Real wood veneer shingles – Gothic cut, dark

The nativity stable is built and the figures are waiting. Only the roof is still bare. With these Gothic-shaped veneer shingles, you cover it row by row. Bit by bit, the bare shell becomes a little building with character. The dark real wood shingles in a Gothic cut are made for nativity scenes, model making and Christmas decorations. You choose the size and quantity your project needs.

What changes for you

• Your roof looks built, not crafted. Every shingle is made from real dark wood veneer with a natural grain.
• You can lay them evenly without any reworking. The shingles are laser-cut to size with smooth edges.
• You'll find the right size for almost any scale. Choose from 28 sizes, from 15 mm x 7.5 mm to 150 mm x 75 mm.
• You're free to design as you like. The wood is untreated and can be glued, painted, varnished or oiled.
• You order exactly the quantity you need. No leftovers and no running short halfway through your project.

Why these veneer shingles make a difference

The roof is the first thing people look at. That goes for a nativity scene, a model house or a Christmas pyramid. Real wood shingles give your piece a visible grain and a matt surface you can feel. Printed paper or plastic can't match that. The dark wood makes the windows, figures and lights in front of it look even warmer. And your work stands up to close inspection.

Material & finish

The shingles are made from dark real wood veneer, approx. 0.6 to 1 mm thick. That's thin enough to layer neatly in rows. At the same time, they keep their shape when glued. We laser-cut them to order in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia. This means the shape and size are reliably consistent and the edges are smooth. Wood is a natural material. Colour, grain and small knots vary from shingle to shingle. That makes every roof one of a kind and is not a defect. Untreated, the shingles are meant for indoor use. For outdoor use, treat them first, for example by oiling.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: real wood veneer, dark
• Material thickness: approx. 0.6–1 mm
• Shape: Gothic cut (Gothic shape)
• Dimensions: from 15 mm x 7.5 mm to 150 mm x 75 mm, available in 28 sizes
• Cut: laser cut, smooth edges
• Surface: untreated, not varnished or glazed
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the veneer shingles

• For nativity scenes: Lay the shingles in staggered rows on the stable or nativity house. The roof gets the lively texture you know from real shingle roofs.
• For Christmas: Cover the roof of your pyramid, a winter cottage or a light-up house. In candlelight, the dark wood looks especially warm.
• For model making: Choose the shingle size to match the scale of your house. That way the proportions and details are right down to the last bit.
• For crafting: Paint, varnish or glue the untreated shingles. Make every project your own.
• For shop windows and store displays: Build seasonal houses or winter scenes with real material. The visible wood texture stands out, and you can reuse them year after year.

Good to know about wooden shingles

Wooden shingles are one of the oldest roofing materials of all. The pointed Gothic shape can still be seen today on church towers and historic buildings. That's why the Gothic cut suits nativity scenes, church models and anything meant to look a little like old architecture.

Care & durability

There isn't much to do. Indoors, the untreated shingles can simply stay as they are. If your piece is going outside, treat the wood first, for example by oiling. This protects the surface. In general, keep untreated veneer away from constant moisture. Then you'll enjoy your shingle roof for a long time.

Options & what's included

• 28 sizes to choose from: from 15 mm x 7.5 mm to 150 mm x 75 mm
• Quantity: you order the number of pieces your project needs
• Contents: shingles in the selected pack size

Frequently asked questions

Can I use the shingles outdoors? In their natural state, they are only suitable for indoor use. For outdoor use, treat the wood first, for example by oiling.

Can the shingles be painted or glued? Yes, the wood is untreated. It can be glued, painted, varnished or oiled.

Do all the shingles look exactly the same? Laser cutting keeps the shape and size consistent, but the colour varies slightly. Wood is a natural material. Different grain patterns and small knots are normal and make every roof unique.

How are the shingles made? They are laser-cut to size after you order. The edges are smooth and the finish is clean.

What really counts isn't veneer or a Gothic cut. It's the moment you place the last shingle and take a step back. Suddenly your nativity scene or model house looks finished. Simply choose the size and quantity for your project.