Nativity

[dgman]

Nativity pattern by Steve Good. Each figure is three layers of 1/4” woods.they are about 6” tall. Woods used are Mahogany for the Shepherd Boy, dog and donkey. Aspen for the Angel and sheep, Walnut for Joseph, Cherry for Mary, Yellowheart for the child and one Wiseman, Purpleheart and Redheart for the other two Wisemen, Red Oak for the Camel and Ash for the palm tree. The manger is 1/2” laminated pine and the roof is 1/8” slices from a construction grade 2x4. 

I wanted to age the manger, but I don’t like to stain. I thought about burning with a propane torch, but I don’t like that look. I found a product at Home Depot that ages wood. It brush’s on clear and in about 30 minutes the wood is gray. I think I like the look!

Since the figures are cut from 1/4” wood, I stacked two layers of hardwoods and made two sets.

The figures were soaked in my 50/50 mixture of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. This brings out the natural color and grain of the wood. Then when dry, I topcoated with Deft semi gloss spray lacquer.  The first picture is no finish.

[Scrappile]

Really a nice Nativity.  Job well done..

[rjR]

Anextreme amount of work.

 

Turned out just plain fantastic!

[edward]

Great job really looks great.

[Rockytime]

Admirable work. I like the look of the aged wood.

[wombatie]

You haven't lost your touch Dan.  I agree with your thoughts and what you chose to age the manger, brilliant.

Marg

[lawson56]

Now this is Impressive.Awesome job!!

[ike]

nice job.( Great Job 

IKE

[daveww1]

fantastic job

[amazingkevin]

Congratulations on a fine job here. Highly praised manger scene.

[rdatelle]

Dan, that came out awesome. Love the different woods you used.  I might have to give that a try now.