Donkey V1 in wood – plywood cutout for crafts, 3–50 cm

The craft table is set, and the paints and brushes are ready. All that's missing is a motif that delights children and adults alike. If you'd like to make a donkey, this wooden donkey is just right for your next crafting afternoon. It's a laser-cut donkey silhouette made of plywood. It comes untreated and ready for your ideas. Use the plain blank to create your own table, window or wreath decoration with a farmyard motif.

What changes for you

• You can get started straight away with no prep – the wooden donkey is untreated and takes paint, varnish, oil or glue directly.
• You get exactly the size you need – from 3 cm to 50 cm wide, selectable in 1 cm steps, from a small card motif to a large window decoration.
• Your crafts look neat, even when children join in – thanks to the smooth laser-cut edges, there's no need for sanding.
• No need to buy piece by piece for bigger projects – the wooden donkey is available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.
• Every piece you make is one of a kind – because wood, as a natural material, brings its own grain and shade.

Why this wooden donkey makes a difference every day

A ready-cut motif takes care of the tedious part for you: no drawing, no sawing, no sanding. You can focus on the fun part – painting, sticking and decorating. In the end you have a decoration that's truly your own. On the breakfast table, in the window or as a small gift: you can stand the donkey up or hang it in just a few steps. It takes hardly any effort.

Material & finish

The donkey is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. This gives it the typical, lightly browned edge that nicely brings out the silhouette. The edges are smooth and the finish is clean. The cutout feels good in your hand, and children can use it safely too. The wood is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. You decide on the colour and finish yourself. As a purely natural material, every piece shows its own structure. Differences in shade, slight irregularities in the grain or small knots are normal. They make each donkey one of a kind and are not a defect. The cutout is made in Bütic's own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: Donkey V1
• Width: 3 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 7.5 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, characteristic brown laser edge
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden donkey

• Crafting with children: everyone paints their own donkey – and at the end, a little herd stands on the windowsill that everyone is proud of.
• At Christmas time: as a figure around the nativity scene or on the Advent wreath, the wooden donkey becomes an atmospheric companion through December.
• For cards and gifts: a little donkey on a greetings card or on gift ribbon turns a simple parcel into something personal.
• In cafés, farm shops or at the weekly market: as decoration on the counter, shelf or price tag, the farmyard motif underlines your natural product display – quick to put up, long-lasting in effect.
• Our tip: Glue the donkey onto wood slices, wreaths or cards – it then becomes a little table or window decoration with a farmyard motif that's also wonderful for craft projects with children.

Good to know about the donkey

The donkey has been an essential part of the nativity scene for centuries: together with the ox, it traditionally stands beside the baby Jesus in the stable in Bethlehem. That's why the motif suits not only farmyard and animal decorations but also fits beautifully into Advent and Christmas – from a homemade nativity picture to a window decoration in December.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do: as the plywood is untreated, it's best to keep the donkey dry and protect it from prolonged moisture. A coat of paint, varnish or oil not only gives it your own look but also makes the surface more durable – so you can enjoy your decoration for a long time.

Options & what's included

• Width of your choice: 3 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• Contents: wooden donkey V1 in your chosen size and quantity, untreated

Frequently asked questions

Is the donkey already painted or treated? No, the wood is untreated – neither varnished nor glazed. You can paint, decorate, coat or oil it as you like.

Where does the brown edge come from? The donkey is laser-cut – the fine brown edge is typical of this cutting method and also ensures smooth edges with no finishing needed.

Why don't all the cutouts look the same? Wood is a purely natural material: variations in shade, fine grain and small knots are normal – and that's exactly what makes each piece unique.

How big is the donkey at a particular width? As a reference: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 7.5 cm. The other sizes are scaled proportionally.

In the end, it's not about a wooden cutout. It's about the moment your self-designed donkey hangs in the window and you think: we made that ourselves. Simply choose your size and quantity – and get started.