Wooden lapwing – bird silhouette for crafts, 5–50 cm

The craft table is ready. Paints and brushes are laid out. All that's missing is a design that makes you want to get started. This wooden lapwing is made for exactly that. It's a clear plywood silhouette. You can paint it, decorate it or simply stand it up as it is. An ordinary afternoon turns into a small project you can see and enjoy afterwards. Put it in the window, hang it on the wall or give it as a gift.

What changes for you

• You can get creative straight away, with no preparation. The wood is untreated and takes paint, oil or glue directly.
• Your design fits your project exactly. You choose the size from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps. From a small hanging tag to a large wall decoration.
• Crafting is relaxed, even with children. The laser-cut edges are smooth and free of splinters.
• No need to order piece by piece for bigger projects. The lapwing comes singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.
• Your decoration tells a story. The lapwing is Germany's Bird of the Year 2024. It's a design with a link to local wildlife.

Why this wooden lapwing makes a difference every day

Shop-bought decorations often look the same everywhere. A piece you design yourself shows your own style. The lapwing silhouette brings a nature motif into your home. It looks calm and timeless and suits every season. Paint it in spring colours, decorate it for autumn or leave it as plain wood. Crafting is half the fun. So you end up with more than a decoration. You also get a cosy moment at the table.

Material & finish

The lapwing is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. This gives it the typical, lightly browned edge that outlines the silhouette on its own. The edges are smooth and the finish is clean. You'll feel it as soon as you pick it up. The wood is untreated, so it's neither varnished nor stained. That means you can do anything with it: paint, oil, decorate or write on it. Every cutout is made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia. Wood is a natural material. It can be lighter or darker and may show small knots or irregularities in the grain. That makes every piece one of a kind.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: lapwing bird (silhouette)
• Size: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: if you choose e.g. 10 cm, the height and width are each 10 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, characteristic brown laser edge
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden lapwing

• Crafting with children: Each child paints their own bird. In the end, a whole colourful flock of lapwings sits on the windowsill.
• As spring decoration: Hang a few silhouettes on a branch or in the window. The room looks friendlier straight away, with very little effort.
• For money gifts or cards: A small lapwing on the envelope turns a simple gift into a thoughtful gesture with a nature theme.
• At school, nursery or in a nature conservation group: With sets of 10 or more, the whole group has the same design. It's a quick way into the Bird of the Year topic.
• In a café, farm shop or at the weekly market: The silhouettes stand in the display or on the shelf. They're quick to place and easy to rearrange.

Good to know about the lapwing

The German nature conservation association NABU named the lapwing Bird of the Year 2024. It stands as an ambassador for protecting meadows and wetlands. So the wooden silhouette is more than a decoration. It's a great fit for nature projects and educational activities. Use it wherever you want to show support for local birdlife.

Care & durability

Care is simple. Store the untreated cutout in a dry place and avoid constant moisture. This keeps the wood stable and looking good for a long time. If you want to display it outdoors or in damper rooms, a coat of paint or oil gives the surface extra protection.

Options & what's included

• Choose any size: 5 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• What's included: lapwing wooden cutout in your chosen size and quantity, untreated and natural

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint or decorate the lapwing? Yes. The plywood is untreated. You can paint it, oil it, glue things on or decorate it however you like.

Where does the brown edge come from? The lapwing is laser-cut. The fine brown edge forms naturally during cutting. It also gives you smooth edges.

How big is the bird in the size I choose? The size applies to height and width. For example, if you choose 10 cm, the silhouette is 10 cm high and 10 cm wide.

Why don't all the cutouts look the same? Wood is a natural material. Colour and grain vary, and small knots are normal. This makes every piece one of a kind, not faulty.

A wooden cutout is only the start. The best part is the moment your finished lapwing hangs in the window and you think: I made that myself. Just choose your size and quantity and get started.