Wooden hummingbird – cutout 5–50 cm to craft & paint

An afternoon at the craft table. The paints are ready, and the children can't wait to start. That's exactly what this wooden hummingbird is made for. It's a finely laser-cut bird silhouette in plywood that you can paint, decorate or simply hang up as it is. A plain cutout becomes your own decoration – for the window, a garland or a gift tag.

What changes for you

• You can start crafting straight away. The wood is untreated, so you can paint, stick, varnish or oil it, just as you like.
• You'll find exactly the size that suits your idea. Choose any width from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• Your craft project with children or a whole group won't run short halfway. You can order the hummingbird singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.
• Your decoration looks neat and well finished. The laser cut gives smooth edges and a clear silhouette, with no sanding needed.
• The light bird is easy to hang. The thin plywood, just 3 mm thick, works well for window pictures, garlands and mobiles.

Why this wooden hummingbird makes a difference every day

Shop-bought decorations often look generic. A hummingbird you've designed yourself tells your story. Use it as a colourful window picture in the children's room, a delicate tag on a present or a spring greeting on the wall. The natural material feels light and pleasant to hold, while plastic decorations stay smooth and cold. And because you decide on size and design yourself, the result really suits your home.

Material & finish

The hummingbird is laser-cut from thin 3 mm plywood. This gives it the typical fine brown edge, which outlines the shape. The edges are cut smooth, so you can pick up the cutout and work on it straight away. The wood is left untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. That's why paints, glue and oils adhere reliably. Every hummingbird is made in Bütic's own production in Pößneck, Thuringia. As a natural material, the wood shows different shades, fine textures and occasionally small knots. This isn't a flaw – it makes every piece one of a kind.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: hummingbird silhouette
• Width: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 9.5 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, with smooth edges and the typical brown laser edge
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the hummingbird

• Crafting with children: each child paints their own bird. In the end you have a bright window picture that everyone is proud of.
• For a gift of money or a Mother's Day present: tie a small hummingbird to the wrapping as a tag. An envelope becomes a lovingly made gift.
• As a garland in the children's room or above the dining table: thread several sizes onto a string. The hummingbirds hang freely and turn gently in the breeze.
• For Christmas cards and cards for any occasion: stick on a small cutout. Your card stands out clearly from mass-printed ones.
• In a café, florist's or at a market stall: put large hummingbirds in the shop window or on the counter. It's a spring decoration that's quick to set up and shows customers the occasion from outside.

Good to know about the hummingbird

In many cultures, the hummingbird stands for lightness and joy of life. It's seen as a little bringer of luck that carries good wishes. So the motif suits spring and summer decorations, and it's also lovely on greetings cards, gift tags and small presents meant simply to bring joy.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. Kept dry, the untreated cutout keeps its natural look for a long time. Avoid constant moisture. If the hummingbird is to hang outdoors, protect it with paint or a coat of oil. You can choose either to suit your taste anyway.

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
• The wooden cutout is supplied untreated and unpainted – decorated examples in the product photos are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint or decorate the hummingbird? Yes. The plywood is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. Paints, glue and oils adhere directly to the surface.

Why does the cutout have a brown edge? The hummingbird is laser-cut. This creates the typical brown edge with smooth sides. It's part of the process and outlines the silhouette.

Do all cutouts look the same? The shape is identical, the wood isn't. As a natural material, it shows different shades, fine textures in the grain and occasionally small knots. Every piece is one of a kind.

How tall is the hummingbird at 10 cm wide? At a chosen width of 10 cm, the height is 9.5 cm. Other sizes follow the same proportions.

Is the hummingbird suitable for outdoors? Untreated, it's meant for indoor use. With an opaque coat of paint or a coat of oil, you can protect it for use outdoors.

This is about more than a piece of plywood. It's about the moment your own hummingbird hangs in the window and you think: that's exactly how I wanted it. Just choose your size and quantity – you design the rest.