To produce one Steinbach nutcracker can involve up to 130 procedures. Each nutcracker is carefully crafted by expert artisans.The curing and natural drying to the wood could take up to 3-4 years depending upon the piece.  
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About the Steinbach  Nutcrackers
First the wood is cut into specific sizes and shapes suitable for creating a special nutcracker.  The wood is put on a high speed milling cutter where the shaped parts are produced. The carpenters then glue the pieces together under pressure in vises for further processing.  The lathe revolutionized this art. With automation, it allowed mass output of turned parts which are readied for final finishing.

Old experienced craftsmen do this work, which produces a smooth surface by repeated dipping and spraying, alternated with drying. This ancient craft involves the turn of a hand to create the smooth cleanly cut parts, freehand, from a wooden block. Power drills and polishing wheels hum while the shaped pieces pass from hand to hand; here a hole is drilled and there a bevel is cut. All takes shape under the expert hands of trained polishers.

No machine or technique can take the place of the simple knife. The art of the wood carver provides finishing touches.  All the painting is done freehand. Each color dries before the next can be applied. Steinbach artists patiently create the unique personalities of each design.