Wooden astronaut V1 for crafts – plywood silhouette

Decorating a child's bedroom, planning a space-themed party or simply spending a cosy crafting afternoon at the kitchen table? The wooden astronaut is a figure you can design just the way you like. The untreated plywood silhouette is made for your next craft project. Paint it, stick things on it, hang it up or lay it on the birthday table as table scatter. It's up to you.

What changes for you

• You can design the little space traveller exactly to your taste. The wood is untreated, so you can paint it, decorate it, coat it or oil it.
• You get the figure in exactly the size your project needs. Choose any height from 3 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• Crafting with children is more relaxed. The laser-cut edges are smooth, so there's no sanding needed.
• You can plan bigger activities like children's parties or group sessions without reordering. Sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces are available.
• What you hold in your hands comes from our own production. Every astronaut is made by Bütic in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Why this wooden astronaut makes a difference in everyday life

Shop-bought decorations look the same everywhere. A figure you design yourself tells your own story. Use it to decorate a child's bedroom, as a place card or as a small party favour. The astronaut brings the theme of space right onto the table. And because you choose the size and design yourself, it fits your room and your occasion exactly.

Material & finish

The astronaut is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. This gives it the typical brown edge that outlines the silhouette. The edges are smooth and the finish is clean. So the figure is comfortable to hold, even for children. The wood is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. That's why it takes paint and glue well. Wood is a natural material and never completely uniform. Differences in shade, small knots and fine patterns in the grain are part of it. This makes every piece one of a kind.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: Astronaut V1
• Height: 3 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 5.7 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, characteristic brown laser edge
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden astronaut

• Crafting with children at the weekend: get the brushes out and paint the figure. By the evening, the first home-made space traveller is hanging above the bed.
• For a space-themed party: scatter small astronauts across the birthday table as table scatter. Your guests will have something to discover even before the cake arrives.
• In a child's bedroom: put a large silhouette on the wall or on a shelf. The space theme gets a calm wooden centrepiece instead of colourful plastic decorations.
• For nurseries, schools or youth groups: with a set of 25 or 50 figures, the whole group works on the same project. You don't need to buy extra pieces one by one.
• In a shop or café: paint the astronaut for a theme week or the shop window. It's quick to set up and ready to display straight away.

Good to know about astronauts

The word astronaut comes from Greek and roughly means "star sailor". It combines "astron" for star and "nautes" for sailor. No wonder children love this motif: it stands for curiosity and big dreams. That's why the little space traveller suits a child's bedroom, a themed party or home-made gifts so well.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. Keep the untreated figure dry and away from constant moisture. Then it will keep its shape and natural look for a long time. If you paint, coat or oil it, the surface gets extra protection. It all depends on your project.

Options & what's included

• Choose your height: 3 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• The wooden astronaut V1 is supplied untreated and in its natural state – paints, glue or decorations shown in the product photos are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the astronaut or stick things on it? Yes. The plywood is untreated and takes paint, glue and oil well. You can paint, decorate or oil the figure, or leave it natural.

Why does the figure have a brown edge? The astronaut is laser-cut. This creates the typical brown edge along the cut. It's part of the process and emphasises the silhouette.

Are the edges smooth enough for children's hands? Yes. The laser cut leaves the edges smooth, so no sanding is needed.

Does every figure look exactly the same? The shape is identical, but the wood isn't. As a natural material, it shows differences in shade, fine patterns and small knots. Every piece is one of a kind.

Which size should I choose? As a guide: at a height of 10 cm, the astronaut is 5.7 cm wide. Small sizes work well as table scatter. Large ones suit wall or shelf decoration.

What matters most is the moment your child proudly puts their self-painted astronaut on the shelf. And you know you made it together. Just choose your size and quantity. You'll design the rest together.