Crafting with kids – raccoon V1 made of wood

An afternoon at the kitchen table. Brushes and paints are ready, and the kids can hardly wait. This wooden raccoon is made for moments like these. The untreated plywood raccoon silhouette is ready to be painted, decorated or covered with paper. It becomes exactly the piece you have in mind.

What changes for you

• You can start painting, decorating or oiling right away. The wood is unfinished, so paint sticks to it directly.
• Your craft project gets exactly the right size. You choose the width from 3 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• The laser-cut edges are smooth. So you can work comfortably without any sanding or finishing.
• Your group project is well covered, whether it's a children's party, a school class or a craft group. You can order the raccoon singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.
• You're holding a real piece of nature. Every silhouette has its own grain, so each one is unique.

Why this wooden raccoon makes a difference in everyday life

Ready-made decorations often look the same everywhere. A raccoon you've decorated yourself tells your story. Use it as a painted animal in the children's room, as a lovingly made detail on a present or as part of your woodland animal decorations. And getting there is at least as much fun as the result. You craft together, and at the end everyone proudly holds their own animal.

Material & finish

The raccoon is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. It has the fine browned edge that is typical of laser cutting. This edge gives the silhouette a clear outline, almost as if it were drawn. The edges are smooth and the finish is clean, so you can work on the shape straight away. The wood is left untreated, so it is neither varnished nor glazed. Paints, glues and oils take to it without any preparation. Every piece is made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia. Wood is a purely natural material. Shade and grain vary from piece to piece, and small knots can occur. That's exactly what makes every raccoon unique.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: Raccoon V1
• Width: 3 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 4 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, typical brown edge
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden raccoon

• Crafting with kids: Every child paints their own raccoon. At the end, they proudly take home a woodland animal they've designed themselves.
• In the children's room: Put a large raccoon on the wall or on a shelf. It becomes the centrepiece of your woodland animal theme.
• Making Christmas decorations: Decorate small raccoons, hang them up or stick them onto presents. Your gift wrapping gets a detail nobody can buy in a shop.
• On cards and presents: Stick on a small silhouette. A simple card becomes a personal greeting.
• In shops or cafés: Use the woodland motif as table scatter on the counter or in the shop window for a seasonal display. It's quick to set up and you can rearrange it as often as you like.

Good to know about raccoons

The raccoon owes its German name to the observation that it seems to wash its food in water. That's why German calls it the “Waschbär”, literally the "washing bear". As a friendly woodland animal, it has been a popular motif for years. People love it for children's rooms, autumn decorations and nature-inspired designs. This silhouette is made for exactly that.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. Store the untreated cutout in a dry place. Simply wipe off dust with a dry cloth. Avoid constant moisture. This way the wood keeps its shape and looks good for a long time.

Options & what's included

• Choose any width: 3 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• The wooden cutout is supplied untreated, without paints or decorating accessories

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the raccoon straight away? Yes. The plywood is untreated. You can paint, decorate, coat or oil it without any preparation.

Why is the edge brown? The raccoon is laser-cut. The fine brown edge is created during cutting and is typical of this cutting method.

Do all cutouts look the same? No. Wood is a natural material. Shade and grain vary, and small knots are normal. Every piece is unique.

How do I find the right size? Use the reference size as a guide. At a width of 10 cm, the raccoon is 4 cm high. All other sizes follow the same proportions.

What counts is the moment a raw piece of wood has become your raccoon. It has exactly the colours you chose together. Just choose your size and quantity. You design the rest yourself.