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Picnic table

6 pieces 4 steps · One little step at a time.

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A little before you begin

The red centrepiece is attached to the tabletop.

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A LITTLE PREPARATION

Gather your pieces

Match the shapes and quantities. The pictures show our colours. Colour names in the steps refer to the pictures; keep useful contrasts, such as a light belly against a dark body.

6pieces in total

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STEP 1 OF 4

Place two green small plates in a line, leaving two stud rows of space between them.

Place two green small plates in a line, leaving two stud rows of space between them. New additions are shown in their original colours; earlier pieces are lighter.
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STEP 2 OF 4

Centre an orange square brick on each green plate. One row of each plate remains showing at either end.

Centre an orange square brick on each green plate. One row of each plate remains showing at either end. New additions are shown in their original colours; earlier pieces are lighter.
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STEP 3 OF 4

Centre the large yellow base plate across both legs, with its long edge following the line of the feet. It overhangs each side by two stud columns and each end by one row.

Centre the large yellow base plate across both legs, with its long edge following the line of the feet. It overhangs each side by two stud columns and each end by one row. New additions are shown in their original colours; earlier pieces are lighter.
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STEP 4 OF 4

Add the red long brick in the middle of the tabletop. Check the wide tabletop and both legs stay attached.

Add the red long brick in the middle of the tabletop. Check the wide tabletop and both legs stay attached. New additions are shown in their original colours; earlier pieces are lighter.

THE LAST STEP OF THE GUIDE

Room for a little more imagination.

Choose a pretend picnic menu. Count how many guests are coming. Describe the view from the picnic spot.

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