Bookworm wooden figure – poplar plywood silhouette

The bookshelf is full and the reading corner invites you to curl up. Only one small detail is still missing between the spines. This bookworm wooden figure is made for exactly that spot. It is a laser-cut silhouette in 3 mm poplar plywood. You choose its height from 5 to 50 cm to suit your space. Use it as decoration, for crafting or as a small gift for a keen reader. The bookworm brings a smile to wherever people read.

What changes for you

• Your bookshelf gets a new figure without much decorating. The silhouette with its marked-in face works just as it is.
• You design the bookworm exactly the way you like. The wood is untreated, so you can paint it, decorate it with stickers, coat it or oil it.
• You will find the right size for every project. The height can be chosen from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You have an idea ready for your next crafting afternoon. Thanks to the smooth laser-cut edges, crafting with children works without any sanding.
• You can plan larger projects calmly. The bookworm is available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.

Why this bookworm wooden figure makes a difference every day

A shelf full of books is lovely. A shelf with a little resident tells a story. The bookworm turns your reading corner into a place with personality. It also turns a book present into a thoughtful gesture. And if you like to get creative, the natural wood gives you a surface where your own ideas can show.

Material & finish

The bookworm is laser-cut in Bütic's own production in Pößneck. This gives it the typical brown edge, which outlines the silhouette nicely. The face and contours are marked into the top side with shallow laser cuts. The underside is left natural. The edges are cut smoothly. So the figure is pleasant to handle and ready to work on straight away – even for little hands. Wood is a purely natural material. Each figure varies slightly in shade and may show fine grain or small knots. This is exactly what makes every piece one of a kind.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: poplar plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Height: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 9 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, characteristic brown laser edge
• Surface: top side with contour cuts, underside left natural
• Made in Pößneck, Thuringia/Germany

How to use the bookworm

• On the bookshelf: Stand or lay the bookworm between the spines. Your shelf instantly gives every guest a little wink.
• As a gift idea: Attach a small figure to a book present for a book lover. The book becomes a personal parcel.
• Crafting with children: Get the paints out and colour in the bookworm. In the end, every child has their own reading figure for their bedroom.
• In libraries, schools or bookshops: With a set of 25 or 50, you can decorate readings, shop windows or the book table in a uniform style. And the preparation stays manageable.

Good to know about the bookworm

The term bookworm goes back to insect larvae that really did eat their way through paper and book covers in the past. Today it is an affectionate name for people who eagerly "devour" books. That is exactly why the figure suits any keen reader as a small gift. Give it for a birthday, the first day of school or just because.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. Keep the untreated bookworm dry and away from constant moisture. Then it will keep its natural look for a long time. If you paint or oil it, you decide on the colour and finish yourself.

Options & what's included

• Height freely selectable from 5 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• Supplied untreated in its natural form – ready to paint, decorate with stickers or embellish

Frequently asked questions

Is the wood treated? No, the bookworm is untreated. It is neither varnished nor glazed. You can paint it, decorate it with stickers, coat it or oil it.

Where does the brown edge come from? The figure is laser-cut. The brown edge is created by the laser cut and is part of its typical look.

How wide is the figure? The width depends on the height you choose. At a height of 10 cm, the width is 9 cm.

Does every figure look the same? Wood is a natural material and varies in shade. Fine grain or small knots are normal. This makes every piece one of a kind.

Picture the moment someone looks at your bookshelf. They spot the little worm between the spines and can't help smiling. Just choose your size – single or as a set.