[Woodcarver] ?Nativity Scene?

[Doug Evans]

Dave,

Sounds like you have a collection going !! The North Woods nativity
sounds interesting. Wood ya tell us more or post a picture ??

Thanks,

Merry Christmas !!
A Christmas Dad trying to Recover from the last 4 days,

Doug

On Dec 26, 2007 9:10 AM, Dave Andreychek <mrchipps1 at comcast.net> wrote:

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> Joe,

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> I carved several Nativity Scenes, none my own design.

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> 1) One is like the old time cardboard punch-out cowboy and Indian sets we

> had when we were kids, very thin with a cardboard base.  This Nativity has

> figures 1/8" thick and 4" tall, each with a base to stand on.  Instead of

> the traditional 3 camels with the wise men, it has a camel, an elephant and

> a Persian horse (much to the dismay of my traditional wife).

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> 2) I carved a 3 piece basic set with no facial features from a beginner's

> carving book.  This was very easy to carve, perfect for beginners.

>

> 3) Also, another carved 3-piece set from the North Woods Nativity book.

>

> 4)  Several others were scroll sawed including one that is 2" x 5.5" that

> includes Mary, Joseph, Jesus, an angel, 3 wise men, a shepherd, a sheep, a

> palm tree, a stable backdrop, several stable animals, a mountain, sky and a

> star.

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> A member of my carving club, Yorkarvers, has over 80 Nativities and over 500

> angels, although some are purchased, many are carved.

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> Thanks for asking,

>

> Dave Andreychek

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