Craft a totem pole – plywood cutout, 3–50 cm

The craft table is set, the paints are ready – and in the middle, a wooden totem pole is waiting for its faces and colours. Whether it's for a children's party, a project day or your own decorating idea, this untreated wooden cutout is made for your next crafting afternoon. You choose the height, we do the laser cutting – and the rest is up to you.

What changes for you

• You can start painting, decorating or oiling straight away – the plywood is untreated and takes colour well.
• You get exactly the size that suits your project – thanks to a height you can choose freely from 3 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• There's no need to sand anything – the laser-cut edges are smooth, even when children are crafting along.
• You can plan group activities without any number-crunching – because the totem pole is available individually or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.
• You're holding a real piece of craftsmanship. It's made in our own Bütic production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Why this totem pole makes a difference in everyday life

If you want to make a totem pole, you need a blank that leaves room for your imagination. This clear silhouette does exactly that. It gives the design its shape, and you decide how colourful, wild or calm it becomes. A simple wooden cutout turns into a decoration that shows your own style – in the window, on a shelf or at a themed party.

Material & finish

The totem pole is made from 3 mm plywood and laser-cut – which gives it the typical brown edge that nicely highlights the outline. The surface is left natural, not varnished or glazed, and feels pleasant in your hand. Wood is a purely natural material: brightness, grain and small knots vary slightly from cutout to cutout. That's not a flaw – it makes every piece one of a kind.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: totem pole silhouette
• Height: 3 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 7.5 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, characteristic brown laser edge
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use your totem pole

• Crafting with children: every child designs their own totem pole with paints and pens – and takes a handmade keepsake home from the party.
• At nursery or school: on a project day about North America, the group paints a whole set – and at the end there's a colourful exhibition in the classroom.
• For your home decor: oiled or painted, the large cutout can stand on a shelf. The small one works as a hanging decoration or a little extra on a gift.
• For money gifts: decorate the cutout with folded banknotes and a message – and hand over a gift that's guaranteed not to turn up twice on the gift table.
• For businesses, in shops or at themed events: with sets of 10 or more, you can decorate shop windows or themed tables in a consistent style – quick to set up and personalised with lettering if needed.

Good to know about the totem pole

Totem poles come from the Indigenous peoples of North America's Pacific coast, who arranged figures and symbols one above the other to tell stories and show belonging. It's exactly this principle that makes the design so rewarding to decorate: each level can look different – ideal when several children or the whole family work on one piece together.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do: store the untreated wooden cutout in a dry place and keep it away from constant moisture – that way the surface stays even and takes paint cleanly. A coat of paint or a little oil gives the wood extra protection if you want your decoration to last a long time.

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
• The untreated wooden cutout is delivered in your chosen size and quantity; paints and craft materials shown in the pictures are not included

Frequently asked questions

Is the wood treated? No, the cutout is untreated, not varnished and not glazed – you can paint it, decorate it with stick-ons, coat it or oil it.

Why does the cutout have a brown edge? The totem pole is laser-cut, which creates the typical dark edge with smooth sides – no sanding needed.

Do all cutouts look the same? The shape is identical, but wood as a natural material isn't: brightness, grain and small knots vary and make every piece unique.

How wide is the totem pole? The width depends on the height – at a height of 10 cm, for example, it is 7.5 cm wide.

Is the cutout suitable for children? Yes, the laser-cut edges are smooth, so children can happily join in.

In the end, it's not about a wooden cutout. It's about the moment a child proudly holds up their finished, painted totem pole – and you know this afternoon will be remembered. Simply choose your height and quantity and get started.