Wooden candy cane – plywood cutout for crafting

The Advent wreath is ready. The windows are still waiting for something Christmassy. And you're looking for a shape you can paint, decorate and display in new ways again and again. This wooden candy cane is made for exactly that. It's an untreated wooden cutout in the size you want, and you design it your way. A simple silhouette becomes your very own Christmas decoration.

What changes for you

• You design your Christmas decorations exactly the way you like. The plywood is untreated, so you can paint it, glue things on, varnish it or oil it.
• You'll find the right size for every idea. Choose from 3 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps, from a small hanging decoration to a large window decoration.
• You can hang small candy canes straight on the Christmas tree without ribbon or hooks. The curved shape holds onto the branch by itself.
• You can craft with children in peace, without snagging on rough edges – because laser cutting leaves the edges smooth.
• For bigger projects, you get the right quantity straight away. Order them singly or as a set of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces.

Why this wooden candy cane makes a difference

Ready-made decorations look the same in every home. A wooden blank, on the other hand, becomes your own piece. Painted in classic red and white, covered in glitter or left natural: the candy cane fits in windows, wreaths and gift wrapping. And it shows the traces of your own work. If the children join in, you'll end up with tree decorations that have a story.

Material & finish

The candy cane is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia. The laser cut gives clean, smooth edges. It also leaves the typical brown edge, which gives the shape a clear outline. The wood is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. That's why it takes paint, glue and oil well. As a natural material, each piece has a different shade. Small differences in the grain or tiny knots are part of it. That makes every cutout one of a kind.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: candy cane
• Height: 3 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, characteristic brown laser edge
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden candy cane

• Crafting with children at the weekend in Advent: each child paints their own candy cane. At the end, the tree is hung with homemade decorations everyone is proud of.
• Small sizes hung straight on the branch: the curved shape holds as a Christmas tree decoration without any thread. Quick to put up, quick to take down.
• In the window or on the door wreath: place a few candy canes among fir branches. Your entrance looks Christmassy straight away, without much arranging.
• On a present instead of a bow: tie a painted candy cane onto the parcel. Your present stands out under the tree, with a tag that's kept.
• In a café, bakery or at a Christmas market stall: with larger sets, you can decorate the counter and display in a uniform way. Quick to set up, and there's a size to suit every space.

Good to know about the candy cane

The red-and-white striped candy cane has been part of Christmas tradition since the 19th century. Since then, it has decorated Christmas trees and windows. That's why the shape works so well: everyone recognises it at first glance. Whether left natural or painted in classic colours.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. Store the cutouts in a dry place and keep them away from constant moisture. This way, the untreated wood keeps its shape and you can enjoy it for many Christmases.

Options & what's included

• Choose your height: 3 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Quantities: singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• You'll receive the untreated wooden cutout in the size and quantity you've chosen. Paints, ribbons and other decorations are not included.

Frequently asked questions

Is the wood treated? No, the plywood is untreated – neither varnished nor glazed. You can paint it, glue things on, varnish it or oil it as you like.

Why do the edges have a brown border? The candy cane is laser-cut. This creates the typical brown edge, which gives the shape a clear outline. The edges are smooth.

Can I hang the candy cane on the Christmas tree? Yes. Thanks to the curved shape, you can hang small sizes straight on the branch – without ribbon or hooks.

Do all cutouts look the same? Wood is a natural material. Shade and grain vary, and small knots are normal. That makes every piece one of a kind.

A wooden cutout is just the start. Then comes the afternoon when brushes, paint and children's hands come together at the table. And the tree that holds something homemade afterwards. Simply choose your size and quantity. The rest happens at your home.