Cardboard ibex – bookbinding board silhouette, 5–50 cm

The birthday invitations are on the table and the theme is set: mountains, huts, wanderlust. All that's missing is the motif that ties it all together. This cardboard ibex is made for exactly that. It's a clear silhouette in sturdy bookbinding board. You can paint it, decorate it or use it just as it is. Your decorations get a theme, and you don't have to pick up the scissors yourself.

What changes for you

• You start creating straight away instead of cutting out. The ibex comes neatly laser-cut and ready to use.
• Your decoration fits your plan exactly, from small table scatter to a large window figure. You choose any height from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• Crafting with children stays relaxed, because the smooth surface reliably takes paint, glue and varnish.
• Your project keeps its shape, even with lots of gluing and painting. The 1.2 mm solid board at 755 g/m² doesn't warp as easily as thin card.
• You can decorate with a clear conscience. The board is made from 100 % recycled material. It comes from Bütic's own production in Pößneck.

Why this cardboard ibex makes a difference day to day

A consistent motif links separate decorating ideas: on the invitation, at each place setting, in the window. The ibex gives your mountain, Alpine or hiking decorations a common thread without being too much. The silhouette is untreated. So you decide whether to leave it natural, paint it in bright colours or write on it. It fits in with your style, not the other way round.

Material & finish

The solid board in bookbinding quality feels pleasantly sturdy in your hand. You can glue, paint, varnish or write on it without it going soft. The surface is smooth. The edges are brown from the laser cutting. This is typical of the cutout and gives the motif a clear outline. Because the board is untreated, paint and glue stick directly. There's no need for sanding or priming. Every cutout is neatly made in Thuringia, Germany.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: solid board/bookbinding board, untreated
• Material thickness: 1.2 mm
• Grammage: 755 g/m²
• Recycled content: 100 % recycled material
• Shape: ibex (silhouette of a mountain goat)
• Height: choose from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 8 cm
• Production: laser-cut, brown edges, neat finish
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the ibex

• For a mountain-themed birthday: spread small ibexes across the table as table scatter. Your guests start chatting about the next hike as soon as they sit down.
• For a wedding or engagement in the mountains: stick the silhouette onto invitations or place cards. Your stationery gets a shared motif that guests recognise.
• Crafting with children: each child paints their own ibex. The shapes are already cut out, so the fun of creating starts straight away.
• As a money gift: attach a banknote to a large ibex and add a voucher for a hiking holiday. It's a gift that brings the anticipation along with it.
• In the window of a café, mountain hut or shop: a large silhouette 40 or 50 cm high catches people's attention. It shows your Alpine or regional theme from outside. Quick to hang up, quick to change.
• For Christmas decorations with an Alpine feel: paint ibexes gold or white and hang them in the window or on a branch. Wintry mountain mood without the kitsch.

Good to know about the ibex

The ibex has long been a symbol of the Alps. It is sure-footed, hardy and at home at high altitude. It is also one of the twelve signs of the zodiac, Capricorn. Anyone with a birthday between late December and mid-January is a Capricorn. So the silhouette suits hiking and mountain themes. It also works well as a personal motif for birthday cards and gifts in winter.

Care & durability

There isn't much to do. Store the cutout somewhere dry and keep it away from lasting damp. As untreated board, it is best kept indoors. That way the silhouette keeps its shape. You can reuse it after the party for your next decorating idea.

Options & what's included

• Height of your choice: 5 to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available individually or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• The cardboard cutout is supplied untreated, with no further accessories

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the ibex or stick things on it? Yes. The board is untreated and has a smooth surface. You can paint, varnish, glue and write on it with no preparation.

Is the cutout sturdy enough for craft projects? Yes. The 1.2 mm solid board in bookbinding quality at 755 g/m² is much firmer than ordinary craft card. It keeps its shape even when you glue it.

Why are the edges brown? The silhouette is laser-cut. The brown edges come from this process and are part of what makes the cutout what it is.

Can the board be used outdoors? As untreated board, the ibex belongs indoors. Avoid lasting damp so that it keeps its shape.

Where does the cutout come from? From our own production. Every ibex is laser-cut in Pößneck, Thuringia, from 100 % recycled material.

Picture the moment your guests spot the little ibexes on the table. They know straight away where the evening is heading. Just choose your height and your set. The rest you design to suit your idea.