How to Make a Swimming Pool for Dolls from a Box

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a suitable box for a swimming pool.

   A shoebox is ideal for smaller dolls such as teen dolls and Barbies, while you'll need a much larger box for baby and big dolls.
   
   Remove the flaps from the top side of any grocery box.
   
   For a shoebox, simply remove the lid.
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   Step 2: Choose colored paper or wrapping paper for covering the box with.

   The inside paper must be blue, so that it looks like water.
   
   The outside of the pool can be any color you like., These measurements will determine the paper pieces that you'll cut., Glue each blue piece into place, taking care to match up the pieces evenly.
   
   This forms the water., Glue these to the outside of the box.
   
   There is no need to add paper underneath the box.
   
   If you want to put in a little extra effort, cut the external pieces into squares and glue in place to look like tiles on the side of the pool. , If you want the pool to last well, cover in Mod Podge to seal it all and to prevent pieces of paper from getting caught on the dolls when you move them around the pool., The simple swimming pool is now ready for use.
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   Step 3: Measure the sides and ends of the box.

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   Step 4: Cut the blue paper pieces following the measurements.

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   Step 5: Cut the outside pieces following the measurements.

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   Step 6: Allow everything to dry.

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