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. Place the slots through the eyelet...
Paint the lantern...
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A. SAFETY MESSAGES
1. Please read through these instructions before you start.
2. Adult assistance and supervision is recommended.
3. Intended for children of age over 8.
4. This kit and its finished product contain small parts which may cause choking if
misused. Keep away from children under 3 years old.
5. The painted lanterns are intended for decorative purposes only. It is not recommended
for illumination. Do not install any light source into it.
B. OTHER REMARKS
1. Always work on a solid, level working surface and try to keep the area neat and clean.
2. If clothes are stained by paint then wash them immediately. Dried paint may leave mild
stains on clothing even when they are washed. Put on an apron or wear old working
clothes as necessary.
C. CONTENTS
2 x lanterns of 15cm diameter, 2 x lantern expanders, 1 x paint strip, 2 x paint brushes and
1 x detailed instructions.
D. ASSEMBLY
1. Expand the paper lantern gently as in the diagram.
2. Carefully insert the expander through the big hole with 2 eyelets.
3. Carefully insert the expander slots (convex points) in the eyelets. You may gently bend the
expander so that it can fit into the slot. This will fix the lantern in shape. Do this one by
one to avoid breaking the lantern’s paper. Ask for an adult's assistance if needed.
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We treasure you as a customer and your satisfaction with this product is important to us. In case you
have any comments or questions, or you find any parts of this kit missing or defective, please do not
hesitate to contact our distributor in your country, whose address is printed on the package. You are
also welcome to contact our marketing support team at Email: [email protected], Fax (852)
25911566, Tel (852) 28936241, Web site: WWW.4M-IND.COM
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
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. Expand the lantern...
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. Expand the lantern...
Let your imagination fly. Turn 2 plain paper lanterns into master-
pieces. They make cool room décor and ideal presents to give and
receive.
E. PAINTING
Use a pencil to draft the design on the lantern surface before
applying the paint. Be reminded that the pencil tip may
break the lantern. Design using your own imagination or refer
to the illustration as shown on the package. You may also
use your own paint at home to create more colour designs.
Please also refer to the painting tips below.
Caution: When paint is applied on the lantern surface, the
water will soak through the lantern surface. The lantern
paper will break easily when it is still wet. Thus, it is
recommended that you do not dilute the paint with too much water and avoid applying too
much paint at one time when painting the lantern. Wait for the first layer to dry before
applying the second one. If the lantern is broken accidentally, you could use stationery
adhesive tape or tissue paper to repair it.
Slots
Expander
Eyelet
PAINTING TIPS
Follow the colour mixing guide below to produce more colours. Some of the following guides
may not apply to your kit if the required colours are not included.
Green = Yellow + Blue, Orange = Yellow + Red, Purple = Blue + Red, Pink = Red +
White,Lime Green = a little Blue, Turquoise = Blue + White + a little Yellow, Brown
= Red + a little Black, Sky Blue = Blue + White
Mix the colours with White and Black to make them look lighter or darker respectively. Do
not mix too many colours together as it will make the final colour look muddy. For best
results, apply more than one layer of paint but wait until the first layer is dry before applying
a second coat. It is always easier to paint a darker colour on a lighter colour background than
the reverse. Always wash your paint brush before mixing or applying a new colour. Prepare a
small cup of water for this purpose. It is also a good idea to use a mixing tray for mixing
paints. Close the pot lids tightly to prevent the paint from drying up. If the paint becomes
dry, dilute it with a few drops of water. You may also add a small drop of dishwashing
detergent to the paint and mix it. This will help the paint adhere to the surface better.
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. Insert the expander...
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. Insert the expander...
Small parts.
Not for Children under 3 years.