Wooden clenched fist symbol – revolution hand gesture

The poster for the school project is almost done. The themed evening is planned. The wall in the hallway is still waiting for a statement – and that's where a strong motif is missing. This wooden symbol of the clenched fist is the well-known sign of solidarity and revolution. It is made for your next project. You paint it, stick things on it or leave it natural – and a simple wooden cutout becomes a motif with a message.

What changes for you

• You design the hand gesture just the way you want – because the wood is untreated and can be painted, decorated with glued-on materials, coated or oiled.
• Your motif always fits your plan, from a small table scatter piece to a wall decoration – thanks to a height you choose yourself from 3 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• Working with it is easy and needs no reworking – because the laser-cut edges are smooth and the finish is clean.
• You can also kit out larger activities such as school projects or themed evenings without extra effort – with sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces.
• You hold a real piece of nature in your hand – every piece has its own grain, every piece is one of a kind.

Why this wooden hand sign makes a difference in everyday use

A printed symbol can easily look generic. A wooden motif, on the other hand, has depth, texture and the natural colour of wood. The clenched fist is easy to see, whether on a poster, on the wall or as part of a craft project. And because you decide on size and design yourself, the result is your own work, not mass-produced.

Material & finish

The hand gesture is laser-cut from 3 mm poplar plywood. This creates the typical brown edge, which gives the motif a clear outline. The wood is untreated, not varnished or glazed. So it takes paint, glue or oil well. As a purely natural material, it varies in lightness, shows fine grain structures and occasionally small knots. This is not a flaw. It is what makes each piece unique. Every piece is made in our own production at Bütic in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: poplar plywood, untreated
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: hand (clenched fist, symbol of revolution)
• Height: 3 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 6.5 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, characteristic brown laser edge
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden hand sign

• For a school project on democracy and history: each child paints their own fist. Together you create a wall collage that everyone is proud of.
• Crafting with children: paint, stick on and hang up small motifs of 3 to 10 cm – and the afternoon has a visible result.
• For posters and banners: stick the wooden motif on instead of painting it – your lettering instantly gets more weight.
• As wall decoration at home: a large 50 cm fist, left natural or painted – a calm, clear statement in the hallway or study.
• For themed evenings, club parties or events: with a set of 25, 50 or 100 pieces you decorate tables and rooms in a uniform way. Quick to set up, the same symbol throughout.

Good to know about the clenched fist

Since the labour movement of the early 20th century, the raised, clenched fist has been a sign of unity, solidarity and protest. It is understood around the world. That's exactly why the motif suits school projects, days of remembrance and themed evenings so well. It needs no explanation – everyone reads the message at a glance.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. Simply store the untreated wood in a dry place and protect it from constant moisture. That way it keeps its natural look for a long time. If you oil or paint it, you also seal the surface and make it more resistant.

Options & what's included

• Height of your choice: 3 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• Delivery includes: the selected number of wooden hand gestures, untreated and in natural finish

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the hand gesture or stick things on it? Yes. The wood is untreated and can be painted, decorated with glued-on materials, coated or oiled. Paint and glue stick well to the natural surface.

Why does the motif have a brown edge? The hand gesture is laser-cut. The brown edge forms naturally during cutting. It also comes with smooth edges and a clear outline.

Do all pieces look the same? The shape is identical, the wood is not. As a natural material, it varies in lightness and grain, and small knots are normal. That's what makes every piece one of a kind.

How wide is the motif? The width depends on the height you choose. At a height of 10 cm, it is 6.5 cm wide.

What counts is not the wooden cutout itself. It's the moment your poster, your wall or your group project shows exactly the stance you wanted to express. Just choose your height and quantity – you design the rest.