Each picture and product listed are of the exact item for sale. Only 135 of these were ever made. They all have serial numbers on the back.
The nativity was designed and crafted by my family in our home (or porch) by us. The use of natural woods ensures each is a unique product. 33 pieces of 14 types of veneers were used in each scene. Not all nativities have the same wood types.
The inlay pieces were cut from sheets of veneer. They were then meticulously pieced and glued by hand. Once the veneer pieces formed the scene it went through several steps of sanding prior to a sealing. The frame is solid oak cut from lumber by us and individually fitted and finished with a fine wax, ensuring durable protection and the ability to refresh using paste wax. The scene was finished with a durable two-part epoxy glaze.
The star is made from ½ inch thick Black Walnut stock and finished with maple or spruce inlay providing an effective contrast. The star is held above the manger by an acrylic rod, cut and formed by us to complete the scene.
Approximate size: Width 11 Inches, Height to roof peak 9 Inches, Height to top of star 18 Inches
Nativity Inlay 25
The photo is of the exact item for sale. This is SN 25. We are completing the final finishing and photographing of the rest of the pieces and will be posting them as we can. There will be a new item and photo for each piece as it becomes available.