Nativity figure praying Mary V2 – wooden silhouette for crafts

Advent is just around the corner and the nativity scene is going up. Maybe one figure is still missing. Or you'd like to make Christmas decorations with children that look better than paper. This wooden nativity figure of the praying Mary is made for your Christmas crafting. It has a clear silhouette. You can stand it up as it is or paint and decorate it however you like.

What changes for you

• You can design your nativity scene, window decorations or Christmas table decorations in your own style. The wood is untreated, so you can glue things onto it, paint it or oil it.
• Your figure is sure to fit your nativity scene or decoration set. You can choose any height from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can start straight away without sanding first. The laser-cut edges are smooth and cleanly cut.
• When crafting with children or in a group, you'll have enough material for everyone. Mary is available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.
• You get a piece from our own production, made by Bütic in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Why this nativity figure makes a difference in everyday life

A nativity scene made of wooden figures brings a calm, natural mood into your home. Shop-bought decorations rarely manage that. The praying Mary fits into any Christmas scene as a quiet, devout silhouette. Place her on the windowsill, under the tree or among your own homemade Christmas decorations. And because you decorate her yourself, a little piece of you ends up in the nativity scene.

Material & finish

The silhouette is laser-cut from 3 mm poplar plywood. It has the typical fine brown edge. This gives the figure a clear outline, with no finishing needed. The surface is left natural, not varnished or glazed. That's why it takes paint, glue and oil well. Wood is a purely natural material. Variations in shade, fine grain patterns and small knots are part of it and make every piece unique. They are a sign of real wood, not a flaw.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: poplar plywood, untreated
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Motif: Praying Mary V2
• Height: 5 to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 7.5 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges with typical brown rim
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the praying Mary

• In the nativity scene: Place Mary next to the Child and Joseph. Your nativity scene then tells the story of the Holy Night in your own hand.
• Crafting with children: Each child paints their own figure. In the end, a whole group of nativity figures stands on the Advent table. Everyone can be proud of it.
• In the window: Use a large silhouette as a window decoration. The Christmas mood greets you even from outside.
• On the festive table: Use small figures as Christmas table decorations or at each guest's place. It's a quiet detail that gets people talking before the first course.
• In a shop or café: With sets of 10 or more, you can decorate shop windows, counters or Advent promotions in a matching style. They are quick to set up. You can choose the size to suit the space.

Good to know about the praying Mary

The tradition of the nativity scene goes back to Francis of Assisi. In 1223, he had the birth scene re-enacted. Since then, the praying Mary has been a central figure in every nativity scene. That's why the silhouette suits not only your nativity scene at home. It also works for Advent crafts in nurseries, schools and parishes.

Care & durability

There isn't much to do. As the wood is untreated, it's best to store the figure somewhere dry and protect it from constant moisture. That way it keeps its natural look for many Advent seasons. Or you can simply seal it with paint or oil while decorating it.

Options & what's included

• Height of your choice: 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• The wooden silhouette is delivered in its natural form, untreated – paints and decorations shown in the product images are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the figure or glue things onto it? Yes. The poplar plywood is untreated. You can paint it, glue things onto it, coat it or oil it – ideal for making Christmas decorations.

Why does the figure have a brown edge? The silhouette is laser-cut. The fine brown edge forms naturally during cutting. It gives smooth edges and a clear outline.

Does every figure look the same? The shape is identical, the wood is not. As a natural material, it shows variations in shade, grain and small knots. Every piece is unique.

How do I know how wide the figure will be? As a reference: at 10 cm high, the figure is 7.5 cm wide. Other heights follow the same ratio.

Think of the evening when the nativity scene is up. The children add the Mary they painted themselves. And Advent truly begins. Simply choose your height – singly or in a set.