Wooden viola – plywood silhouette for crafting

The music school concert is coming up. The birthday of the violist in your orchestra is getting close. And you're still looking for the right motif to craft, paint or decorate. This plywood viola is made for moments like these. It's a clear silhouette of the string instrument, and you decorate it however you like. A simple cutout becomes table decoration, a gift tag or a lovingly decorated keepsake.

What changes for you

• You get your motif in exactly the size you need. The viola is available from 5 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can start straight away with paint, glue or oil. The wood is untreated and takes paints and varnishes well.
• You get clean outlines with no reworking needed. The laser-cut edges have the typical brown rim.
• You can plan larger projects with ease. Order a single piece or a set of 10, 25, 50 or 100.
• You're holding a piece from our own production. It's made by Bütic in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Why this wooden viola makes a difference

A shop-bought decoration looks like it does everywhere else. A wooden cutout you've decorated yourself tells your story. Stick it on a present for a musician. Use it as a motif for concert decorations. Or make it a craft project with children. The wooden viola suits any occasion to do with music. You choose the size and the design yourself. So the result really fits what you have in mind.

Material & finish

The viola is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. This gives smooth, clean edges with the typical brown rim, which outlines the motif naturally. The wood is untreated, with no varnish or glaze. So you can stick things on it, paint it, coat it or oil it as you like. Wood is a natural material. It varies in shade, shows a lively grain and may have small knots. This makes each piece unique and is not a defect.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: viola (silhouette of a string instrument)
• Height: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges with typical brown rim
• Finish: clean cut quality
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden viola

• Crafting with children at music school: each child paints their own viola. At the end, they take a small work of art home.
• For a musician's birthday: tie the silhouette onto the present or hang it on a bottle as a tag. Before the gift is even unwrapped, it's clear that someone put thought into it.
• For a concert or orchestra party: spread several cutouts across tables and the bar. As soon as guests walk in, the room shows the theme of the evening.
• For a music-themed money gift: attach banknotes to the wooden viola. An envelope turns into a little stage.
• In a shop or music store: use them in different sizes as part of your window display. They're quick to arrange and easy to combine in new ways.

Good to know about the viola

The German name for the viola, Bratsche, comes from the Italian "viola da braccio" – the "arm viol", which is held on the arm while playing. It's a little larger than the violin and sounds deeper and warmer. In the orchestra, it often plays the middle voice that links the others. That's why many violists are pleased with a gift that shows their own instrument for once, instead of the ever-present violin.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. The wood is untreated, so it's best kept dry and away from constant moisture. If you paint, varnish or oil the viola, the surface becomes more resistant. That way your motif stays looking good for a long time.

Options & what's included

• Height of your choice: 5 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• Contents: wooden viola(s) in the selected size and quantity, untreated

Frequently asked questions

Is the wood treated? No, the plywood is left natural – neither varnished nor stained. You can paint, decorate, coat or oil it straight away.

Why do the edges have a brown rim? The viola is laser-cut. This creates the typical dark rim, which gives the motif a clear, natural outline.

Do all cutouts look the same? The shape is identical, but the wood isn't. As a natural material, it varies in shade and has its own grain. Small knots are normal and make each piece unique.

Is the wooden viola suitable for outdoor use? The wood is untreated and should be protected from constant moisture. For outdoor use, we recommend a protective coat of paint or varnish.

What matters most isn't the plywood cutout. It's the moment someone holds the piece you decorated and realises: this was made just for me. Simply choose your size and quantity – and get started.