From a bare tin to a glowing miniature island

A three-day kit build, from cutting the foam and wiring the house to making a boat appear to float.

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Korean community post, image 1: A case like a tin pencil box.
English translation
A case like a tin pencil box. The kit costs about ₩10,000; I finished mine in three days.

양철 필통같은 케이스. 1만원 정도에 구매할수 있다. 작은거라 3일만에 만들었슴.

Korean community post, image 2: I cut the foam to the template, then carve it vertically to give the island depth.
English translation
I cut the foam to the template, then carve it vertically to give the island depth. Wrap it in paper and sprinkle sand on top.

템플릿에 따라 스폰지를 잘라냄. 육지를 만드는것임. 세로로도 잘라내어 입체적으로 만듬. 종이를 감싸고 위에 모래를 뿌림

Korean community post, image 3: I assemble the house and put an LED inside.
English translation
I assemble the house and put an LED inside.

집을 조립. 내부에 led 전구를 넣음.

Korean community post, image 4: Fold the paper, cut it with scissors, then trim the tips into points to make seaweed.
English translation
Fold the paper, cut it with scissors, then trim the tips into points to make seaweed.

종이를 접은후 가위로 잘라냄. 끝을 뾰족하게 잘라내어 해초를 만듬.

💡 The coin keeps coming back
The maker places a ₩100 coin beside the tiny house, paper seaweed and treasure chest. The close-ups can make each piece look much larger than it is.Klore note
Korean community post, image 5: Make a treasure chest, cut the metal fittings in half and glue them on.
English translation
Make a treasure chest, cut the metal fittings in half and glue them on. Fill it with little gems to finish.

보물상자를 만든다. 금속부품을 반으로 잘라냄. 상자에 붙임. 안에 보석등을 채워 완성.

Korean community post, image 6: I cut and attach a clear plastic film, then glue the boat on top.
English translation
I cut and attach a clear plastic film, then glue the boat on top.

투명 플라스틱 필름을 잘라 붙이고 그 위에 보트를 붙인것임.

Korean community post, image 7: The finished island, with a ₩100 coin for scale.
English translation
The finished island, with a ₩100 coin for scale.

100원짜리 동전과 크기비교

Korean community post, image 8: Here’s the color-changing LED in motion.
English translation
Here’s the color-changing LED in motion.

LED 색이 변하는 모습을 움짤로 보자.

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