Wood shingle Black Forest shape left, dark – real veneer

The nativity roof is built and the figures are ready. But only the roofing turns the bare frame into a home. These dark real wood veneer shingles come in the Black Forest shape with a bevel on the left. With them, you cover miniature roofs row by row. In the end, your model looks like a real house in small. They are made for your nativity scene, your pyramid or your next model-making project.

What changes for you

• Your roof looks true to the original rather than home-made. Every wood shingle is precisely laser-cut, so the rows sit neatly against each other.
• You will find the right size for every project, from a tiny nativity scene to a large model house. There are 28 sizes to choose from, from 15 mm x 7.5 mm to 150 mm x 75 mm.
• You are free to leave them natural, paint, coat or oil them. The veneer is supplied untreated.
• You can use the shingles without any extra work. The laser-cut edges are smooth. Nothing frays and nothing needs sanding.
• You get real wood instead of plastic imitation. The natural grain gives every roof depth and texture.

Why these roof shingles make a difference

A roof made of real wood shingles changes how the whole model looks. Light catches on every single shingle. The dark surface looks lively rather than flat. If you roof a nativity scene or pyramid with them, you will see the difference straight away. So will everyone who looks at it. Your craft project becomes a piece you like to show and bring out again every year.

Material & finish

The shingles are made of dark real wood veneer, approx. 0.6 to 1 mm thick. They are fine enough for true-to-scale roofs and keep their shape when glued. Every shingle is precisely laser-cut to order in Bütic's own production in Pößneck, Thuringia. The edges are smooth and the finish is clean. Wood is a purely natural material. Colour and grain vary. Small knots or irregularities in the structure are normal. This makes every roof one of a kind. No two pieces are the same.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: real wood veneer, dark
• Material thickness: approx. 0.6–1 mm
• Shape: Black Forest cut with bevel on the left
• 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

• Building a nativity scene in Advent: You cover the roof row by row. The nativity scene under the tree then looks as if it had been in the family for generations.
• On the Christmas pyramid: The small roof shingles give the pyramid roof its finishing touch. When it turns in front of your guests, it no longer looks like a kit but like a treasured piece.
• In model making: Whether a half-timbered house, a mill or a diorama, the choice of sizes fits your scale, not the other way round.
• For painting and decorating: You paint or oil the untreated shingles in the shade you want. That way, you can match their colour to your project.
• In workshops, demonstration workshops or craft groups: The quantity options give you exactly the number of pieces you need for classes or larger decorating projects. There is no waste and no pile of leftovers.

Good to know about the Black Forest shape

Wood shingles with a bevelled edge have been part of the traditional roofs of Black Forest houses for centuries. That is where this cut gets its name. This is why the Black Forest cut is especially suitable for roofing nativity scenes, farmhouses or historical models true to the original. The bevel on the left makes the rows fall just as they do on the real thing.

Care & durability

There is not much you need to do. Indoors, you can leave the shingles untreated. There they will last for many years in their natural state. If your model is going outdoors, treat the wood first, for example by oiling it. This helps it withstand wind and weather. Keep the untreated veneer away from constant moisture. Then the dark surface will stay looking good 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 options: delivered in the pack size you choose
• Version: dark real wood veneer, Black Forest shape with bevel on the left
• Made to order – precisely laser-cut

Frequently asked questions

Can I use the shingles outdoors? Left natural, they are only suitable for indoor use. For outdoor use, you need to treat the wood first, for example with oil.

Can the shingles be painted or decorated? Yes. The veneer is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. You can decorate it with stickers, stain it, paint it or oil it.

Why don't all the shingles look the same? Wood is a purely natural material. Colour and grain vary, and small knots are normal. Every piece is one of a kind.

What does “Black Forest shape left” mean? The shingles are made in the Black Forest cut. The bevel sits on the left-hand side. This creates the typical row pattern when you lay the roof.

How thick are the shingles? The material is approx. 0.6 to 1 mm thick. That is fine enough for true-to-scale roofs in model making.

What counts is not the veneer or the bevel. What counts is the moment you place the last shingle and step back. Your nativity roof looks as if a carpenter had laid it. Simply choose the size and quantity for your project.