Black wooden top hat – cutout 3–50 cm

The New Year's Eve decorations are on the table. The invitations are waiting to be decorated. But you're still missing the motif that ties it all together. This black wooden top hat is a cutout you can stick straight onto a greetings card. You can attach it to a money gift as a tag. Or use it as a hat for the snowman on the window pane. A small piece of wood that looks as if it was made for your project.

What changes for you

• No cutting out or tracing for you – the top hat arrives already laser-cut, accurate to size and with smooth edges.
• Your decoration looks finished straight away – thanks to the deep black stain on the front. Depending on the light, the wood grain still shows through.
• You'll find the right size for every project – from 3 cm for table scatter and cards to 50 cm for shop windows or wall decorations. You can choose it in 1 cm steps.
• You can decorate the natural back however you like – stick things on it, write on it or leave the wood as it is.
• You're well covered for bigger projects too – the top hat can be ordered singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100.

Why this wooden top hat makes a difference

A ready-cut motif makes crafting much more relaxed. Instead of battling with scissors and templates, you just get started. On your own, at a club or crafting with children. The black wood lies flat and keeps its shape. It gives your decoration a depth of colour that paper can't match. And because the cutout keeps its shape, your decoration still looks good after the season.

Material & finish

The top hat is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood in our own production in Pößneck. This creates the typical brown, cleanly sealed edges that frame the motif. The black stain on the front is applied with care. Depending on the light, the grain and small knots show through. That makes every piece unique. The back is left natural and untreated. So you can easily stick things on it or decorate it yourself. Wood is a natural material. Brightness, texture and small knots vary from piece to piece. This is not a flaw but simply the nature of the material.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Colour: top stained black, underside left natural
• Shape: top hat
• Width: 3 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at 10 cm wide, the height is 9 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, precise to size
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden top hat

• When making money gifts for New Year's Eve or a birthday: the little top hat sits on top of the wrapping. Your gift gets a motif that people will remember.
• When crafting with children in winter: every paper snowman gets its own wooden hat. The window decoration looks that little bit more loving.
• For a carnival or themed party: string several top hats on a cord. Your garland is ready in a few minutes.
• In a café or shop around New Year: put a large top hat in the shop window or on the counter. Your seasonal decoration is quickly set up. The black wood makes it clear and full of contrast.
• When making Christmas decorations or cards: put a small top hat on the card. A simple greeting becomes a little work of art.

Good to know about the cylinder

The top hat has long been a sign of festive occasions. As the chimney sweep's hat, it stands for good luck in the new year in Germany. That's why the motif suits New Year's Eve decorations, greetings cards and money gifts so well. It also works for weddings, carnival and magician-themed parties.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. Store the wooden cutout in a dry place and keep it away from constant moisture. That way the black surface and the natural back stay looking good for a long time. A dry cloth is all you need for dusting.

Options & what's included

• Width of your choice: 3 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• Included: the black top hat cutout in your chosen size and quantity – other decorations shown in the product images are not included

Frequently asked questions

Are both sides black? No – the front is stained black, the back is left natural and untreated. So you can decorate it or stick things on it as you like.

Why does the top hat have a brown edge? The cutout is laser-cut, which creates the typical dark edge. It's part of the process and gives the motif a clean finish.

How tall is the top hat? The height depends on the width you choose. At a width of 10 cm, the top hat is 9 cm tall.

Does every piece look the same? Not quite – wood is a natural material with varying brightness, grain and small knots. Depending on the light, the texture shows through the black stain. Every piece is unique.

Can I decorate the cutout further? Yes – the top hat is a craft supply made for decorating and designing. The untreated back takes glue and paint well.

This piece of plywood is made for moments like these. Your money gift looks finished with a ready-made motif. Or the children proudly hang their finished snowman in the window. Simply choose your size and quantity – and get started.