Wooden sailing boat decoration – plywood for crafts, 3–50 cm

The christening cards are on the table, but the bunting is still missing – or you're planning the summer window display for your shop and need a motif that instantly says sea and holidays. A wooden sailing boat brings exactly that light, nautical feel into your home, with very little effort. Untreated and in your chosen size from 3 to 50 cm, this wooden sailing boat is made for your next craft idea.

What changes for you

• You get exactly the size that suits your project – because you can choose any height from 3 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can get started straight away with painting, decorating or oiling – because the plywood is untreated and takes colour directly.
• Your decorations look calm and consistent rather than thrown together. That's thanks to the cleanly lasered silhouette with smooth edges and the typical brown edge.
• No need to saw anything out by hand. Every boat comes ready cut from our own production in Pößneck.
• You can easily kit out larger projects too – because the motif is available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.

Why this wooden sailing boat makes a difference every day

Nautical decoration is all about clear shapes – and that's exactly what this sailing boat silhouette offers. Instead of searching for ages for the right blank, you have a motif in your hands that you can design to your own idea: left natural, brightly painted or subtly oiled. The result is a wooden sailing boat decoration that truly suits your home, your celebration or your shop display – and doesn't look mass-produced.

Material & finish

At Bütic, the sailing boat is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. The laser cut gives smooth edges with no finishing needed, plus the characteristic brown edge that adds extra definition to the silhouette. The wood is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed – ideal as a base for painting, decorating or oiling. As wood is a purely natural material, the shade, grain and small knots vary slightly from piece to piece: not a flaw, but exactly what makes every boat one of a kind. Made in Thuringia, Germany.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: sailing boat silhouette
• Height: 3 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 8.5 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges with typical brown rim
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden sailing boat

• For a christening or First Communion: paint small boats, stick them onto cards or lay them on the table as table scatter – and the festive table tells the story of the big day as soon as everyone sits down.
• For a crafting afternoon with children: each child paints their own boat – and proudly takes home a keepsake they designed themselves.
• In a café or holiday home: put a large sailing boat on the windowsill or the counter. The room shows its maritime theme at a glance.
• For a market stall or shop window: combine several sizes to create a complete summer display in just a few minutes. With set quantities from 10 to 100 pieces, it works for larger areas too.
• As gift tags or bunting: write names on small boats, thread them up or tie them on – and a simple parcel becomes a personal greeting.

Good to know about the sailing boat

The sailing boat has always stood for new beginnings, wanderlust and the start of a new chapter in life. It's no coincidence that we say someone is "setting sail". That's why the motif is popular for maritime summer decorations. It's also a fitting choice for a christening, First Communion, confirmation or a child's first day at school.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do: store the untreated wood somewhere dry and avoid constant moisture – that way its shape and light appearance will last a long time. If you'd like to protect the surface or add colour, you can simply paint or oil the boat.

Options & what's included

• Choose your height: 3 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• You'll receive the untreated wooden cutout in your chosen size and quantity – paints, ribbons and other decorations shown in the product photos are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint or decorate the sailing boat? Yes. The plywood is untreated and can be painted, decorated, glued onto or oiled – just as you like.

How wide is the boat at my chosen height? The proportions stay the same: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 8.5 cm. From this you can work out the width for any other height.

Why does the boat have a brown edge? The sailing boat is laser-cut. This creates the typical brown edge – it ensures smooth edges and gives the silhouette a clear outline.

Do all the boats look the same? The shape does, the wood not quite: as a natural material, it shows different shades, grain patterns and small knots – which is exactly what makes every piece one of a kind.

In the end, it's not about a wooden cutout. It's about the moment a simple piece of wood becomes your very own sailing boat – for the festive table, the windowsill or the counter. Just choose your size and quantity and get started.