KIT FOR CREATING A MINIATURE REPLICA OF A DISPENSING APPLIANCE

Abstract

A miniature replica kit resembles a full-sized drink and/or a food dispensing appliance. A curable resin is contained within a resin container. A resin dispensing appliance is a miniature replica of the full-sized drink and/or food dispensing appliance. The resin dispensing appliance includes a resin receptacle in fluidic communication with a manually actuated valve disposed at a bottom of the resin receptacle. The curable resin is configured to be disposed within the resin receptacle. The curable resin is configured to be dispensed through the manually actuated valve when actuated by an end user.

Claims

1. A miniature replica kit resembling a full-sized drink and/or a food dispensing appliance, comprising: a curable resin contained within a resin container; and a resin dispensing appliance; wherein the resin dispensing appliance is a miniature replica of the full-sized drink and/or food dispensing appliance; wherein the resin dispensing appliance includes a resin receptacle in fluidic communication with a manually actuated valve disposed at a bottom of the resin receptacle; wherein the curable resin is configured to be disposed within the resin receptacle; and wherein the curable resin is configured to be dispensed through the manually actuated valve when actuated by an end user.

2. The miniature replica kit of claim 1, wherein the curable resin is an ultraviolet light curable viscous resin.

3. The miniature replica kit of claim 2, wherein the ultraviolet light curable viscous resin is configured to cure under ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 365 nanometers.

4. The miniature replica kit of claim 1, including a miniature replica of a cup or a bowl, wherein the curable resin is configured to be disposed within the resin receptacle and be dispensed through the manually actuated valve when actuated by the end user into the miniature replica of the cup or the bowl.

5. The miniature replica kit of claim 4, wherein the miniature replica of the cup or the bowl is transparent allowing ultraviolet light to pass therethrough.

6. The miniature replica kit of claim 1, wherein the resin container is not transparent and is configured to block ultraviolet light from passing therethrough.

7. The miniature replica kit of claim 4, including at least one miniature replica ingredient item.

8. The miniature replica kit of claim 7, wherein the curable resin and the at least one miniature replica ingredient item are configured to be disposed in the miniature replica of the cup or the bowl and thereafter solidify when exposed to ultraviolet light attaching the curable resin and the at least one miniature replica ingredient item forming a cured composite miniature replica food item.

9. The miniature replica kit of claim 1, wherein the resin dispensing appliance includes an inner liner configured to be removable from the resin dispending appliance.

10. The miniature replica kit of claim 9, wherein the inner liner is made from polypropylene.

11. The miniature replica kit of claim 9, wherein the inner liner is configured to receive the curable resin while still contained within the resin container when a lid of the resin container is opened.

12. The miniature replica kit of claim 11, wherein the inner liner is configured to receive the resin container and hold the resin container upside-down at an angle from 5 to 45 degrees relative to a vertical position.

13. The miniature replica kit of claim 7, including an ingredient dispensing appliance, wherein the ingredient dispensing appliance is a second miniature replica of another full-sized drink and/or food dispensing appliance, wherein the ingredient dispensing appliance includes an ingredient receptacle in fluidic communication with a second manually actuated valve disposed at a bottom of the ingredient receptacle, wherein the at least one miniature replica ingredient item is configured to be disposed within the ingredient receptacle.

14. The miniature replica kit of claim 13, wherein the resin dispensing appliance and the ingredient dispensing appliance are configured to attach to one another in a side-by-side arrangement.

15. The miniature replica kit of claim 13, wherein the resin dispensing appliance and the ingredient dispensing appliance are integrally formed as a combination dispensing appliance during manufacture.

16. The miniature replica kit of claim 13, wherein the at least one miniature replica ingredient items are ice or boba, the ice or the boba being a non-curable element.

17. The miniature replica kit of claim 1, including a sticker dispensing appliance including a plurality of stickers disposed on a transfer sheet.

18. The miniature replica kit of claim 17, wherein the resin dispensing appliance and the sticker dispensing appliance are configured to attach to one another in a side-by-side arrangement.

19. The miniature replica kit of claim 7, including a shipping container separable into two portions, wherein when the two portions are closed together define an interior volume, wherein the resin dispensing appliance and the resin container are disposed within the interior volume during shipping.

20. The miniature replica kit of claim 19, wherein each of the two portions of the shipping container have a hemispherical shape including a flat spot centered about the hemispherical shape.

21. The miniature replica kit of claim 19, including at least one shrink wrap covering surrounding the shipping container.

22. The miniature replica kit of claim 21, wherein the shrink wrap covering includes indicia associated with the full-sized drink and/or the food dispensing appliance.

23. The miniature replica kit of claim 19, including a middle packaging subassembly configured to contain at least the resin dispensing appliance.

24. The miniature replica kit of claim 23, including a top packaging subassembly and a bottom packaging subassembly, wherein the top packaging subassembly is configured to contain at least the resin container, wherein the bottom packaging subassembly is configured to contain the at least the miniature replica of the cup or the bowl, wherein the middle subassembly is configured to be disposed between the top and bottom packaging subassembly when disposed within the shipping container.

25. The miniature replica kit of claim 1, wherein the resin dispensing appliance is a miniature replica of a boba dispensing appliance, an espresso dispensing appliance, a juice dispensing appliance or a soda dispensing appliance.

26. A miniature replica kit resembling a full-sized drink and/or a food dispensing appliance, comprising: a curable resin contained within a resin container, wherein the curable resin is an ultraviolet light curable viscous resin; and a resin dispensing appliance; wherein the resin dispensing appliance is a miniature replica of the full-sized drink and/or food dispensing appliance; wherein the resin dispensing appliance includes a resin receptacle in fluidic communication with a manually actuated valve disposed at a bottom of the resin receptacle; wherein the curable resin is configured to be disposed within the resin receptacle; wherein the curable resin is configured to be dispensed through the manually actuated valve when actuated by an end user; a miniature replica of a cup or a bowl, wherein the curable resin is configured to be disposed within the resin receptacle and be dispensed through the manually actuated valve when actuated by the end user into the miniature replica of the cup or the bowl; and at least one miniature replica ingredient item; wherein the curable resin and the at least one miniature replica ingredient item are configured to be disposed in the miniature replica of the cup or the bowl and thereafter solidify when exposed to ultraviolet light attaching the curable resin and the at least one miniature replica ingredient item forming a cured composite miniature replica food item.

27. A miniature replica kit resembling a full-sized drink and/or a food dispensing appliance, comprising: a curable resin contained within a resin container, wherein the curable resin is an ultraviolet light curable viscous resin; and a resin dispensing appliance; wherein the resin dispensing appliance is a miniature replica of the full-sized drink and/or food dispensing appliance; wherein the resin dispensing appliance includes a resin receptacle in fluidic communication with a manually actuated valve disposed at a bottom of the resin receptacle; wherein the curable resin is configured to be disposed within the resin receptacle; wherein the curable resin is configured to be dispensed through the manually actuated valve when actuated by an end user; a miniature replica of a cup or a bowl, wherein the curable resin is configured to be disposed within the resin receptacle and be dispensed through the manually actuated valve when actuated by the end user into the miniature replica of the cup or the bowl; at least one miniature replica ingredient item; wherein the curable resin and the at least one miniature replica ingredient item are configured to be disposed in the miniature replica of the cup or the bowl and thereafter solidify when exposed to ultraviolet light attaching the curable resin and the at least one miniature replica ingredient item forming a cured composite miniature replica food item; and including either: a) an ingredient dispensing appliance, wherein the ingredient dispensing appliance is a second miniature replica of another full-sized drink and/or food dispensing appliance, wherein the ingredient dispensing appliance includes an ingredient receptacle in fluidic communication with a second manually actuated valve disposed at a bottom of the ingredient receptacle, wherein the at least one miniature replica ingredient item is configured to be disposed within the ingredient receptacle; and/or, b) a sticker dispensing appliance including a plurality of stickers disposed on a transfer sheet.

28. A miniature replica kit including a plurality of miniature replica items associated with a full-sized drink and/or a food dispensing appliance, wherein the plurality of miniature replica items includes at least one non-curable element and at least one curable element, wherein the plurality of miniature replica items comprise: a curable resin contained within a resin container; a miniature replica of a cup or a bowl; at least one miniature replica ingredient item; and a resin dispensing appliance, wherein the resin dispensing appliance is a miniature replica of the full-sized drink and/or food dispensing appliance, wherein the resin dispensing appliance includes a resin receptacle in fluidic communication with a manually actuated valve disposed at a bottom of the resin receptacle, wherein the curable resin is configured to be disposed within the resin receptacle, and wherein the curable resin is configured to be dispensed through the manually actuated valve when actuated by an end user; wherein the at least one curable element comprises the curable resin; wherein the at least one non-curable element comprises the at least one miniature replica ingredient item and the miniature replica of the cup or the bowl; wherein the curable resin and the at least one miniature replica ingredient item are configured to be disposed in the miniature replica of the cup or the bowl and thereafter solidify when exposed to ultraviolet light attaching the curable resin, the at least one miniature replica ingredient item and the miniature replica of the cup or the bowl forming a cured composite miniature replica food item.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

[0143] Referring now to the present invention and the associated drawings, FIGS. 1-29 illustrate an embodiment of the present invention being a miniature replica kit 100 resembling a full-sized drink and/or a food dispensing appliance. As best shown in FIGS. 1-6, the miniature replica kit 100 is packaged in a shipping container 101 which resembles a sphere, such as a ball-shape. It is understood to those skilled in the art that many shapes could be used that contain a sufficient amount of volume within to hold the various parts and pieces described herein, as this teaching is not strictly limited to the embodiments shown and taught. In FIGS. 1-4 the hands 102 of a user 103 are visible to understand the scale of the invention being taught herein.

[0144] As shown in FIGS. 1-3, a first shrink wrap covering 104 surrounds the shipping container. The shrink wrap covering can be removed exposing a second shrink wrap covering 105 underneath. Both shrink wrap coverings may include various indicia 106 associated with the full-sized drink and/or the food dispensing appliance. The indicia may be graphics, words, images, colors or any other various marketing materials that are deemed appropriate to help market the present invention to consumers. Herein, the two shrink wrap coverings are overlaid perpendicular to one another to fully prevent the ball-shaped shipping container from separating. It is understood by those skilled in the art that no shrink wrap coverings may be used, one shrink wrap covering may be used or any number of shrink wrap coverings may be used. As best shown in FIG. 3, the shrink wrap covering may include a perforated portion 108 that is configured to be easily broken and ripped by the user thereby releasing the shrink wrap covering from the shipping container. At least one relief hole 107 may be disposed through the shell of the shipping container to allow air to flow within the inside and outside of the shipping container.

[0145] As shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, the spherical/ball-shaped shipping container 101 is separable into two portions 101a and 101b. When the two portions are closed together they define an interior volume 109. Each of the two portions 101a and 101b of the shipping container have a hemispherical shape including an optional flat spot 110 centered about the hemispherical shape. The flat spot may be used to prevent the container from rolling away. As best seen in FIGS. 5 and 6, inside the shipping container are a top packaging subassembly 111, a middle packaging subassembly 112, and a bottom packaging subassembly 113. The middle packaging subassembly is usually configured to contain the resin dispensing appliance as this is the largest packaging subassembly of the kit. The top packaging subassembly (or bottom packaging subassembly) is usually configured to contain the resin container. The bottom packaging subassembly (or top packaging subassembly) is usually configured to contain at least the miniature replica of a cup or a bowl. It is understood to those skilled in the art that the top and bottom packaging subassemblies are interchangeable as their designation can be switched depending upon how the ball-shaped shipping container is viewed by the reader. The middle subassembly is configured to be disposed between the top and bottom packaging subassembly when disposed within the shipping container. Also included in the shipping container are a variety of flattened items 114, such as instructions, placemats, coasters or the like.

[0146] FIG. 7 is a perspective image of the middle packaging subassembly 112. FIG. 8 is the middle packaging subassembly of FIG. 7 now opened. The middle packaging subassembly is a clamshell, having a first clamshell portion 112a and a second clamshell portion 112b. The clamshell is formed to match the shape of the products it contains. The clamshells can be opened to reveal a resin dispensing appliance 115 that is a miniature replica of a full-sized drink and/or a food dispensing appliance.

[0147] The resin dispensing appliance has a lid 116 and a base 117. The base is configured to connect to a bottom of the appliance. The lid is configured to sit on top of a resin receptacle 118. The resin receptacle is in fluidic communication with a manually actuated valve button 124 disposed at a bottom 125 of the resin receptacle.

[0148] Optionally, the resin receptacle is configured to accept an inner liner 119. The inner liner is configured to be removable from the resin receptacle of the resin dispending appliance. The inner liner may be made from polypropylene or other non-stick polymer. The user may pour a resin directly into the inner liner, which is removable for easy cleaning. Optionally, the inner liner may be configured to receive the curable resin while still contained within a resin container when a lid of the resin container is opened and the resin container disposed within as is shown in FIG. 27. The inner liner may be configured to receive the resin container and hold the resin container upside-down at an angle anywhere from 5 to 45 degrees relative to a vertical position which then slows the release of the resin as it is dispensed from the resin dispensing appliance.

[0149] Referring to FIG. 8, also included is an ingredient dispensing appliance 120 that is a second miniature replica of another full-sized drink and/or food dispensing appliance. Likewise, the ingredient dispensing appliance has a lid 121 and a base 122. There is also an ingredient receptacle 123 configured to retain a variety of ingredients for later dispensing. Here, the optional inner liner is not shown but could be provided if desired. The ingredient receptacle is in fluidic communication with a second manually actuated valve disposed at a bottom of the ingredient receptacle, wherein at least one miniature replica ingredient item is configured to be disposed within the ingredient receptacle.

[0150] Referring to FIG. 29, the resin dispensing appliance and the ingredient dispensing appliance are configured to attach to one another in a side-by-side arrangement through the use of a male connecter 128 and a female connector 129 formed respectively along the abutting sides of the appliances. For example, the connectors 128 and 129 can be dovetail joints or the like that are known to those skilled in the art. The male dovetail joint can then be slid to connect within the female dovetail joints thereby connecting the two appliances. Alternatively, the resin dispensing appliance and the ingredient dispensing appliance could be integrally formed as a combination dispensing appliance during manufacture as is shown in FIG. 17.

[0151] The resin dispensing appliance may be a miniature replica of a boba dispensing appliance, an espresso dispensing appliance, a juice dispensing appliance or a soda dispensing appliance as these embodiments are shown in the figures. For example, FIG. 15 illustrates a juice dispensing appliance 115a. FIG. 16 illustrates an espresso dispensing appliance 115b. FIG. 17 illustrates a soda dispensing appliance 115c. FIG. 18 illustrates a boba dispensing appliance 115d.

[0152] A curable resin 130 is contained within a resin container 131. The curable resin may be an ultraviolet light curable viscous resin. The ultraviolet light may be obtained from placing the resin under sunlight. Furthermore, the ultraviolet light curable viscous resin may be configured to cure under ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 365 nanometers. To prevent the resin from prematurely curing, the resin container is configured to not be transparent and is configured to block ultraviolet light from passing therethrough.

[0153] As understood from FIGS. 9 and 10, the top packaging subassembly 111 can contain the resin container 131 and also other items, such as at least one miniature replica ingredient item 132. The miniature replica ingredient item is a non-curable element and can be a variety of items such as miniature replica ice (crushed or cubes) 132a, miniature replica boba 132b, miniature replica foam 132c. It will be understood to those skilled in the art that a variety of miniature replica ingredients items are possible to be used with the present invention as this disclosure is not limited to just the embodiments taught herein. FIG. 10 also shows miniature coasters 133.

[0154] The bottom packaging subassembly can contain a variety of miniature tableware 134, such as utensils, flatware, cutlery, dishware, serveware and the like. For example, FIG. 10 shows a miniature replica cup 134a, a miniature replica straw 134b, a miniature replica lid for cup 134c and a miniature replica cup carrier 134d. FIG. 13 shows a miniature replica spoon 134e. FIG. 14 shows a miniature replica coffee cup 134f and coaster plate 134g. It will be understood to those skilled in the art that a variety of miniature tableware/serveware could be used with the present invention such as forks, knives, tongs, large plates, small plates, mixing bowls and the like, as this teaching is not to be limited to the exact embodiments described and shown herein.

[0155] When the miniature replica tableware is a cup or a bowl, the curable resin is configured to be disposed within the resin receptacle and be dispensed through the manually actuated valve when actuated by the end user into the miniature replica of the cup or the bowl, as is shown in FIGS. 19 and 20. Some of the cups, such as cup 134a may be transparent allowing ultraviolet light to pass therethrough. Furthermore, the curable resin and the at least one miniature replica ingredient item are configured to be disposed in the miniature replica of the cup or the bowl and thereafter solidify when exposed to ultraviolet light attaching the curable resin and the at least one miniature replica ingredient item forming a cured composite miniature replica food item.

[0156] The embodiment of the boba kit also includes a sticker dispensing appliance 135 as best seen in FIG. 21. There is a plurality of stickers 136 disposed on a transfer sheet 137. The sticker dispensing appliance is configured to bend the transfer sheet through a series of sharp turns such that the stickers are easily removed from the transfer sheet when pulled by the user 103.

[0157] FIG. 24 shows images of embodiments of the present invention in use. Starting with the image at the top left and moving clockwise, a user can open the resin bottle and place the resin bottle inside the liner within the resin receptacle. Then the user can take a cup and dispense ice cubes into the cup. Thereafter, the user can place the cup under the resin dispensing appliance and dispense resin into the cup. Thereafter, the composite miniature replica food item and can be cured, such as placing the item in direct sunlight.

[0158] FIG. 25 is a perspective view of the various resin dispensing appliances, as one can see the relative size of each in comparison to one another. FIG. 26 shows the respective lids 116,121 being removed and FIG. 27 shows the resin containers 131 being disposed within the liners 119. FIG. 28 shows the liners removed and upside down so one can understand the shape and configuration of the liners.

[0159] FIG. 29 also shows the resin dispensing hole 138 that would have a movable valve 139 that is spring loaded into the closed position. When the user presses the button 140, the valve is moved out of the way such that resin can flow through the hole 138. A compression spring or the like can be used to bias the button in the outer position. The plastic button can also be molded to include a flexure joint that creates the biased position. Those skilled in the art understand that a variety of springs, flexures or mechanisms can be used to effectuate an openable valve, as this teaching is not limited to just the embodiments shown and taught herein.

[0160] In summary, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is a miniature replica kit resembling a full-sized drink and/or a food dispensing appliance, comprising: a curable resin contained within a resin container; and a resin dispensing appliance; wherein the resin dispensing appliance is a miniature replica of the full-sized drink and/or food dispensing appliance; wherein the resin dispensing appliance includes a resin receptacle in fluidic communication with a manually actuated valve disposed at a bottom of the resin receptacle; wherein the curable resin is configured to be disposed within the resin receptacle; and wherein the curable resin is configured to be dispensed through the manually actuated valve when actuated by an end user. In other exemplary embodiments, the curable resin may be an ultraviolet light curable viscous resin. The ultraviolet light curable viscous resin may be configured to cure under ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 365 nanometers. The kit may include a miniature replica of a cup or a bowl, wherein the curable resin is configured to be disposed within the resin receptacle and be dispensed through the manually actuated valve when actuated by the end user into the miniature replica of the cup or the bowl. The miniature replica of the cup or the bowl may be transparent allowing ultraviolet light to pass therethrough. The resin container may not be transparent and is configured to block ultraviolet light from passing therethrough. The kit may include at least one miniature replica ingredient item. The curable resin and the at least one miniature replica ingredient item may be configured to be disposed in the miniature replica of the cup or the bowl and thereafter solidify when exposed to ultraviolet light attaching the curable resin and the at least one miniature replica ingredient item forming a cured composite miniature replica food item. The resin dispensing appliance may include an inner liner configured to be removable from the resin dispending appliance. The inner liner may be made from polypropylene. The inner liner may be configured to receive the curable resin while still contained within the resin container when a lid of the resin container is opened. The inner liner may be configured to receive the resin container and hold the resin container upside-down at an angle from 5 to 45 degrees relative to a vertical position. An ingredient dispensing appliance may be included, wherein the ingredient dispensing appliance is a second miniature replica of another full-sized drink and/or food dispensing appliance, wherein the ingredient dispensing appliance includes an ingredient receptacle in fluidic communication with a second manually actuated valve disposed at a bottom of the ingredient receptacle, wherein the at least one miniature replica ingredient item is configured to be disposed within the ingredient receptacle. The resin dispensing appliance and the ingredient dispensing appliance may be configured to attach to one another in a side-by-side arrangement. The resin dispensing appliance and the ingredient dispensing appliance may be integrally formed as a combination dispensing appliance during manufacture. The at least one miniature replica ingredient items may be ice or boba, the ice or the boba being a non-curable element. A sticker dispensing appliance may be included including a plurality of stickers disposed on a transfer sheet. The resin dispensing appliance and the sticker dispensing appliance may be configured to attach to one another in a side-by-side arrangement. A shipping container separable into two portions may be included, wherein when the two portions are closed together define an interior volume, wherein the resin dispensing appliance and the resin container are disposed within the interior volume during shipping. The each of the two portions of the shipping container may have a hemispherical shape including a flat spot centered about the hemispherical shape. At least one shrink wrap covering may surround the shipping container. The shrink wrap covering may include indicia associated with the full-sized drink and/or the food dispensing appliance. A middle packaging subassembly may be configured to contain at least the resin dispensing appliance. A top packaging subassembly and a bottom packaging subassembly may be included, wherein the top packaging subassembly is configured to contain at least the resin container, wherein the bottom packaging subassembly is configured to contain the at least the miniature replica of the cup or the bowl, wherein the middle subassembly is configured to be disposed between the top and bottom packaging subassembly when disposed within the shipping container. The resin dispensing appliance may be a miniature replica of a boba dispensing appliance, an espresso dispensing appliance, a juice dispensing appliance or a soda dispensing appliance.

[0161] FIGS. 30-46 illustrate an embodiment of the present invention being a miniature replica kit 200 resembling a bathing experience. FIG. 30 illustrates the present invention 200 being held in the hands 102 of the user 103 so one can understand the size of the present invention. As previously described, the present invention can include a first shrink wrap covering 104 and/or a second shrink wrap covering 105.

[0162] FIG. 31 shows how the shipping container 201 can be opened into a primary portion 203 and a secondary portion 204, where, when the two portions are closed together define an interior volume 109. As with the previous invention, the shipping container of this embodiment is also configured to contain a plurality of miniature items during shipping within the interior volume of the shipping container.

[0163] Now, the primary portion 202 is also a miniature bathtub configured to contain an amount of water disposed therein as best seen in FIGS. 32 and 36.

[0164] The plurality of miniature items comprises at least one deconstructed cleaning product comprising a first ingredient 204, a second ingredient 205 and/or a third ingredient 206. The first ingredient and the second ingredient (and/or the third ingredient) are configured to be combined by an end user forming a functional cleaning product 210, such a scrub 210a, a soap 210b or a bath bomb 210c. The first ingredient may be a sugar 204a, a salt 204b, a colored powder 204c and/or a fizzy powder 204d. The second ingredient may be a body oil 205. The third ingredient may be an essential scent oil 206.

[0165] The scrub 210a can be prepared and mixed within a bowl 207 by a spatula, spoon and/or scoop 208. Then the scrub can be placed within a miniature mason jar 211. Referring to FIGS. 34 and 35, the mason jar has a miniature body 212, a closable lid 213 and an elastic hinge/band 214 that flexibly connects the base to the lid by respective circular portions 215. The distal end of the elastic hinge has a closure feature 216 that wraps over and secures to a protrusion 217 on the base 212. The miniature mason jar is configured for storing the functional cleaning product, which in this case is the scrub.

[0166] Embodiments of the present invention can include a miniature loofah 209, a miniature tray 218, an expandable miniature tray 219 and/or a liquid dropper 220, which liquid dropper can used to selectively dispense the essential oils.

[0167] As seen in FIGS. 32 and 36, the kit can include a plurality of feet 221 that attach to a bottom of the bathtub. The feet connect to the bathtub through an interference fit, but it is important that the feet receptacle formed in the bathtub does not penetrate through the bathtub such that the bathtub can be used to store water 222 for use by the consumer.

[0168] As best shown in FIG. 36 the functional cleaning product is a bath bomb, wherein the first ingredient comprises a bath bomb base powder being a fizzy powder 204d configured to fizz when in contact with a water source, and wherein the second ingredient comprises an essential scent oil 206. To form the bath bomb, the kit may include a miniature molding device 223. The miniature molding device may comprise a miniature tube 224 having a first end 225 and a second end 226. The first end is configured to receive a first miniature mold portion 227 and wherein the second end is configured to receive a second miniature mold portion 228. The bath bomb is configured to be formed in a molding operation when the ingredients are mixed and disposed within the miniature molding device and compressed by the end user 102,103.

[0169] As best seen in FIGS. 40-44, the functional cleaning product may be a soap 210b. The first ingredient comprises a soap base powder 204e and the second ingredient comprises an essential scent oil 206. Included is a miniature molding device which is a silicone mold 229. The silicone mold has a plurality of molding chambers 230 formed therein. The soap is configured to be formed in a molding operation when the ingredients are mixed as shown in FIG. 42, disposed and compressed within the plurality of molding chambers as shown in FIG. 43, and thereafter the soap is removed after a waiting a period of time as best shown in FIG. 44.

[0170] FIGS. 45 and 46 show in better detail the expandable miniature bathtub tray 219. In a stored position the bathtub tray is configured to fit within an inside diameter of the primary portion and when in an expanded position is configured to be longer in length than the inside diameter of the primary portion wherein it is configured to rest upon an upper rim of the primary portion as shown in FIGS. 32, 36 and 40.

[0171] In summary, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is a miniature replica kit of a bathing experience, comprising: a shipping container separable into two portions being a primary portion and a secondary portion, wherein when the two portions are closed together define an interior volume; wherein the shipping container is configured to and does contain a plurality of miniature items during shipping within the interior volume of the shipping container; and wherein the primary portion is a miniature bathtub configured to contain an amount of water disposed therein. The plurality of miniature items may comprise at least one deconstructed cleaning product comprising a first ingredient and a second ingredient, wherein the first ingredient and the second ingredient are configured to be combined by an end user forming a functional cleaning product. The functional cleaning product may be a scrub, wherein the first ingredient comprises a sugar and/or a salt, wherein the second ingredient comprises a body oil. The at least one deconstructed cleaning product may comprise a third ingredient, wherein the third ingredient comprises an essential scent oil. The plurality of miniature items may comprise a miniature mason jar. The miniature mason jar may comprise a miniature mason jar body and a miniature closable lid connected by a miniature elastic band, wherein the miniature mason jar is configured for storing the functional cleaning product. The functional cleaning product may be a bath bomb, wherein the first ingredient comprises a bath bomb base powder being a fizzy powder configured to fizz when in contact with a water source, and wherein the second ingredient comprises an essential scent oil. The at least one deconstructed cleaning product may comprise a third ingredient, wherein the third ingredient comprises a colored powder. The plurality of miniature items may comprise a miniature molding device. The miniature molding device may comprise a miniature tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is configured to receive a first miniature mold portion and wherein the second end is configured to receive a second miniature mold portion, wherein the bath bomb is configured to be formed in a molding operation when the ingredients are mixed and disposed within the miniature molding device and compressed by the end user. The functional cleaning product may be a soap, wherein the first ingredient comprises a soap base powder, and wherein the second ingredient comprises an essential scent oil. The plurality of miniature items may comprise a miniature molding device. The miniature molding device may be a silicone mold having a plurality of molding chambers formed therein, wherein the soap is configured to be formed in a molding operation when the ingredients are mixed, disposed and compressed within the plurality of molding chambers by the end user, thereafter removing the soap after a waiting a period of time. The plurality of miniature items may include a miniature mixing bowl and a miniature mixing utensil, the miniature mixing utensil comprising a spoon, a spatula or a scoop. The plurality of miniature items may include a miniature loofah, a miniature tray and/or a dropper. The plurality of miniature items may include a miniature bathtub tray. The miniature bathtub tray may comprise an expandable miniature bathtub tray, wherein in a stored position the bathtub tray is configured to fit within an inside diameter of the primary portion and when in an expanded position is configured to be longer in length than the inside diameter of the primary portion wherein it is configured to rest upon an upper rim of the primary portion. The plurality of miniature items may include a plurality of bathtub feet, wherein the plurality of bathtub feet are configured to attach to an outside of the miniature bathtub.

[0172] Another exemplary embodiment of the present invention is a miniature replica kit of a bathing experience, comprising: a shipping container separable into at least two portions and when the at least two portions are closed together define an interior volume; wherein the shipping container is configured to and does contain a plurality of miniature items during shipping within the interior volume of the shipping container; wherein the plurality of miniature items comprise at least one deconstructed cleaning product comprising a first ingredient and a second ingredient, wherein the first ingredient and the second ingredient are configured to be combined by an end user forming a functional cleaning product. The functional cleaning product may be a scrub, wherein the first ingredient comprises a sugar and/or a salt, wherein the second ingredient comprises a body oil. The at least one deconstructed cleaning product may comprise a third ingredient, wherein the third ingredient comprises an essential scent oil. The plurality of miniature items may comprise a miniature mason jar. The miniature mason jar may comprise a miniature mason jar body and a miniature closable lid connected by a miniature elastic band, wherein the miniature mason jar is configured for storing the functional cleaning product. The functional cleaning product may be a bath bomb, wherein the first ingredient comprises a bath bomb base powder being a fizzy powder configured to fizz when in contact with a water source, and wherein the second ingredient comprises an essential scent oil. The at least one deconstructed cleaning product may comprise a third ingredient, wherein the third ingredient comprises a colored powder. The plurality of miniature items may comprise a miniature molding device. The miniature molding device may comprise a miniature tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is configured to receive a first miniature mold portion and wherein the second end is configured to receive a second miniature mold portion, wherein the bath bomb is configured to be formed in a molding operation when the ingredients are mixed and disposed within the miniature molding device and compressed by the end user. The functional cleaning product may be a soap, wherein the first ingredient comprises a soap base powder, and wherein the second ingredient comprises an essential scent oil. The plurality of miniature items may comprise a miniature molding device. The miniature molding device may be a silicone mold having a plurality of molding chambers formed therein, wherein the soap is configured to be formed in a molding operation when the ingredients are mixed, disposed and compressed within the plurality of molding chambers by the end user, thereafter removing the soap after a waiting a period of time. The plurality of miniature items may include a miniature mixing bowl and a miniature mixing utensil, the miniature mixing utensil comprising a spoon, a spatula or a scoop. The plurality of miniature items may include a miniature loofah, a miniature tray and/or a dropper. The plurality of miniature items may include a miniature bathtub tray. The miniature bathtub tray may comprise an expandable miniature bathtub tray, wherein in a stored position the bathtub tray is configured to fit within an inside diameter of the primary portion and when in an expanded position is configured to be longer in length than the inside diameter of the primary portion wherein it is configured to rest upon an upper rim of the primary portion. The at least two portions may comprise a primary portion and a secondary portion, wherein when the two portions are closed together define the interior volume, wherein the primary portion is a miniature bathtub configured to contain an amount of water disposed therein. The plurality of miniature items may include a plurality of bathtub feet, wherein the plurality of bathtub feet are configured to attach to an outside of the miniature bathtub.

[0173] FIGS. 47-62 illustrate an embodiment of the present invention being a miniature replica kit 300 resembling a display experience, such as displaying a plant, a bird house and/or a decoration. FIGS. 47 and 58 illustrate the present invention 300 having a shipping container 301 which is generally ball shaped. As previously described, the present invention can include a first shrink wrap covering 104 and/or a second shrink wrap covering 105. The shrink wrap coverings may be removed and the shipping container opened to reveal plurality of miniature items of the miniature kit contained therein.

[0174] As shown in FIG. 58, the shipping container is comprised of a primary portion 302 and a secondary portion 303. In this embodiment there is a tertiary portion 304. When the at least two portions are closed together, they define an interior volume as previously described. The secondary and tertiary portions also function as lids. As shown in FIG. 49, the primary portion is also a miniature display stand.

[0175] Optionally, as shown in FIG. 59 the miniature display stand may include an internally disposed hook 305 disposed opposite an externally disposed stand receiver 306. The hook 305 may be rotatably attached to the miniature display stand and optionally be attachable. The externally disposed stand receiver is configured to receive at least one attachable foot 307 configured for standing the miniature display stand upright upon a horizontal surface 308. The primary portion includes an internally disposed flattened portion 309 configured for placing a miniature item thereon, the internally disposed flattened portion being opposite the externally disposed stand receiver as best shown in FIG. 59. The at least one attachable foot attaches to the stand receiver such that the attachable foot is configured for standing the miniature display stand upright upon the horizontal surface.

[0176] As best shown in FIG. 59, a plurality of miniature items may include a miniature hanging item 310 configured to hang from the internally disposed hook. The miniature hanging item may be a bird bath 311 or a bird house 312. Additionally, the present invention can include a miniature replica bird 313. The bird feeder may be comprised of a hanger 314 and a water bowl 315. The birds may also come packaged within a bird carrier 316 that includes breathing holes and nesting material for the birds during transportation. The kit would also include instructions 317. The kit would also include a curable viscous resin 320 in a resin container 321 configured to be placed by an end user into the bird feeder bowl.

[0177] FIG. 61 is another embodiment of the present invention. Here, the box 322 contains a plurality of parts that can be assembled by the user to form the bird house 312. The parts include a floor 323, a first roof half 324, a second roof half 325, a front 326, a back 327, a first side 328 and a second side 329. In the box 322 these parts are disassembled and laid flat upon one another and secured with rubber bands 330. The various parts are configured to snap fit into one another to form the bird house. Within the bird carrier 316, there can be nesting material 331. Tweezers 332 can be provided for the user to place the nesting material and bird inside the bird house once assembled. Twine 333 can also be provided to hang the bird feeder by the hook 305. Twine can be fed through holes 334 in the roof halves of the bird house.

[0178] FIG. 62 is another embodiment of the present invention. Here, a bird feeder 318 may be filled with a curable viscous resin 320 from the resin container 321. The bird feeder can then be hung from the hook 305 inside the display stand 302.

[0179] FIGS. 47-57 show embodiments of the prevent invention that contain a miniature plant pot 335 for a miniature replica plant 336. Also included in the kit is a plurality of dirt, a plurality of sand and/or a plurality of miniature rocks 337 configured to be placed within the miniature plant pot by the end user. The sand may comprise a kinetic sand. The kit may include a miniature trowel or shovel 338 and a miniature tray 339. An attachable shelf 340 may be included as well to place the various planted items upon.

[0180] As best shown in FIG. 50, a length of string, twine or rope 333 configured to hang the miniature hanging item from the internally disposed hook.

[0181] As best shown in FIG. 51, the user 102,103 may shovel sand and rocks 337 into the miniature plant pot 335 and then place the miniature plant 336 in the pot. These steps can be seen in FIGS. 52-54.

[0182] Another embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 55-57. Here, a vase 319 may be filled with the curable viscous resin 320. Then the plants 336 placed partially into the resin and cured. The plants can also come wrapped in a miniature plant wrap 341 such as how flowers are normally purchased.

[0183] In summary, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is a miniature replica kit, comprising: a shipping container separable into at least two portions, wherein when the at least two portions are closed together define an interior volume; wherein the shipping container is configured to and does contain a plurality of miniature items during shipping within the interior volume of the shipping container; wherein the plurality of miniature items comprises: a miniature replica plant pot; and a miniature replica plant configured to be placed within the miniature plant pot by an end user. The plurality of miniature items may include a plurality of dirt configured to be placed within the miniature plant pot by the end user. The plurality of miniature items may include a plurality of miniature rocks configured to be placed within the miniature plant pot by the end user. The plurality of miniature items may include a plurality of sand configured to be placed within the miniature plant pot by the end user. The plurality of sand may comprise a kinetic sand. The plurality of miniature items may include a curable viscous resin configured to be placed within the miniature plant pot by the end user. The plurality of miniature items may include a miniature garden trowel. The plurality of miniature items may include a tweezer. The miniature replica plant pot may be a miniature replica hanging plant pot. The plurality of miniature items may include a length of string, twine or rope configured to hang the miniature replica hanging plant pot.

[0184] Another exemplary embodiment of the present invention is a miniature replica kit, comprising: a shipping container separable into at least two portions comprising a primary portion and a secondary portion, wherein when the at least two portions are closed together define an interior volume; wherein the shipping container is configured to and does contain a plurality of miniature items during shipping within the interior volume of the shipping container; wherein the primary portion is a miniature display stand; wherein the miniature display stand includes an internally disposed hook disposed opposite an externally disposed stand receiver; and wherein the externally disposed stand receiver is configured to receive at least one attachable foot configured for standing the miniature display stand upright upon a horizontal surface. The primary portion may comprise an internally disposed flattened portion configured for placing a miniature item thereon, the internally disposed flattened portion being opposite the externally disposed stand receiver. The at least one attachable foot may be configured for standing the miniature display stand upright upon the horizontal surface. The internally disposed hook may be rotatably attached to the miniature display stand. The plurality of miniature items may include a miniature hanging item configured to hang from the internally disposed hook. The miniature hanging item may be a bird feeder or a bird house. The plurality of miniature items may include a miniature replica bird. The plurality of miniature items may include a curable viscous resin configured to be placed by an end user into the bird feeder. The plurality of miniature items may include a plurality of miniature bird feed configured to be placed by an end user into the bird feeder. The plurality of miniature items may include a miniature bird nest configured to be placed by an end user into the bird house. The bird feeder or the bird house may be comprised of at least two structures configured to be assembled by an end user. The miniature replica bird may be disposed within a miniature replica bird carrier. The miniature hanging item may be a miniature plant pot. The plurality of miniature items may include a miniature replica plant configured to be placed within the miniature plant pot by an end user. The plurality of miniature items may include a plurality of dirt, a plurality of sand and/or a plurality of miniature rocks configured to be placed within the miniature plant pot by the end user. The plurality of sand may comprise a kinetic sand. The plurality of miniature items may include a length of string, twine or rope configured to hang the miniature hanging item from the internally disposed hook. The plurality of miniature items may include a tweezer.

[0185] FIGS. 63-84 illustrate an embodiment of the present invention being a miniature replica kit 400 for a molding experience. FIG. 63 illustrates the present invention 400 having a shipping container 401 which is generally ball shaped. The shipping container can comprise a first portion 402, a second portion 403 and a third portion 404. As previously described, the present invention can include a first shrink wrap covering 104 and/or a second shrink wrap covering 105. The shrink wrap coverings may be removed and the shipping container opened to reveal plurality of miniature items of the miniature kit contained therein.

[0186] The kit includes a curable viscous resin 405 contained within a resin container 406. The kit also contains a silicone mold 407 configured to be turned inside out by an end user. The silicone mold is best understood viewing FIG. 66, which is a sectional view of the structure of FIG. 65. The silicone mold in a mold configuration includes an outer wall portion 408 connected to an inner wall portion 409 by a base portion 410. The mold configuration 411 is shown in FIGS. 65-66. The silicone mold can be turned inside out to a reversed configuration 412 as shown in FIG. 67, where the inside surface of the outer wall portion in the mold configuration is now an outside surface in the reversed configuration. The inner wall portion is sealed at a top portion 413 in the mold configuration. The mold also includes protrusions 414 that allow the handle and spout to be thereafter connected.

[0187] The plurality of miniature items of the kit includes a colored paint and/or a glitter 415 in a second container 416. A miniature brush 417 is configured to dispose the colored paint and/or the glitter on the outside surface of the silicone mold in the reversed configuration as shown in FIG. 68.

[0188] As shown in FIG. 69, the curable viscous resin is configured to be disposed in the silicone mold in the mold configuration. The resin can be cured with sunlight or with a UV light 418 as shown in FIG. 70. As shown in FIG. 71, after curing an unfinished molded part 420 can be released from the silicone mold by the end user.

[0189] The plurality of miniature items includes an additional part configured to be attached to the molded part to form a finished miniature part 421. To help finish the part, sandpaper 422 may be included to sand the bottom of the molded part as shown in FIG. 72. The additional parts can be a spout 423, a handle 424 and a lid 425. These additional parts may be bonded to the molded part 420 with the use of additional curable resin 405.

[0190] As shown in FIG. 77 an auxiliary cover 426 may be configured to be disposed about the finished miniature part. A sticker or a decal 427 may be configured to be disposed on the finished miniature part, such as a cat face sticker for the lid.

[0191] During molding, the kit can include a protective molding base 428 that is larger in size in comparison to the silicone mold, where the silicone mold is configured to be placed upon the protective molding base to contain any spillage of the curable viscous resin.

[0192] FIGS. 79-84 show another embodiment of the present invention being a miniature for a candle molding experience. Here, the silicone mold 407 has at least one candle-like chamber 430. The candle-like chamber is configured to receive at least a portion of the at least one wick 432 in a wick receptacle 431, which is a blind hole.

[0193] This kit can include more than one resin, such as two resins with differing colors. Thus, the first curable viscous resin 405a is configured to be dispensed inside the candle-like chamber by an end user. Optionally, a second curable viscous resin 405b is also configured to be dispensed inside the candle-like chamber. The resins may also be an ultraviolet light curable viscous resin.

[0194] After curing a miniature candle may be removed from the candle-like chamber of the mold 407 as shown in FIG. 83. Thus, finished candles 433 can be displayed as shown in FIG. 84. As shown in FIGS. 79-83, the mold can include at least two candle-like chambers. Furthermore, the at least two candle-like chambers may be different in size and/or shape.

[0195] Although several embodiments have been described in detail for purposes of illustration, various modifications may be made to each without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Accordingly, the invention is not to be limited, except as by the claims in the subsequent utility application.

[0196] In summary, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is a miniature replica kit for a molding experience, comprising: a shipping container separable into at least two portions, wherein when the at least two portions are closed together define an interior volume; wherein the shipping container is configured to and does contain a plurality of miniature items during shipping within the interior volume of the shipping container; wherein the plurality of miniature items comprises: a curable viscous resin contained within a resin container; and a silicone mold configured to be turned inside out by an end user. The silicone mold in a mold configuration may include an outer wall portion connected to an inner wall portion by a base portion, wherein when the silicone mold is turned inside out to a reversed configuration an inside surface of the outer wall portion in the mold configuration is now an outside surface in the reversed configuration. The inner wall portion may be sealed at a top portion in the mold configuration. The plurality of miniature items may include a colored paint and/or a glitter in a second container. The plurality of miniature items may include a miniature brush configured to dispose the colored paint and/or the glitter on the outside surface of the silicone mold in the reversed configuration. The curable viscous resin may be configured to be disposed in the silicone mold in the mold configuration and after curing a molded part can be released from the silicone mold by the end user. The plurality of miniature items may include an additional part configured to be attached to the molded part to form a finished miniature part. A secondary miniature part associated with the finished miniature part may be included. An auxiliary cover configured to be disposed about the finished miniature part may be included. A sticker or a decal may be configured to be disposed on the finished miniature part. The plurality of miniature items may include a protective molding base larger in size in comparison to the silicone mold, where the silicone mold is configured to be placed upon the protective molding base to contain any spillage of the curable viscous resin. The plurality of miniature items may include a sandpaper.

[0197] Another exemplary embodiment of the present invention is a miniature replica kit for a candle molding experience, comprising: a shipping container separable into at least two portions, wherein when the at least two portions are closed together define an interior volume; wherein the shipping container is configured to and does contain a plurality of miniature items during shipping within the interior volume of the shipping container; wherein the plurality of miniature items comprises: a first curable viscous resin contained within a first resin container; and a silicone mold having at least one candle-like chamber; wherein the first curable viscous resin is configured to be dispensed inside the at least one candle-like chamber by an end user; wherein after curing a miniature candle may be removed from the at least one candle-like chamber. The first curable viscous resin may have a first color. The plurality of miniature items may include a second curable viscous within a second resin container. The second curable viscous resin may have a second color, wherein the first color and the second color are different colors. The first curable viscous resin may be an ultraviolet light first curable viscous resin. The ultraviolet light first curable viscous resin may be configured to cure under ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 365 nanometers. The plurality of miniature items may include at least one wick. The at least one candle-like chamber may be configured to receive at least a portion of the at least one wick in a wick receptacle. A top opening of the at least one candle-like chamber may correspond to a bottom of the miniature candle. The at least one candle-like chamber may have at least two candle-like chambers. The at least two candle-like chambers may be different in size and/or shape. The plurality of miniature items may include a sandpaper.

REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0198] 100 miniature replica kit [0199] 101 shipping container [0200] 101a first portion, shipping container [0201] 101b second portion, shipping container [0202] 102 hands [0203] 103 user [0204] 104 first shrink wrap covering [0205] 105 second shrink wrap covering [0206] 106 indicia [0207] 107 relief hole [0208] 108 perforated portion [0209] 109 interior volume, shipping container [0210] 110 flat spot [0211] 111 top packaging subassembly [0212] 112 middle packaging subassembly [0213] 112a first clamshell portion, middle packaging subassembly [0214] 112b second clamshell portion, middle packaging subassembly [0215] 113 bottom packaging subassembly [0216] 114 flattened items [0217] 115 resin dispensing appliance [0218] 115a juice dispensing appliance [0219] 115b espresso dispensing appliance [0220] 115c soda dispensing appliance [0221] 115d boba dispensing appliance [0222] 116 lid, resin dispensing appliance [0223] 117 base, resin dispensing appliance [0224] 118 resin receptacle, resin dispensing appliance [0225] 119 inner liner, resin dispensing appliance [0226] 120 ingredient dispensing appliance [0227] 121 lid, ingredient dispensing appliance [0228] 122 base, ingredient dispensing appliance [0229] 123 ingredient receptacle, ingredient dispensing appliance [0230] 124 valve button, resin dispensing appliance [0231] 125 bottom of receptacle, resin dispensing appliance [0232] 126 valve button, ingredient dispensing appliance [0233] 127 bottom of receptacle, ingredient dispensing appliance [0234] 128 male connector [0235] 129 female connector [0236] 130 curable resin [0237] 131 resin container [0238] 132 miniature replica ingredient item [0239] 132a miniature replica ice (crushed or cubes) [0240] 132b miniature replica boba [0241] 132c miniature replica foam [0242] 133 miniature coasters [0243] 134 miniature replica of tableware [0244] 134a miniature replica cup [0245] 134b miniature replica straw [0246] 134c miniature replica lid for cup [0247] 134d miniature replica cup carrier [0248] 134e miniature replica spoon [0249] 134f miniature replica coffee cup [0250] 134g miniature replica coaster plate [0251] 135 sticker dispensing appliance [0252] 136 plurality of stickers [0253] 137 transfer sheet [0254] 138 resin dispensing hole [0255] 139 valve [0256] 140 valve button [0257] 200 miniature replica kit [0258] 201 shipping container [0259] 202 primary portion, bathtub, shipping container [0260] 203 secondary portion, lid, shipping container [0261] 204 first ingredient [0262] 204a sugar [0263] 204b salt [0264] 204c colored powder [0265] 204d fizzy powder [0266] 204e soap base powder [0267] 205 second ingredient, body oil [0268] 206 third ingredient, essential scent oil [0269] 207 mixing bowl [0270] 208 spatula/spoon/scoop [0271] 209 loofah [0272] 210 functional cleaning product [0273] 210a scrub [0274] 210b soap [0275] 210c bath bomb [0276] 211 mason jar [0277] 212 base, mason jar [0278] 213 lid, mason jar [0279] 214 elastic hinge, mason jar [0280] 215 circular portion, elastic hinge [0281] 216 closure feature, elastic hinge [0282] 217 protrusion, base, mason jar [0283] 218 miniature tray [0284] 219 expandable miniature tray [0285] 220 liquid dropper [0286] 221 feet, bathtub [0287] 222 water [0288] 223 miniature molding device [0289] 224 tube, miniature molding device [0290] 225 first end, tube, miniature molding device [0291] 226 second end, tube, miniature molding device [0292] 227 first miniature mold portion [0293] 228 second miniature mold portion [0294] 229 miniature molding device, silicone mold [0295] 230 chambers, silicone mold [0296] 300 miniature replica kit [0297] 301 shipping container [0298] 302 primary portion, miniature display stand [0299] 303 secondary portion [0300] 304 tertiary portion [0301] 305 internally disposed hook [0302] 306 externally disposed stand receiver [0303] 307 attachable foot [0304] 308 horizontal surface [0305] 309 internally disposed flattened portion [0306] 310 miniature hanging item [0307] 311 bird bath [0308] 312 bird house [0309] 313 miniature bird [0310] 314 hanger [0311] 315 water bowl [0312] 316 bird carrier [0313] 317 instructions [0314] 318 bird feeder [0315] 319 vase [0316] 320 curable viscous resin [0317] 321 resin container [0318] 322 box [0319] 323 floor, bird house [0320] 324 first roof half, bird house [0321] 325 second roof half, bird house [0322] 326 front, bird house [0323] 327 back, bird house [0324] 328 first side, bird house [0325] 329 second side, bird house [0326] 330 rubber bands [0327] 331 nesting material [0328] 332 tweezers [0329] 333 twine [0330] 334 hole, roof half, bird house [0331] 335 miniature plant pot [0332] 336 miniature replica plant [0333] 337 dirt, sand and/or rocks [0334] 338 trowel or shovel [0335] 339 miniature tray [0336] 340 shelf [0337] 341 miniature plant wrap [0338] 400 miniature replica kit [0339] 401 shipping container [0340] 402 first portion [0341] 403 second portion [0342] 404 third portion [0343] 405 curable resin [0344] 406 resin container [0345] 407 silicone mold, reversible [0346] 408 outer wall portion, silicone mold [0347] 409 inner wall portion, silicone mold [0348] 410 base portion, silicone mold [0349] 411 mold configuration, silicone mold [0350] 412 reversed configuration, silicone mold [0351] 413 top portion, silicone mold [0352] 414 protrusions [0353] 415 paint/glitter [0354] 416 paint/glitter container [0355] 417 miniature brush [0356] 418 UV light [0357] 420 unfinished molded part [0358] 421 finished molded part [0359] 422 sandpaper [0360] 423 spout [0361] 424 handle [0362] 425 lid [0363] 426 auxiliary cover [0364] 427 sticker/decal [0365] 428 protective base [0366] 430 candle-like chamber [0367] 431 wick receptacle/blind hole [0368] 432 wick [0369] 433 finished candles