Lighthouse cardboard craft – bookbinding board silhouette

The table is set for the First Communion. The café buffet is getting a nautical theme. Or you want to make a cardboard lighthouse with the kids on a rainy afternoon. All you need now is the right blank. This lighthouse silhouette in sturdy bookbinding board is made for moments like these. It's a clear shape that you can paint, decorate or simply stand up as it is. An empty table turns into a little stretch of coast.

What changes for you

• You can get started straight away instead of cutting out templates. The lighthouse arrives cleanly laser-cut and ready to use.
• Your decorations look planned rather than thrown together. You choose the height from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps. So it fits your table, counter or shop window exactly.
• You can design it just as you like. The smooth, untreated surface takes paint, varnish and glue reliably.
• Your craft afternoon with the kids stays relaxed. The sturdy 1.2 mm solid board doesn't bend and is easy for small hands to hold.
• You decorate with a clear conscience – the cardboard is made from 100% recycled material.

Why this lighthouse silhouette makes a difference every day

A single motif can often change the whole mood. The lighthouse brings the coast, open skies and a touch of wanderlust to the table. You don't need lots of other decorations. Use it as table scatter at a coffee party, as a painted lighthouse on the buffet or in your window display. It ties your nautical theme together. And because you choose the size yourself, it can blend in rather than dominate. Or you can make it the centrepiece on purpose.

Material & finish

The silhouette is laser-cut in our own production in Pößneck. It is made from 1.2 mm bookbinding board. This is a sturdy solid board with 755 g/m², the kind valued by bookbinders. You can feel this as you work. The board is stable and doesn't warp when you hold it. It is still easy to glue, paint or varnish. The surface is smooth and untreated. The laser cutting leaves the edges brown. This is typical of the process and gives the motif a fine outline.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: solid board/bookbinding board, untreated
• Material thickness: 1.2 mm
• Grammage: 755 g/m²
• Recycling: made from 100 % recycled material
• Shape: Lighthouse V3
• Height: choose from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 3 cm
• Laser-cut, with brown edges
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the cardboard lighthouse

• Crafting with kids: each child paints their own lighthouse in red and white. In the end, a little coastline stands on the windowsill.
• For First Communion, confirmation or christening: small lighthouses as table scatter on the festive table. The theme of the celebration reaches every place setting.
• For money gifts and cards: glue the silhouette on or tie it to the gift. An envelope becomes a personal greeting with a holiday feel.
• In a café or at the shop counter: a large lighthouse up to 50 cm high gives your fish roll offer or summer promotion a clear theme. It's quick to set up, with no need to rearrange anything.
• In the shop window: arrange several sizes in a staggered row. Your display tells a nautical story at a glance.

Good to know about the lighthouse

For centuries, lighthouses have guided ships safely with their beacons. That's why the lighthouse is still a symbol of guidance, hope and homecoming today. This is exactly why it appears so often at christenings, First Communions and confirmations. It also suits farewell parties, anniversaries or simply nautical summer decorations.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. Store the untreated board in a dry place and keep it away from constant moisture. Then it will keep its shape and smooth surface for a long time. For use outdoors or in damp rooms, we recommend a protective coat of paint or varnish.

Options & what's included

• Height freely selectable from 5 to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces
• You receive the untreated lighthouse silhouette in your chosen size and quantity

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint or decorate the lighthouse? Yes. The sturdy bookbinding-quality solid board can be glued, painted and varnished. The smooth, untreated surface takes paint well.

Is the silhouette suitable for outdoor use? The board is untreated and should be protected from moisture. Indoors, it's ready to use straight away. For outdoor use, it's best to protect it with varnish or a coat of paint.

How wide is the lighthouse? The width increases with the height. At 10 cm high, the silhouette is 3 cm wide.

Why are the edges brown? The motif is laser-cut. This creates the brown edges, which are a typical feature of this cutout.

A piece of card can create a special moment. Your guests smile at the table because the coastal theme runs through every little detail. Or a child proudly puts their self-painted lighthouse in the window. Just choose your height and quantity. The rest is up to your ideas.