where can i find plans to build a manger for my nativity scene?

Question

i have 8 items, the tallest one is 36 inches.

Answer 1

The manger, used for a crib as depicted in art, was just a barred rack for animal fodder that looked like this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ihveissues/332240329/

Here's a manger that looks like a deep rectangular box:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/51838891@N00/306536183/

Another view of a manger:
http://hazel.forest.net/skjold/New_Folder7/Images4x6Jpg2/Religion/ReligiousVol1/C1031-16.JPG

You can fill a rectangular box with straw for a manger. If the straw is overflowering, it adds a more realistic touch. "You could always cut down a shoebox and splay out the sides, laminate the inside and outside with wood pattern shelf paper. By the time you put in the hay and arrange hay on the outside, nobody will know it's shoebox."
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1532859/posts

If you're looking for plans for a Nativity stable to shelter the figures, you might like this:
http://www.navpooh.com/creche.html

Here's a tabletop shed for the nativity scene:
http://www.grampasworkshop.net/nativity-shed.html

Other Nativity scene ideas:
We used 2 x 4's to frame it up on the back and sides, Then used a piece of particle board on the top for the roof. cover it with plastic on sides top and back, using a staple gun tack it down tight. Get some clear silicone and squirt it all over it, smear it with a paint roller or something.. Cover it with hay.. It cost-ed under 50.00 and less then 2 hours.
http://planetchristmas.mywowbb.com/view_topic.php?id=15592&forum_id=71&jump_to=162999

Maybe you can get some ideas from this plan for a Nativity Scene that has a very simple manger:
http://www.how-to-plans.com/o_holy_night_nativity_scene_plans.html

Good Luck! Merry Christmas! Hope this is helpful.

Answer 2

Nativity Manger Plans

Answer 3

Nativity Stable Plans

Answer 4

Teds Woodworking #1 Woodworking Resource - http://Woodworking.NaturallySaver.com

Answer 5

here's one...

http://www.woodworking-patterns.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=96&category_id=11

personally, I'd make two X's and insert an angled box in the top of the X for the hay.....

Answer 6

You can try posting a request on ThemBid.com and have people/businesses bid on your request. Good luck!