Dad builds a GIANT nutcracker for Christmas (You gotta see this!)
For this super cool Christmas project we're going to start with a 12-inch concrete form tube. You can pick this up at any hardware store.
The first thing we got to do is make a base this is 18 inches by 18 inches and we're going to find the middle at 9 inches and mark an X. We're going to use this starting point to go one inch on one side and one inch on the other - that's how we're going to measure for the legs of the Nutcracker.
Drill through the base 2 screws for each leg to hold it together, and put it upside down on top of the legs, that way we can screw through the bottom and into the legs.
Next, take the form tube and cut out a piece of wood that'll fit on the inside. Once you mark it, cut just on the inside of the line. Once you got the cutout done, drill 2 holes: one for each leg. Once you get these pilot holes drilled, you can go ahead and put the two-and-a-half-inch screws in.
Next, put the tube on top of the wood. Slide it right into place and drill some pilot holes that are going to go through the tube and into the side of the wood. Put some screws in that'll hold it in place that'll again strengthen this right up and keep it where we need it.
Next, let's go down on our 33-inch tube down 11 inches that's where we're going to put one of the arms. Our arms are made out of three-and-a-half-inch PVC pipe. I picked up this foam piece from Dollar Tree. Slide it back and forth and run some glue around it. We're going to put a cap, this is going to be like the shoulder blade part of the uniform, put it right at that 11-inch mark. Take some screws and drill it through and it'll hold it in place.
Once we got the arms on, it's time to prime it. You want the paint to stick and look good when it goes on and primer is the way to do it. We're going to go through and prime everything on this project.
While we're waiting for the primer to dry I grabbed a 5-gallon bucket that I painted black and I started putting some gold bands around it. I used some hot glue, put it right around the edge, and put the band in place all the way around. We can do this all the way around.
I'm going to use a little bit of a thicker band. I want it to stand out a little bit. We're going to do it just like we did with the top. Put a little bit of hot glue and just work your way around, make it nice and even. Once you get it all put on and ready to go it's time to bring the project back in, and look at that nice white primer. it gives you a blank canvas to start again. We're going to go down 11 inches, mark it around because that's where our head goes. The rest of it which is 22 inches, will be our body and this is where it gets exciting. We're going to start painting, again, this is the head so we're going to paint all the way around using our paint color choice. I use a foam brush, it goes on nice and even. You're going to need multiple coats, so go ahead and just put it on kind of nice and light, make it look good.
Next, we're going to work on his boots. We need to make sure the line is straight across. I use the square to make a line crossed, making sure they're both even. Once I do that, it's time to paint his jeans and those are going to be blue. I went with a kind of a darker blue and put it on.
Now, it's time to put his laces on. I painted some gold-colored wood pieces that I got from the hobby store and put those on, and we're going to go up and down the boot with it and give it just some nice design.
Next, whenever paint joins another color, we want to put a ribbon around it. We're going to do this around his neck and then around his shoulder pads. We're going to put some garland on. We got this from Dollar Tree, nice and inexpensive.
Next, put that hair right over his ears. I got this Dollar Tree and it's actually a dust mop and I trimmed it to fit. Put some hot glue on it and sticks perfectly.
Now it's time for the nose; use little piece of cut wood, hot glued on with a triangle look and there it is. Looks great. Next I outlined his whiskers, that's going to go on there for his mustache and then we're going to use some black paint to paint it in and go nice and slow. Now that cut piece of dust mop that I used on the side of the head. I had a little bit left over and I'm going to use it for his goatee on the bottom. Now it's time to put them in place give him his helmet and look at that, this is our Nutcracker.
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Great projects! Sir, your voice would be amazing for reading children’s books. 👏
@cab102361
Жыл бұрын
You’re right
@melodymaddox2400
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree!
I love your voice and the way you teach. Very calming and not creating stress when a person might already be nervous to try. You give exact directions. Thank you
Great video. The easiest large nutcracker design I have seen. Looks great and was pleasantly surprised to have the extra video of the flower pot nutcracker. So cute and easy
This makes me wanna cry,I've always wanted to make a life size nutcracker for my daughter. She's 28 now and I am disabled and can't get any help trying to do anything much less something like this. Maybe some day though!
I love the results!! What a special addition it would be to ANY Xmas display! Who can afford to buy a nutcracker that size in a retail store?? Not many. My only issue is how to store it the rest of the year!! Maybe I need a storage area for Xmas decor! 🤭
Great video! The Nutcracker is beautiful and your instructions are clear and easy to follow. Thank you so very much!
Awesome outcome on the nutcracker
WOW!! This looks amazing!! It makes me want to get my husband to help me make one.
You did a great job I love it I love seeing men getting involved in Christmas decorating that's awesome thing
The large nutcracker is so awesome. I love it.
Awesome nutcracker!
You are fantastic at teaching. Everything was precise and fit together perfectly. Thank you so much for the video.
This is cool!! Sarah Jane DIYs made this and used a lot of dollar tree items!!
I love the nutcracker
What a great idea. Nice, clear instructions. Thank you.
Love this! Thank you, so much, for sharing your talents!
Amazing Nutcracker 👑
You did a fantastic job on this nutcracker! Tyfs!
Great talent, I never do these things but love watching the process.
Wonderful! I mean this as a compliment, your voice reminds me of Mr Rogers!🥰
You made it look so easy...great job!
This is the best video I have seen for Home talk.
That looks awesome thank you
That is an amazing nut cracker , Great job 👍
You're very talented and a great teacher!
@dmix2263
Жыл бұрын
Love it
AWESOME BEAUTIFUL GREAT IDEA! I'm so going to make this. LOL my husband loves soldiers as his sister too. Oh the fun this will be. Thank you for your video.
Very nice!
He’s wonderful…great job!
Omg I love him!
Great job!
Loved the terracotta nutcrackers.
Very inventive and creative! I love him!
Nuts for the Nutcrackers 👍🎅💚
WONDERFUL ‼️
Awesome!!
Omg, wow! I just wish I had the tools, but his looks awesome!
This is so cool
You are so talented!!
Wow!! Love it!! Great job!!
He’s Awesome!!
Wow awesome job absolutely beautiful ❤😊
Beautiful project, excellent voice ♥️
That’s awesome!
looks grear Merry Christmas
Wow! Very impressive.
I would love to have a list of supplies. Is it posted anywhere?
Looks great 👍
Wow! How cool is that!!💂🏻♂️👍🏻
Beautiful!! Great job!
Tks he's Nice how long are the 2×4 Legs ? I know you said 6ft tall finished project, I feel like more children me too will appreciate a closed mouth lol 😆 anyone else
LOLOL, can you sale me one!!!??? I love it!
I love it
Fantastic
Exquisite!
Great job 💂♀️💂♀️💂♀️
Awesome job would like to ask what is the 4 x4 legs length ty so much
Love the video but I m lost on how to screw the arms
When you put on the arms, did you drill from the outside below the caps? And did you put nuts on the screws from inside the tube? Thanks.
@prairiestonecollectiblescu835
11 ай бұрын
I was wondering the same thing! I made a couple of similar nutcrackers last xmas & struggled with attaching the arms properly.
Could you please tell me measurements of legs and arms
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Woah!
Great nutcracker and video but I was wondering how long was the tube before you started? I did mine and it was a 4 ft tube, he is 6 ft tall and I used part of the tube for the hat.
Do you have a list of products you need for this. Pleasr
@Hometalk
Ай бұрын
Yes! You can find the full tutorials with tools and materials here: www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/christmas/diy-giant-nutcracker-44703211 www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/christmas/terracotta-pot-nutcracker-44709361
How tall is the legs that are 4x4's?
How did you do the feet?
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Do you have a rough grand total of the cost to make this project?
@GoodlyEarth
Жыл бұрын
I would say I have roughly $60 into the whole project and that is if you buy everything new. Most expensive was the concrete form, wood, and bucket. The paint, ribbon, ect was all bought at the Dollar Tree so that helped save a ton of money.
@l.medina6251
Жыл бұрын
@@GoodlyEarth very reasonable for the size & quality of the results! Thank you. I'm keeping your video for a reference!!