Make your own weather vane – wooden cutout for crafts

A touch of country style in the window, a rural motif on the seasonal table. Sometimes all your decoration needs is one small silhouette to feel complete. This wooden weather vane is exactly that kind of piece. It is untreated, cleanly laser-cut and ready for your colours and ideas. If you want to make or decorate your own weather vane, this cutout is made for your next craft project.

What changes for you

• You decorate the motif just the way you like. The plywood is untreated, so you can paint it, stick things on it, coat it or oil it.
• You will find the right size for every idea, from a small table scatter piece to a large wall piece. Choose any height from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can start straight away, with no sanding or finishing. The laser cut leaves the edges smooth and clean.
• You have plenty to go round when crafting with children or in a group. The weather vane comes singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.
• You get products from our own production. Every silhouette is made by Bütic in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Why this wooden weather vane makes a difference every day

A silhouette you have decorated yourself says more than ready-made decorations. It shows your style, your colours and your idea. Hang it in the window, put it on the wall or place it between twigs on the seasonal table. The warm natural material brings calm to a room and suits rural, country-style decorations perfectly. And because you choose the size, the motif fits exactly where you need it.

Material & finish

The weather vane is made from 3 mm plywood and is laser-cut. This creates the typical fine brown edge, which gives the motif a clear outline. The surface is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. So paints, glue and oils adhere well. Wood is a purely natural material. Shade, grain and small knots vary slightly from piece to piece. This is not a flaw. It is exactly what makes every silhouette one of a kind.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: weather vane (also called a weathercock)
• Height: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 9.5 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges with the typical brown edge
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use your weather vane

• Crafting with children at the kitchen table: each child paints their own silhouette. At the end, a little work of art hangs in the window and everyone is proud of it.
• For Christmas crafts: paint the weather vane red or gold and hang it on a ribbon. It becomes a rustic ornament for a branch or the tree.
• On the seasonal table: a small silhouette among natural materials completes the picture. It fits into any decorative scene.
• In a café, farm shop or at the weekly market: decorate several motifs from a set and display them in the shop window or on the counter. You get a consistent country look that is quick to set up and easy to change.
• As a personal gift: add lettering or stick things on, and the wooden figure becomes a small present that not everyone has.

Good to know about the weather vane

Cockerel-shaped weather vanes have a long tradition. Since the Middle Ages, the weathercock has sat on many church towers as a symbol of vigilance. That is why the silhouette suits rural and village-style decorations so well. It brings to mind familiar images of farms, church towers and country life.

Care & durability

There is not much you need to do. Stored in a dry place, the untreated wood keeps its natural look for a long time. Avoid constant moisture. If you want to use the weather vane outdoors, a coat of paint or oil protects the surface.

Options & what's included

• Height of your choice: 5 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• You receive the untreated wooden silhouette in your chosen size and quantity

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the weather vane or stick things on it? Yes. The wood is untreated and in its natural state. You can coat it, paint it, stick things on it or oil it.

Why are the edges brownish? The silhouette is laser-cut. This creates the typical brown edge, which gives the motif a clean, clear outline.

Do all pieces look the same? The shape is identical, but the natural material is not. Shade, grain and small knots vary, so every piece is one of a kind.

Is the weather vane suitable for outdoor use? Untreated, it belongs in dry areas. For outdoor use, we recommend a protective coat of paint or oil.

A wooden cutout becomes something more the moment your own weather vane hangs in the window. Your home then feels a little more rural and a little more personal. Just choose your height and quantity, and get started.