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INSTRUCTIONS 
before attempting to assemble the MING TREE, lay out all materials before rere this 
being done, then proceed with each of the steps shown 1n the following instructions. Mo 
experience 1S necessery to create a beautiful and exotic tree. WE MAKE IT SIMPLE for the 
builder by selecting only the most 1deal materials for the assembly. 
DL ENO. at 
Select. most desired position for MANZANITA LIMB. Saw 
base of limb so as to secure a good even fit with the 
bottom of the bowl. STUDY CAREFULLY THE DESIRED ANGLE 
HOW YOU WANT TREE TO SIT. Try to reach a swaying att 
~itude for an angle, as tho the winds have formed a 
definite direction. (picture the wind swept tree's 
on the ocean shores) 
In this phase the builder mixes- plaster. Open the bag 
containing the colored CASTING PLASTER and place contents 
tn bowl, begin to add water slowly whtle mixing plaster 
with water until a molasses l1ke consistency has been 
reached. Hold tree limb in desired position and pour uet 
plaster around trunk. BE SURE TO HOLD LIMB STEADY UNTIL 
PLASTER SETS, this usually takes about 9 minutes. 
STEP No. 
After the plaster has hardened, then proceed with putting PERU- 
-~VIAN MOSS on tree branches, (larger clusters on lower part of 
on with wire or by drilling hole and tnserting stem of moss into 
drilled hole. LAY MOSS FLAT AND EACH PIECE HAVING THE SAME HORI~ 
~2ONTAL ATTITUDE. 
STEP No. 4 | bs 
This step 1s the finishing stage and where fine retouching should take 
place. Cover all exposed wiring or drill holes with. LICHEN MOSS, Merely 
glue the LICHEN over the exposed area's, Acad Lichen to bare spots on 
tree and small clusters on upper part) Moss can e1ther be put | 
branches for the natural look. Shallec plaster base with several coats, 
then sprinkle sand over the still wet shallec in a series of pathways, 
Use decorative Rocks for added scenery, shallec rocks to bring out natures vivid colors, If 
a figurine 1s used, place tt at lowest branch. 
NEVADA MING TREE COMPANY RENO, NEVADA, 
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