Wooden dummy – plywood silhouette, 3–50 cm, unvarnished

The baby shower is getting closer. The christening invitations have gone out. Now you still need decorations that show the occasion at first glance. You could draw a dummy, cut it out and hope they all look the same. Or you take this wooden dummy silhouette. It is cleanly laser-cut, with smooth edges and in exactly the size you need – made for your craft idea. You paint, label and decorate it. A plain cutout becomes your own personal piece for the big day.

What changes for you

• No sketching or sawing for you. Every dummy is already laser-cut, with smooth edges and the typical brown edge.
• Your shape fits your project exactly. Choose from a dainty 3 cm as table scatter up to 50 cm for a shop window, in 1 cm steps.
• You are completely free in your design. The untreated plywood takes paint, glue, oil or wood stain directly.
• Your decorations match perfectly. You can get the cutout singly or as a set of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces.
• You are holding a real natural material. Every piece has its own grain, so each one is unique.

Why this wooden dummy makes a difference

Off-the-shelf decorations are everywhere. A hand-painted dummy with the child's name is remembered. With the ready-made silhouette, you can focus on the fun part: designing. Use it on a gift, on the christening table or on the nursery wall. The wood look keeps your decorations calm and natural, without any kitsch.

Material & finish

The cutout is made from 3 mm plywood and is laser-cut. That is where the smooth edges come from. It also gives the typical brown edge, which outlines the shape. The wood is untreated, neither varnished nor stained. So you can paint it, stick things on it, coat it or oil it just as you like. Wood is a purely natural material, so every piece turns out a little differently. Brightness varies, the grain is lively and now and then there is a small knot. That is exactly what makes each cutout unique. The dummy is carefully made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: dummy
• Height: 3 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Cut: laser cut, smooth edges
• Surface: untreated, not varnished or glazed
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden dummy

• For a baby shower: Scatter small dummies across the table. Your guests will know what today is about as soon as they sit down.
• For a christening: Paint on the name and date and thread a ribbon through. Your gift tag or place card is ready.
• Crafting with children: Every child paints their own dummy. At the end, a colourful, home-made garland hangs in the room.
• In a shop or café: A large silhouette of up to 50 cm announces your baby promotion in the shop window. Or it marks the sweet table at the candy bar. It is quick to set up and lovingly presented.
• For photographers and midwives: Use it as a reusable prop for newborn shoots. Or give it as a small keepsake with the birth details.

Good to know about the dummy

Hardly any motif stands for birth and babyhood as clearly as the dummy. It has always appeared on congratulations cards and gifts for a new baby. That is why the silhouette needs no explanation. Every guest sees straight away that a new arrival is being celebrated – at a christening, a baby shower or a welcome party.

Care & durability

There is not much you need to do. Simply store the untreated cutout in a dry place and protect it from constant moisture. It will then keep its light, natural look for a long time. If you want to use the dummy outdoors for a while, paint or oil it first. This protects the surface better.

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 cutout is delivered untreated and ready for you to design

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the dummy? Yes. The plywood is untreated and takes acrylic and craft paints, pens, glue, oil or wood stain directly. You do not need a primer.

Why is the edge brown? The cutout is laser-cut. This creates the typical dark edge, which gives the shape a clear outline. It is not a flaw but a feature of laser cutting.

Do all cutouts look the same? The shape is identical, the wood is not. As a natural material, it varies in brightness and grain, and small knots are normal. So every piece is unique.

Can I combine different sizes? Yes. Every height from 3 to 50 cm can be ordered separately. So you can put together a garland with graded sizes yourself, for example.

Is the dummy suitable for outdoors? Untreated, it should be kept dry. Protected with paint, wood stain or oil, you can also use it outdoors for a while. You should still avoid constant moisture.

What really counts is not the plywood cutout. It is the moment the new parents hold the name sign you designed. They notice that someone has put real thought into it. Just choose your size and quantity. The rest happens at your craft table.