Crafting with kids – wooden alligator, 3–50 cm

The children's birthday party is coming up and the theme is jungle. But the table is still missing the right details. Place a wooden alligator as table scatter next to each plate. Hang a few larger silhouettes on the wall. Your living room turns into a little safari. The untreated surface is ready for your own ideas: paint it, stick things on it, decorate it – just as you like.

What changes for you

• You can start painting or gluing straight away – because the plywood is untreated and takes paint, glue and oil well.
• You can craft in a relaxed way, even with children – thanks to smooth, laser-cut edges with no splinters.
• Your decoration fits its spot exactly – because you choose the width from 3 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You don't have to saw anything out by hand – every silhouette arrives neatly cut.
• You can plan larger projects without reordering – with sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces.

Why this wooden alligator makes a difference in everyday life

Whether in a child's bedroom, on a birthday table or in a shop window: a clean wooden silhouette looks calmer and more understated than colourful card or plastic. You decide whether the alligator stays natural or gets bright colours. That freedom makes it a good fit for any craft project. What you hold in your hand feels like real material, not throwaway decoration.

Material & finish

The alligator is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. This gives it the typical brown edge, which outlines the silhouette with a fine contour. The edges are smooth and the finish is clean. Each piece sits comfortably in your hand. It is made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia. Wood is a purely natural material. It varies in shade, shows more or less grain and may have small knots. That makes every piece one of a kind.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: alligator silhouette
• Width: 3 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at 10 cm wide, the height is 4.5 cm
• Cutting method: laser-cut, smooth edges with the typical brown laser edge
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden alligator

• Crafting with children: each child paints their own alligator – and takes home a keepsake they designed themselves.
• On the birthday table: small alligators as table scatter between plates and napkins – and the jungle theme is clear at first glance.
• In a child's bedroom: a larger silhouette on the wall or a shelf – and the zoo theme runs through the whole room.
• For gifts of money: tie a banknote to the alligator with ribbon – and an envelope becomes a gift with a wink.
• In a shop or café: painted alligators in the window or on the counter – themed decoration for children's offers is set up in just a few minutes.

Good to know about the alligator

The word “alligator” comes from the Spanish “el lagarto”, meaning “the lizard”. That is what early seafarers called the animals. Whether you call the silhouette an alligator or a crocodile, it is a classic motif for jungle, zoo and safari themes. It suits children's birthday parties, themed parties and children's bedrooms alike.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. Stored in a dry place, the untreated cutout keeps its natural look for a long time. Avoid constant moisture. If you paint, varnish or oil the alligator, you give the surface its own look and extra protection.

Options & what's included

• Width of your choice: 3 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• The cutout is supplied untreated and in its natural state

Frequently asked questions

Is the wood treated? No, the alligator is untreated – neither varnished nor glazed. You can paint it, decorate it with stickers, coat it or oil it.

Where does the brown edge come from? The cutout is laser-cut, which creates the typical dark edge. It is part of the cutting process and gives the silhouette a fine outline.

Does every piece look the same? Wood is a natural material: shade, grain and small knots vary. That makes every alligator one of a kind.

How tall is the alligator? The height depends on the width you choose. At a width of 10 cm, the height is 4.5 cm.

Is the cutout suitable for crafting with children? Yes, the laser-cut edges are smooth, so the pieces are easy to paint and decorate.

Picture the moment the children proudly hold up the alligators they painted themselves. And the table looks as if you had spent hours decorating. Simply choose your width and quantity. You design the rest yourself.