Clare-Bell Brass Works

Made in Maine, U.S.A.

Tips and Advice

These tips are very useful if you are an experienced miniaturist, or are attempting something for the very first time.

1.  The wires on the fixtures are usually longer than needed.  We want you to practice

     stripping and working with the extra wire.

2.  Always test your new light fixture before installing and making permanent connections

     in your house or project.

3.  When attaching the shades to the light fixture use a non-permanent glue to lightly tack

     the shade in place. (Use of permanent glues make the "easily replaced" light bulb

    inaccessible.)  We like household silicon glue in minute amounts.

4.  The white lamp shades come with a soft white finish. The shades lift off the supports so

     that they may be customized by painting or gluing fabric onto them.

     Hint:  The rubber eraser on a pencil will hold the shades firmly while you are 

     customizing them.

5.  When drilling holes in wood always clamp or press a scrap piece of wood against

     the back where the point of the drill will come through.  This will stop the drill from

     "blowing out" and making splinters.

6.  When installing door knobs put a touch of brown or black paint, magic marker, or paint 

     stick just under the key hole of the door plate to add a realistic detail to your project.
                                              

Last modified: 03/24/08