Wooden reindeer stencil – 5–50 cm, single or in a set

The first Sunday of Advent is just around the corner and the windows are still bare. You want more than shop-bought stickers. With this plywood reindeer stencil, you can spray or paint the design onto windows, cards or wrapping paper in a few minutes. Do it as often as you like. The wooden stencil lies flat and steady, and the outlines stay clean. It's made for your Christmas decorations.

What changes for you

• You transfer the reindeer design cleanly and repeatably. That's because the stencil is laser-cut and has smooth, precise edges.
• You get exactly the size that suits your project. The cut-out shape comes in widths from 5 to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps.
• Your window pictures, cards and tags all match. You can use the same template as often as you like.
• You can turn the stencil itself into a decoration. The untreated wood can be covered, painted, coated or oiled.
• You save time on batches. Whether it's ten gift tags or fifty bags, the design lands in the same place every time.

Why this reindeer stencil makes a difference day to day

Freehand, a design rarely turns out the same twice. With a wooden stencil, it does. You lay it down, spray or dab, lift it off – and the reindeer sits neatly on the window, card or fabric. In the run-up to Christmas, you get matching designs on every surface without lots of practice. Crafting with children is more relaxed too, because the result works every time.

Material & finish

The stencil is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. That gives it the typical brown edge and a smooth, clean outline, which gives you precise lines when you transfer the design. The wood is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. So it takes paint, glue or oil well. Every piece is made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia. As a natural material, wood varies in shade, shows fine grain patterns and occasionally small knots. This isn't a flaw. It's what makes every piece unique.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Design: flying reindeer (cut-out shape as stencil)
• Width of cut-out shape: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Frame around the cut-out: at least 2.5 mm at the narrowest point, wider elsewhere
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges with typical brown rim
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the stencil

• On Advent weekends: hold the stencil against the window and spray on snow spray. Then the reindeer flies across the glass every evening in the candlelight.
• When wrapping presents: dab paint over the stencil, and plain brown paper becomes personalised wrapping paper with a repeating design.
• At the craft table with children: each child paints their own reindeer on cards or tags. The template guides the brush, and the result makes them proud.
• In a bakery or café: transfer the design onto bags, signs or the counter. Your Christmas range gets a consistent, carefully presented look in batches, without much time.
• As a decoration in its own right: paint or cover the stencil itself and hang it in the window or on the wall.

Good to know about the reindeer

The idea of reindeer pulling Father Christmas's sleigh goes back to the poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” from 1823. Since then, the design has been a firm part of Christmas. That's exactly why it suits so many uses. From window pictures to gift tags to shop decorations, everyone recognises the design at first glance. And they link it straight away with the festive season.

Care & durability

There isn't much to do. Store the stencil somewhere dry. After use, simply let paint residue dry or wipe it off gently. Avoid prolonged moisture, as the wood is untreated. That way the stencil keeps its shape and is ready to use for many Christmases.

Options & what's included

• Available singly or as a set of 10 or 25
• Width of the cut-out shape selectable from 5 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• The surrounding frame is added to the chosen width (at least 2.5 mm at the narrowest point)

Frequently asked questions

What does the stated width refer to? To the cut-out shape, meaning the reindeer design itself. The stencil frame is added on the outside and is at least 2.5 mm wide at the narrowest point.

Can I paint or cover the stencil? Yes. The plywood is untreated. You can paint it, oil it, cover it or decorate it with spray.

Why does the stencil have a brown edge? That's the typical edge left by laser cutting. It also gives you smooth, precise outlines when you transfer the design.

Does every stencil look the same? The shape does, the wood not quite. As a natural material, it varies in shade and grain, and small knots are possible. Every piece is unique.

A wooden stencil is just the tool. What counts is the moment the first reindeer appears in the window and your home suddenly looks like Christmas. Simply choose your size from 5 to 50 cm – single or in a set.