Christmas crafts – plywood bauble, 5–50 cm

The tree is up and the fairy lights are on. But this year you'd like something homemade on it. That's exactly what this plywood bauble is for. It's an untreated wooden cutout with a hanging loop. You paint it, decorate it or write on it however you like. A plain blank becomes a decoration that is one of a kind.

What changes for you

• You can start painting, decorating or lettering straight away – because the wood is untreated and takes paints, varnishes and oils well.
• Your finished piece goes straight onto the tree, a branch or the window. The hanging loop is already built in.
• You'll find the right size for every idea, from a small hanging bauble to a large standing decoration. You can choose any size between 5 and 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can start crafting without sanding or finishing. The bauble is laser-cut and has smooth edges.
• What you hold in your hands is honest craftsmanship. It's made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Why this bauble makes a difference

Homemade Christmas decorations say more than any shop-bought bauble. Anyone who spots one on the tree sees your family's handiwork. Christmas crafts with children give you more than decorations. They give you an afternoon together at the kitchen table. And at the end, something hangs on the tree that everyone is a little proud of. Year after year, you build up a collection that makes your tree unmistakably yours.

Material & finish

The bauble is made from 3 mm plywood and is precisely laser-cut. That's where the smooth edges come from. It also gives the typical fine brown edge that outlines the shape nicely. The wood is left natural, neither varnished nor glazed. So you can paint it, oil it or stick things on it, just as you like. As a natural material, every bauble has its own grain. Some are lighter, some darker, and some have small knots. This isn't a flaw. It's what makes each piece one of a kind.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: bauble with hanging loop
• Size: from 5 x 5 cm to 50 x 50 cm, available in 1 cm steps
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, characteristic brown laser edge
• Clean, high-quality finish
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the bauble

• Christmas crafts with children: Each child designs their own bauble. When you decorate the tree, everyone hangs up their own creation.
• As a personal gift: Painted with a name and the year, the bauble becomes a keepsake that comes out of the box every year.
• At home during Advent: Hang several baubles in different sizes on a branch. Your window looks festive without looking cluttered.
• In a café, bakery or market stall: Write the daily special or a greeting on large baubles. Hang them on the counter or in the shop window. They go up quickly and you can swap them for each season.
• As a tag for money gifts and parcels: Tie a small bauble with writing on it to a ribbon. Your gift shows your message on the outside before anyone opens it.

Good to know about the bauble

The first glass Christmas baubles were made in the mid-19th century by glassblowers in Lauscha, Thuringia. So tree decorations have a long tradition in Thuringia. This wooden bauble follows on from that. It's also made in Thuringia. And it invites you to carry on the tradition with your own designs.

Care & durability

There's not much to do. Simply wipe off dust with a dry cloth. As the wood is untreated, keep the bauble away from water and constant damp. Stored dry, it will keep its shape and its surface for many years.

Options & what's included

• Choose your size: from 5 x 5 cm to 50 x 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• What you get: 1 bauble in the size you choose
• Paints, ribbons and decorations shown in the product photos are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint and decorate the bauble? Yes. The plywood is untreated. You can paint it, oil it, stick things on it or write on it – no pre-treatment needed.

Does the bauble have a hanger? Yes, the hanging loop is already built in. You don't need to drill anything. Just thread a ribbon through.

Why does the edge have a brown rim? The bauble is laser-cut. This creates the typical brown rim on the edges. It also gives a smooth, clean cut edge.

Do all baubles look the same? The shape and dimensions are identical, but the wood surface is not. As a natural material, each bauble has its own grain and shades of colour. Every piece is one of a kind.

Is the bauble suitable for outdoors? The wood is untreated and should be protected from constant damp. Outdoors, choose a sheltered spot or apply a weatherproof sealant once you've finished decorating.

Picture your own bauble hanging on the tree for the first time. Everyone knows: there's only one like it, and it's yours. Just choose your size and get started.