Wooden opossum for crafts – plywood silhouette, 3–50 cm

The craft table is laid, the paints are out, and the children can't wait for their shape. A wooden opossum to paint is made for afternoons like this. The plywood silhouette reaches you unfinished. You decide whether it becomes a colourful figure, a name sign or a little table decoration. That way, a plain wooden cutout turns into exactly what you need right now.

What changes for you

• You can get started straight away. The wood is unfinished, so you can stick things on it, paint it, coat it or oil it directly.
• You'll find the right size for every idea. The width can be chosen from 3 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps. That covers everything from small scatter pieces to large decorative shapes.
• Kitting out a craft project for several children or a whole group is quick. You can order the opossum singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.
• You get a neatly made shape. It is laser-cut, with smooth edges and the typical brown rim that gives the silhouette its outline.
• You get a piece from our own production. Every wooden opossum is made by Bütic in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Why this wooden opossum makes a difference in everyday life

A ready-made decoration is quick to buy. A shape you design yourself tells a story. Use it as a joint project when crafting with children, as a theme figure at nursery or as a lovingly painted decoration on the shelf. The unfinished wood leaves you free to do what you like. And because you choose the size yourself, the result fits exactly where you want it.

Material & finish

The opossum is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. This gives smooth, clean edges. They feel pleasant in the hand, even for small hands while painting. The fine brown rim comes from the laser cutting and is part of the typical look of these cutouts. The wood is unfinished, not varnished or glazed. Paints, glue and oils adhere well, and the natural surface stays visible. Wood is a natural material and never completely uniform. Varying shades, fine grain patterns and small knots are normal. They make every piece unique and are not a defect.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: opossum silhouette
• Width: 3 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 4 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges with typical brown rim
• Clean, quality workmanship, made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden opossum

• Crafting with children at the weekend: every child gets an opossum and paints it however they like. At the end, they proudly take their own figure home.
• At nursery or school: read as a brushtail possum, the shape becomes a hands-on example for theme projects about marsupials. It is more tangible than any worksheet.
• Small sizes as table scatter: spread the shapes across the festive table or the birthday table. The table gets a consistent theme with little effort.
• As personalised decoration: once painted, labelled or decorated, the opossum can hang in a child's room, be tied to a present or be pinned to a noticeboard.
• For shops and workshops: in larger sizes, use it as window or counter decoration. You can quickly set up a seasonal or animal theme. The quality stays consistent, even in larger quantities.

Good to know about the opossum

Opossums are marsupials. Related possums, such as the brushtail possum, are known mainly from Australia and New Zealand. That is why the silhouette suits project weeks and lessons about marsupials so well. A shape that children can design themselves sticks in the mind much better.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. Store the unfinished wood in a dry place and it will keep its natural look for a long time. If you want extra protection for the surface, you can paint or oil it as you like. That way the shape stays looking good, even when it is handled often.

Options & what's included

• Choose any width: 3 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• Supplied unfinished in natural form – without paint, decoration or accessories

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the wooden opossum? Yes. The plywood is unfinished and can be painted, decorated, coated or oiled. Paints adhere well to the natural surface.

Why does the shape have a brown rim? The rim comes from the laser cutting and is typical of this cutting method. It also ensures smooth, clean edges.

How tall is the opossum at my chosen width? The height depends on the width. As a guide: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 4 cm.

Why does every piece look slightly different? Wood is a purely natural material. Varying shades, fine grain patterns and small knots are normal. This is exactly what makes every piece unique.

This wooden cutout is made for one moment. It's when a child holds up their own painted opossum and beams. Just choose your width and quantity. Then the next craft afternoon can begin.