- Is this a working nutcracker?
- No. It is a decorative figure in the classic nutcracker shape. The jaw does not crack nuts.
- What paint should I use on it?
- Acrylic craft paint works well and dries fast. Finish with a clear sealer or varnish so the paint holds up through the season.
- Does it come painted or assembled?
- It comes as bare, unfinished wood. It is put together, but you supply the paint, stain and any touch-up sanding.
- How big is it?
- It is 15 inches tall, about 3.75 inches wide and 3.5 inches deep, so it fits on a mantel, shelf or table.
- Is it safe for kids to paint?
- Yes, with adult help. Use nontoxic acrylics, and keep small detached parts away from very young children.
- Can it be used outdoors?
- Only if you seal it well. Bare wood and painted wood both suffer in rain and damp, so keep it on a covered porch or indoors.
- Where is the Northlight 15 Inch Unfinished Paintable Wooden Nutcracker Brown cheapest?
- At Lowe's, for $26.39, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Northlight 15 Inch Unfinished Paintable Wooden Nutcracker Brown?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Lowe's, JCPenney.