Elephant head V1 in wood – plywood cutout for crafting

A child's birthday is coming up. Or the nursery needs a new figure. Or you're looking for a base for crafting with children – and you still need the right motif. This wooden elephant head is made for your craft table. It's a clear silhouette that you can paint, decorate or simply stand up in its natural state. That way, an idea in your head quickly becomes a small piece of decoration that really suits you.

What changes for you

• You design it exactly to your taste. The plywood is untreated, so you can paint it, stick things on it, coat it or oil it.
• You'll find exactly the size you need. The height can be chosen freely from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can start crafting straight away, with no sanding. The laser cut leaves smooth, clean edges.
• Bigger projects are easy to plan. The elephant head is available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces.
• You hold an honest natural product in your hands – made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Why this wooden elephant head makes a difference every day

Ready-made decorations often look the same everywhere. A wooden blank, on the other hand, becomes your very own piece. Use it as a name sign on the nursery door, as a gift tag or as a motif on the christening table. The elephant silhouette brings warmth and a natural feel to the room without being too much. And crafting with children turns into a shared afternoon to remember.

Material & finish

The elephant head is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. This gives it the typical brown edge, which frames the silhouette and gives it a clear outline. The edges are cut smooth. So the figure feels nice in your hand and is easy for little hands to work with. The wood is untreated, not varnished or glazed. That's why paints, glue and oils stick reliably. As a natural material, it can be lighter or darker. Small knots and differences in the grain are part of it. This makes every piece one of a kind – it is not a flaw.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: elephant head V1
• 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
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the elephant head

• Crafting with children: get the brushes out and the paints on the table. In the end, an elephant hangs in the nursery and your child proudly points to it.
• For a birth or christening: add a name and date, and the cutout becomes a personal keepsake that lasts.
• Crafting money gifts: stick notes or coins onto the silhouette. Your gift will bring a smile as soon as it's unwrapped.
• For nursery, school or craft group: with sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces, every child gets their own blank. No need to reorder one by one.
• In a shop window or at a market stall: several elephants in different sizes make a little herd that draws attention to your display.

Good to know about the elephant

In many cultures, the elephant is a symbol of luck, wisdom and family unity. One reason is that elephants live in close family groups. That's why the motif suits a birth, christening or nursery so well. It also makes a small lucky charm to give as a gift.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. As the wood is untreated, it's best kept in dry indoor rooms. Avoid constant moisture. If the elephant is going to hang outside, protect it with a coat of varnish or oil. This way the figure keeps its shape and looks good for a long time.

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
• Untreated wood, no varnish or glaze – ready for you to design

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint or decorate the elephant head? Yes. The plywood is untreated. Paints, glue and oils stick directly to the surface, with no pre-treatment.

Why does the figure have a brown edge? The cutout is laser-cut. The brown edge forms naturally during cutting and is part of the typical look.

Is the elephant head suitable for outdoor use? Untreated, it belongs indoors. With a protective coat of varnish or oil, you can use it outside too.

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

Do all cutouts look the same? The shape is identical, the wood isn't. As a natural material, it shows different shades and grain patterns. Every piece is one of a kind.

This piece of plywood is really about a moment. The moment your child hangs up the elephant they painted themselves. Or the moment someone unwraps your gift and sees that you put thought into it. Just choose your size and quantity. You design the rest.