Cardboard compass to craft – compass rose cutout, 5–50 cm

The kids' birthday party is coming up and the theme is pirates. You're still looking for a craft idea that really stands out. If you want to make a compass from cardboard, this cutout saves you the tedious prep work. The classic compass rose is already neatly laser-cut. The outlines are engraved. All you need is a brush, paint or glue. Just right for your next craft afternoon.

What changes for you

• You skip the drawing and cutting out. The shape and its engraved outlines come ready-lasered from 1.2 mm bookbinding board.
• You design it just the way you like. The smooth, untreated surface can be covered with paper, painted or varnished.
• Your decoration works for anything from place cards to shop windows. You can choose any height from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• Crafting with children stays relaxed. The sturdy solid board copes with small hands better than thin paper and keeps its shape.
• You decorate with a clear conscience – the cardboard is made from 100% recycled material.

Why this cardboard compass makes a difference

Nautical decorations rely on clear, recognisable motifs. Hardly any tells as much of a story as the compass rose. Instead of fiddling with a template and a craft knife, you hold a finished motif in your hands. You just decorate it to your taste. That way, a vague idea for your wall, table or shop window becomes a well-planned whole that looks like the sea and faraway places.

Material & finish

The 1.2 mm solid board in bookbinding quality feels nice and firm in your hand. It stays stable even in larger sizes. The smooth surface takes paint and glue evenly. The brown laser-cut edges give the motif a calm, natural border. Because the board is untreated, acrylic paint, varnish and paper stick reliably. You can start straight away without any preparation. Every cutout is neatly made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: solid board/bookbinding board, untreated
• Material thickness: 1.2 mm
• Grammage: 755 g/m²
• Recycling: made from 100 % recycled material
• Shape: compass with engraved outlines (compass rose)
• Height: choose from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 9 cm
• Edges: laser-cut, brown
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the cardboard compass

• Crafting with children: each child paints their own small compass. They take home a keepsake they made themselves from the pirate party.
• For a nautical wedding or engagement: use small compasses as place cards or table scatter. The theme "setting a course together" runs through the whole celebration.
• On the wall in the hallway or children's room: a large compass in 40 or 50 cm, painted in your chosen colours. Suddenly the empty wall tells of travel and adventure.
• In the shop window or shop: combine several sizes for a nautical seasonal display. It's quick to set up and gets noticed without much effort.
• For Valentine's Day, birthdays or parties: a compass with lettering as a gift tag or photo prop. A small gesture that people remember.

Good to know about the compass rose

The compass rose has decorated sailors' sea charts since the Middle Ages. To this day it shows the cardinal points on every compass. It stands for orientation, new beginnings and wanderlust. So it suits nautical decorations as well as occasions that mark a new chapter in life, such as weddings, engagements or farewell parties.

Care & durability

There isn't much to do. Store the cutout dry and flat, and it will keep its shape for a long time. Avoid constant moisture. Untreated cardboard is meant for sheltered indoor use. A coat of paint or varnish makes the surface more resistant.

Options & what's included

• Height freely selectable from 5 to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in packs of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• You'll receive the untreated cardboard cutout in your chosen size and quantity. Paints, ribbons and other decorations shown in the product photos are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the compass or cover it with paper? Yes. The sturdy solid board in bookbinding quality can be covered, painted and varnished. The smooth, untreated surface takes paint well.

Are the outlines already there? Yes, the lines of the compass rose are engraved. You can colour them in straight away or use them as a guide.

How wide is the compass at my chosen height? As a reference: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 9 cm. The proportions stay the same for all sizes.

Can I use the cutout outdoors? The cardboard is untreated and therefore meant for dry indoor spaces. Avoid constant moisture.

What is the cardboard made of? Solid board in bookbinding quality, 1.2 mm thick, made from 100 % recycled material in Thuringia.

What matters is the moment the painted compasses lie on the table. The whole party then looks like setting sail and the sea. Just choose your size and quantity. You design the rest.