Shih Tzu wooden cutout for crafts, 3–50 cm

An afternoon at the craft table. The paints are ready and the children are already choosing their brushes. In your hand is a Shih Tzu wooden cutout, laser-cut smooth and ready for your ideas. The untreated surface readily takes paint, glue and oil. It's just right for your next crafting afternoon. Use it as a gift tag, a window decoration or a loving detail for dog lovers. The simple silhouette soon becomes your very own piece.

What changes for you

• You can start straight away, with no sanding or preparation. That's because the cutout is laser-cut and has smooth, clean edges.
• Your craft idea always fits, from a small tag to a large wall decoration. You can choose any width from 3 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You decorate it just the way you like: paint it, stick things on, oil it or leave it natural. That's because the plywood is untreated.
• When you craft with children or in a group, there is enough for everyone. Sets come with 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces.
• It makes a gift for dog lovers that shows the breed. The silhouette shows the Shih Tzu with its typical outline.

Why this wooden cutout makes a difference every day

Ready-made decorations often look the same everywhere. A design you decorate yourself tells your story. With the wooden Shih Tzu, you can quickly make something that really suits you or the person you're giving it to. Hang it in the window, add it to a gift or pin it to the noticeboard. Wood has its own grain and warm colour. That sets it apart from plastic or paper, so the result suits many interior styles.

Material & finish

The cutout is made of 3 mm plywood. It is laser-cut in our own production in Pößneck. This gives it smooth edges and the typical brown rim, which gives the shape a fine outline. The wood is left untreated, so it is neither varnished nor glazed. Paint adheres reliably, and you decide on the finish yourself. Wood is a purely natural material. Small differences in shade and grain, and the occasional knot, are part of it. They make each piece one of a kind, not a flaw.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: Shih Tzu (dog silhouette)
• Width: 3 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 with typical brown rim
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden Shih Tzu

• Crafting with children: everyone paints their own dog. In the end, a colourful dog parade hangs in the window, and everyone is proud of it.
• As a money gift for dog lovers: put a small Shih Tzu on the card or the envelope. A plain envelope becomes a gift people remember.
• Making Christmas decorations: add a ribbon to small shapes and hang them on a branch. Your tree then carries a design you can't buy anywhere else.
• In a dog grooming salon, a vet practice or at a market stall: place several silhouettes on the counter or in the shop window. Customers see at a glance what you're all about.
• For clubs, schools and craft groups: with sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100, every participant has their own shape. You don't need to reorder pieces one by one.

Good to know about the Shih Tzu

The name Shih Tzu roughly translates as "lion dog". The breed comes from Tibet and China, where it was once highly prized at the imperial courts. That makes the silhouette a fitting design for anyone who wants to treat their little lion at home. It also suits anyone looking for a gift for Shih Tzu owners.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. Untreated wood stays at its best when kept dry. Avoid constant moisture. If you paint, oil or varnish the shape, you protect the surface further and can enjoy it for a long time.

Options & what's included

• Width of your choice: 3 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• The wooden cutout is delivered untreated in its natural state – paints and decorating materials are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the cutout straight away? Yes. The plywood is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. Paints, glue and oils therefore adhere without any pre-treatment.

Why does the shape have a brown rim? The Shih Tzu is laser-cut. This creates the typical dark rim, which gives the shape a clear outline. The edges are smooth and don't need sanding.

Do all cutouts look the same? The shape does, but the wood doesn't quite. As a natural material, it shows different shades, fine patterns in the grain and sometimes small knots. That is exactly what makes each piece one of a kind.

How big is the shape at the width I choose? As a guide: at a width of 10 cm, the Shih Tzu is 9 cm high. Height and width grow in the same proportion.

A piece of plywood is only the starting point. What counts is the moment someone holds your hand-decorated shape and realises: this was made just for me. Simply choose your size and quantity – and get started.