Whale shark craft cutout – plywood silhouette, 3–50 cm

The children's room is getting an underwater world. The summer table should look like the seaside. And you're still missing the motif that ties it all together. With this wooden whale shark for crafting, you get a clear whale shark silhouette in plywood. Paint it, stick things on it or hang it up just as it is. You can choose a width from 3 to 50 cm, so it fits your next ocean project.

What changes for you

• You can start on your craft idea straight away, with no drawing or sawing. The whale shark arrives laser-cut with a clean outline.
• You can design the figure exactly the way you like. The wood is untreated and takes paint, varnish, oil and glue well.
• Your project always fits, from a small garland to a large wall decoration. You can choose any width from 3 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• Kids' birthday parties and craft groups are easy to supply. The whale shark is available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.
• The cut edges are comfortable to work with and won't splinter. The laser-cut edges are smooth and cleanly finished.

Why this whale shark silhouette makes a difference in everyday life

Seaside decorations work best with clear shapes. The calm silhouette of the whale shark brings an ocean mood into the room straight away. You don't need much around it. Use it in a garland, on the wall of a children's room or as table scatter on a laid table. The motif stands on its own and still leaves plenty of room for your imagination. A simple wooden cutout becomes a whale shark decoration that shows your own style.

Material & finish

The whale shark is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. It has the typical brown edge, which gives the figure a finely drawn outline. The wood is left natural, with no varnish and no glaze. You can paint, oil, decorate or embellish it as you like. Wood is a natural material, so every piece turns out slightly different. Some are lighter, some darker, and some have small knots or irregularities in the grain. This makes every figure one of a kind. The whale shark is made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: whale shark silhouette
• Width: 3 to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 3.6 cm
• Cutting method: laser-cut, with smooth edges and the typical brown laser edge
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden whale shark

• Crafting with children: each child paints their own whale shark. In the end, a whole colourful school swims across the wall of the children's room.
• For a garland at an ocean party: thread several small whale sharks onto a string and hang them up. In just a few minutes, the room has a theme.
• On a summer table: put a whale shark at each place setting. Your guests will have something to smile about before the first course.
• In a café or at a market stall: painted whale shark silhouettes in the shop window or on the counter give your summer promotion a consistent, lovingly presented look. With sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100, you have enough for larger areas too.
• As a gift tag or card decoration: tie a small whale shark onto a ribbon. Your souvenir from a beach holiday gets its finishing touch.

Facts about the whale shark

The whale shark is considered the largest fish in the sea. It is also known as the gentle giant of the tropical oceans. Perhaps that's why its silhouette is such a popular seaside motif. It looks friendly rather than threatening. That makes it a good fit for children's rooms, underwater birthday parties and summer decorations with an ocean theme.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. Store the untreated whale shark in a dry place and keep it away from constant moisture. Then the natural wood will keep its shape and look for a long time. If you want to display it outdoors or in damper rooms, paint, varnish or oil it first. This gives the surface extra protection.

Options & what's included

• Width of your choice: 3 to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• Included: the selected number of whale shark cutouts made of untreated plywood. Paints, ribbons and other decorations shown in the product images are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the whale shark or stick things on it? Yes. The wood is untreated. You can paint, oil, varnish, decorate or embellish it in other ways.

Why does the figure have a brown edge? The edge is created during laser cutting and is typical of this cutting method. It also gives you smooth edges and a finely defined outline.

Do all the whale sharks look the same? The shape does, the wood not quite. Plywood is a natural material. It can be lighter or darker and may show small knots. This is not a defect. It makes every piece one of a kind.

How tall is the whale shark at a given width? The height follows from the shape. At a width of 10 cm, it is 3.6 cm. Larger or smaller widths scale accordingly.

Where does the cutout come from? From our own production. Every whale shark is laser-cut by Bütic in Pößneck, Thuringia.

What matters is the moment your hand-painted whale sharks hang on the wall. Suddenly the children's room looks like the sea. Just choose your size and quantity. You design the rest.