Crafting with kids – baby elephant V1 in plywood

A mobile above the changing table. A lovingly made card for a new baby. An afternoon of crafting with the kids. Sometimes all that's missing is the right motif. This wooden baby elephant is made for your next craft project. It's a laser-cut plywood silhouette. You can paint it, decorate it or simply hang it up in its natural state. That's how an idea quickly becomes a little favourite.

What changes for you

• You can get started straight away, with no sanding or finishing. The edges are laser-cut, smooth and clean.
• Your elephant already looks finished in its natural state. The outlines and face are drawn on by laser. The typical brown laser edge frames the motif.
• You design it exactly the way you want. The untreated wood can be painted, oiled, decorated or drawn on.
• You get exactly the size you need. Choose any width from 5 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can plan bigger projects without doing the maths. Order them singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.

Why this wooden elephant makes a difference every day

A motif made of real wood feels different from printed paper or plastic. The grain stays visible. The surface is smooth and nice to hold. Hang it on the nursery wall, tie it to a christening gift or attach it to a greetings card. You can use the baby elephant in lots of ways. And because it's a blank, every finished piece shows your own hand.

Material & finish

The baby elephant is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. This gives it smooth edges, so you can pick up the motif and work on it straight away. The top side has the laser-drawn outlines. The underside is left natural. The wood is untreated, with no varnish or glaze. That's why paint and glue stick especially well. Wood is a natural material, so every piece turns out slightly different. Variations in shade, fine patterns in the grain or small knots are normal. They make every elephant one of a kind. Every piece is made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: Baby elephant V1
• Width: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at 10 cm wide, the height is 9 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, characteristic brown laser edge
• Top side with scored outlines, underside left natural
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the baby elephant

• For a birth or christening: Add a name and date, and the little elephant becomes a personal keepsake. Parents will be glad to hang it up.
• Crafting with children: Every child paints their own elephant. At the end, they proudly take home a wooden animal they made themselves.
• In the nursery: Hang several elephants in different sizes on the wall or on a mobile. A little elephant family will march along above the cot.
• As a gift tag or stuck on a card: A piece of real wood instead of a print. Your gift stands out before it's even unwrapped.
• For nurseries, schools or shops: With sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100, you can supply craft groups, shop windows or themed decorations in one go. All in the same size and consistent quality.

Good to know about the elephant

In many cultures the elephant is a lucky charm. It stands for protection and strong family bonds. That's why a baby elephant suits a birth, a christening and a nursery so well. It's a small sign that someone may grow up safe and cared for.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. Keep the untreated wooden cutout dry. If needed, just wipe it with a dry cloth. Avoid constant moisture. That way the wood keeps its natural look for a long time. If you want to hang the elephant outdoors, paint or oil it first.

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
• Contents: Baby elephant V1 wooden cutout in the chosen size and quantity, untreated

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint or decorate the baby elephant? Yes. The plywood is untreated and in its natural state. You can paint it, oil it, stick things on it or draw on it. Paint sticks without any pre-treatment.

Are both sides designed? No. The top side shows the laser-drawn outlines with the face. The underside is left natural.

Why does the elephant have a brown edge? The motif is laser-cut. The typical brown edge comes from this process and is part of what a laser-cut piece looks like. Laser cutting also gives you smooth edges.

Do all the elephants look the same? The shape is identical, but the wood isn't. As a natural material, it varies in shade and grain. Small knots are possible. This is exactly what makes every piece one of a kind.

How do I know how big the elephant will be? You choose the width. The height follows from the shape. For example, at 10 cm wide the elephant is 9 cm tall.

A wooden cutout is only the beginning. What counts is the moment someone opens your handmade card for a new baby. Or the moment your child proudly hangs their painted elephant on the wall. Just choose your size and quantity. You design the rest.