Skier 1 MDF cutout for crafting and painting – 5 to 50 cm

The first snow has settled outside. Inside, paints, brushes and ideas are piling up. All you still need is a motif that brings a winter feel to the table. This skier silhouette made of HDF is just right for that. It is a laser-cut wooden cutout for crafting and painting. It comes from Bütic's own production in Pößneck. You can decorate it exactly the way you picture it. A plain blank figure becomes your very own piece of winter sports decoration.

What changes for you

• You can start crafting straight away, with no sanding first. The skier is laser-cut and has smooth edges.
• Your paints, varnishes and glues hold reliably. The board is untreated and left natural.
• You'll find the right size for every project. Choose any size from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• Your crafting afternoon with children or your shop window display is easy to plan. You can order individually or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces.
• Your winter decorations look planned rather than thrown together. One motif runs through everything, from the Advent calendar to the table decorations.

Why this skier silhouette makes a difference every day

A shop-bought decoration looks the same as everywhere else. A motif you design yourself tells something about you. With the skier, you bring the anticipation of snow and slopes into your home. You decide on the colour, style and use. The result is winter decoration that suits your home instead of just standing around.

Material & finish

The skier is laser-cut from 3 mm high-density fibreboard (HDF/MDF). This gives a clean outline and smooth edges with no fraying. The surface is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. That's why it takes paint, wood glaze or glue well. As a pressed natural material, each board shows fibres of different shades and small irregularities. This makes every piece one of a kind and is not a defect. The cutout is made in Thuringia, Germany.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: HDF/MDF fibreboard
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: Skier 1
• Height: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 7 cm
• Cut: laser cut, smooth edges
• Surface: untreated, not varnished or glazed
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the skier

• Crafting with children on an Advent Sunday: each child paints their own skier. At the end, a whole colourful ski group hangs in the window.
• For making an Advent calendar: number 24 small figures. Every morning, a new skier heads down the slope.
• As table decoration at a winter dinner: one motif at each place. Your guests have something to discover before the first course.
• In model making: the silhouette populates your winter landscape. The scene comes to life straight away.
• In the window of a shop, café or bakery: arrange several sizes in tiers. Your winter display is ready in a few minutes, uniform and without much setting up.

Good to know about the skier

The word "ski" comes from Norwegian. It goes back to an old word for a "log" or split piece of wood. So skiing and wood have always belonged together. A skier silhouette made of fibreboard is therefore well suited to decorations for winter sports, après-ski evenings and the run-up to Christmas.

Care & durability

You don't need to do much. As the board is untreated, it's best to store the skier somewhere dry and use it indoors. Painting or varnishing it gives the surface extra protection. That way, your winter decoration stays looking good for many years.

Options & what's included

• Height freely selectable from 5 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• The cutout is supplied untreated in its natural form. Colours or decorations shown in the product photos are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the skier or glue things onto it? Yes. The board is untreated and left natural. Paints, varnishes and glues adhere well to the surface.

Do I need to sand the edges? No. The cutout is laser-cut and so has smooth edges. You can start decorating straight away.

Why do the boards look different? HDF is made of pressed wood fibres. These can vary in shade and show small impurities. This is typical of the material and makes every piece one of a kind.

Is the figure suitable for outdoor use? The board is untreated and should therefore be kept dry. For outdoor use, we recommend a protective coat of paint and a spot without constant moisture.

This MDF cutout is just the starting point. What you're really after is the moment your own skiers hang in the window and winter arrives in your home. Simply choose your size and quantity – and get started.