Nativity Scene Intarsia
Posted by Jeremy Walls | Labels: animals, Christmas, custom, intarsia, Jesus, Nativity, Nativity scene, Nativity set, pyrography, religion, Religious, Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts, stable | Posted On Wednesday, March 06, 2013 at 5:33 PM
Today I wanted to upload pictures of my intarsia Nativity scene. I made this back in early December, and used the patterns from Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts magazine. The patterns were given as ornaments for your Christmas tree, but I decided to use them to create my own scene. I made doubles of some animals (3 camels, 3 sheep) and made variants of the patterns as well (sitting sheep and camel). I designed my own stable and put a light inside, as well as a 2 layer base made from 3/4" aspen. Aspen is cheap, and because it won't be touched much, its softness won't be a problem. I flipped some of the patterns so that the animals could face both ways. For Christmas I received the Razertip SS-D10 pyrography system, so I burned in details on the Nativity set afterwards.
My Nativity just shows how patterns can be adjusted to fit your needs. There is no need to copy a pattern exactly. Edit it to make it your own! I encourage you to do that to my patterns as well! And when done, send pictures to me so I can show off your work and help inspire others to personalize their work!
-cherry
Woods used in my Nativity:
-cherry
-maple
-walnut
-wenge
-sycamore
-elm
-zebrawood
-cedar
-padouk
-yellowheart
To come: I'll try to post the patterns of the animals that I custom made soon. It's March, I know, but it doesn't hurt to start on a set now! And I'll have to post the patterns while I have access to them here at home (I'm currently on Spring Break). I never made an actual pattern for stable, but I'll post detailed pictures of it for you to look off of in creating your own version. I'll also try to post a review of my Razertip tool for the pyrographers out there, as well as a few beginner projects I did.
Hey, I was scrolling (no pun intended) through your blog, and I really like your work-especially the stable. I'm a fourteen year old guy and I was wondering if you had a pattern, or some tips for me to make it. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
I designed and built the stable pattern myself and would be happy to send you detailed pictures and a pattern! Please send me your email address so I can send it directly. We are currently working on posting the stable as a free pattern for our site, so you can also check for the pattern here!
Hi i was wondering what was the size of the base used for the figures thanks
Where can I get the nativity scene...I'm a beginner...tomshafermegatools@gmail.com
Where can I get the nativity scene...I'm a beginner...tomshafermegatools@gmail.com
Hi Tom, thanks for checking out our site! The patterns can be found in Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Issue #29 Holiday 2007 (http://scrollsawer.com/2009/08/27/12-piece-intarsia-nativity-set/). You can purchase a copy of the magazine issue if you send an email to CustomerService@WoodcarvingIllustrated.com or call 888-506-6630. Let me know if you have any more questions!
I was trying to find patterns for figures and link does not exist anymore. Would you happen to know where I could find them?
The pattern is made by Kathy Wise. Its said above it is a nativity ornament set. She is now also making patterns for the set as a stand up nativity set.She has an online store you can order from, or you can collect copies of them in current and back issues of Scrollsaw Woodworking magazine. I believe the magazines are cheaper than buying the patterns directly from her, unless you buy download versions.
Can the nativity set be purchased as made and not a pattern?
could i get plans for this? its amazing! lindseynriches@gmail.com