Armadillo V1 in MDF for crafts and painting – 5 to 50 cm

An afternoon at the kitchen table. Brushes and paints are ready. And in the middle, an armadillo made of HDF is waiting for a face of its own. Crafting with children, decorating a nursery or dressing a shop window: this laser-cut animal silhouette suits your next creative project. You choose the size, and we make it. The rest you design just the way you like.

What changes for you

• You can start painting and gluing straight away, with no preparation. That's because the HDF is untreated and left natural.
• Your little crafters won't hurt themselves on rough edges. Laser cutting leaves the edges smooth.
• You get exactly the size your project needs. Choose a width from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• Kitting out larger groups is easy too. Sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces are available, for example for school projects or children's birthday parties.
• You hold a neatly made piece in your hands. It comes from our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Why this armadillo makes a difference day to day

A ready-cut shape takes care of the hardest part for you. Instead of sawing it out yourself, you go straight to the fun part: decorating. A simple craft idea turns into a result you can be proud of, and faster. It might go on a bedroom wall, in a shop window or into an animal-themed display. Every armadillo has the same clear silhouette. So group projects look consistent at the end, too.

Material & finish

The figure is laser-cut from a 3 mm high-density fibreboard (HDF/MDF). This keeps it stable in shape. It is also light enough to hang up or stand up easily. The surface is untreated, with no varnish or glaze. It takes paint, glue and embellishments well. The wood fibres vary naturally in shade and may show small blemishes. This makes each piece unique and is not a defect. You can feel the smooth laser-cut edges and the clean finish the first time you pick it up.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: HDF/MDF fibreboard
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: armadillo V1
• Width: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 8 cm
• Cut: laser cut, smooth edges
• Surface: untreated, not varnished or glazed
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the armadillo

• Crafting with children: each child paints their own armadillo. At the end, they proudly take home an animal they designed themselves.
• In a child's bedroom: hang a few brightly painted zoo animals on the wall. The room gets a lovingly made safari theme.
• In a school project on exotic animals: the armadillo silhouette makes the topic easy to grasp. The poster or diorama stands out in the classroom.
• In model making: the flat 3 mm shape fits into dioramas and landscapes without adding bulk.
• In a shop window or shop: combine several figures in graduated sizes into a themed display. With sets from 10 pieces, you have enough for large areas too.

Facts about the armadillo

The name armadillo comes from Spanish. It means roughly "little armoured one". This refers to the striking shell that makes the armadillo so easy to recognise. That distinctive silhouette makes it a great motif for craft projects. Even as a simple shape, it is instantly recognisable. That holds whether it is painted, decorated or left natural.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. Keep the untreated HDF dry and protect it from constant moisture. That way the figure keeps its shape for a long time. If you paint or varnish it, the surface also becomes more resistant.

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 pieces
• Supplied natural: untreated, not varnished or glazed
• Please note: this item is made to order in the size you choose. It therefore cannot be returned.

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the armadillo or stick things on it? Yes. The HDF is untreated and can be primed, painted or decorated with glued-on items. You can get started right away.

Why do the boards look different? HDF is made of pressed wood fibres. These vary naturally in shade and may show small blemishes. This is typical of the material and makes each piece unique.

How tall is the figure at my chosen width? As a guide: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 8 cm. The proportions stay the same for all sizes.

Can I return the item? No. The armadillo is made to order in your chosen size after you place your order. It is therefore excluded from returns.

This is more than a piece of fibreboard in the shape of an animal. It's about the moment a simple silhouette becomes your very own armadillo. Painted, decorated and proudly on display. Just choose your size, and we at Bütic will make it for you.