Halloween crafts – MDF pumpkin V2 silhouette, 5–50 cm

The leaves are turning, the children are asking for Halloween decorations, and the craft table is ready for a new project. This MDF pumpkin V2 is made for exactly that. It is a clear pumpkin silhouette made of 3 mm fibreboard. You can paint it, stick things on it or decorate it however you like. Step by step, a plain blank becomes your own autumn and Halloween decoration.

What changes for you

• You start decorating straight away instead of sawing. The pumpkin arrives already laser-cut with smooth edges.
• Your paints, papers and glue hold reliably. The surface is untreated and natural, with no varnish or glaze.
• You will find the right size for every idea, from a small pumpkin for table scatter to a large window decoration. You choose any height from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can craft with children without worrying about rough edges. The laser-cut edges are smooth and clean.
• You can supply larger craft groups or projects without reordering piece by piece. Sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 are available.

Why this MDF pumpkin makes a difference in everyday life

Homemade decorations feel different from shop-bought ones. They tell of an afternoon at the kitchen table, of paint splodges and proud little faces. With a ready-made blank, the tedious part is gone and the fun part stays: the decorating. With little effort, you get a windowsill, an entrance or a shop counter that is colourfully and lovingly decorated for autumn.

Material & finish

The pumpkin is laser-cut from 3 mm HDF/MDF fibreboard and made in our own production at Bütic in Pößneck, Thuringia. The board is untreated, so it is neither lacquered nor stained. This means paint, varnish and glue adhere well, and you are completely free to design it as you like. Fibreboard naturally has fibres in different shades and may show small impurities. This is not a defect. It makes every piece one of a kind with its own character. HDF is a fibreboard like MDF, just more densely compressed. This makes it harder, and it stays sturdy even when thin.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: HDF/MDF fibreboard
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: pumpkin (version V2)
• Height: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is also 10 cm
• Cut: laser cut, smooth edges
• Surface: untreated, not varnished or glazed
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the MDF pumpkin

• Crafting with children on an autumn afternoon: each child paints their own pumpkin. By evening, a whole parade of pumpkins is hanging in the window.
• For Halloween decorations at home: arrange several sizes together on a windowsill or chest of drawers. Your entrance instantly feels ready for autumn.
• For model making or seasonal decoration projects: you can stick things on the flat silhouette, write on it or use it in scenes. Its simple shape fits in anywhere.
• In a café, bakery or at a market stall: painted pumpkins on the counter and in the shop window show that autumn has arrived. They are quick to put up and can be reused year after year.
• In nurseries, schools or craft groups: with sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100, every participant gets their own blank. No cutting, no preparation.

Good to know about pumpkins

The carved pumpkin goes back to the Irish custom of the “Jack O'Lantern”. Originally, turnips were hollowed out for it. Only in America did the pumpkin take over this role. Today it is the best-known symbol of Halloween and autumn. That is why the silhouette suits not only a Halloween party but all your autumn decorations from September to November.

Care & durability

There is not much you need to do. Keep the untreated pumpkin dry and protect it from constant moisture, and it will keep its shape for a long time. If you want to use it outdoors, simply seal the surface with paint or varnish. That way your decoration still looks good in autumn weather.

Options & what's included

• Choose any height: 5 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• You receive the untreated MDF pumpkin in the size and quantity you choose. Painting or decorations shown in product images are not included.

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the pumpkin and stick things on it? Yes. The surface is untreated, and paints, varnishes and glue adhere well. It is ideal for painting, decorating and all kinds of craft projects.

How does the width relate to the height? The silhouette has balanced proportions. If you choose a height of 10 cm, the width is also 10 cm.

Are the edges smooth enough for children? Yes. The pumpkin is laser-cut, so it has smooth, clean edges. It is also well suited to crafting with children.

Why do the boards look different? HDF boards are made from pressed wood fibres. These can vary in shade and show small impurities. That's exactly what makes every piece unique.

A fibreboard pumpkin is only the starting point. What counts is the afternoon when brushes, paint and a few blanks turn into your very own autumn decorations. Just choose the size and quantity – and your next craft day can begin.