Crafting with kids – wooden shark V1, plywood, 3–50 cm

An under-the-sea birthday party, a nautical bathroom or the next crafting afternoon with the kids. Sometimes all you need is the right motif to turn an idea into something real. This wooden shark made of plywood is made for exactly that. It has a clear shark silhouette. It is untreated and ready for your paints, your paper and your ideas. Simply choose the size that suits your project. Small ones work for gift wrapping, large ones for the wall.

What changes for you

• You can start painting, decorating or oiling straight away – the wood comes untreated in its natural finish and takes any colour well.
• You get exactly the size your project needs. The width can be chosen from 3 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• Your children can craft without the risk of rough edges. The edges are laser-cut and smooth.
• You don't need to saw anything by hand. The shark shape is already cleanly cut and keeps its form.
• Kitting out larger crafting groups or projects is easy. Sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces are available.

Why this wooden shark makes a difference day to day

A ready-cut motif takes the most tedious step out of your craft project. Instead of tracing templates and sawing, you start straight away with the fun part. The shark silhouette gives your result a clear, recognisable shape from the start. Use it as decoration in a child's bedroom, as a table scatter piece at a birthday party or in a shop window display. That way, a vague idea quickly becomes something you're happy to show off.

Material & finish

The shark is made of 3 mm plywood and is laser-cut. This gives it smooth edges and the typical brown rim, which outlines the motif with a fine contour. The wood is untreated. It is neither varnished nor glazed. So you can paint, cover or oil it as you like. Wood is a natural material, so every piece turns out a little different. Varying shades, small irregularities in the grain or tiny knots are part of it. This makes every shark one of a kind. It is made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

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

How to use the wooden shark

• Crafting with kids: Each child paints their own shark. At the end of the afternoon, everyone takes a little work of art home.
• At a children's birthday party: Use small sharks as table scatter or at each guest's place. The under-the-sea theme then runs across the whole table.
• In a child's bedroom or bathroom: Put a large shark on the wall or a shelf. The room gets a nautical theme in one easy step.
• On gifts: Tie a mini shark to the ribbon instead of a shop-bought bow. The wrapping alone shows that you put thought into it.
• In a shop or café: Place painted sharks in the window or on the counter as summer decoration. They are quick to put up and look neat. Larger quantities are easy to plan with a set.

Good to know about plywood

Plywood consists of several layers of wood glued together crosswise. This makes it much more stable than a simple board of the same thickness. For you, this means the flat shark silhouette stays flat and hardly warps. Even after painting, it can be hung up or glued on neatly.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. Dusting it with a dry cloth now and then is enough. As the wood is untreated, protect it from constant moisture. If you paint or oil the shark, the surface gets an extra protective finish. That way, you can enjoy the decoration for a long time.

Options & what's included

• Width freely selectable from 3 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• Delivered in natural finish: untreated, without paint or glaze

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the wooden shark? Yes. The plywood is untreated and can be painted, covered or oiled. It's ideal for painting with kids or for your own decoration ideas.

Where does the brown rim come from? The shark is laser-cut. This creates the typical brown rim, and the edges are smooth. No sanding is needed.

How tall is the shark at the width I choose? The height is proportional to the width. For reference: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 3 cm.

Do all sharks look the same? The shape is identical, but the wood is not. As a natural material, it shows varying shades, grain patterns and sometimes small knots. Every piece is one of a kind.

Is the shark suitable for outdoor use? The wood is untreated and should be protected from constant moisture. A coat of paint or oil makes it more resistant.

Picture your child proudly holding up the shark they painted themselves. Or your decoration matching exactly the theme you had in mind. Simply choose your size and get started.