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Steamer trunk Christmas Nativity

Follow our multi-year journey to transform an old steamer trunk into a Nativity diorama.

Making the landscape for our Christmas nativity diorama inside the steamer trunk: the cement coating

A Nativity diorama inside an antique steamer trunk (part 2, crafting the terrain)

Making a Nativity diorama inside an antique steamer trunk: the buildings ready to receive details

A Nativity diorama inside an antique steamer trunk (part 3, shaping Bethlehem)

Making a Nativity diorama inside an antique steamer trunk. The town of Bethlehem with all its buildings and people, ready to receive the final details.

A Nativity diorama inside an antique steamer trunk (part 4, bringing the city to life)

A Nativity diorama inside an antique steamer trunk (part 1, restoration)