Care
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Care
How to Dust a Polymer Clay Figure
Dust a polymer clay figure gently, beginning with the maker's care advice.
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How to Clean a Custom Brick Display Figure
A custom brick display figure may contain printed, painted, glued or otherwise fixed elements.
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How to Choose a Display Case for a Figurine
A display case should fit the whole figure, allow safe handling and suit its location.
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Where to Put a Figurine Away from Heat and Sunlight
A good figurine location is stable, easy to enjoy and away from conditions the maker advises against.
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How to Pack a Figurine for Moving
Packing a figurine for a move means controlling movement without pressing on delicate parts.
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How to Unpack a Custom Figure Carefully
Unpack a custom figurine slowly on a clear stable surface. The first visible part may be delicate, so resist the urge to lift the object by its head...
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How to Display Several Figurines Together
A group of figurines looks more intentional when the display has space, a clear focal point and practical access.
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How to Choose a Shelf for Heavy or Tall Figures
Choose a figurine shelf using the complete display weight, dimensions and the shelf's documented installation requirements.
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How to Photograph a Figure Through a Display Case
Photographing through a display case is mainly a reflection problem. Begin by adjusting light and camera position before changing the figure or applying heavy editing.
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How to Store Figurines for a Season
Seasonal storage should protect a figurine from movement, pressure and unsuitable conditions.
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Why You Should Not Pick Up a Figure by Its Head
A figurine's head may look like a convenient handle, but it can place force on the neck, an assembly joint or a moving mechanism.
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How to Display a Framed Brick Portrait
A framed brick portrait needs a display location suited to the frame's dimensions, weight and intended support method.
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