hobby che mi appassiona, anche i materiali sono difficili da reperire ora ho le idee più chiare e mi metterò alla ricerca. Ancora grazie e sei BRAVISSIMA!! Da Torino 🌹

[@angieaug]

Prego! Grazie.

[@heidib7080]

That was so helpful! Thank you!

[@artkingofwholefoods74]

THANK YOU. ❤ I’m doing this for a StarWars play set. 👍🏼

[@angieaug]

@@artkingofwholefoods74 How cool! You’re welcome!

[@JacqueSchaferTrio]

Oh my gosh! I finally got the nerve to watch this and now...understand! Thank you..

[@angieaug]

You're welcome, glad it helped!

[@bafiv3333]

This is so helpful, thank you!

[@ALiOrt]

Can you paint over the tape wire?

[@rn9119]

Wowwwww you make it look so easy!!💕

[@judithmartin4207]

Excellent presentation!

[@AngelaStewart-ok1rm]

What a great video.

[@anneargo-davies692]

This was soo needed. You make it look so easy! Thank you for this , answered another of questions.

[@angieaug]

Great, glad it helped!

[@Lisa-il4lw]

Love ur videos!

[@Lisa-il4lw]

@@angieaug I would love to Say Thank You very much ur videos are really helping your voice is so smooth, soothing & Patient makes me feel like you are patient, kind & really want to help.

[@MyDollHouse]

Wow amazing video 👍️ keep it up...

[@angieaug]

Thanks!

[@rosemariesandground3988]

Thank you!!

[@ginagray603]

Thank you!!!!💜💜

[@wendysellen8683]

Thank youuuuu ❤

[@barbaraprayer9720]

Missing you

[@slelley]

Thank you! Lighting was intimidating until I saw your video. Very informative and thorough!

[@leannmarshall28]

I wonder if there is the same set-up for a half scale dollhouse? You have a wonderful gift for explaining something I've been avoiding--but want to do--for my dollhouse! Thanks so much!

[@nm9412]

Thank you for your illustration, when you buy these from Hobby Lobby or anywhere, it is expected that you know your wiring. I find this video very helpful!

[@pepperstudiosminiatures1397]

So helpful!!!

[@MrMuscleman000]

Thank you!

[@Mommaoftwokiddos]

This was helpful! Thank you. I was wondering why you cut the plug off instead of plugging it in? I’m working on the glencroft and plan to mostly texture the walls and add stained beams. I’m only going to be doing sconces and a few table candles. I’m thinking of running the tape wire just on the other side of where the beam will be and painting over the tape so hopefully it won’t show. This is my first house but I’m also a perfectionist so I know it will really bug me if it shows. Any suggestions? Thank you!!

[@TheDreamingDilettante]

Wow thank you so much for thoroughly explaining this process! I was nervous about lighting my dollhouse but I feel I understand it well now. Thanks again!

[@billc341]

Nice job keeping it simple and explaining everything in detail. I got my wiring kit on Amazon and the directions I saw didn’t even show you how to unscrew the pilot hole punch and find the points and the bit in there. I took a dollhouse I assembled in 1985 for my daughter and refurbished it and this video was very helpful getting all the lights to work in time to give it to my granddaughters for Christmas.

[@sonjasunny66]

Thank you so much for this video!!! It was so very helpful!!! You are clear, you make the steps easy to follow. Bless you!!!

[@maryannsalony900]

Absolutely amazing! You did such a beautiful job of explaining such a difficult topic! I almost feel like I can do it myself!!! Thank you!

[@christinahand973]

An absolute lifesaver! I’m starting a renovation of a dollhouse purchased at an auction. I found tape wire after removing some of the old flooring and there are some ‘plugs’ on the walls but that was it. I didn’t even know what parts I was missing! Now I do! Thank you. I’ve subscribed and I’m hoping I’ll be able to follow along as you complete your doll house. If your other videos are as informative and well presented as this one then I’ve struck gold!

[@cakescakes2482]

Thank you for breaking it down and making it easy. BTW, you missed your calling as a hand model! Beautiful hands.

[@woollysheep5766]

Great video! I'm updating an old dollhouse my Grandfather made who passed away. So this is perfect. Thanks for your help!

[@billhenry5297]

Great Job! Thanks for basic, easy -to-understand video. You''re a Star!

[@hairdebi]

Thank you for this tutorial, it helps a lot.

[@angieaug]

Glad it's helpful, thanks for watching!

[@sinebheag4685]

Thanks for this video, it's exactly what I needed! I recently bought a vintage dollhouse and I'm trying to figure out the existing wiring. Thanks to you, I know I have tape wire and I have some idea how to check if it's properly fitted ☺️

[@MiniatureWerewolf]

You’ve saved me! This was so incredibly helpful. Your directions are concise and easy to follow. I really appreciate it!

[@erikaeisenring5960]

Thanks for this video. I've been struggling with brads for all my builds because I didn't know the proper way to use the eyelets. I'd love to see how you attach light fixtures using eyelets once the wallpaper is in place.

[@angieaug]

You're welcome! I plan to post the light fixtures video soon

[@erikaeisenring5960]

@@angieaug Looking forward to it. Just have to tell you that seeing your Beacon Hill video years ago sparked my interest in miniatures. My first build was a Greenleaf Westville, followed by several RGT builds. I've yet to keep any of them - they've all gone to charity silent auctions. Currently working on a Greenleaf laser cut Diana (LOVE the laser cut Greenleaf. I wish they would do a laser cut Beacon Hill). I'm keeping the Diana and have 2 RGT builds still in the box (New Orleans & Newport). They both will go to charity. Finally, I've got the Beacon Hill sitting in the closet waiting for me. Going to turn it into 3 apartments. This one will be a keeper. Anyhow, just wanted to thank you for the inspiration. Your work is fantastic.

[@angieaug]

That's awesome that you donate your houses to such a good cause. You have quite a treasure trove, especially the New Orleans. I keep hoping they'll bring that one back. So glad to hear that my video sparked an interest in dollhouses!😊

[@MsFoxyShay]

This was the best video I've seen explaining this. Thanks so much!!

[@richardallen144]

You make a topic that seems intimidating very approachable.

[@Cinammarol]

I am so glad I came across your videos!! Thank you sooooooo much…this helps tremendously

[@rpipitone151]

This was SOOOO clear! You are a terrific presenter. Thank you!

[@mariarosadebonis7419]

🇮🇪🌹❤️🙏!!

[@kellischneider3255]

Love this tutorial! Very good instructions and easy to follow. I can’t wait to get to this point!! 🥰

[@nans969]

This tutorial was easy to follow and detailed. Thank you.

[@tracybartlett7452]

The most concise and clear tutorial I have ever watched. Thank you so much.

[@ETfriend]

Excellent Tutorial! You rock!

[@marlaabernathy3267]

Your tutorials are so helpful.

[@lizcockrum9413]

Thanks! I have wired before but never understood the folding technique. This will definitely help in my future projects 😊

[@angieaug]

Awesome, glad it will be helpful!

[@erectile-dysfunction-man]

Thank you so much. I just inherited my first dollhouse with electricity and was unsure of how to add new lights. You made it so easy to understand. Bless you for this video.