Description Handmade Rustic Snowman Decoration Bring a little bit of winter indoors with this delightfully quirky, handmade, rustic snowman decoration. Crafted in a naive block style, this snowman embodies the cozy spirit Christmas. An heartwarming reminder of the simple childhood pleasures of winter. Rustic Design Our handmade rustic snowman decoration was the very first decoration we made, and has been very popular since day one. It is adorned with a rustic jute scarf, hat band, and a aged metal heart badge adding a touch of rustic charm to its design. The handcrafted details have a purposefully imperfect finish which contributes to its unique character. The timeless “Let It Snow” phrase reminds everyone of the joy and wonder of the Christmas season. The Rustic Snowman adds a touch of warmth and whimsy to any space. A delightful addition to any festive collection. Making The Rustic Snowman Here are the key stages in making this item. The material for the blocks is dimensioned to square Round round edges are added on the router The block are then crosscut and the round edge added to the end-grain The blocks a sanded using a belt sander on the face and hand sanding on the edges The blocks are then drilled for the dowels that connect the blocks The body and head blocks are given a light coat of white paint. The hat brims are cut to square and the corners rounded off The brim is then glued to the main hat part The bottom of the hat is drilled to accept the dowel joint The hat is then painted black the snowman is then assembled The snowman is then given a light sanding by hand a second coat of white paint is added The metal heart badge is cut from a sheet using tin snips The metal heart badge is then soaked in white vinergar to make it slightly rusty The heart badge is glued in place The Face details are hand painted The ‘Let It Snow’ phrase is added by hand The whole body is then given a coat of clear laquer Finally the snowman is dressed with his scarf and hat band A Versatile Decor Piece When designing our Christmas decorations we always aim to leave a little to the imagination.We try to do this by creating items that are evocative of the festive season. We think our Rustic snowman achieves this. It is quirky whilst maintaining a level of rustic charm. If you are looking for ideas to enhance your christmas decor this item maybe an ideal choice. We hope so. The Rustic Christmas Handmade Guarantee Each of our pieces is entirely handmade to an high standard in our little Derbyshire workshop. The small batch making process ensures that each item has it’s own distinct character, whilst still embodying the same level of craftsmanship, quality and rustic charm present throughout our product range. For more info about our making process please see our workbench page. Why Buy From Us Rustic Christmas aims to be the very best place to buy high quality handmade Christmas decorations in the UK. All our products are backed by our no quibble guarantee because we are confident you will be delighted with your purchase.
