Outline of Germany with federal states in MDF for crafts

It's Saturday afternoon and the brushes and paints are waiting on the table. In the middle lies the outline of Germany with its federal states as an MDF cutout, ready for your ideas. Maybe you're crafting with children and giving each state its own colour. Maybe you're making a map for a child's bedroom or planning a piece of wall decor. The smooth, untreated surface takes paint, glue and paper easily. Just right for your next craft afternoon.

What changes for you

• You can start painting, sticking things on or writing on it straight away. The HDF is natural and untreated, so paint sticks to it well.
• You can spot each of the 16 federal states at a glance and colour them in one by one. That's thanks to the finely engraved state borders.
• There's no sanding and no risk of frayed corners. The cutout is laser-cut, so it has a smooth, clean edge.
• You get exactly the size that suits your project. Choose any height from 15 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• Larger projects with a group, a class or customers are easy to plan. The cutout is available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.

Why this Germany cutout makes a difference in everyday life

Shop-bought decorations look the same in every home. A country outline you've designed yourself tells your story. Your home region in gold, places you've visited marked, or each state in the children's favourite colour. In the classroom, dry geography becomes something to hold. On the wall, the hand-painted shape fits in with your interior. And because the basic shape is already cleanly prepared, your time goes on the fun part: designing.

Material & finish

The cutout is made from 3 mm high-density fibreboard (HDF/MDF). It is sturdy enough for wall decor and craft projects, yet easy to work with. Laser cutting gives smooth edges, and the engraved federal states are clearly visible. The board is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. It is a good base for acrylic paint, varnish, decoupage or collage. Good to know: compressed wood fibres naturally show lighter and darker patches and the odd small blemish. This is not a defect. It makes every piece one of a kind. The cutout is made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: HDF/MDF fibreboard
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: outline of Germany with engraved federal states (16 states)
• Height: 15 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at 20 cm high, the width is 15 cm – the width increases in proportion to the chosen height
• Cut: laser cut, smooth edges
• Surface: untreated, not varnished or glazed
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the Germany cutout

• Crafting with children: each federal state gets its own colour. Along the way, little ones learn where Bavaria ends and Thuringia begins.
• In geography lessons: one cutout from the set per pupil. The map in the textbook becomes something every child holds in their own hands.
• As wall decor: paint it, decorate it or add small photos of your favourite places. In the hallway or living room, it becomes a keepsake of your own.
• As a gift idea: a decorated outline of Germany with the home region marked. Made as a Mother's Day gift or given for a house move, it's a present like no other.
• For shops, offices or trade fair stands: mark locations or delivery areas directly on the outline. Your customers see at a glance where you're there for them.
• In model making: use it as a base shape or backdrop. The flat 3 mm cutout is easy to work further and fits in neatly.

Good to know about the outline of Germany

Since reunification in 1990, Germany has been made up of 16 federal states. The engraving on the cutout shows exactly this division. So the country outline works not only as decoration but also as hands-on learning material for school, tutoring or local studies.

Care & durability

There's not much to do. Store the untreated cutout somewhere dry and wipe it with a dry cloth when needed. Avoid lasting moisture, as the fibreboard is not sealed. Once painted or varnished, the surface has extra protection and stays looking good for a long time.

Options & what's included

• Height freely selectable from 15 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• Contents: Germany cutout in MDF/HDF in the chosen size and quantity, untreated – paints and decorating materials are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the cutout straight away? Yes. The board is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. Acrylic paints, varnishes, pens and glue adhere directly to the surface.

Are the federal states cut out or just marked? The 16 federal states are engraved into the surface. The cutout stays in one piece, and you can colour each outlined state separately.

How wide is the cutout at my chosen height? As a reference: at 20 cm high, the width is 15 cm. The width increases in proportion to the chosen height.

Why do the boards look different? HDF is made of compressed wood fibres. These naturally vary in shade and may show small blemishes. This is typical of the material and not a defect. Every piece is one of a kind.

A fibreboard with an engraving is just the start. The real reward is the moment your home-made map of Germany hangs on the wall and everyone can see: we made that. Simply choose your size and quantity. Then your next craft afternoon can begin.