{"product_id":"diy-toyshop-emporium-kit-unfinished","title":"DIY Toyshop Emporium Ornament Kit (Unfinished)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDIY Toyshop Emporium Ornament Kit – Unfinished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate your own miniature old-world toy shop with this dimensional DIY Toyshop Emporium Ornament Kit, a Rooster Cottage Original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 3D-printed DIY kit features an ornate storefront, recessed display shelves, miniature toys, a clear faux-glass window, and battery-operated fairy lights so the finished shop can glow from within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished Size: Approximately 6\" H × 3.75\" W × 1\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKIT INCLUDES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Toyshop Emporium storefront\u003cbr\u003e• Recessed shelf\/back section with wall paneling\u003cbr\u003e• Miniature train\u003cbr\u003e• Miniature dollhouse\u003cbr\u003e• Miniature sailboat\u003cbr\u003e• Miniature bugle\u003cbr\u003e• Miniature teddy bear\u003cbr\u003e• Battery-operated fairy lights with 24-hour timer\u003cbr\u003e• Antiqued brass hanger\u003cbr\u003e• Clear plastic faux-glass window insert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shelves have been designed with a slight curve to help the lights at the top and bottom illuminate the center shelf as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece also includes a pre-made opening for the top hanger and three additional openings for positioning the fairy lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLIGHTING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included fairy-light strand may be shortened to fit your project, and the lights will continue to work after the excess strand is cut off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor my sample, I left four lights on the strand and cut off the remaining lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree of the lights were inserted into the designated openings. I needed to leave the fourth light in place so there would be enough wire length to properly position the other three lights, so I simply painted over the extra bulb to hide it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter positioning the three lights through the openings, I secured the wires on the back with a small dab of hot glue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the battery\/control box, I created a simple holder using a section of an empty paper towel tube and hot glued it to the back of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFAUX GLASS WINDOW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore gluing the top façade section in place, position the included clear plastic faux-glass insert behind the storefront opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clear plastic insert is designed to be sandwiched between the front façade and the recessed shelf\/back section to create the appearance of glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the insert is positioned correctly, glue the façade into place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eADHESIVE NOTE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use super glue near the clear plastic faux-glass window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper glue fumes can cause clear plastic to become cloudy or fogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI recommend Titebond Quick \u0026amp; Thick Multi-Surface Glue for assembling this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePREPARING FOR PAINT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor my own kits, I apply one light coat of Krylon Clear Matte Protective Spray before painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have found that this helps acrylic and craft paint adhere nicely while still preserving the small details of the 3D print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the clear coat to dry completely before painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause each piece is individually 3D printed, minor layer lines or small surface variations are normal and are not considered defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an unfinished DIY craft kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaint, brushes, glue, and other decorating supplies are not included unless specifically listed above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Rooster Cottage DIY kit is printed to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease allow approximately 2–3 business days for your order to be printed, prepared, and packaged before shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders ship via USPS Ground Advantage within the United States only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrdering multiple items? I combine shipping whenever possible and automatically refund any shipping overpayment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions? Please feel free to send me a message through Facebook Messenger.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rooster Cottage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48335929835726,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/7881\/3134\/files\/FA03246E-3D91-4609-8A24-68A9E929B665.jpg?v=1789179543","url":"https:\/\/theroostercottage.com\/products\/diy-toyshop-emporium-kit-unfinished","provider":"Rooster Cottage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}