Wooden harlequin for crafts – plywood silhouette, 3–50 cm

Carnival is just around the corner. Things are about to get colourful at nursery, in the club house or at the craft table at home. The wooden harlequin is a figure just waiting to be painted, decorated and embellished. The plywood jester silhouette is untreated. That makes it ready for your next crafting session. Simply choose a height from 3 to 50 cm and get started.

What changes for you

• You can start creating straight away. The wood comes in its natural state. You can stick things on it, paint it or oil it.
• You'll find the right size for every idea, from a small table scatter piece to a large shop window figure. The height can be chosen from 3 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can relax while crafting, even with children – because the laser-cut edges are smooth and nothing needs sanding.
• You can kit out whole groups or events without reordering single pieces. Sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 are available.
• You get clean, even outlines for a neat result. That's thanks to precise laser cutting with the typical brown edge.

Why this wooden harlequin makes a difference every day

Carnival decorations in the living room, a circus theme at nursery or a shop window display: a figure made of real wood feels sturdier and heavier in your hand than paper or plastic. You can hang it up, stick it onto cards and gifts or stand it up as a painted one-off. A simple cutout becomes a piece of decoration with character that you designed yourself.

Material & finish

The harlequin is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. This gives it the typical brown edge and smooth edges that sit comfortably in your hand. The wood is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. Paints, glues and oils therefore adhere reliably. As a natural material, every piece has its own texture. The shade varies, and small irregularities in the grain and tiny knots are normal. That makes every figure one of a kind. Every 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: harlequin (jester silhouette)
• Height: 3 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 7.5 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, typical brown edge
• Clean, high-quality finish
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden harlequin

• Crafting with children at carnival time: every child paints their own jester. In the end, a brightly coloured garland hangs in the group room.
• For invitations and gifts of money: a small harlequin on the card makes the carnival party invitation easy to remember.
• In a bakery or shop window: arrange several figures in different sizes. The display shows the circus or carnival theme from afar.
• In the club house during carnival season: large cutouts up to 50 cm on the wall. They're quick to hang up, and the hall is decorated.
• As table scatter on the party table: spread small 3 cm harlequins between plates and confetti. The table looks lovingly prepared without much effort.

Good to know about the harlequin

The harlequin comes from the Italian commedia dell’arte. It follows the tradition of the court jester, the joker who keeps everyone in good spirits with wit and a colourful costume. That's why the motif suits carnival and circus decorations so well, from children's parties to club celebrations.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. Store the untreated cutout in a dry place and wipe it with a dry cloth when needed. Avoid constant moisture. This keeps the natural wood in shape and looking good for a long time.

Options & what's included

• Height: 3 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• Included: wooden harlequin in your chosen height and quantity, untreated

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the harlequin or stick things on it? Yes. The plywood is untreated. You can paint it, colour it, stick things on it or oil it, just as you like.

Why does the figure have a brown edge? The cutout is laser-cut. The brown edge is typical of this process. It also means smooth edges with no finishing needed.

How wide is the harlequin? The width depends on the height you choose. For reference: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 7.5 cm.

Does every figure look the same? The shape is identical, the wood is not. As a natural material, it varies in shade and grain. Small knots are normal. Every piece is one of a kind.

A plain wooden silhouette becomes your own colourful jester. Paint it at the kitchen table, hang it up in the group room or arrange it in the shop window. Simply choose your height and quantity and get started.