Puzzle piece – wooden cutout in walnut, lacquered both sides

A name tag for a children's party, a keepsake for a wedding or wall decor that really tells a story. Sometimes all you need to get started is the right blank. This puzzle piece in 3 mm birch plywood, in the rich dark brown of the walnut shade, is exactly that kind of wooden cutout. It is lacquered on both sides, laser-cut to size and ready for writing, painting or hanging up. Made for your next DIY project.

What changes for you

• You can start creating straight away instead of sanding first. The puzzle piece is laser-cut and arrives neatly finished with smooth edges.
• Thanks to the walnut lacquer on both sides, your project looks the same from either side.
• You are holding a genuine piece of nature. The water-based satin lacquer lets the grain and knots show through. Every piece is one of a kind.
• You will find exactly the size you need. The puzzle piece is available from 3 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps – from a small tag to a large wall decoration.
• Planning bigger projects is easy. Besides single pieces, there are sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.

Why this puzzle piece makes a difference every day

On the display shelf in the hallway, as a place card on the laid table or as a growing collage in the children's room: the dark brown puzzle piece brings warmth and a natural feel to the room without taking centre stage. Shape and shade stay the same in every size. So several pieces fit together into a calm arrangement without any breaks. A simple idea becomes something you are happy to show.

Material & finish

The puzzle piece is made of 3 mm birch plywood. It is cut and lacquered on both sides in Bütic's own production in Pößneck, Thuringia. The water-based satin lacquer sits smoothly on the surface, feels pleasant in the hand and keeps the wood grain visible. Wood is a purely natural material. Brightness, texture and small knots vary from piece to piece. This is not a flaw – it makes every piece unique. Laser cutting gives accurate, smooth edges with no reworking needed.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: birch plywood
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Colour: walnut (dark brown)
• Finish: satin-matt lacquer on both sides (water-based lacquer)
• Shape: puzzle piece
• Dimensions (height x width): 3 to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is also 10 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, precise to size
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the puzzle piece

• For weddings: every guest writes on a piece. In the end, everything comes together as a keepsake picture that the couple will still hang up years later.
• At nursery or by the coat rack: with a name written on it, the wooden cutout becomes a name tag that shows the right hook every morning.
• Crafting with children: paint it, stick things on it, hang it up. The dark walnut brown makes light colours and white pens really stand out.
• As wall decor: combine several sizes for a calm wooden collage. It brings warmth to the living room without looking loud.
• In a café, shop or at the weekly market: labelled puzzle pieces as price tags or signs give your counter a consistent, lovingly presented look. With a set of 25, 50 or 100 pieces, you can kit out your whole display at once.
• For team events and farewells: every team member designs a piece. Put together, they make a gift that shows everyone belongs.

Good to know about the puzzle piece

Few shapes stand for togetherness like the puzzle piece. Only when all the pieces interlock does it become a whole. That is why it is popular for wedding guest books, farewell gifts for nursery staff and teachers, or shared team activities. Everyone designs one piece, and together they make a picture.

Care & durability

There is not much you need to do. Keep the puzzle piece dry and simply wipe off dust with a soft cloth. Avoid constant moisture, as wood is a natural material. That way the satin surface will look good for a long time.

Options & what's included

• Size from 3 to 50 cm (height x width) in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces
• Shade: walnut, lacquered on both sides
• Decorative items shown in the product photos are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I write on or paint the puzzle piece? Yes, you can write on and paint the lacquered surface – for example for name tags, guest books or keepsakes.

Why does every piece look slightly different? Birch plywood is a natural material. Brightness, grain and small knots vary. This is exactly what makes every puzzle piece one of a kind.

How do height and width relate to each other? The size you choose applies to both height and width. So at a height of 10 cm, the piece is also 10 cm wide.

Is the puzzle piece lacquered on one side only? No, it is lacquered in the walnut shade on both sides. The water-based satin lacquer keeps the wood grain visible.

Where is the puzzle piece made? In our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia – from cutting to lacquering.

What matters is not just a wooden cutout in walnut. It is the moment when many single pieces become a picture that truly means something to someone. Simply choose your size and quantity – and start creating.