MDF Christmas gnomes for crafting – 5 to 50 cm

It's Advent Sunday. The table is full of paints, brushes and little hands. And in your hand is an MDF gnome, just waiting for a face. These smoothly laser-cut blanks come from our own production in Pößneck. They are made for crafting afternoons together. You paint them, stick things on them or decorate them however you like. A plain fibreboard figure becomes your very own Christmas decoration. Put it in the window, on the table or on the shop counter.

What changes for you

• You can start crafting straight away, with no sanding. Every gnome is laser-cut and has a smooth edge.
• Your Christmas decorations carry your own personal style instead of being mass-produced. That's because the HDF is untreated. You can paint it, glue things onto it and decorate it.
• You'll find the right size for every idea, from a small hanging decoration to a large window figure. Choose any height from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can plan crafting sessions with children, school classes or your club without worrying about reordering. The gnomes come singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.
• You can decorate with confidence. The figures are made in Thuringia and carefully finished.

Why these MDF gnomes make a difference

Shop-bought decorations look the same in every home. A Christmas gnome you've made yourself reminds you of the afternoon you made it. Use it in the window, in an Advent wreath arrangement or as a small gift for guests. Each figure is unique, because the colours, patterns and details are added by hand. And because you choose the size, each one fits exactly where you need it.

Material & finish

The gnomes are made from 3 mm HDF/MDF fibreboard. It is tightly pressed, keeps its shape and is pleasantly easy to work with. Laser cutting gives smooth edges that don't fray. The surface is left natural, neither varnished nor glazed. It takes paint, glue and craft materials well. The wood fibres vary in shade and may show small irregularities. This is not a flaw. It makes every piece one of a kind. HDF is a fibreboard like MDF, just more densely compressed. This makes it harder, so it stays stable even when thin.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: HDF/MDF fibreboard, untreated (not varnished, not glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: gnome
• Height: selectable from 5 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 7.5 cm
• Cut: laser cut, smooth edges
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the MDF gnomes

• Crafting with children: everyone paints their own gnome. At the end, a whole gnome family stands on the windowsill, and everyone is proud of it.
• For an Advent calendar: number or decorate 24 small gnomes. Counting down the days becomes a ritual of its own.
• As a Christmas window decoration: a large gnome at 40 or 50 cm can be seen from outside before anyone rings the bell.
• In a café or bakery window: arrange several gnomes in graduated sizes. In a few minutes your display has a Christmas scene that makes customers stop and look.
• For model making and all kinds of decorations: the flat blanks can be cut, glued on and combined. That way you create exactly the detail your scene was missing.

Good to know about the gnome

The gnome comes from Scandinavian tradition. According to legend, the "Nisse" or "Tomte" watches over house and farm and brings small gifts at Christmas. That's why the figure with the pointed hat is now a firm part of Advent decorations. A Christmas gnome you've made yourself carries on this custom, at home or in your shop.

Care & durability

Care is simple: just wipe off dust with a dry cloth. The fibreboard is untreated, so it's best to keep it away from water and constant damp. Or seal it with paint or varnish while you decorate it. That way your gnomes keep their shape for many Christmases.

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
• You will receive untreated, unpainted blanks. Paints and craft materials shown in the example designs are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the gnomes straight away? Yes. The HDF is untreated and left natural. Paint and glue stick well, so you can get started without any preparation.

Do I need to sand the edges? No. The gnomes are laser-cut, so they have smooth edges.

Why do the figures look slightly different? HDF/MDF is made from pressed wood fibres. These vary in shade and may show small irregularities. This is typical of the material and makes every piece unique.

Are the gnomes suitable for outdoor use? The board is untreated, with no varnish or glaze. For outdoor use, protect it yourself with a suitable coating. Keep it away from constant damp.

A fibreboard figure is only the starting point. What counts is the moment the painted gnomes stand in the window. Each one tells a little story about your crafting afternoon. Just choose your size and quantity, and get started.