Wooden arched-back cat – plywood silhouette for crafts

Autumn is here and it's finally time for Halloween decorations in the window. The children are keen to join in. This wooden cat with its arched back is made for exactly that. It's a plywood silhouette that you can paint, decorate or simply stand up as it is. An empty window becomes a little Halloween scene that makes everyone passing by smile.

What changes for you

• You decorate your Halloween display just the way you like it. The wood is untreated, so you can paint it, stick things on it, varnish it or oil it.
• You'll always find the right size for a window, table or door. You can choose any width from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You're ready to start crafting with children straight away. The smooth laser-cut edges need no sanding, so you can get going right away.
• You can supply a whole school class or craft group with no extra effort. Sets come in 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces.
• You get clean, careful finishing from Bütic's own production in Pößneck – made in Thuringia, Germany.

Why this wooden cat makes a difference

Ready-made plastic decorations look the same everywhere. A wooden figure you've decorated yourself tells your own story. Paint it jet black as a classic witch's cat, decorate it with napkin decoupage or leave it in its natural wood tone. The result is all your own work. And because you choose the size, the cat fits exactly where you need it. That goes for small table decorations as well as large window displays.

Material & finish

The cat is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. This gives it the typical brown edge, which outlines the silhouette finely. The edges are smooth. They feel pleasant in the hand and are safe for small hands too. The wood is untreated, with no varnish or glaze, so it takes paint particularly well. As a natural material, it can be lighter or darker. It may show small knots or differences in the grain. So each piece is unique.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: cat with arched back (witch's cat)
• Width: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 8 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, characteristic brown laser edge
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden cat

• Crafting with children on an autumn afternoon: each child paints their own cat. By the evening, a whole parade of cats is hanging in the window.
• As a table decoration for a Halloween party: put one cat at each place. Your guests will have something to discover before the first spooky snack.
• At school, nursery or a craft group: with a set of 25, 50 or 100 pieces, every child gets the same basic shape. And you don't have to saw them out yourself.
• In a café or on a bakery counter: put a few painted cats between the pumpkins. Your seasonal display is ready in a few minutes.
• As a gift tag or stuck onto cards: the small sizes from 5 cm make any autumn gift something special.

Good to know about the witch's cat

The black cat with an arched back has long been one of the best-known Halloween symbols. In folklore, it was said to be a witch's companion. Today it's a much-loved decorating motif that instantly creates an autumn mood. That's why this silhouette works so well in the window, on the party table or in the craft basket for the spooky season.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. Keep the wooden cat dry and protect it from constant damp. Then you can enjoy it for many autumns to come. Once painted or oiled, the surface has extra protection. To dust it, a dry cloth is all you need.

Options & what's included

• Choose your width: 5 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• Supplied in natural finish: untreated, without varnish or glaze

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the wooden cat? Yes. You can varnish, paint, decorate or oil the untreated plywood. Paint sticks particularly well to the natural surface.

Why does the cutout have a brown edge? The silhouette is laser-cut, which creates the typical dark edge. It's part of the process and highlights the outline.

Do all the cats look the same? The shape is identical, but wood is a natural material. Shade, grain and small knots vary. Each piece is unique.

How tall is the cat at my chosen width? As a guide: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 8 cm. The other sizes scale accordingly.

This wooden cutout is for the moment when the children proudly hang their own painted cats in the window. That's when autumn has arrived in your home. Just choose your size and quantity. You design the rest yourself.