Latin cross in plywood – unfinished, choose 5–70 cm

The christening candle is ready and the invitations have been written – now all that's missing is a symbol to frame the day. An unfinished wooden Latin cross, ready for your colours, is made for exactly that: you design it to suit your occasion – delicately painted for a christening, decorated for a First Communion or left natural as a calm wall decoration. That's how a simple wooden cutout becomes a piece that truly comes from you.

What changes for you

• You can start painting, decorating or oiling right away – because the plywood is unfinished and takes paint and glue well.
• Your cross fits your project perfectly, from a small table scatter piece to a wall decoration – thanks to sizes from 5 x 3.1 cm to 70 x 43.6 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps.
• You can carry on working with clean, smooth edges without sanding first – because every cross is precisely laser-cut.
• What you hold in your hand comes straight from our own production – every cross is made at Bütic in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Why this Latin cross makes a difference in everyday life

A ready-made cross looks like a thousand others – one you design yourself tells the story of the person it's meant for. With the blank in your hands, you decide on the colour, lettering and decoration, and in the end you give something that's truly one of a kind. Especially for christenings, First Communions or crafts around church and parish life, you create something personal rather than generic.

Material & finish

The cross is made from 3 mm plywood – light enough to hang up or glue on, yet stable enough to work with. The laser cut gives it smooth edges and the typical brown rim that adds a fine outline to the shape. The wood is left natural, neither varnished nor stained: you can paint it, oil it or decorate it, just as you like. As a purely natural material, each piece varies in shade, and small knots or variations in the grain are part of its character – that's exactly what makes every cross unique.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished, not glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: Latin cross
• Cross dimensions: from 5 x 3.1 cm to 70 x 43.6 cm, height selectable in 1 cm steps
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges with typical brown rim
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden cross

• Before the christening: write the child's name and date on a painted cross – and the family has a keepsake that lasts.
• For First Communion: each child in the group designs their own cross – and in the end, a piece of that shared time hangs in every home.
• In model making and decorating: use the cross in just the right size, from a 5 cm miniature to a large format – without having to saw it yourself.
• In the parish and church shop: with several sizes in stock, craft afternoons and seasonal decorations are quick to prepare, because the blanks are ready to use straight away.

Good to know about the Latin cross

The Latin cross – sometimes simply called a Latin-style cross – is the most widespread cross shape in the Western Church: the upright extends further below the crossbar than the other three arms. As a symbol of Christ, it accompanies life's important milestones, which is why the blank is such a good fit for christenings, First Communions, confirmations or as a lasting wall decoration at home.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do: stored in a dry place, the unfinished plywood keeps its natural look for a long time. Avoid constant moisture – if the cross is going to hang outdoors, a coat of paint or wood stain gives the wood extra protection.

Options & what's included

• Available in lots of sizes from 5 x 3.1 cm to 70 x 43.6 cm, height selectable in 1 cm steps
• What's included: 1 cross in your chosen size
• Paints, ribbons or other decorations shown in the product photos are not included

Frequently asked questions

Is the wood treated? No, the plywood is left natural – neither varnished nor stained. You can paint, decorate, coat or oil it straight away.

Where does the brown edge come from? The crosses are laser-cut, which creates the typical dark edge that gives the shape a clean outline.

Does every cross look the same? Wood is a natural material: shade and grain vary, and small knots are normal. That's exactly what makes each piece unique.

Which sizes can I choose? From 5 x 3.1 cm to 70 x 43.6 cm – you choose the height in 1 cm steps, and the width follows from the shape of the cross.

In the end, it's not about a plywood cutout. It's about the moment someone holds the cross you've designed and feels that it was made just for them. Simply choose the size that suits your occasion – you'll design the rest.