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Preserved Flower Keychain DIY Material Kit | Rose | Blue

Preserved Flower Keychain DIY Material Kit | Rose | Blue

HK$58.00
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A. Product Information

Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆

Production Time: Approximately 45 minutes

Diameter: Approximately 4cm

Material Kit: A pack of preserved flowers, glue, ribbon, keychain ring, faux pearl ribbon

*The actual product may have color differences due to lighting

*This product is a material kit and requires self-assembly

*We use natural floral materials. Some materials may be substituted due to different blooming seasons, and there may be slight differences in color and shape

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B. Production Tutorial

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C. Purpose of Creation

Target Audience A. Learning & Training B. Benefits & Development
Elderly 1. Train Fine Motor Skills: Through gluing, assembling, and other steps, maintain hand flexibility and delay functional degradation.
2. Activate the Brain: Thinking about layout and color coordination helps stimulate senses and cognition, preventing cognitive decline.		 1. Enhance Intergenerational Relationships: Finished products can be gifted to family members or grandchildren, becoming a bridge for emotional connection.
2. Build Social Connections: Making it in community centers or group activities provides opportunities for social interaction and relieves loneliness.
Children 1. Develop Small Muscles and Hand-Eye Coordination: Practice basic actions like grabbing, aiming, and sticking.
2. Basic Aesthetics and Creative Enlightenment: Learn basic color matching and composition, and recognize the textures of different materials.		 1. Cultivate Patience and Concentration: Focus on completing a work within about 30 minutes, building a sense of achievement in "completing a task from start to finish."
2. Learn to Express Affection: The finished product can be gifted to parents or teachers, learning to convey feelings through handmade crafts.
Youth 1. Experience Craft Design Processes: From material recognition and conception to hands-on making, understand the basic process of a product's birth.
2. Spatial and Color Theory Application: Arranging floral materials in a limited circular space is a practical application of textbook knowledge.		 1. Release Academic Stress: Provides a creative channel outside of schoolwork, serving as a medium for Art Therapy to help balance body and mind.
2. Build Personal Style and Identity: Creating unique personalized accessories demonstrates taste and helps in the formation of self-identity.
Adults 1. Learn New Leisure Skills: Beyond busy life, quickly master a craft skill and discover new personal interests.
2. Train Concentration and Decision-Making: Practice making the best layout decisions for the work in a short time.		 1. Achieve Mindfulness: Focusing on the crafting process can help settle thoughts and temporarily distance oneself from the hustle and bustle of work and life.
2. Create Life Rituals: Embellish life with handmade items, improving daily aesthetics and personal quality of life.

 

D. Common Issues During Production

Issue Type Potential Problems Solutions
Material Handling & Understanding 1. "What are preserved flowers? Are they real flowers? Why are they so fragile?"
2. "I accidentally crushed the petals, what should I do?"
3. "I don't like the color/style of the flowers in the kit."		 1. Explanation: Preserved flowers are real flowers treated with special technology, retaining the appearance and texture of fresh flowers but with moisture removed, hence they are fragile and require gentle handling.
2. Reassurance & Suggestion: This is a normal phenomenon. Small petal fragments can sometimes be used to fill gaps, creating different effects. If severely damaged, check if there are spare small flowers for repair.
3. Encourage Creativity: The material kit is curated; participants are encouraged to be creative based on existing materials to produce unique works.
Design & Aesthetics 1. "I have no idea where to start placing things."
2. "How can I arrange the flowers to look dimensional/good?"
3. "My design looks messy/empty."		 1. Provide SOP: Recommend "from big to small, from main to secondary." Place the largest main flower in the visual center first, then surround it with small flowers and filler flowers.
2. Teach Techniques: You can "test place" on the base without glue, take a photo once satisfied, and then paste them one by one. Remind that flowers have varying heights; adjust the angle slightly when pasting to create layers.
3. Give Advice: "Negative space" is also an aesthetic; you don't have to fill the space completely. If it feels messy, reduce the number of materials and focus on the main flower for a cleaner design.
Glue Usage Techniques 1. "Too much glue was squeezed out!"
2. "The glue doesn't seem to stick, the flowers keep falling off."
3. "Glue got onto surfaces I didn't want it to (e.g., petal surface)."		 1. Prevention & Remediation: It is recommended to use a toothpick or thin stick to apply a small amount of glue. If it spills, carefully wipe it off with a cotton swab or the corner of a tissue before it dries.
2. Correct Usage: Ensure both surfaces are clean and dust-free. After applying glue, gently press the flower onto the base and keep pressing for about 15-30 seconds to allow the glue to develop initial tackiness.
3. Treatment: If the glue is not dry, wipe carefully. If a film has formed, try removing it gently with tweezers. If it cannot be removed, reassure the participant that these are unique traces of the handmade process.
Assembly & Fixing 1. "How do I tie the ribbon onto the keychain ring?"
2. "How do I fix the faux pearl ribbon?"
3. "Everything is glued, but it feels insecure."		 1. Demonstration: Personally demonstrate or provide diagrams to teach the simplest "Lark's Head Knot," which is both beautiful and secure.
2. Clear Instructions: Instruct participants to pass the rope end of the pearl ribbon through the designated hole or ring, then tie a secure knot, hiding the knot in an inconspicuous spot.
3. Final Check: Instruct participants to gently tug on each component after completion to check for looseness. Reinforce loose connections with a touch of glue using a toothpick.
Finished Product Maintenance 1. "Can this keychain get wet?"
2. "Will the flowers fade or deform easily?"		 1. Clear Warning: Absolutely not. Preserved flowers are very sensitive to water and humidity, which can cause petals to turn transparent or moldy. Keep them dry.
2. Maintenance Advice: Avoid prolonged direct sunlight to prevent accelerated fading. Additionally, avoid frequent friction and compression to make the finished product last longer.
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