Description
These string lights carry five little acrylic penguins along a single fine wire, and each one glows softly white from within when the set is switched on. We like the textured, frosted look of the acrylic, a bit like packed snow or fresh ice, which catches the light across each penguin's body, head and wings. Black eyes and bright orange beaks and feet give them their character. Each penguin stands 13.5cm tall, 10cm wide and 9cm deep, so they are small, friendly figures rather than large lawn pieces.
They are made for both indoor and outdoor use. Outside, you can line them up along a porch step, beside the front door or along the edge of a garden path, where they make a cheerful welcome on dark winter evenings. Indoors, they suit a windowsill, a mantelpiece, a deep shelf or the top of a sideboard, and five penguins in a row look rather good marching across a hall table. Each one stands on its own flat feet, so you can space them evenly or gather them into a little huddle, as the wire between them allows.
The set runs at low voltage through a mains transformer that plugs into the mains, so there are no batteries to change. As general good practice, keep the transformer itself indoors or under cover, even when the penguins are outside. The acrylic and wire are wipe clean only. A gentle wipe with a soft, damp cloth keeps the frosted finish bright, and storing the set loosely coiled in a box after Christmas keeps it tidy for next year. Set them beside snowy white decorations or a few frosted branches for a wintry little scene that everyone who passes will stop to look at.
Specification
| Height |
13.5cm |
| Width |
10cm |
| Depth |
9cm |
| LEDs |
8 |
| Power |
Mains, via a low-voltage transformer |
| Use |
Indoor & Outdoor |
| Material |
Acrylic & Wire |
| Care |
Wipe Clean Only |
| Minimum order |
6 units, priced per unit |
Frequently Asked
How big is each penguin?
Each acrylic penguin stands 13.5cm tall, 10cm wide and 9cm deep, which is small enough for a windowsill, a step or a mantelpiece.
Can I use these penguin lights outside?
Yes, they are made for indoor and outdoor use, so they suit a porch, a doorstep or a garden path as well as a shelf indoors. Keep the transformer indoors or under cover.
Do these string lights need batteries?
No, they run at low voltage through a mains transformer that plugs into the mains, so there are no batteries to buy or change.
What colour do the penguins light up?
They glow white, with the light shining through the frosted acrylic of each penguin, and their orange beaks and feet and black eyes stay clearly visible.
How many penguins are on the string?
There are five acrylic penguins on the one string, joined by a fine wire, so you can set them out in a row along a step, sill or shelf.
How do I clean the penguins?
They are wipe clean only, so unplug the set and give the penguins and wire a gentle wipe with a soft, damp cloth whenever dust gathers.