Berlin MDF outline – silhouette for crafting and painting

A gift for your best friend who is moving to Berlin. A map project in the hallway. A crafting afternoon with the children. Sometimes all you need is the right basic shape to turn an idea into something you can hold. The Berlin MDF cutout gives you exactly that shape. It is the clearly recognisable silhouette of the capital, untreated and ready for your design. It's made for your next project. Whether you paint it, stick things on it or write on it is entirely up to you.

What changes for you

• You start designing straight away instead of sawing. The Berlin silhouette arrives already cleanly laser-cut and ready to use.
• Your paints, varnishes and glues hold reliably. The surface is untreated and natural, with no varnish or glaze.
• You get exactly the size your project needs. Choose a width from 5 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• Your finished piece looks neat and tidy. The laser cut leaves smooth edges without fraying.
• You can plan larger projects with ease. Order singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces. It depends on whether you're making a one-off or a whole series.

Why this Berlin outline makes a difference in everyday life

A silhouette with a regional link tells a story straight away. Anyone who knows Berlin, lives there or has memories of the city recognises the shape at first glance. A plain piece of wood-based board becomes a personal sign. It can be part of your map of Germany with all its federal states. Or it becomes a small gift with meaning. You don't need to be a professional. The shape already carries the idea. You just add your own style.

Material & finish

The cutout is made of 3 mm thick high-density fibreboard (HDF/MDF). It is sturdy enough to hang up, stand up and work with, yet pleasantly light. The edges are laser-cut and therefore smooth. The surface is untreated and takes paint, varnish or glue well. The board is made of pressed wood fibres, so each board has its own texture. The fibres vary in shade and may show small irregularities. This is not a defect. It makes every piece one of a kind. Your cutout is made after you order, in Bütic's own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: HDF/MDF fibreboard, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: outline of the federal state of Berlin
• Width: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 8 cm
• Cut: laser cut, smooth edges
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the Berlin cutout

• Crafting with children: each child paints their own small Berlin silhouette. In the end, a colourful capital gallery hangs in the children's room.
• For the wall in your hallway or living room: combine Berlin with other federal states to make your own map of Germany. Your guests are sure to talk about it.
• As a gift with a regional link: add a name and date, and the outline becomes a keepsake of a move, the start of university or a city break.
• In model making: the precisely laser-cut shape fits into your project as a map element or signage. You don't need to rework it.
• In a café, shop or at the weekly market: painted or labelled, the silhouette marks regional products from Berlin. Your customers see the origin at a glance.
• For gifts of money: a small outline as a tag on the envelope turns the cash gift into a personal message with a link to the capital.

Good to know about Berlin

Berlin is both a city and a federal state. It is one of only three city-states in Germany. That's why the outline works so well for map projects. In a map of Germany made from all the federal states, the compact Berlin silhouette stands out clearly. On its own, it represents the capital itself.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. Store the untreated cutout in a dry place and keep it away from constant moisture. As a fibreboard, it doesn't like standing water. A coat of paint or varnish makes the surface more resistant. That way you'll enjoy your finished piece for a long time.

Options & what's included

• Width freely selectable from 5 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• Supplied untreated in its natural state, without paint or decoration
• This item is made for you in the ordered size after purchase and is therefore excluded from exchange

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the cutout or stick things on it? Yes. The board is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. Paints, varnishes and glues adhere well to the natural surface.

How tall is the outline at my chosen width? As a guide: at 10 cm wide, the height is 8 cm. The height increases in proportion to the width you choose.

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

Can I return the item? No. Each cutout is made in your chosen size after you order, so returns are not possible.

You start with a 3 mm thick fibreboard. What counts is the moment someone holds your finished Berlin silhouette. They know straight away that it was made with love. Just choose your size. You'll make the rest.