andyw 10 Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 This is the first time ever for me to display blow molds. I have loved the life size nativity figures for years but did not know where to purchase them. After research on the web and on Craigs list and a visit to a rural antigue store this is the result of this years purchase. I built the 7' stable out of 2x3's and used used fresh straw and cut pine for interest. I know that the chickens are not blow molds but could not resist adding just a little something more. The stable top and back is hinged for easy storage and covered with bamboo intended for use with chain fences. I hope to buy the wise men and camels next year and add several more sheep. Hope you enjoy looking and Merry Christmas. Andy from Tn[ATTACH=CONFIG]40691[/ATTACH] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoyt clagwell 2 Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 I did enjoy looking; nice Nativity. I do like the chickens; any of God's creatures SHOULD fit, but my wife still won't let me put a skunk near the manger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andyw 10 Posted December 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Thanks for the compliment. I hope others will give me constructive information for the future. I really am stumbling around in the dark not knowing the correct way to display blow molds or how to set up the nativity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elaine F 13 Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 I think you set up the nativity quite nicely! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest A.F.NUT Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Thanks for the compliment. I hope others will give me constructive information for the future. I really am stumbling around in the dark not knowing the correct way to display blow molds or how to set up the nativity. That's one of the nice things about this hobby, there really is no right or wrong way, just whatever you like! I am using that set this year too, it sure is bigger than what I am used to. You did an outstanding job with your stable, it really looks wonderful. Smart to hinge it, that's how mine are. The hay and straw add so much. If you plan on adding more sheep try mixing in some of the smaller ones from the midsize set. I did that with mine and like the variety, they go well together. I can't wait to see it next year when you get the rest of the set. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MinnesotaMike 10 Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Kinda looks like a tiki hut. It works though! Nice job. I want to do a Nativity as well. Hopefully next year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peppers-palace 12 Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 That looks really nice! I like the hay in it too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andyw 10 Posted December 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 I didn"t think of a tiki hut when I bulit it, but with 20 and 40 mph winds these last two weeks I am glad I made it out of something that the wind could blow through. even with the bamboo back and top it still turned over the first night before I added the molds. I am glad I waited on the molds and did additonal anchoring. So far, now even with the terrible winds yesterday, stable and molds stayed in place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
razlfratz 8 Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Looks great to me. Nice job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elaine 0 Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 I love it! Beautiful, very original! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carrie Sansing 0 Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Really good job! And I do love the addition of the chickens..something new and different! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andyw 10 Posted December 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 Thanks to everyone for the postivite comments. Can someone suggest the best place for me to purchase the lifesize wise men and camels. I want to add them to my display for next year. It seems that on e bay everything must be picked up locally because of freight cost. Where i live in tn. Not to many people have blow molds and so i guess i will have to purchase them new. Any information will be appeciated. Andy in tn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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