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Wooden detective – plywood silhouette for crafts, 5–50 cm
Laser-cut plywood silhouette, unfinished for painting and decorating. Available singly or in sets of 10 to 100.
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The murder mystery night is planned and the invitations are out. Now you just need decorations that set the mood straight away. This wooden detective is a laser-cut plywood silhouette. You can paint it, decorate it and display it however you like. It's made for your next themed evening. Small as table decoration or large in a shop window: you choose the height, from 5 to 50 cm.
What changes for you
- You make your decorations in exactly the size you need. The detective can be ordered in 1 cm steps from 5 to 50 cm high.
- You can start right away with paint, decoupage or paper. The smooth, laser-cut edges don't fray.
- You have a free hand when crafting. The wood is unfinished, so you can paint it, oil it or stick things on it.
- Kitting out larger groups is easy too. Sets of 10 to 100 are available, for example for a children's birthday party or a murder mystery dinner.
- You are holding a genuine piece of handmade work. It is made in Bütic's own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.
Why this wooden detective makes a difference
A themed party lives on the small details that bring the theme to life. With a detective silhouette at every place, or the motif on the invitation, the mood is there before the first case is solved. And because you design the figure yourself, your decorations show your own style. Nothing off the shelf.
Material & finish
The detective is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. This gives it the typical brown edge. It's a hallmark of this cutting method and outlines the motif. The edges are smooth and the finish is clean. The figure feels pleasant in the hand and is easy to work with. Wood is a natural material. Shade and grain vary, and small knots may occur. This makes every piece one of a kind.
Dimensions & technical details
- Material: plywood
- Material thickness: 3 mm
- Shape: detective
- Height: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
- Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 8.5 cm
- Cut: laser cut, smooth edges
- Surface: untreated, not varnished or glazed
- Made in Thuringia, Germany
How to use the wooden detective
- At a murder mystery dinner: a small detective at every place. Your guests are in the middle of the case as soon as they sit down.
- Crafting with children for a detective birthday party: each child paints their own figure. They take it home at the end as a keepsake.
- Stuck onto invitations or presents, the small silhouette shows at a glance what it's all about.
- In a bookshop or shop window: a large detective silhouette for crime fiction week. Quick to place, instantly recognisable, no big set-up needed.
- For the reading corner in a school or library: the detective profile marks the crime fiction section. It also makes people want to browse.
Good to know about the detective
The detective silhouette became a worldwide symbol of sleuthing and mystery, mainly thanks to Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. That's why the motif needs no explanation. It works at a murder mystery dinner, on a treasure hunt at a children's birthday party or in a shop window for a crime fiction reading.
Care & durability
There's not much you need to do. The plywood is unfinished, so it's best to store the detective somewhere dry and keep it away from constant moisture. If you paint or oil the surface, you decide how the wood looks. Your decorations will also stay looking good for longer.
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
- Supplied in natural finish: untreated, without varnish or glaze
Frequently asked questions
Can I paint or decorate the detective? Yes. The wood is unfinished and takes paint, glue, oil or decoupage well.
Why does the figure have a brown edge? The detective is laser-cut. The brown edge is created during laser cutting and is part of its typical look.
How wide is the figure? The width depends on the height you choose. For reference: at 10 cm high, it is 8.5 cm wide.
Do all figures look the same? The shape is identical, the wood is not. As a natural material, it varies in shade and grain. Small knots are normal. Every piece is one of a kind.
A wooden figure is just the start. The best part is the moment your guests spot the detectives on the table. They know straight away: tonight there's a case to solve. Simply choose your height – singly or as a set.
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- Material: plywood, untreated
- Material thickness: 3 mm
- Shape/motif: detective silhouette
- Height: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
- Reference size: at 10 cm high, approx. 8.5 cm wide (width depends on the chosen height)
- Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges (typical brown rim from the laser cut)
- Surface: untreated, not varnished or stained – suitable for painting, decorating, coating or oiling
- Options: single or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
- Contents: wooden detective in the chosen height and quantity, natural with no varnish or glaze
- Natural material note: shade and grain vary, small knots possible – every piece is unique
- Manufacture: made in Bütic's own production in Pößneck, Thuringia (Germany)
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| Dimensions | 30 mm to 500 mm | 30 mm to 500 mm | 50 mm to 400 mm | 50 mm to 400 mm | 10 mm to 600 mm | 50 mm to 500 mm | 50 mm to 500 mm | 50 mm to 500 mm | 50 mm to 500 mm | 50 mm to 500 mm |
| Set sizes | 1–100 pieces | 1–100 pieces | — | — | 10–100 pieces | 1–100 pieces | 1–100 pieces | 1–100 pieces | 1–100 pieces | 1–100 pieces |
| Weight per piece | 1 g to 23,13 kg | 1 g to 23,13 kg | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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| Finish | unbehandelt, unlackiert | unbehandelt, unlackiert | unbehandelt, unlackiert | unbehandelt, unlackiert | unbehandelt, unlackiert | unbehandelt, unlackiert | unbehandelt, unlackiert | unbehandelt, unlackiert | unbehandelt, unlackiert | unbehandelt, unlackiert |
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