Plywood ground squirrel – wooden craft cutout, 5–40 cm

An afternoon at the craft table. The paints are ready, and the children are waiting for the next shape. This plywood ground squirrel cutout is made for moments like these. The unfinished wood is ready to be painted, decorated or oiled. A simple silhouette turns into a decoration that is all your own.

What changes for you

• You can start painting and crafting straight away. The plywood is unfinished and takes paint, glue or oil well.
• Crafting with children stays relaxed. The laser-cut edges are smooth, with no rough or splintered spots.
• You get exactly the size your project needs. Choose a height from 5 to 40 cm in 1 cm steps.
• Your decoration is easy to recognise. The clear ground squirrel silhouette also resembles sousliks, prairie dogs and marmots. It goes well with other wooden figures or natural materials.

Why this wooden cutout makes a difference in everyday life

Ready-made decorations often look the same everywhere. A blank wooden shape lets you design it yourself. Use it as a window decoration, for your table or as a shared craft project with children. The result is something in your home that exists only once. It is made of real wood, in a shape you chose and designed yourself.

Material & finish

The ground squirrel is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia. The laser cut gives smooth edges and the typical fine brown rim. This rim adds extra definition to the silhouette. The wood is left natural, neither varnished nor stained. That makes it an ideal base for your designs. As a natural material, each piece varies in shade. It may show small irregularities in the grain or tiny knots. This makes every cutout one of a kind.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: ground squirrel
• Height: choose from 5 cm to 40 cm in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at 10 cm high, the width is 6 cm
• Cut: laser cut, smooth edges
• Surface: untreated, not varnished or glazed
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden ground squirrel

• Crafting with children: each child paints their own ground squirrel. In the end, a little parade of figures stands on the windowsill, and everyone is proud of it.
• For autumn and nature decorations: arrange a few cutouts in different sizes between twigs and candles. Your table then tells a little woodland story.
• As a personal gift idea: write on or paint the ground squirrel and use it as a gift tag. Designed by you instead of bought off the shelf.
• For cafés, shops or market stalls: use it as table scatter in the shop window or on the counter. The nature motif adds warmth to your display. It is quick to arrange and takes little effort.
• For designs featuring sousliks, prairie dogs or marmots: the silhouette also suits these related animals. One cutout covers several craft ideas.

Good to know about the ground squirrel

The large ground squirrel family also includes sousliks, prairie dogs and marmots. Many people know these animals from mountain holidays or the zoo. So the silhouette works not only as a ground squirrel. It also suits craft projects, holiday souvenirs or nature themes around these likeable rodents.

Care & durability

There is not much you need to do. As the wood is unfinished, simply store the cutout in a dry place and protect it from constant moisture. If you paint or oil it, you decide how the surface looks. Your motif will then last a long time.

Options & what's included

• Height of your choice: 5 cm to 40 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Contents: 1 ground squirrel cutout in the size you choose
• Decorations shown in the product images are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the cutout straight away? Yes. The plywood is unfinished and can be painted, decorated or oiled – just as your craft idea needs.

Why does the ground squirrel have a brown edge? The cutout is laser-cut. This creates the typical brown edge, which gives the silhouette extra definition. The laser cut also gives smooth edges.

How wide is the ground squirrel? The width depends on the height you choose. For example, at a height of 10 cm it is 6 cm wide.

Does every cutout look the same? The shape does, the wood not quite. As a natural material, it varies in shade and may show fine textures or small knots. Every piece is one of a kind.

This is a simple piece of plywood. In your hands, the plain wooden figure becomes something of your own. Then it takes its place on the windowsill. Just choose your size and get started.