Paint & craft a double bass – wooden silhouette, 5–50 cm

It's your music teacher's birthday soon. The music school concert still needs some lovingly made table decorations. And you haven't found the right motif yet. This wooden double bass is made for exactly that. It's a clear silhouette of the large string instrument. You can paint it, stick things on it or simply use it as it is. That way, every music decoration has a theme people recognise.

What changes for you

• You can design and paint the double bass just the way you like. The plywood is untreated, so it takes paint, glue or oil directly.
• Your decorations look neat and well thought out. That's thanks to the smooth laser-cut edges with their typical brown rim, which neatly traces the silhouette.
• You'll find the right size for every project, from small table scatter to a large single motif. The height can be chosen from 5 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• Crafting with children, in a group or for a whole party stays relaxed. The cutout is available singly or as a set of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces.
• You're holding a piece of honest craftsmanship. It's made in our own production at Bütic in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Why this wooden double bass makes a difference in everyday life

A ready-made wooden cutout takes care of the hardest part for you: the sawing. You go straight to the fun part – the decorating. And you still have a motif everyone recognises straight away. Use it on the gift table, on the noticeboard in the rehearsal room or as table scatter at a concert evening. The double bass makes the music theme clear in the room, without much extra effort from you.

Material & finish

The cutout is made from 3 mm plywood and is laser-cut. That's where the smooth edges come from. It also gives the typical brown rim that outlines the motif. The wood is left natural, neither varnished nor stained. So you can paint it, oil it or stick things on it, just as you like. Wood is a natural material, so every piece turns out slightly different. Some are lighter, some darker, with small differences in the grain or tiny knots. That's not a flaw. It's exactly what makes each piece one of a kind.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: double bass (silhouette of a string instrument)
• Height: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges with typical brown rim
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the double bass cutout

• Painting double basses with children: each child designs their own instrument. In the end, a colourful orchestra hangs in the classroom or children's bedroom.
• As a gift for music lovers: a small double bass on a parcel or as a tag on a gift of money. The recipient can see straight away that you thought of their hobby.
• For music schools and concerts: combine it with other wooden musical instruments. You can quickly decorate notices, tables and the edge of the stage to suit the occasion.
• In a café or shop with a music theme: arrange several sizes in the shop window or on the counter. It's a calm, easy-to-read motif that's quick to set up.
• As table scatter on the festive table: spread small cutouts between plates and candles. Your table decorations tell guests about the evening's programme before the first note is played.

Good to know about the double bass

The double bass is the largest and lowest-sounding string instrument in the orchestra. Without it, the music literally lacks its foundation. That's why its silhouette works so well as a motif for anything to do with orchestras, jazz and music school. Use it for anything from an end-of-year concert to a gift for the bass player among your friends.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. Simply store the untreated cutout somewhere dry, and it will keep its natural look for a long time. Avoid constant moisture. If you paint or oil the motif, you give the surface extra protection.

Variants & what's included

• Height of your choice: 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 in its natural form, untreated

Frequently asked questions

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

Why does the cutout have a brown rim? The double bass is laser-cut. The brown rim forms during cutting and is part of its typical look. The edges are smooth.

Do all cutouts look the same? Not quite. Wood is a natural material and varies in shade. Small differences in the grain or tiny knots are normal. Every piece is one of a kind.

Is the cutout suitable for outdoor use? The wood is untreated, so it should stay dry. For outdoor use, we recommend a protective coat of paint.

Which size works for table scatter? For table decorations and table scatter, the small heights from 5 cm are ideal. For walls or shop windows, choose the larger sizes up to 50 cm.

Picture the moment your own double bass hangs on a gift or lies on the concert table. Someone smiles because the motif fits so well. Just choose your size and quantity. You design the rest.