Flat strip 3mm – poplar plywood, 100 cm, choice of widths

The model house still needs window frames, the picture frame a neat border, the spring decoration a sturdy base – and what you're missing is exactly the right plywood strip in the right width. With these plywood strips made from 3 mm thick poplar plywood, you'll have it to hand: 100 cm long, in widths from 1 to 10 cm and left natural – as if made for your craft table. You cut, glue and paint – and your project takes shape.

What changes for you

• You can carry on working without sanding, because the strips are laser-cut and therefore have smooth, clean edges.
• You'll find the right width for every project, as you can choose between 1 and 10 cm in 1 cm steps – from a narrow strip to a wide flat wooden strip, 3mm thick.
• You can finish the surface exactly as you like, because the wood is untreated and can be covered, painted, varnished or oiled.
• No need to reorder for bigger projects, thanks to sets of 10, 25, 50, 100, 250 or 500.
• Custom sizes are available too. Bütic makes the plywood strips in its own production in Pößneck, cut to the exact millimetre on request. Just send us an enquiry.

Why these plywood strips make a difference day to day

If you do crafts, decorating or model making, you'll know the feeling: an idea often fails not for lack of skill, but for lack of material in the right size. With a supply of plywood strips in the width you want, you can simply get started instead of cutting to size first. That leaves more time for what really matters – the creating itself.

Material & finish

The strips are made from 3 mm thick poplar plywood and neatly finished – laser cutting ensures precise dimensions and smooth edges that don't fray. The wood is untreated and takes paint, glue or oil well. Because wood is a purely natural material, every strip turns out slightly differently: sometimes lighter, sometimes darker, with its own grain and occasionally small knots. That's exactly what makes each piece unique – it isn't a flaw.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood (poplar), natural and untreated
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: rectangular strip
• Width: 1 cm to 10 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Length: 100 cm
• Cut: laser cut, smooth edges
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the plywood strips

• In model making: you need timber framing, fences or cladding on a small scale – the thin strips are easy to shorten and make clean, accurate details.
• For decorating: glue several strips together to make a frame for photos or sayings – and simple wood becomes a personal gift.
• Crafting with children: each child paints their own strip as a name sign for their bedroom door – and is proud of the result they can see.
• In the shop or at a market stall: write on the strips to use them as price tags or product signs – uniform, natural and quickly swapped.
• For the workshop and studio: with a set of 100, 250 or 500 pieces, you have material in stock for batch work. You can keep working without interruption.

Good to know about plywood

Plywood is made from several veneer layers glued crosswise – in German it's called “Sperrholz” because the layers “block” each other against the wood's natural movement. For you, that means even a strip just 3 mm thin stays stable and warps far less than solid wood of the same thickness. That's exactly why plywood has been the material of choice for model making and crafts for generations.

Options & what's included

• Width to choose: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 cm
• Length: 100 cm throughout
• Available individually or in sets of 10, 25, 50, 100, 250 or 500
• Custom sizes on request: production accurate to the millimetre – just contact us

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint or oil the strips? Yes. The wood is untreated and can be varnished, painted, covered or oiled – whatever suits your project.

Are the edges clean or do I need to sand them? The strips are laser-cut and have smooth edges – you can usually use them straight away.

Why do the strips look different? Wood is a natural material: shade, grain and small knots vary from piece to piece. This is normal and makes every strip unique.

Are other sizes available? Yes. As well as the widths from 1 to 10 cm, we can make strips to your custom size, accurate to the millimetre, on request.

In the end, it isn't about a wooden strip. It's about the moment your idea lies finished in front of you – built, painted, exactly as you imagined it. Simply choose the width and quantity that suit your project.