Wooden shingle, Black Forest shape, right – real wood veneer

The nativity roof is almost finished and the pyramid is standing. But only once the roof is covered does your model look as if it were built by hand. That's exactly what these dark real wood veneer shingles are made for. They come in the Black Forest shape with the bevel on the right. These are delicate roof shingles in miniature format, cut for your next craft project. Shingle by shingle, you build a roof that looks like the full-size original.

What changes for you

• Your model roof looks real and lifelike. Each wooden shingle is made of dark real wood veneer with natural grain. No printed card or plastic.
• You can lay them neatly and evenly without trimming. The edges are laser-cut to size in the Black Forest cut with the bevel on the right.
• You'll find the right scale for every project. There are 28 sizes to choose from, from a tiny 15 mm x 7.5 mm up to 150 mm x 75 mm.
• You can design freely to suit your idea. The untreated wood can be glued, painted, coated or oiled.
• You order exactly the quantity you need. Thanks to the size and quantity options, there is hardly any waste.

Why these veneer shingles make a real difference

Nativity scene, Christmas pyramid or model house: the roof is the first thing people look at. Real wooden shingles instead of smooth panels give your model depth and texture. It gets the calm, natural look you know from lovingly built pieces. And laying the roof is a cosy crafting moment in itself. Row by row, you can see something taking shape.

Material & finish

Each shingle is made of dark real wood veneer about 0.6 to 1 mm thick. That's thin enough for fine roof structures and sturdy enough to glue neatly. We laser-cut the shingles to size in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia. We only cut them after you order. The edges are smooth and the finish is clean. The wood is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. You can use it straight away or decorate it as you like. As a pure natural material, it shows different shades, fine textures in the grain and the occasional small knot. That's not a flaw. It makes every shingle unique – and your roof all the more convincing.

Dimensions & technical details

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

• Building a nativity scene in Advent: you lay the roof row by row. The nativity scene gets the rustic character that makes it the centre of your Christmas decorations for years.
• On a Christmas pyramid: the small roof shingles give the pyramid roof texture. It looks especially warm in candlelight.
• In model making: houses, mills or barns look far more authentic with a real wooden roof than with printed surfaces.
• Crafting with children or in a craft group: the thin veneer is easy to glue and paint. At the end, everyone holds their own little house.
• In shop windows and shop displays: with shingle-roofed miniature houses, you can create a winter scene that makes customers stop and look. It's quick to set up and can be reused every year.

Good to know about the Black Forest shingle

Wooden shingles have been part of the Black Forest for centuries. There they protected the roofs and weather sides of the farmhouses. They still shape the look of the region today. You bring this traditional shape to your model in miniature. It gives your nativity scene or little house a piece of real craft tradition.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. Untreated, the shingles are meant for indoor use. Fitted indoors, they last for many years. If your model is going outside, treat the wood first, for example with oil. That way it can withstand moisture long-term.

Options & what's included

• 28 sizes to choose from: from 15 mm x 7.5 mm to 150 mm x 75 mm
• Quantity selection: you order the number of pieces that suits your project
• Colour: dark real wood veneer
• Contents: shingles in the selected pack size

Frequently asked questions

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

Can the shingles be painted or glued? Yes. The wood is untreated and can be glued, coated, oiled or painted.

Do all the shingles look the same? Not quite – wood is a natural material. Shade and grain vary, and small knots are normal. That's what makes your roof look naturally grown.

What does Black Forest shape with bevel on the right mean? The shingles are laser-cut in the traditional Black Forest cut. The bevelled edge is on the right-hand side. This gives you an even roof pattern when you lay them.

Veneer and bevels are just the means. What counts is the moment you place the last shingle and step back. Suddenly your model looks like a real little house. Just choose the size and quantity. At Bütic, we'll laser-cut your shingles to fit your project.