Tadpole to paint – plywood cutout, 3–50 cm

An afternoon at the craft table: watercolours, brushes, curious little hands – and a small wooden tadpole just waiting to become colourful. Maybe you want to paint the tadpole, decorate it or add it to a pond scene. This untreated plywood cutout is made for your next craft afternoon. Simply choose the size that suits your idea – from 3 cm to 50 cm.

What changes for you

• You can start painting, decorating or oiling straight away. The plywood is completely untreated and takes colour well.
• Your decoration looks neat and well finished. That is thanks to the smooth, laser-cut edges with their typical fine brown rim.
• You will find the right size for every project. The width can be chosen from 3 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• When crafting with children, you don't need to worry about rough spots. The cut edges are smooth and pleasant to hold.
• For groups, nurseries or schools, you are well equipped. Sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces are available.

Why this wooden cutout makes a difference every day

Ready-made decorations often look the same everywhere. A wooden blank, on the other hand, becomes exactly what you make of it. It can be a hand-painted window decoration, a detail in a spring wreath or a small model for a science lesson. You design it yourself. And in the end, something hangs in your window that exists nowhere else.

Material & finish

The tadpole is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. This gives it smooth edges and the typical brown rim that outlines the motif finely. The wood is left natural, without varnish or glaze. So you can paint, decorate or oil it, just as you like. As a natural material, every piece shows its own grain, small knots and different shades. This is not a flaw. It makes every piece one of a kind. The cutout comes from our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: tadpole (silhouette)
• Width: 3 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Height: depends on the chosen width (reference: at 10 cm width, approx. 2.5 cm height)
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges with typical brown rim
• Surface: natural, ready to paint, decorate or oil
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden tadpole

• Crafting with children: each child paints their own tadpole. In the end, a whole colourful shoal swims across the window.
• At nursery or primary school: with a set of 25 or 50 pieces, you can accompany the topic “From frogspawn to frog”. Each child holds their own model in their hands.
• For spring decorations: combine it with frogs, water lilies or reeds to create a pond scene on a windowsill or sideboard. Spring has clearly arrived.
• As a gift tag or table scatter: a small 3 cm tadpole can be attached directly to a parcel.
• In a shop or café: as part of a seasonal window or counter display, you add a lovingly made detail with little effort. Customers will notice it.

Good to know about tadpoles

Few motifs stand for change and growth as much as the tadpole – it eventually turns into a frog. That is why it is popular in nurseries and primary schools when spring lessons cover the life cycle in the pond. It also fits well into any nature or spring decoration.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. Store the untreated cutout in a dry place and keep it away from constant moisture. This way the wood keeps its shape and your painted tadpole stays looking good for a long time. If you want to display it outdoors or in a damp area, a coat of paint or glaze protects the surface.

Options & what's included

• Width of your choice: 3 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• You'll receive the untreated wooden cutout in your chosen size and quantity

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the tadpole straight away? Yes. The plywood is untreated and can be painted, coloured, decorated or oiled without any preparation.

Why does the cutout have a brown rim? The rim is created during laser cutting and is part of the cutting process. It also gives smooth edges and a fine outline.

Do all cutouts look the same? The shape is identical, the wood is not. As a natural material, it shows different shades, grain patterns and small knots. Every piece is unique.

How tall will my tadpole be? The height depends on the chosen width. For reference: at 10 cm width, the height is 2.5 cm.

This cutout is made for the moment when a child proudly holds up their hand-painted tadpole. Or for the moment your pond decoration in the window announces spring. Simply choose the size and quantity that suit your idea.