Black wooden hearts – decorative cutouts

Valentine's Day is coming up. The shop window still looks bare. Or there are pens and a garland idea waiting on the kitchen table. Black wooden hearts are made for moments like these. Just choose the size that suits your project. It can be a small gift tag or a large heart for the shop window. Then start designing. In a short time, a plain wooden heart becomes a decoration in your own handwriting.

What changes for you

• You'll find the right size for every idea. The hearts are available from 5 cm to 40 cm in height, in 1 cm steps, and can be ordered individually.
• You can start writing, painting and decorating straight away. The black-stained front is a calm surface. Light-coloured pens and decorations stand out clearly on it.
• Your decorations look refined rather than generic. Depending on the light, the grain and small knots show through the black stain. So you can still see it is real wood.
• You work with clean, precisely sized pieces. Every heart is laser-cut. This gives it smooth edges with the typical brown rim.
• You stay flexible while you design. You can paint the natural back, stick things on it or simply leave it as it is.

Why black wooden hearts make a difference in everyday life

Black looks calm and clear. That is why these hearts work in so many places: on a gift, in the window or on the laid table. Instead of random bright colours, you get an almost graphic contrast. It suits modern and nature-inspired interiors alike. And because the wood grain shows through slightly, you can still feel the warmth of the natural material despite the strong colour.

Material & finish

Each heart is made of 3 mm poplar plywood and laser-cut in Bütic's own production in Pößneck. That is where the smooth edges, the precise sizing and the typical brown rim come from. The front has a black lacquer finish. The back is left natural and untreated. Wood is a purely natural material. Differences in shade, fine structures and small knots are not flaws. They make every piece unique.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood (poplar plywood)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: heart
• Height: 5 cm to 40 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Colour: black-stained front, natural back
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, precisely sized (typical brown laser rim)
• What you get: can be ordered individually, any quantity
• Production: made in Bütic's own production in Pößneck, Thuringia/Germany

How to use the wooden hearts

• For Valentine's Day: write a name or a few personal words on a heart. A small gift becomes a gesture that lasts.
• Crafting with children or friends: everyone paints and decorates their own heart. In the end, a very personal garland hangs in the window.
• For weddings or parties: put a heart with a name at every place. Your guests find their seat and take home a keepsake.
• In cafés, bakeries or shops: large hearts up to 40 cm hang in the shop window or stand on the counter. Your seasonal decorations are set up in a few minutes.
• At the market stall or florist's: use small hearts as tags on bouquets and packaging. Your goods are presented with care, with little effort.

Good to know about the heart

Since the Middle Ages, the heart has been the best-known symbol of love and affection. Hardly any shape is understood so instantly. That is why a wooden heart suits not only Valentine's Day. It also works for weddings, Mother's Day or as a small gesture in between. By the way, anyone searching for “Herzensholz” usually means exactly this: wooden hearts to design yourself.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. An occasional dry dusting is enough to keep the stained surface looking good for a long time. Avoid constant moisture, as the back is untreated natural wood. That way the hearts keep their shape and colour for years.

Options & what's included

• Height of your choice: 5 cm to 40 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Every heart can be ordered individually – you decide the quantity
• Colour: black-stained front, natural back

Frequently asked questions

Are the hearts stained on both sides? No, only the front is stained black. The back is left natural and untreated. That's ideal if you want to design it yourself.

Can I paint and write on the hearts? Yes, the smooth surface is well suited to painting, writing on and decorating. Light-coloured pens in particular stand out clearly on the black.

Where does the brown rim come from? The hearts are laser-cut. This creates the typical dark brown rim. At the same time, laser cutting gives smooth edges and precise shapes.

Does every heart look exactly the same? The shape is precise, but the wood underneath is a natural material. Depending on the light, the grain and small knots show through. Every piece is unique.

A piece of plywood becomes something personal. Someone holds the heart you designed and feels: this was made just for me. Just choose your size – you design the rest.