Drill for crafts – plywood silhouette, 5–50 cm

The workshop's birthday is coming up. The shop window needs a trade motif. Or your craft group is looking for a new idea. And in your hand is a wooden drill, just waiting for some paint. The laser-cut plywood silhouette is made for your next craft idea. It is untreated, has smooth edges and comes in exactly the size your project needs. A few brushstrokes later, it hangs on the wall, sits on a present or decorates the counter.

What changes for you

• You can start painting, decorating or coating it straight away. The plywood is untreated and takes paint well.
• Your motif fits your project exactly, from a small table scatter piece to a large wall decoration. Widths range from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You don't need to sand the edges, because the laser cut leaves them smooth. They feel pleasant to hold, even for children's hands when crafting.
• Planning bigger activities is easy, for example for a children's party, a club event or shop decoration. The drill is available individually or as a set of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces.
• Your finished piece gets an outline all by itself. The typical brown laser edge traces the shape neatly.

Why this wooden drill makes a difference in everyday use

A blank that already has a clear shape takes care of the hardest part for you: the sawing. You can focus on the fun part – designing, combining, giving as a gift. Use it in your hobby room, as themed decoration in a trade business or as a small gift for someone who loves to tinker and drill. The motif tells a little story straight away.

Material & finish

The silhouette is made of 3 mm thick, untreated plywood. It is light enough to hang up or glue on, and sturdy enough for clean work. The cutout is made by laser. This gives it smooth edges with the typical brown rim that frames the shape. Wood is a natural material, so every piece turns out slightly different. Some are lighter, some darker, and some have small knots or irregularities in the grain. This makes every piece one of a kind. The drill is made in our own production at Bütic in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: drill
• Width: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges with typical brown rim
• Clean, high-quality finish
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden drill

• Crafting with children: Each child paints their own drill. In the end, a colourful tool gallery hangs in the children's room.
• For a DIY fan's birthday: Put a silhouette with a name or message on the present. The parcel shows from the outside that someone really gets them.
• In a trade business or DIY store: Arrange several sizes in the shop window. Your display shows at a glance what you are all about.
• For Father's Day or anniversary decorations: Spread small motifs across the table. The theme of the day is present at every seat.
• As a creative project: Cover it with paper or fabric, or use napkin decoupage. The plain blank becomes your own individual piece.

Good to know about laser cutting

During laser cutting, the cut edge burns very slightly. This creates the characteristic brown rim. It may sound like a side effect, but it helps when you decorate. The dark outline frames the motif and makes painted areas look clearer, without you having to trace them.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. Store the untreated silhouette in a dry place and keep it away from constant moisture. This keeps the plywood stable and its natural look lasts a long time. If you paint or varnish it, you seal the surface at the same time.

Options & what's included

• Choose your width: 5 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• You will receive the drill silhouette made of untreated plywood

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint or decorate the drill? Yes. The plywood is untreated and is suitable for painting, coating and gluing things on. Acrylic paints, pens or napkin decoupage work well on the untreated surface.

Why does my cutout have a brown edge? The edge is created during laser cutting and is part of the product. It frames the shape neatly and is not a defect.

Do all pieces look the same? The shape is identical, the wood is not. As a natural material, it varies in colour and may show small knots or irregularities in the grain. Every piece is one of a kind.

Is the wood treated? No, the plywood is neither varnished nor glazed. This means it takes paint and glue particularly well.

Is the cutout suitable for outdoor use? You should protect untreated wood from constant moisture. For outdoor use, we recommend sealing the surface with paint or varnish first.

This is more than a piece of plywood. It's the moment a plain blank becomes your very own motif – painted, decorated, given as a gift. Just choose the size you want and get started.