Crafting with wood – face mask silhouette V1 in plywood

The kitchen table is covered with newspaper. The paints are ready and the children are waiting. All that's missing is a blank that makes everyone want to get started. This wooden face mask cutout in 3 mm plywood is just that: a clear mask silhouette, untreated and ready for your ideas. It's made for your next afternoon of crafting. Paint it, decorate it with stickers or use it as decoration in a shop window. The simple cutout quickly turns into a finished design.

What changes for you

• You can start creating straight away. The wood is untreated, so paint, glue or oil stick directly to the surface.
• You'll find the right size for every idea, from small table scatter to a large shop window design. You can choose any width from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• Your design looks neat and clear from the very start. The laser-cut edges are smooth, so there's no need to sand them.
• You can supply larger projects with ease. Sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces give you enough material for groups, classes or shop decorations.
• Your finished piece is one of a kind. Every sheet of plywood has its own natural grain.

Why this wooden cutout makes a difference in everyday life

A design made of real wood is clearly different from printed card. The smooth surface of the 3 mm plywood is easy to paint evenly. You can stick things on it and redesign it again and again. When crafting with children, the sturdy cutout gives a firm base. Even small hands can paint on it safely. In themed decorations, the clear mask silhouette is recognisable at a glance. No words needed.

Material & finish

The cutout is made from 3 mm plywood and is laser-cut. That's why it has the typical brown edge, which frames the shape like a drawn outline. The edges are smooth and the finish is clean. You can pick the piece up and work on it straight away. The wood is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. You decide whether to paint it, stick things on it, coat it or oil it. Every cutout is made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia. Wood is a natural material. Differences in shade, fine textures and small knots are simply part of it. They make each piece one of a kind and are not a defect.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: face mask silhouette (model V1)
• Width: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 7.5 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, with smooth edges and the typical brown laser edge
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the face mask cutout

• Crafting with children: each child paints their own wooden mask. In the end, a colourful gallery hangs in the window, and everyone is proud of it.
• In the window of a pharmacy, surgery or shop: the clear silhouette makes your themed decoration easy to understand at a glance. Hang it up, stick it on or place it in the display.
• At the shop entrance: painted and labelled, the cutout becomes a friendly notice for your customers. It's friendlier than any laminated sheet of paper.
• For your own design ideas: decorate, label or oil it, or work it into collages. Keep it as a memento of a special time or use it as part of a larger decoration.
• For clubs, schools or events: with sets of 10 or more, you have enough blanks for the whole group. One effort, lots of finished results.

Good to know about laser cutting

Laser cutting leaves a fine, dark burnt edge along the cut. This isn't a flaw but a design element. It frames the design like a drawn line. Even unpainted, the cutout looks finished and is easy to recognise. That's ideal if you want to use it plain and natural in your decoration.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. Store the untreated cutout in a dry place and simply wipe off dust with a dry cloth. Avoid constant moisture. If you want to make the wood more resistant, you can paint or oil it. That way your design will look good for a long time, with no effort.

Options & what's included

• Choose any width: 5 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• What's included: your chosen number of untreated wooden cutouts. Paints and craft materials are not included.

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the cutout straight away? Yes. The plywood is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. Paints, glues and oils stick directly to the surface.

Is the cutout suitable for outdoor use? The wood is left in its natural state and should be protected from constant moisture. For outdoor use, we recommend painting or oiling the cutout first.

Why does my cutout have a brown edge? The cutout is laser-cut. The dark edge is typical of this process and frames the design like an outline. The edges are still smooth.

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

How tall is the cutout at the width I choose? The proportions stay the same. At a width of 10 cm, the height is 7.5 cm. From this you can work out the height for any other width.

A simple blank becomes your very own design. You might paint it at the kitchen table or use it as decoration in a shop window. Just choose the width and quantity that suit your idea.