Wooden swordfish marlin – silhouette for crafting

A touch of the sea for a child's bedroom, nautical table decorations for a summer party or an afternoon of crafting with children. Sometimes all you need is the right motif to turn an idea into something you can hold. This wooden swordfish marlin is made for exactly that. It is a clear plywood silhouette. You can paint it, stick things on it or simply use it as it is. It's ready for your next craft project. Every cutout comes from our own production in Pößneck.

What changes for you

• You design the motif just the way you want – because the wood is untreated and can be painted, oiled, covered or decorated.
• You get exactly the size your project needs – with widths from 5 to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps.
• You can carry on working straight away, with no finishing needed – the laser-cut edges are smooth and clean.
• Bigger projects are easy to plan – you can order the swordfish individually or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces.
• Your decorations keep a natural look – the typical brown laser edge subtly outlines the silhouette.

Why this wooden swordfish makes a difference in everyday life

A ready-made figure always looks the same. A wooden blank, on the other hand, becomes your own piece. Use it as part of a nautical wall display, as a gift tag or as a project with children. The clear marlin silhouette looks calm and natural even unpainted. It still leaves you free to do whatever you like. The result is decoration that suits your home and isn't off the shelf.

Material & finish

The swordfish is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood and made in Thuringia. The laser cut gives smooth edges and the typical brown rim that traces the shape. The wood is left untreated. It is neither varnished nor glazed, so paints, glue and oils adhere well. Wood is a natural material, so every piece shows its own grain. Brightness, fine textures and small knots can vary. This makes every cutout one of a kind and is not a defect.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: swordfish (marlin)
• Width: 5 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 laser edge
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden swordfish

• Crafting with children: every child paints their own marlin. In the end, a whole colourful shoal swims across the bedroom wall.
• For a summer or garden party: put a small swordfish at each place setting or on the napkin ring. Your table tells of the sea before the first guest sits down.
• For money gifts and cards: stick one on an envelope or present. A plain envelope becomes a little gift with a holiday greeting.
• In a café, fishmonger's or at a market stall: use the marlin as table scatter on the counter or write on it as a small price tag. It brings the nautical theme into your display. It's quick to set up. With sets of up to 100 pieces, costs are easy to plan.
• At school or nursery: a template for painting, decorating and designing for whole groups. Thanks to the sets, every child has the same motif.

Good to know about the marlin

Since Ernest Hemingway's novella "The Old Man and the Sea" at the latest, the marlin has stood for the sea, endurance and great adventures. That's why the silhouette suits nautical decorations in the bathroom or a beach house style. It also works for gifts for anglers, sailors and anyone who loves the water.

Care & durability

There isn't much to do: simply wipe off dust with a dry cloth. Because the plywood is untreated, avoid constant moisture. If you want to use the swordfish outdoors or in the bathroom, paint or oil it first. This helps it keep its shape and colour for longer.

Options & what's included

• Width freely selectable from 5 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• The wooden cutout is delivered in its natural state, unpainted and untreated

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the swordfish or stick things on it? Yes. The wood is untreated and neither varnished nor glazed. Paints, glue and oils adhere well, so you can start straight away.

Why do the cutouts look slightly different? Wood is a natural material. Brightness, grain and small knots vary from piece to piece. This makes every cutout unique.

What is the brown rim on the edges? The swordfish is laser-cut. This creates the typical brown rim. The edges are smooth and don't need sanding.

How big is the fish at my chosen width? The height depends on the shape. At 10 cm wide, the swordfish is 4 cm tall. Other sizes scale accordingly.

This wooden cutout is only the starting point. Picture the moment your own marlin hangs on the wall and brings a bit of the sea into your home. Simply choose your width and quantity – and start creating.