Make a steamer – bookbinding board silhouette, 5–50 cm

A garland for a nautical nursery, place cards for a christening by the water or a money gift for a cruise – often all that's missing is the right motif. If you want to make a steamer, this cutout from sturdy bookbinding board gives you the finished basic shape. It is cleanly laser-cut, smooth and ready to paint or decorate straight away. It's made for your next crafting afternoon. All you need to decide is how your ship should look.

What changes for you

• You start decorating right away instead of cutting out. The steamer is already laser-cut precisely to its outline.
• Your motif keeps its shape, even when little hands join in. That's thanks to the sturdy solid board, 1.2 mm thick and 755 g/m².
• You can decorate it however you like: paint, glue, varnish or stamp it. The smooth, untreated surface takes paint and glue reliably.
• You'll find the right size for every project, from small table scatter pieces to a large wall motif. You choose the width from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can craft with a clear conscience. The board is made from 100% recycled material.

Why this cardboard steamer makes a difference day to day

Window decorations in summer, nautical decorations for a party table or crafting with children on a rainy afternoon: with a finished basic shape, a vague idea quickly becomes a visible result. You won't get stuck on templates and wonky cut edges. Instead, you have an even ship motif in front of you, just waiting for your personal touch. In a short time, you'll have a decoration that really looks like you made it.

Material & finish

The steamer is made from 1.2 mm solid board in bookbinding quality. It's the same material that keeps book covers stable. The surface is smooth. The laser cut leaves the edges brown and finely defined, so the motif has a calm, clear outline. Because the board is untreated, acrylic paint, coloured pencil, varnish and glue adhere well. Every cutout comes from our own production at Bütic in Pößneck. Neatly finished and made in Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: solid board/bookbinding board, untreated
• Material thickness: 1.2 mm
• Grammage: 755 g/m²
• Recycled content: 100 % recycled material
• Shape: steamer (ship silhouette)
• Width: from 5 to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 6.5 cm (the height increases in proportion to the width)
• Edges: laser-cut, brown
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the steamer

• Crafting with children: each child paints their own steamer. In the end, a whole colourful fleet sails across the windowsill.
• Making a money gift: attach banknotes to the steamer as a smoke trail or cargo. That way you can wrap travel money for a cruise or a seaside holiday right on the motif.
• On the party table: small steamers as place cards for a nautical-themed christening, birthday or wedding. Every guest finds their seat with a smile.
• As a garland or table scatter: combine several sizes, thread them together or spread them on the table. The sea and sailing theme then runs through the whole room.
• In your business: in the shop window of a travel agency, café or shop, the ship silhouette sets a summer theme. It's quick to hang up, can be decorated any way you like and is good value in larger quantities as a set.

Good to know about the steamship

In the 19th century, steamships made sea travel independent of the wind for the first time. Long voyages across the Atlantic could be planned, and the steamer became a symbol of new beginnings and wanderlust. That's exactly why the motif suits travel money gifts, farewell parties and any decoration meant to stir a little longing for the sea.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. Simply store the untreated board in a dry place and protect it from prolonged damp. It will then keep its shape and smooth surface over many craft projects. If you varnish the finished motif, it becomes even more resistant.

Options & what's included

• Width of your choice: 5 to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces
• You'll receive the untreated cardboard cutout in the size and quantity you choose. Colours and decorations shown in the product images are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint or decorate the steamer? Yes. The board is untreated and smooth. You can paint it, glue things on, coat it or varnish it.

How sturdy is the material? The solid board in bookbinding quality is 1.2 mm thick and weighs 755 g/m². It's much firmer than ordinary craft card and still easy to work with.

Where do the brown edges come from? They are created by the laser cut and are typical of laser-cut cardboard. They frame the motif with a fine, dark outline.

How tall is the steamship at my chosen width? The height increases in proportion. At a width of 10 cm, it is 6.5 cm tall.

This cardboard cutout is the start of an afternoon. A few pots of paint and a ship silhouette turn into your very own little fleet. Or it becomes a money gift that makes eyes light up when it's unwrapped. Just choose the size and quantity, and get started.