Praying Joseph V1 cardboard – nativity figure for crafting

Advent begins. The children sit at the kitchen table with their brushes. This year your nativity scene is going to be your very own. With this cardboard nativity figure of Joseph at prayer, you hold a figure you can paint, decorate or design just as you like. Step by step, you create Christmas decorations that truly bear your own hand. Made for your Advent table.

What changes for you

• You design your nativity scene in exactly your style – because the untreated bookbinding board reliably takes paint, varnish and glue.
• Your figure is sure to match your nativity scene and your other figures – thanks to heights from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can craft at ease, even with children. The smooth surface and cleanly lasered edges need no preparation. You can start straight away.
• You decorate with a clear conscience – the solid board is made from 100 % recycled material.
• You get consistent quality for larger projects – because every figure is lasered in our own production at Bütic in Pößneck.

Why this cardboard nativity figure makes a difference

Ready-made nativity figures look the same everywhere. One you design yourself tells your own story. Maybe the children paint Joseph in bright colours. Maybe you leave him plain and natural. Either way, the figure brings a quiet, homemade feel to your Christmas decorations. And because you choose the size freely, the praying Joseph fits into any scene. From a small nativity on the windowsill to a large shop window display.

Material & finish

The praying Joseph is made from 1.2 mm bookbinding board. This is a firm solid board with 755 g/m². It feels sturdy in your hand and doesn't warp easily when you paint it. The surface is smooth. Lasering leaves the edges brown and cleanly finished, so the outline looks clear and sharp even unpainted. The board is untreated and can be decorated, painted or varnished. The figure is made in Thuringia, Germany.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: solid board/bookbinding board, made from 100 % recycled material
• Material thickness: 1.2 mm
• Grammage: 755 g/m²
• Shape: Praying Joseph V1
• Height: choose from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 8 cm
• Finish: lasered, brown edges, smooth surface
• Untreated cardboard, clean workmanship
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the praying Joseph

• Christmas crafts with children: every child paints their own figure. In the end, there's a nativity scene on the table that everyone is proud of.
• On the windowsill or Advent table: Joseph in the right size next to fir branches and candles. The room feels quiet and Christmassy.
• As Christmas table decoration: small figures from 5 cm placed at each seat. Your guests discover a lovingly chosen detail before the meal even starts.
• In the shop window or on the counter: a large figure up to 50 cm, designed your way. Your Christmas decorations stand out clearly from shop-bought standard items.
• For nurseries, schools or parishes: with sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces, you can plan craft afternoons and nativity projects without reordering individual figures.

Good to know about Saint Joseph

The tradition of the nativity scene goes back to Francis of Assisi. In 1223 he had the Christmas story re-enacted in Greccio. Since then, Joseph has been one of the main figures of every nativity scene, alongside Mary and the Child. As a praying figure, he represents the quiet, protective side of the Holy Night. That's why he's a good starting point if you want to build your own nativity scene or give one as a gift.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. Store the figure in a dry place and protect the untreated cardboard from moisture. Then your Joseph will be with you for many Christmases. If you paint or varnish the figure, the surface becomes more resistant.

Options & what's included

• Height freely selectable from 5 to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available individually or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• You'll receive the cardboard cutout “Praying Joseph V1” in your chosen size and quantity – untreated and ready for designing
• Decoration shown is not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint or decorate the figure? Yes. The untreated bookbinding board can be decorated, painted and varnished. The smooth surface takes paint well.

Is the figure suitable for crafting with children? Yes. The edges are cleanly lasered and no preparation is needed. Unpack, paint, done.

How wide is the figure? The width depends on the height you choose. At a height of 10 cm, Joseph is 8 cm wide.

Can I use the figure outdoors? The cardboard is untreated and should stay dry. It's intended for windowsills, Advent tables or shop windows. Outdoors only when protected from wet.

What is the figure made of? Firm solid board in bookbinding quality. It's 1.2 mm thick, made from 100 % recycled material and produced in Thuringia.

A cardboard cutout is only the beginning. What counts is the afternoon when paint, glue and a few figures turn into your own nativity scene. And the moment it stands on the Advent table for the first time. Simply choose your size and quantity, and the praying Joseph will be on his way to you.