Life Size Nutcracker made from pots, planters, and PVC Pipe (pic intense)

JtotheP

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I've always wanted a Life Size Nutcracker for my own but they are all too expensive so I decided to make my own on a budget using pots, planters, pvc pipe, and some wood for internal structure.

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I made it so his left bent arm that will hold the scepter (wooden chair leg and finial) can move. I also had a nice bonus with his body doing a half rotation because I used a valve box made for sprinkler control units as his pelvis area.

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I used caulk and lightweight spackle and sanded with 220 grit for smooth seams where each section or pot met before painting.
For the toes and hands I used foam balls from a craft store.

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Just basic Krylon spray paint, however, I wish I would have primed the pvc pipe because some of the paint came of after untaping. The details consisted of jewels, ribbons, and tassels from the craft store.

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Video of finished Nutcracker:
 
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