Wooden pig – pig cutout for crafting, 5–50 cm

Your guests are about to arrive for New Year's Eve. And each place at the table still needs a little lucky charm. With this wooden pig made from 3 mm poplar plywood, you already have the blank in your hands. It is untreated, smoothly laser-cut and ready to paint, decorate or embellish. Place card, gift tag or window decoration: the little pig is made for your next craft idea.

What changes for you

• You can start decorating straight away instead of cutting first. The pig arrives laser-cut and with smooth edges.
• Your paints, glues and oils will hold well. The wood is left natural, with no varnish or glaze.
• You will find the right size for every project, from a small tag to a large wall decoration. Choose any width from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can craft with children without worrying about rough spots. The laser-cut edges are cleanly finished.
• Your pig has a face before the first brushstroke. The face and outlines are scored into the top side.

Why this wooden pig makes a difference every day

A wooden pig feels different from printed cardboard. You can paint, decorate and write on the surface without it warping or tearing. You hold real material in your hands. It feels good and takes any design, from colourful children's projects to understated natural decorations. And because you choose the size, the shape fits exactly where you need it: on a gift, in the window or on the wall.

Material & finish

The pig is laser-cut from 3 mm poplar plywood. This gives it the typical fine brown edge that is a sign of laser-cut wooden shapes. The top side has the scored contour lines. The underside is left natural. Wood is a natural material, so the shade and grain vary slightly from piece to piece. Small knots are part of it and make every pig unique. It is made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: poplar plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: Pig V2
• Width: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at 10 cm wide, the height is 9 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, characteristic brown laser edge
• Top side with scored outlines, underside left natural
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden pig

• Crafting with children: each child paints their own little pig. At the end, they proudly take home a piece they made themselves.
• For New Year's Eve or a birthday: tie a little lucky pig to a gift or hang it on a bottle as a tag. Your gift instantly feels more personal.
• Making money gifts: fold a banknote and glue it onto the pig. A plain envelope becomes a gift with a wink.
• As a homemade Mother's Day or Father's Day gift: the children paint the pig and write on it. They give something no shop can offer.
• In a shop, farm shop or at the weekly market: as a sign you can write on, the pig draws attention to your goods on shelves or counters. Larger cutouts work well as shop window decorations.
• As table scatter or a garland: string several small pigs in a row. Your windowsill or nursery wall gets a cheerful theme.

Good to know about the pig

In German-speaking countries, the pig has been a symbol of good luck for centuries. The German saying “Schwein gehabt” (literally "had pig", meaning "got lucky") still reflects this today. That is why the pig is a classic for New Year's Eve, New Year greetings, good luck in exams and small encouragement gifts. A wooden lucky pig you decorated yourself says more than any card.

Care & durability

Care is easy. As the wood is untreated, an occasional wipe with a dry cloth is enough. Avoid constant moisture. If you want to use the pig outdoors, protect it first with paint, varnish or oil. This keeps the surface looking good for a long time.

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
• You receive the untreated wooden cutout in the size and quantity you choose; decorations and paints shown are not included

Frequently asked questions

Is the wood treated? No, the poplar plywood is untreated, with no varnish or glaze. You can paint, decorate, coat or oil it straight away.

Why does the pig have a brown edge? The shape is laser-cut. The fine brown edge forms naturally during cutting and is typical of laser-cut wooden shapes.

Are both sides the same? No. The face and outlines are scored into the top side. The underside is left natural.

Do all the pigs look exactly 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.

Which size suits my project? You can choose a width between 5 and 50 cm in 1 cm steps. As a guide: at 10 cm wide, the pig is 9 cm tall.

A wooden cutout is only the start. The best part is when someone holds the lucky pig you decorated and smiles. Simply choose your size and quantity. You design the rest.