Wooden man symbol to craft and paint – 5 to 50 cm

Father's Day is coming up, and the craft supplies are already on the table. All you need now is a motif that really suits the occasion. This wooden man symbol gives you a shape you can paint, decorate or label just as you like. It's made for your next craft project. Use it as a gift tag, a door sign or a label on a card. The untreated wood can be sawn, sanded, drilled, painted and glued.

What changes for you

• You can design your gift or door sign exactly as you imagine it. The poplar plywood is untreated, so you can paint it, glue things onto it, brush on a finish or oil it.
• You'll find the right size for every project, from a small card motif to a large sign. Choose from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You don't need to sand anything. The laser-cut edges are smooth and cleanly cut.
• You can keep crafting with several children or for larger activities without running short. The motif comes singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces.
• You're holding a real natural material instead of plastic. Every piece has its own grain, and no two are alike.

Why this man symbol makes a difference in everyday life

A shop-bought sign looks the same as everywhere else. One you've made yourself tells a little story. With this wooden motif, a craft session turns into a door sign for the gents' toilet, a tag for a money gift or a handmade Father's Day present. The wood looks natural in a way that printed decorations don't.

Material & finish

The symbol is laser-cut from 3 mm poplar plywood in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia. Laser cutting gives smooth edges and the typical brown cut edge, which frames the motif with a fine outline. The wood is untreated. It is neither varnished nor stained, so it takes paint, glue or oil well. As a natural material, it shows different shades, fine structures in the grain and occasional small knots. This makes every piece one of a kind, not faulty.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: poplar plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: man symbol (male)
• Dimensions (height x width): 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: height and width are the same – at a height of 10 cm, the width is also 10 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges with the typical brown cut edge
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the man symbol

• For a Father's Day craft gift: paint the motif, write on it and tie it to the present. Dad will see straight away that someone made it by hand.
• For crafting with children: each child decorates their own symbol with paints and pens. In the end, a little gallery hangs on the bedroom door.
• As a door sign: in a larger size on the door, the symbol marks the gents' toilet without a single word.
• For money gifts: use the small motif as a tag or to decorate a card. The banknote becomes a lovingly made gift for him.
• In a café, restaurant or shop: mounted on the toilet door as a sign, the wooden motif reliably guides guests. It also looks warmer than a plastic sign.

Good to know about the man symbol

Pictograms for men and women are among the best-known symbols of all. They work without language and are understood instantly all over the world. That's why the motif works so well for marking doors and toilets. It's also a clear symbol on gifts for men, from Father's Day to birthdays.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. Simply store the untreated wood in a dry place and protect it from constant moisture. If you paint, varnish or oil the symbol, the surface gets extra protection and stays looking good for a long time. You decide how much finish your project needs.

Options & what's included

• Choose your size: 5 cm to 50 cm high, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• The wooden motif is delivered untreated and unpainted. Colours or decorations shown in the product photos are not included.

Frequently asked questions

Is the wood treated or varnished? No, the poplar plywood is completely untreated. You can paint it, glue things onto it, brush on a finish or oil it, depending on your project.

Why do the edges have a brown rim? The symbol is laser-cut. This creates the typical brown cut edge. The edges are smooth and don't need sanding.

Are the height and width the same? Yes. If you choose 10 cm in height, for example, the width is also 10 cm.

Does every piece look the same? Not quite, as wood is a natural material. Shade, grain and small knots vary from piece to piece. This makes every symbol one of a kind.

A wooden cutout is only the starting point. What counts is the moment someone unwraps your handmade gift. They realise you really thought of it just for him. Simply choose your size and quantity, and get started.