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Buy a Rod of Asclepius – MDF blank to paint, 5–50 cm

Untreated MDF blank, 3 mm thick. Choose any size from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps. Available singly or in sets of 10 to 100 pieces.

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A small thank-you for your GP, a homemade sign for the pharmacy or a crafting afternoon with a motif that really means something: this rod of Asclepius made from HDF is made for exactly that. If you want to buy a rod of Asclepius that you can paint, decorate or glaze just the way you like, this is the one. You get the untreated blank. It is laser-cut with smooth edges and ready for your design.

What changes for you

  • You can design the symbol of medicine in your own style. The HDF is left natural, so you can paint it, stick things on it or coat it.
  • You will find the right size for every project, from a small tag to a notice. Heights range from 5 to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps.
  • You can start straight away without sanding. The laser-cut edges are smooth and cleanly finished.
  • You can craft with several people or for a whole practice. The Rod of Asclepius is available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces.

Why this Rod of Asclepius makes a difference

A ready-made decoration always looks like everyone else's. A Rod of Asclepius you have designed yourself shows that you put thought into it. Use it as a gift for doctors and nurses, as decoration in the waiting room or as a hanging piece at reception. You decide on colour, technique and look. In the end, you have a piece that exists only once.

Material & finish

The Rod of Asclepius is laser-cut from a 3 mm high-density fibreboard (HDF/MDF). It is made in our own production at Bütic in Pößneck, Thuringia. The edges are smooth and the finish is clean. You can pick up the shape and start designing right away. The board is untreated, so it is neither varnished nor glazed. Paints, glues and glazes adhere well to the surface. Good to know: wood fibres naturally vary in shade and can show small irregularities. This is not a defect. It makes every piece one of a kind.

Dimensions & technical details

  • Material: HDF/MDF fibreboard, untreated
  • Material thickness: 3 mm
  • Shape: Rod of Asclepius (also known as staff of Asclepius, snake staff or medical staff)
  • Height: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
  • Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 3 cm
  • Cut: laser cut, smooth edges
  • Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the Rod of Asclepius

  • As a farewell from the practice: paint the rod in their favourite colours and add a few words. You hand over a gift you won't find in any catalogue.
  • Crafting with children: each child designs their own snake staff for Grandma, who worked as a nurse. And they are proud of the result.
  • In a pharmacy or practice: decorate notices and shop windows with the symbol of medicine. Your rooms get hand-painted MDF pieces that match your interior.
  • For model making or as table scatter: small sizes sit on gifts, cards and table decorations for exams, anniversaries or farewells.
  • For training sessions and teams: with a set of 25, 50 or 100 pieces you can supply whole groups. Same shape, uniform look, quickly handed out.

Facts about the Rod of Asclepius

The Rod of Asclepius goes back to Asclepius, the Greek god of healing. The staff with a snake coiled around it is still the symbol of medicine, pharmacies and nursing known around the world. That is why the motif works so well for gifts to doctors and nurses and for notices in practices and pharmacies. Everyone understands it at once, without any words.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. Store the untreated Rod of Asclepius in a dry place and keep it away from constant moisture. The surface then stays flat and easy to decorate. Once painted or varnished, your finished piece will last for a long time.

Options & what's included

  • Height of your choice: 5 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
  • Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
  • You receive the untreated MDF cutout – paints and decoration shown in the product images are not included

Frequently asked questions

Is the Rod of Asclepius already coloured or varnished? No, the HDF board is untreated – neither varnished nor glazed. So you can paint it, stick things on it or coat it just as you like.

Do I need to sand the edges before painting? No, the cutout is laser-cut and therefore has smooth edges. You can start designing straight away.

How wide is the Rod of Asclepius at my chosen height? The width grows in proportion: at a height of 10 cm it is 3 cm wide. This lets you easily estimate the dimensions for other heights.

Why do the boards look different? HDF is made of pressed wood fibres. These can vary in shade and show small irregularities. This is typical of the material and makes every piece unique.

What matters here is more than an MDF cutout. It is the moment you hand someone in medicine or nursing something you designed yourself. And they can see that it comes from the heart. Simply choose your height and the number of pieces you need.

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  • Material: HDF/MDF fibreboard, untreated (neither varnished nor glazed)
  • Material thickness: 3 mm
  • Shape: Rod of Asclepius (also known as staff of Asclepius, snake staff or medical staff)
  • Height: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
  • Reference size: at 10 cm height approx. 3 cm wide (width grows in proportion to height)
  • Cutting method: laser-cut, smooth edges – no sanding needed
  • Surface: natural, suitable for painting, covering and glazing
  • Options: single piece or set of 10, 25, 50 or 100
  • Scope of delivery: untreated MDF cutout; paints and decoration shown in the product images are not included
  • Production: made in Bütic's own production in Pößneck, Thuringia/Germany

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Manufacturer information under the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR):

Manufacturer
Bütic GmbH
Bahnhofstr. 12
07381 Pößneck
Deutschland
Tel.: 036475050811

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Weight per piece 6 g to 636 g 5 g to 499 g 6 g to 636 g 6 g to 636 g 6 g to 636 g 6 g to 636 g 6 g to 636 g 45 g to 499 g 6 g to 636 g 6 g to 636 g
Finish unbehandelt, glatt unbehandelt, glatt unbehandelt, glatt unbehandelt, glatt unbehandelt, glatt unbehandelt, glatt unbehandelt, glatt unbehandelt, glatt unbehandelt, glatt unbehandelt, glatt
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