How should Dickens Village be set up?
Because the Dickens model buildings are often snow-covered, Dickens villages are normally a part of, or mixed in with, larger Christmas villages. For beginners, it is probably better to start with a small display, like on one half of a table, and then add buildings and detail slowly over time.
How do you display a Christmas village in a small space?
Small Spaces to Display Your Christmas Village
- Your fireplace mantel in a long village display.
- A bookshelf in front of books or after the books have been cleared.
- On top of kitchen cabinets if there is space between the cabinets and ceiling.
- Floating shelves hung on the wall.
- Window sills if your pieces are small.
What is the best way to display a Christmas village?
If you have a huge collection of Christmas Village sets, a great way to showcase them is in your living room. Make it a dramatic backdrop to your massive sofa, with your Christmas village houses all lit up at night.
Is Dept 56 still in business?
Department 56 is a U.S. manufacturer of holiday collectibles, ornaments and giftware, known for its lit Christmas village collections and Snowbabies collection. It is owned by Enesco and based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota….Department 56.
| Founded | 1976 (46 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Parent | Enesco |
| Website | department56.com |
How do you clean snow villages?
We recommend using a soft brush or feather duster to remove surface dust. Collectors have shared with us that using a hair dryer on a low, cool setting, or using canned air (used to clean computer components) is also effective to remove dust.
How do you make hills for Christmas village?
To make hills, simply cut pieces of foam from the sheet and stack them. Drape a piece of white felt or white batting over the foam to make it look like it’s covered with snow. Don’t worry too much about how you cut your foam. Just cut each piece a little smaller than the one under it.