Crafting with children – espresso maker in poplar plywood

An afternoon at the kitchen table. Brushes and paints are ready. The children are waiting for a motif they can decorate. This wooden espresso maker is made for exactly that. It is a classic stovetop coffee maker silhouette in untreated poplar plywood. You can paint it, glue things on it or decorate it however you like. A simple wooden cutout becomes a painted piece for your kitchen, your café or your next craft project.

What changes for you

• You can start crafting straight away. The wood is untreated, so you can paint it, glue things on, coat it or oil it with no preparation.
• Your motif is sure to fit its spot. You choose the height yourself, from 5 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You get a clean result with no finishing work. The edges are laser-cut and smooth, with the typical brown rim.
• You save yourself the cutting for group projects or your shop decorations. You can order the espresso maker individually or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.
• You bring the coffee theme into your space. The silhouette is the classic shape people know from espresso and moka.

Why this wooden espresso maker makes a difference every day

A motif everyone recognises at once tells a little story without words. It is about the smell of freshly brewed coffee, a cosy break and your favourite spot in the kitchen. Use it as a painted figure on the kitchen shelf, on the café counter or as a shared craft project. The espresso maker silhouette gives your idea a shape that fits the theme. And because you design it yourself, every piece shows your own hand.

Material & finish

The 3 mm poplar plywood is light in the hand. It takes paint, glue and oil well. It is ideal for crafting with children and for finer decorative work. The cutout is laser-cut. This gives it smooth edges and the characteristic brown rim, which gives the motif a clear outline. Wood is a natural material. Brightness, grain and small knots always vary slightly, so every piece is one of a kind. The cutout is made in our own production at Bütic in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: poplar plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: espresso maker silhouette
• Height: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 8 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges with the typical brown edge
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden espresso maker

• Crafting with children: each child paints their own espresso maker. At the end, a colourful coffee gallery hangs in the kitchen.
• Crafting money gifts: stick a folded banknote and a message onto the silhouette. Your gift for a coffee lover is ready.
• Crafting Christmas decorations: paint a small espresso maker and add a ribbon to turn it into a hanging ornament. Your tree gets a motif nobody else has.
• In a café or at the bakery counter: coat the silhouette with chalk paint and write on it to show your daily specials. It is quick to set up and matches your range.
• At the weekly market or in your shop: arrange several sizes in a staggered group to draw attention to your coffee corner. Setting up takes little effort.

Good to know about the espresso maker

The classic stovetop espresso maker comes from Italy. It has been in almost every kitchen there since the 1930s. Its angular profile is still a symbol of real coffee culture today. That is why the silhouette works so well as decoration. Everyone recognises the motif at first glance, whether in your kitchen, in a café or as a gift idea for coffee lovers.

Care & durability

There is not much you need to do. Keep the untreated cutout dry and away from constant moisture, and the wood will keep its shape for a long time. If you want to protect the surface or add colour, you can simply paint, oil or varnish it.

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
• Contents: wooden espresso maker in your chosen height and quantity, untreated and ready to decorate

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the espresso maker or glue things on it? Yes. The wood is untreated. You can paint it, glue things on, coat it or oil it – whatever your idea.

Why does the cutout have a brown rim? The espresso maker is laser-cut. This creates the typical brown rim, which gives the motif a clear, clean outline.

Does every piece look the same? The shape is identical. Wood is a natural material, though, so brightness and grain vary and small knots are possible. This makes every piece one of a kind.

Are there quantities for larger projects? Yes. As well as single pieces, you can order sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 – for craft groups, school projects or shop decorations, for example.

A wooden cutout is only the start. A plain silhouette becomes your very own piece of coffee culture – painted, decorated, given as a gift or put on display. Simply choose your height and quantity and get started.