Crafting with kids – wooden grasshopper in plywood, 5–50 cm

The craft table is ready. Paints and brushes are laid out. All you need now is a shape that makes you want to get started. This wooden grasshopper is a plywood cutout made for your next crafting afternoon. It is untreated and has smooth laser-cut edges. You can choose any width from 5 to 50 cm. That way you can make it just right for your decorations. Paint it, stick things on it or leave it completely natural.

What changes for you

• You can start crafting straight away, with no preparation. The wood is untreated, so it takes paint, glue or oil directly.
• Your decoration can be any size, from a small table scatter piece to a large wall decoration. The width ranges from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can relax while crafting with children too. The laser-cut edges are smooth and don't splinter.
• You can kit out whole groups or projects in one go. Sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces are available.
• You hold a genuine piece of nature in your hand. It is made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Why this wooden grasshopper makes a difference in everyday life

A ready-made decoration looks the same as everywhere else. A grasshopper you design yourself tells your story. Use it as a spring greeting in the window, as a small gift or as a shared project when crafting with kids. The shape brings a light-hearted feel to the room. And you decide how it looks in the end. This freedom turns a simple wooden cutout into something personal.

Material & finish

The grasshopper is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. It has the typical, slightly browned edge. This detail gives the silhouette a clear outline. The edges are cut smoothly and the finish is clean, so the shape feels pleasant in your hand. The wood is untreated, with no varnish or glaze. So you can paint it, stick things on it or oil it, just as you like. Wood is a natural material, so every piece turns out a little different. Variations in shade, fine grain patterns and small knots are not flaws. They make every grasshopper one of a kind.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: grasshopper silhouette
• Width: 5 to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 6 cm
• Cutting method: laser-cut, with smooth edges and the typical brown edge
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden grasshopper

• Crafting with kids: each child paints their own grasshopper. In the end, a colourful little troop hops across the windowsill.
• For spring and summer decorations: put one large grasshopper on the chest of drawers or several small ones in a flowerpot. Your home gets a touch of meadow.
• Making money gifts: the grasshopper holds the banknote or sits on the card. Your gift instantly feels more personal.
• In nursery, school or craft groups: with a set of 25, 50 or 100 pieces, your next project is ready before the group sits down at the table.
• In a shop or café: use it as seasonal decoration in the shop window or on the counter. With just a few steps you create a friendly, natural theme.

Good to know about the grasshopper

In many cultures the grasshopper is a lucky charm. Its jump stands for lightness and for taking a step forward. So the shape suits more than summer decorations. It also works as a small good-luck wish: on a card, on a present or as a little gift for the first day of school.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. Keep the untreated cutout dry and wipe it with a dry cloth when needed. Avoid constant moisture. This keeps the wood stable and good-looking for a long time. If you paint or oil it, you choose the surface to suit your taste.

Options & what's included

• Width of your choice: 5 to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• What you get: wooden grasshopper in your chosen size and quantity, untreated

Frequently asked questions

Is the wood treated? No, the grasshopper is left natural, with no varnish or glaze. You can paint it, decorate it, coat it or oil it straight away.

Where does the brown edge come from? The cutout is laser-cut. This creates the typical, evenly browned edge that defines the silhouette.

How tall is the grasshopper at a given width? The proportions stay the same: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 6 cm.

Do all grasshoppers look the same? The shape does, the wood not quite. As a natural material, it shows different shades, fine grain and occasionally small knots. Every piece is one of a kind.

Is the cutout suitable for outdoors? The wood is untreated and should be protected from constant moisture. It is best kept indoors or in a well-sheltered spot.

A piece of plywood becomes an afternoon of crafting. A simple silhouette turns into your very own grasshopper. Later it sits on the windowsill and makes you smile. Just choose your size and quantity. You design the rest.