Wood crafts – female tennis player 1 in MDF, 5–50 cm

The club anniversary is coming up, and the table decorations for the tournament party are still missing. Or perhaps you're looking for a personal gift for someone who spends every spare minute on the tennis court. The MDF cutout of a female tennis player is made for this. It's a clearly recognisable silhouette with a racket. You can paint it, decorate it or leave it natural, just as you like. A plain wooden cutout becomes your own decorative figure. It shows who plays tennis with passion here.

What changes for you

• You can start painting or decorating straight away. The HDF is untreated, so it takes paint, glue and napkin decoupage well.
• Your decoration comes in exactly the size you need. Choose any height from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps. That covers everything from small table scatter to a large figure in the clubhouse.
• Crafting is easy, with no finishing work needed. The silhouette is laser-cut and has smooth edges that don't splinter.
• Kitting out larger events is easy too. Order singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100, for example for tournament decorations or guest gifts.
• Crafting with children is easy too. The finished outline sets the shape, so all that's left is decorating the surface.

Why this MDF cutout makes a difference in everyday life

Homemade decorations feel more personal than anything bought off the shelf. You notice it when a lovingly painted figure stands at every tournament guest's place. The female tennis player brings the sport to where it belongs: the party table, the clubhouse, the gift. You bring the idea, the cutout provides the shape. What you end up with is one of a kind.

Material & finish

The silhouette is made from 3 mm HDF/MDF fibreboard. It is sturdy enough to stand up, hang and decorate, yet easy to work with. Laser cutting gives clean, smooth edges and a precise outline, right down to the detail of the tennis racket. The board is left natural, with no varnish or glaze. This makes it an ideal base for painting and crafting. Good to know: wood fibres vary in shade and can show small irregularities. This is typical of the material and makes every piece unique. The cutout is made in Bütic's own production in Pößneck, Thuringia. HDF is a fibreboard like MDF, only more densely compressed. This makes it harder, and it stays stable even when thin.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: HDF/MDF fibreboard
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: female tennis player with racket
• Height: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Cut: laser cut, smooth edges
• Surface: untreated, not varnished or glazed
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the female tennis player

• Crafting with children: get out the brushes and put the paints on the table. After an afternoon, the colourfully decorated player hangs in the little tennis fan's bedroom.
• For the club's tournament party: a silhouette at every place or as a garland above the buffet. Your table decorations show at once what the day is all about.
• As a gift tag: paint the figure in the club colours, write a name on it and tie it to the present. It's visible before anyone unwraps.
• Money gifts for tennis fans: attach a folded banknote to the racket. An envelope becomes a little surprise with a wink.
• For model making or shop window displays: with sizes from 5 to 50 cm, the motif fits into dioramas as well as into a sports shop's display.

Good to know about the tennis motif

Tennis is one of the most traditional sports of all. The Wimbledon tournament has been held since 1877. That makes the player with racket a timeless motif. It suits club anniversaries, tournaments and gifts for tennis lovers alike.

Care & durability

There's not much to do: just wipe with a dry cloth if needed. The board is untreated, so it likes to stay dry. Avoid constant moisture and wet conditions, and the cutout will keep its shape for a long time. If you want to use it outdoors, protect it with an opaque coat of paint or a wood stain.

Options & what's included

• Height of your choice: 5 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• Supplied untreated in its natural state, without paint or other accessories

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint or decorate the cutout? Yes. The surface is untreated and suitable for painting, colouring, gluing on and decorating.

Are the edges smooth? Yes. The silhouette is laser-cut, so it has clean, smooth edges. That's pleasant for crafting, including with children.

Is the cutout suitable for outdoor use? Untreated, it belongs indoors. For outdoor use, protect it with paint or a wood stain first.

Why do the boards look different? HDF is made from pressed wood fibres. These vary in shade and may show small irregularities. So each piece turns out a little differently.

Which size works for table decorations? For table decorations and table scatter, the smaller heights from 5 cm work well. For stand-up figures or wall motifs, choose the larger sizes up to 50 cm.

A fibreboard shape is just the start. What matters is the moment your tournament guests sit down at the table. At every plate, they find a small, hand-decorated player. Simply choose your size and quantity. The rest you design your way.