CORONA The Willow Instruction Manual

Corona Concepts presents

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RTD10000572AA

The Willow

All Wood Dollhouse

Instructions and

Assembly Guide

Introduction

This kit was designed with

effciency in mind.

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 an
experienced veteran, we hope you will appreciate the simple,
straight forward construction and design.

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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 Willow Dollhouse, do not hesitate to call us at
[phone]. We are here to answer all of your questions as
well as to hear your comments about our product. Feed back
from you, the customer, is our only indication of how we're doing
our job.

Have fun and thank you for purchasing our product!

If anything is missing,

contact us at [phone]!

Hot melt glue and glue guns

may be found at your local

hardware or craft store!

Before You Begin

THIS KIT CONTAINS:

 11 pre-cut wood sheets
 One silkscreened plastic window sheet
 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 hot melt glue gun and glue

sticks. White glue or household glue MUST be used on the plastic
windows. You can assemble the house with white or household
glue, however items will need to be clamped or otherwise held tight
while the glue dries. This slows down overall construction time
considerably.)

A well lit work area will

work best!

Visit your local craft & hobby

store for items to decorate

your new house!

Tips for Success!

1. Save the kit box as a safe "nest " 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
remain 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 tabs and slots fit (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.

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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.

Sanding is easier if you

wrap your sandpaper

around a block of wood!

Empty cans or containers will

help keep things organized.

 (G) - (Glue) This means that you may go ahead and glue the piece

or pieces in place.

 Face Up - means laying the item down with 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 plastic 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 the 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 as viewed from the front of the house.

A foam brush works best for

staining!

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Finishing Touches

Finishing your dollhouse is only limited by your imagination. Paint,
wallpaper, stain and stucco are only a few of the items you can be
creative with.

Wood fill and primer can be very helpful. Use the wood fill to smooth
joints between tabs and slots and on corner seams. Primer is recommend
to prime the wood with before painting. Parts to be stained should NOT
be primed.

Satin finish latex house paint will give a better result than either flat or
gloss finish.

Be sure to check your local craft shop for other decorative items such as
siding, floor tiles, carpet, electrification kits, furniture, etc.