Introduction
In Short...Welcome to the exciting world of dollhouses
and miniatures. Since the first tab and slot die-cut dollhouse
kits arrived on the scene in the mid 1970's, their design and
styling concepts have evolved swiftly. However, complexity
of construction has always accompanied the great design
and styling.
As pioneers in the early days of the die-cut dollhouse
industry, the designers for Corona Concepts have utilized a
simpler method for building dollhouses. This kit has been
designed with efficiency in mind. It has fewer complicated
interlocking parts, while retaining the detail and realism
necessary in the miniature industry.
We feel you will find that this kit will be an enjoyable and
rewarding project. If you are just beginning to discover the
wonderful world of miniatures, we hope that the simplicity of
this kit will be a pleasant introduction to the craft. If you are
and experienced veteran, we hope you will appreciate the
simple, straight forward construction and design.
Before beginning assembly, please read through all of the
instructions carefully. There are tips and suggestions to aid
you in assembly. By becoming familiar with the steps
involved and the contents of the kit, the assembly process
will become a rewarding experience and the end product will
be one you can be justly proud of.
If you should have any questions or comments during the
construction of your Buttercup Dollhouse, do not hesitate to
call us at (800) 253-7150. We are here to answer all of your
questions as well as to hear your comments about our
product. Feedback from you, the customer, is our only
indication of how we're doing our job.
Have fun and thank you for purchasing our product!
Before You Begin
THIS KIT CONTAINS:
Nine pre-cut wood sheets
One silkscreened plastic window sheets
One set of instructions
One set of schematic diagrams
ITEMS YOU NEED TO SUPPLY:
Lead pencil and eraser
Emery board
Newspapers or other drop cloth
Masking tape
Extra sandpaper
Ruler or other straight edge
Wood filler
Stiff bristled brush
Glue (We recommend that you use a white tacky glue
as Aleenes [can be found in Walmart] or Elmer's and
hot glue only to tack. When applying white glue
leave a few small empty spaces for hot glue.)
Tips for success!
1. Save the kit box as a safe “next for the wood sheets until
all the parts have been removed from them. Also the
photos on the outside of the box may be useful as a
reference tool.
2. Set your work area up on a large flat surface with all of
your supplies at hand. Consider an area that does not
have to be “cleared” every day. Your project will take
some time and if assemblies can remaind in place until
the paint or glue dries, it will be to your advantage.
3. Follow the instructions in order! Do NOT jump ahead or
reverse the order of assembly.
4. Only remove parts from the pre-cut wood sheets as they
are called for in the instructions. If there are parts that for
any reason are removed from the sheet but not called for
yet, write the sheet number on the cut out and re-file or
tape the piece to the rest of that sheet.
5. When removing pieces from the pre-cut sheets, do so
with extreme care. Some of these items are very
detailed and somewhat fragile.
6. The schematic diagrams are labeled with the sheet
number, part's names, part's orientation (I.e., left, right,
interior, exterior, etc.), and where the tabes and slots fir
(I.e., “front tabs” fit in piece labeled “front”). It is helpful to
write in pencil this information on the pieces before
removing them from the sheets. All markings can easily
be erased later.
7. The instructions contain some abbreviations and terms
which you will need to become familiar with:
R&P – (Remove & Prepare) This means to remove the
specified part from the sheet by carefully punching the
piece out from the front to the back of the sheet. Prepare
the piece by carefully sanding any rough edges and
painting, staining, or otherwise decorating as desired.
(#) - Numbers in parenthesis, I.e. (8), refers to the sheet
number the piece required can be located on.
(G) – (Glue) This means that you may go ahead and glue
the piece or pieces in place.
Face Up – Means laying the item down the smooth side
up.
Face Down – Means laying the item down with the
smooth side down.
Front – The front of any sheet is that side which is
smooth and the die cut lines are clearly visible.
8. Always “dry fit” parts before gluing.
9. Paint or stain all window sashes and casings where place
window will be glued BEFORE gluing on the plastic.
10.If staining, stain first, let dry, then proceed. If painting, do
not paint tabs or inside of slots. Painting these areas will
not allow parts to fit together properly. These areas can
be touched up after assembly. Glue also tends to adhere
better to wood than to a painted surface.
11.The plastic window sheet is susceptible to scratching. It
should be protected from abrasive surfaces at all times.
12.Right and left are viewed from the front of the house.
