Alpaca in grass for crafting – MDF silhouette, 5–50 cm

The craft table is set, the paints and brushes are ready – all that's missing is a motif that brings a smile to children and grown-ups alike. The MDF alpaca in grass is just that: a charming animal silhouette made from 3 mm thick wood fibreboard, as if made for your next afternoon of crafting. Whether you see it as an alpaca or a llama, this flat wooden animal is ready to be painted, decorated or simply used as it is – as a decoration that puts a smile on people's faces.

What changes for you

• You can get started straight away with painting, sticking or oiling – because the MDF/HDF is untreated and paint adheres directly to the surface.
• Your craft project comes together without any finishing work – thanks to the smooth, laser-cut edges, there's no sanding or deburring needed.
• You'll find the right size for every idea – from a small 5 cm scatter piece to a large 50 cm window decoration, available in 1 cm steps.
• This lets you personalise your cards and gifts. The flat wooden animal is easy to work with as a card decoration or gift tag.
• Plan bigger projects with ease – the alpaca is available individually or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.

Why this wooden alpaca makes a difference every day

A ready-cut motif takes the hardest part off your hands: there's nothing to trace and nothing to saw out, so you can focus entirely on being creative. When crafting with children, that means less preparation and more time together at the table. And at the end, you'll have a result that looks as though a lot of effort went into it – because the shape is right from the very start.

Material & finish

The alpaca is made from 3 mm thick MDF or HDF. This is a high-density fibreboard that keeps its shape and feels pleasantly smooth. It is laser-cut, which gives clean, smooth edges. The laser also leaves the typical brown edge, which gives the motif a natural wood look. The surface is untreated, so it is neither varnished nor glazed. That makes it ideal for painting, decorating with paper or oiling. Wood fibres are a purely natural material. They vary in shade and can show small irregularities. This makes every piece one of a kind. Bütic makes the alpaca in its own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: MDF/HDF (high-density fibreboard)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: alpaca in grass
• Width: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 9.5 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, characteristic brown laser edge
• Surface: untreated, not varnished or glazed
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the alpaca

• Crafting with children: every child paints their own alpaca – and at the end of the afternoon, everyone proudly takes their little work of art home.
• On greeting and birthday cards: stick on a small alpaca – and a simple card becomes a greeting that gets kept.
• As a gift tag: write a name on it and tie it to the ribbon – so every parcel on the gift table finds its recipient.
• As table scatter at a birthday or children's party: scatter small alpacas between the plates – and the table looks lovingly decorated with very little effort.
• In model making: the flat silhouette represents alpacas in dioramas and landscapes. It adds a recognisable motif to animal scenes.
• In a shop, café or farm shop: painted and placed in the window or on the counter, the motif draws attention to your goods – and for promotions requiring larger quantities, the sets have you covered.

Good to know about alpacas

Alpacas come from the Andes in South America. They have always been seen as gentle, calm animals. That is exactly why this gentle, calm motif is so popular. Use it for children's room decor, greetings cards or as a small gift that spreads good cheer.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do: store the untreated alpaca in a dry place and protect it from prolonged moisture – that way the fibreboard keeps its shape and the motif stays looking good for a long time. If you paint or oil it, the surface also gets a protective finish.

Options & what's included

• Width freely selectable from 5 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• The alpaca is supplied untreated in its natural state

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint or decorate the alpaca? Yes. The MDF/HDF is untreated and can be painted, stuck on or oiled – paint adheres directly to the surface.

Why does the motif have a brown edge? The alpaca is laser-cut. This creates the typical brown laser edge – and the laser cut also ensures smooth edges with no finishing work needed.

Do all pieces look exactly the same? The shape is identical, but the surface isn't: wood fibres are a natural material, varying in shade and with small irregularities – every piece is unique.

How tall is the alpaca at a given width? As a reference: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 9.5 cm. All other sizes are in the same proportion.

Is the alpaca suitable for outdoor use? The material is untreated and belongs in dry indoor spaces. You should protect it from prolonged moisture.

In the end, it's not about a wooden cutout. It's about the moment at the craft table when a one-of-a-kind alpaca comes to life – and someone beams because they made it themselves. Simply choose your width and quantity, and you design the rest.