Wooden dragon – Chinese dragon cutout for crafting

The craft table is set and the paints are ready. In the middle, a wooden dragon is waiting to be brought to life. Crafting with children, window decoration for Chinese New Year or decoration at a themed party: this Chinese wooden dragon is made for your next craft idea. Just choose the size you need. The rest is up to your imagination.

What changes for you

• You can start painting, decorating or oiling straight away – because the plywood comes untreated in its natural state and takes colour well.
• Your motif fits your project perfectly, from a small table scatter piece to a large wall decoration – thanks to a freely selectable width from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can carry on without sanding, even with children – because the dragon is laser-cut and has smooth edges.
• You're well stocked for group projects, such as at nursery or a club celebration – as the dragon is available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.
• You are holding a piece of honest handiwork – made in our own production at Bütic in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Why this wooden dragon makes a difference every day

A ready-made decoration always looks the same. A wooden dragon you have designed yourself carries your own signature. You get to see the moment a plain silhouette turns into a colourful mythical creature. On the window, on the wall or on a gift, it tells a story. Wood has a smooth surface that feels good in the hand and is easy to paint. So the finished piece fits quietly into your home.

Material & finish

The dragon is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood, which gives it the typical brown edge that lends the silhouette a clear outline. The edges are smooth and the finish is clean – so the cutout sits comfortably in your hand and is safe to work with. The wood is untreated, not varnished or glazed: you can paint, decorate, coat or oil it however you like. As wood is a purely natural material, every dragon turns out slightly different – variations in shade, fine structures in the grain or small knots aren't flaws, they make each piece unique.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: Chinese dragon
• Width: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 7.5 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, characteristic brown laser edge
• Surface: untreated, not varnished or glazed
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use your wooden dragon

• Crafting with children: every child paints their own dragon – and in the end, a whole colourful dragon parade hangs in the children's room.
• For Chinese New Year: decorate a few dragons in red and gold, hang them in the window – and your home is festively dressed without any lengthy searching.
• As a gift tag: put a small dragon with a name written on it on the parcel. Your gift has a tag you made yourself before it is even unwrapped.
• In a restaurant or café: use the dragons to decorate the counter, tables or shop window for an Asian evening – quickly sourced in large sets and with a consistent look.
• For school, nursery or clubs: with a set of 25, 50 or 100, every child has their own motif on project day – no cutting, no preparation.

Good to know about the Chinese dragon

In Chinese culture, the dragon has been regarded for centuries as a bringer of good luck and a symbol of strength – which is why dragon dances traditionally parade through the streets at New Year. That's exactly what makes the wooden dragon such a fitting motif for celebrations, themed parties and good wishes: whoever gives it or hangs it up is wishing a little bit of luck along with it.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do: keep the untreated dragon dry and away from constant moisture, and it will keep its shape for a long time. If you paint or oil it, you give the surface extra protection – and your decoration a lasting, beautiful look.

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
• The wooden cutout is supplied untreated in its natural state – paints and decorating materials shown in the pictures are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint or decorate the dragon? Yes. The plywood is untreated and can be coated, oiled, painted or decorated.

Why does the dragon have a brown edge? The cutout is laser-cut – the brown edge is a typical result of this and also ensures smooth edges with no need for sanding.

How tall is the dragon at a given width? As a reference: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 7.5 cm. The proportions stay the same for all sizes.

Do all dragons look exactly the same? The shape does, the wood not quite: as a natural material, it shows variations in shade, fine structures in the grain and sometimes small knots – every piece is unique.

In the end, it's not about a wooden cutout. It's about the afternoon when a simple silhouette becomes your very own dragon – colourful, personal and proudly put on display. Just choose your size and get started.