Praying Joseph V2 nativity figure – cardboard cutout 5–50 cm

Advent is starting. This year you'd like a nativity scene that is truly your own. Not bought off the shelf, but made by you. The praying Joseph nativity figure in cardboard is made for exactly that. It is a clean cutout from sturdy bookbinding board. You can paint it, decorate it or leave it plain. Piece by piece, you build a nativity scene that suits your home.

What changes for you

• You make your own Christmas decorations instead of buying them ready-made. The untreated surface can be painted, decorated and varnished.
• Your nativity scene fits its spot exactly. You choose any height from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You have a Christmas craft project with children that works. The smooth surface takes paint well, and the figure holds its shape in your hand.
• You can supply larger groups too, such as a craft club or a parish. The figure is available single or in sets of 10 to 100.
• You can decorate with a clear conscience – as the board is made from 100% recycled material.

Why this nativity figure makes a difference in everyday life

A nativity scene you made yourself tells more than any bought one. It carries your children's brushstrokes and your choice of colours. It holds the memory of your craft session together on an Advent Sunday. The praying Joseph brings calm to the scene. He is a quiet figure that recalls the Holy Night. Place him on the windowsill, under the tree or in the parish hall. Your Christmas decorations become part of your own tradition.

Material & finish

The figure is made from 1.2 mm solid board in bookbinding quality. It is firm enough to stand upright. It takes paint, glue or varnish without any problem. The surface is smooth and untreated. The edges are cleanly laser-cut and show the typical brown edge of lasered cardboard. Every cutout comes from Bütic's own production in Pößneck, Thuringia. The finish is clean, so you can rely on it when crafting.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: solid board/bookbinding board, made from 100 % recycled material
• Material thickness: 1.2 mm
• Grammage: 755 g/m²
• Shape: Betender Josef V2
• Height: 5–50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 5 cm
• Surface: smooth, untreated – can be painted, glued and varnished
• Edges: laser-cut, brown
• Quantity: single or as a set of 10–100
• Manufacture: our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia/Germany

How to use the praying Joseph

• Christmas crafts with children: each child paints their own Joseph. The finished figures then proudly join the family nativity scene.
• A DIY nativity scene: combine Joseph with other figures in a matching size. Year by year, you build a scene that grows with your family.
• On the windowsill: line up figures of different heights in front of the window. The room then looks festive from inside and outside.
• In a shop window or parish hall: large figures up to 50 cm are quick to set up. Your display or Advent room shows a complete nativity scene with little effort.
• In nurseries, schools or craft groups: with a set of 10 to 100, every participant gets their own figure. Same motif, same quality, no cutting needed.

Good to know about the nativity figure

The tradition of the nativity scene goes back to Francis of Assisi. In 1223 in Greccio, he had the Christmas story re-enacted. Since then, setting up and decorating the nativity scene together has been a firm part of Advent in many families and parishes. A paintable figure like this Joseph is made for exactly that. It becomes part of a nativity scene that you bring to life yourselves.

Care & durability

There isn't much to do. Keep the figure dry, as untreated cardboard doesn't like moisture. After the season, simply store it flat and dry. Your Joseph will then be ready again next Advent.

Options & what's included

• Height freely selectable from 5 to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available single or as a set of 10–100
• You receive the untreated cardboard cutout. Paints, brushes and decorations shown in the product images are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the figure? Yes, the surface is smooth and untreated. You can paint it, decorate it, coat it or varnish it.

Does the figure stand on its own? The figure is a flat cutout made from 1.2 mm solid board at 755 g/m². It is firm and holds its shape. You can lean it against something, hang it up or stand it in your own holder.

How wide is the figure? The width depends on the height. At a height of 10 cm, it is 5 cm wide. Other heights scale in proportion.

Is the figure suitable for outdoor use? No. Untreated cardboard is not moisture-resistant. The figure is meant for indoor use.

Where is the figure made? In our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia. It is laser-cut and made from 100 % recycled material.

A cardboard cutout is only the starting point. What counts is the afternoon you spend together at the kitchen table. The paint dries, and your own nativity scene stands complete in front of you for the first time. Simply choose your size – and start creating.