Hart's tongue roof shingles – plywood, 28 sizes

The Christmas pyramid is standing and the nativity stable is built. But only when you cover the roof row by row with small wooden shingles does your model look real and lovingly made. These hart's tongue shingles in 3 mm poplar plywood are made for your craft table. They are laser-cut to size and come in 28 sizes. They turn a flat surface into a lively roof. Your project becomes a little treasure that people will want to look at twice.

What changes for you

• Your model roof looks as if it were laid by hand. The curved hart's tongue shape recalls classic roof tiles. Row by row, it creates an even pattern.
• You'll find the right size for every project, from a delicate nativity roof to a larger decorative piece. Choose from 28 sizes, from 15 x 7.5 mm to 150 x 75 mm.
• You can carry on without sanding. The laser-cut edges are smooth and sit neatly against each other.
• You can follow your own ideas. The untreated wood can be glued, painted, coated or oiled.
• You get exactly the quantity you need. Thanks to the choice of size and quantity, there is hardly any waste.

Why these wooden shingles make a real difference

In model making, the roof often decides whether a house looks crafted or properly built. Real wooden shingles give your nativity scene, pyramid or model house depth and texture. They also bring the light, slightly rough surface of natural wood. Laying the shingles is a calm, focused crafting moment. Row by row, you see what you have made.

Material & finish

The shingles are made of poplar plywood about 3 mm thick. It is light, keeps its shape and is easy to glue. Each shingle is laser-cut to size after you order, in our own production in Pößneck. This gives you smooth edges with the typical brown laser edge. On the finished roof, it looks like a fine shadow gap. The wood is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. So you can work with it straight away. Wood is a natural material. Every shingle shows its own grain, different shades and sometimes small knots. This is not a flaw. It is exactly what makes each piece unique.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: poplar plywood
• Material thickness: approx. 3 mm
• Shape: hart's tongue
• Dimensions: from 15 x 7.5 mm to 150 x 75 mm, available in 28 sizes
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges with the typical brown rim
• Surface: untreated, not varnished or glazed
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the shingles

• On a Christmas pyramid: You cover the small roof surfaces row by row. The pyramid gets the even scale pattern of a real tiled roof.
• On a nativity scene: A shingle roof makes the stable and the inn look much more lifelike. Your family will discover new details every year.
• In model making: Houses, towers and huts get a roof true to scale, because you choose exactly the right shingle from 28 sizes.
• As decoration: Painted, lettered or decorated with stickers, the hart's tongue shapes become small tags and ornaments. Use them on an Advent wreath or on Christmas presents, for example.
• For demonstration workshops and shops: In the Christmas decoration of a counter or shop window, the wooden shingles quickly create a display with a handcrafted look.

Good to know about the hart's tongue

The hart's tongue is a traditional cut for roof tiles and roof shingles. Its curved lower edge recalls the shape of a tongue. That is why a model roof covered with it looks so familiar. In miniature, it echoes what you know from historic roofs. This makes it ideal for nativity scenes, pyramids and detailed model making.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. In their natural state, the shingles are meant for indoor use. There they keep their shape for a long time. If your project is going outside, treat the wood first, for example by oiling it. This helps it withstand wind and weather. Don't expose the untreated wood to constant moisture.

Options & what's included

• 28 sizes available: from 15 x 7.5 mm to 150 x 75 mm
• Choose any quantity via the pack size
• Contents: shingles in the selected pack size

Frequently asked questions

Can I use the shingles outdoors? In their natural state, they are only suitable for indoor use. For outdoor use, you need to treat the wood, for example by oiling it.

Can the shingles be painted or glued? Yes. The wood is untreated and can be glued, coated, oiled or painted.

Why don't all the shingles look the same? Wood is a natural material. Different shades, grain patterns and small knots are normal and make each piece unique.

What is the brown edge? The shingles are laser-cut. This creates smooth edges with the typical brown laser edge. It is a feature of the process and looks like a fine joint on the roof.

Are the shingles made in advance? No. They are precisely laser-cut after you order, in the size and quantity you choose.

What counts is the moment you lay the last row of shingles and take a step back. Suddenly your model looks finished and real. Simply choose the size and quantity that suit your project.