DIY Wooden Nativity Set

Описание: Have you always wanted to have a nativity scene for Christmas decorations? Learn how to make this easy DIY wooden nativity set complete with a creche (or stable) and all the Christmas story characters. The little figures are made each with a wood block and wood knob for a head.

Follow along with this step-by-step video tutorial to see how to make your own nativity scene with wood blocks!

Thank you to DAP for sponsoring this project! *

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Wood stable cut list
Back (from the 4" poplar piece) - 1/2" x 3.5" x 10" - Qty 1
Sides (from the 4" poplar piece) - 1/2" x 3.5" with 20-degree angle on one side (3 1/2" on the short side, 4 7/8" on the long side) - Qty 2
Top (from the 6" poplar piece) - 1/2" x 5.5" x 12" - Qty 1

Nativity characters cut list:
All are cut from 1x1 poplar square pieces. These don't necessarily need to be exact measurements. They are all between 2.5" and 3". 
Mary - 2 1/2"
Joseph -3"
Wise men - 2 1/2", 2 3/4" and 3"
Angel - 3 1/4"
Shepherd - 2 1/2"
Sheep - 1 1/2"
The three small gifts for the wise men were cut from a 1/2" square dowel in 1/2" increments.

Supplies used in the video (affiliate links within):
DAP Weldwood Instant Wood Adhesive https://amzn.to/3UOUmnx
DAP Weldwood Wood Glue https://amzn.to/3Icc38P
DAP RapidFuse Super Glue https://amzn.to/49jKyWZ
1" x 1" poplar wood pieces - about 3 linear feet  https://rstyle.me/+k6rYxBAIfyFLvokNIJ...
1/2" x 4" x 2' poplar https://rstyle.me/+5TPq0ALxKHCBbHy7RD...
1/2" x 6" x 2' poplar https://rstyle.me/+LBZA9uCd29p2XVGB8A...
1/2" trim / square dowel
Sanding block https://amzn.to/3If6ypY
1 1/2" brad nails
Wood knobs https://amzn.to/3R27uCy
Wood beads, natural and black https://shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merch...
Craft paint in various shades
Jute twine https://shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merch...
Fabric scraps
White felt https://shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merch...
Gold thin ribbon https://amzn.to/4bNYURr
Thin brown twine
Wire jute twine https://shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merch...
Wood stain https://amzn.to/49OG1M8
Bar clamps
Miter saw
Tape measure
Paintbrush
Scissors
Brad nail gun

Video Summary:
0:00 Introduction
0:10 Supplies
0:50 Step 1. Cut wood
1:55 Step 2. Sand wood
3:04 Step 3. Paint small pieces of wood
3:41 Step 4. Attach knobs for heads of nativity characters
4:23 Step 5. Work on little present
4:41 Step 6. Decorate Mary and add baby Jesus
5:55 Step 7. Decorate shepherd
6:51 Step 8. Decorate Angel
8:14 Step 9. Assemble mini stable
9:02 Step 10. Set up
9:25 Closing




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