Hey everyone, It’s Do from Do Dodson Designs here! Today, I will show you how to Update a Nativity Scene Stable. This is a great project for beginners and can be completed in just a few hours. Let’s get to it!
Materials List:
- scrap wood pieces (2×8 or 1×8 board)
- wood shims (for the roof)
- pencil
- miter saw, or miter box with saw
- wood glue
- midnight sky (chalk mineral paint)
- paint brush or artist brushes
How To:
Step 1:
Firstly, I measured the nativity characters. The tallest one of the wise men in my nativity set was 7 inches, so I cut my wood to be 10 inches to the peak of the stable.
Step 2:
Secondly, mark with a pencil where you want to cut the wood. Cut a 45-degree angle to make the peak on top of the stable.
Step 3:
Thirdly, I used wood skims to make a wood roof, don’t forget to trim the tapered ends so that they match on both sides!
Step 4:
Next, I used Midnight Sky Chalk Mineral Paint and I applied two coats with a large artist brush, allowing each coat to dry thoroughly.
Step 5:
Finally, after painting the wood block, apply glue to the two wood shim on for the roof. Don’t forget to add the star of Bethlehem!
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