Wooden surfboard decoration – plywood cutout to paint

The craft table is set with paints and brushes, and the children are already waiting. Or maybe you're planning the decorations for your next beach-themed summer party. A wooden decorative surfboard is made for your ideas. It has a clear silhouette that you can paint, decorate and design just the way you like. The plain blank becomes your own decorative surfboard. Use it on the windowsill, as a gift tag or as table decoration.

What changes for you

• You can get started straight away, with no sanding or finishing needed – because the edges are laser-cut and smooth.
• Your design comes out in exactly the size you need – thanks to a choice of heights from 3 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You're free to work with paint, oil or glue – because the wood is untreated and takes every finish well.
• Kitting out bigger projects is easy too – a children's birthday party, a school class or a shop window – because the surfboard is available individually or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.
• You get a little one-of-a-kind piece – because the grain and shade vary slightly with every cutout.

Why this wooden surfboard makes a difference in everyday life

A ready-made decoration looks the same as everywhere else. A surfboard you design yourself tells your story. Use it as a reminder of your seaside holiday, as a summery window picture or at a themed party. You choose the colours and style, and the result suits your home exactly. The plywood also shows an open grain and a matt, smooth surface. Printed plastic can't offer that.

Material & finish

The surfboard is laser-cut from 3 mm thick plywood. This gives it the typical brown edge, so the shape already has a finished, outlined look. The edges are smooth and the finish is clean, so you can work with the cutout straight away. The wood is untreated, so it is neither varnished nor glazed. Paints, oils and glue adhere reliably. As a natural material, every board has its own grain, different shades and sometimes small knots. This is not a flaw. It is what makes each piece unique. The cutout is made in Bütic's own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

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

How to use your wooden surfboard

• Crafting with children: every child paints their own little surfboard – and at the end, a colourful board collection hangs in the children's room.
• For a summer or themed party: a surfboard at every place setting as a name card or tag – and your guests take a keepsake home with them.
• As a maritime window or wall picture: combine several sizes to create a beach scene with very little effort.
• In a café, ice cream parlour or shop: painted surfboards as price tags or window displays give your summer promotion a consistent theme – quick to label, quick to set up.
• For scrapbooking and cards: the small sizes from 3 cm add a flat wooden element to invitations and gifts.

Good to know about the surfboard

Surfing originally comes from Polynesia and was practised on wooden boards in Hawaii long before Europeans arrived – so a wooden surfboard is closer to the original than you might think. That's exactly why the motif suits anything that speaks of the sea, summer and wanderlust: from holiday memories to beach party decorations.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do: stored in a dry place, the untreated plywood keeps its shape and look for a long time. Avoid constant damp and wet conditions – if you'd like to use the surfboard outdoors, protect it beforehand with paint, varnish or oil, whichever suits your design.

Options & what's included

• Height of your choice: 3 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• What's included: plywood surfboard cutout in the height and quantity you choose, untreated and undecorated – paints and decorations shown in the pictures are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint or decorate the surfboard? Yes. The wood is untreated and can be painted, oiled, glued or decorated in other ways – paints adhere directly to the surface.

Why does the surfboard have a brown edge? The cutout is laser-cut. This creates the typical dark edge that gives the shape a clear outline. The edges are smooth and don't need sanding.

Is the surfboard suitable for outdoor use? Untreated, it belongs in dry indoor spaces. With a coat of paint, varnish or oil, you can prepare it for outdoor use.

Why do the boards look different? Wood is a natural material: the grain, shade and small knots vary from piece to piece. That's exactly what makes every surfboard unique.

What counts is the moment a plain board becomes your very own surfboard. Maybe it gets painted in bright colours at the craft table. Maybe it becomes part of your summer decorations. Just choose your size and quantity and get started.