Baden-Württemberg MDF state outline for crafting, 5–50 cm

The projector is on and the presentation on Baden-Württemberg is ready. On the craft table, the outline of the state is waiting to be painted. With the Baden-Württemberg MDF cutout, you get the state outline ready laser-cut. It has smooth edges and an untreated surface, made for your next craft project. School project, wall decoration or regional sign – you start designing straight away instead of sawing it out by hand.

What changes for you

• You skip the drawing and sawing – the outline of Baden-Württemberg is already precisely laser-cut and has a smooth edge.
• You design the surface just as you like – the fibreboard is untreated. You can glue things onto it, coat it or paint it.
• You'll find the right size for every project – from 5 cm to 50 cm in height, in 1 cm steps.
• Larger sessions such as crafting with children or club projects are easy to plan – with sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces.
• Your design keeps its shape – the 3 mm high-density fibreboard is dimensionally stable and cleanly finished.

Why this state outline makes a difference in everyday use

A ready-made cutout takes the most time-consuming part of the work off your hands. That leaves room for the fun part: designing. On the wall, the silhouette shows the shape of Baden-Württemberg with a regional link. In the classroom, it becomes a piece of geography you can hold. At a market stall, it works as a sign that shows at once where the goods come from. So you get a finished result with little effort – at home and in business.

Material & finish

This cutout is made from 3 mm HDF/MDF fibreboard. It is laser-cut in Bütic's own production in Pößneck. That's why the edges are smooth and clean, so you won't have to spend ages sanding them. The board is left untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. It takes paint, glue and decorations well. As a pressed wood fibre product, every board has its own texture. The fibres vary in shade, and small irregularities can occur. This makes every piece one of a kind. It's a feature of the material, not a flaw. HDF is a fibreboard like MDF, just more densely compressed. That makes it harder, and it stays stable even when thin.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: HDF/MDF fibreboard, high-density
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: outline of Baden-Württemberg
• Height: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 10 cm
• Cut: laser cut, smooth edges
• Surface: untreated, not varnished or glazed
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the MDF cutout

• Crafting with children: each child paints their own state outline. At the end, a colourful Baden-Württemberg gallery hangs in the children's room or classroom.
• For school projects and geography topics: draw cities, rivers and regions straight onto the outline. This way the state becomes something you can literally get your hands on.
• As wall decoration: paint the silhouette in your favourite colour and hang it up. The clear shape of Baden-Württemberg makes a calm wall piece with a link to home.
• In a farm shop, café or at the weekly market: use the outline as the base for a ‘From the region’ sign. Your customers see at a glance where the goods come from.
• In model making and decorating of all kinds: use it as a base for embellishing, sticking things on and combining – from the small 5 cm version to the 50 cm size.

Good to know about Baden-Württemberg

Baden-Württemberg was formed in 1952 from the merger of Baden, Württemberg-Baden and Württemberg-Hohenzollern. The distinctive shape of the state makes this history easy to tell. That's why the outline works not only as decoration. It also suits lessons, local heritage evenings and anything meant to show regional ties.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do: store the untreated fibreboard in a dry place and protect it from lasting moisture. With a coat of paint or a sealant of your choice, your finished piece will stay looking good 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
• Contents: Baden-Württemberg MDF cutout in your chosen size and quantity, untreated

Frequently asked questions

Is the cutout already varnished or painted? No, the board is left natural and is neither varnished nor glazed. You can glue things onto it, coat it or paint it as you like.

How wide is the cutout at a particular height? As a reference: at a height of 10 cm, the width is also 10 cm.

Do I need to sand the edges? No, the outline is laser-cut, so it has smooth edges from the start.

Why don't all the boards look the same? HDF is a pressed wood-fibre product with naturally varying textures. Fibres can differ in shade and small irregularities can occur. This makes every piece unique.

A fibreboard in the shape of the state is only the starting point. What counts is the moment your painted outline hangs on the wall or the school project lies finished on the table. Then you see what has become of your idea. Just choose your size and quantity and get started.