Thuringia MDF cutout – state outline for crafts and painting

You're planning a map wall with all the German states, a sign for your market stall or a small gift with a link to home. And you still need the right base shape. This Thuringia MDF cutout is made for exactly that. The outline of Thuringia is laser-cut from fibreboard as a clean shape. It comes untreated, ready for you to paint, decorate or write on. That way, a simple idea becomes a piece that really looks like yours.

What changes for you

• You go straight to decorating instead of sawing. The outline is already cleanly laser-cut and has smooth edges.
• Your project gets exactly the right size, from a small tag to a wall sign. You can choose any width from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You're free to choose paint, varnish, decoupage or stick-on decorations. The board is untreated and left natural.
• You can also supply larger projects such as school projects, wedding decorations or a map of Germany with all its states, without extra effort. Sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 are available.
• You give something with a real regional connection. The cutout shows the state as a clear outline that people recognise straight away.

Why this Thuringia cutout makes a difference day to day

A ready-made base shape takes the most tedious part of any craft project off your hands: cutting out precisely. You hold a flat, stable surface that paint and glue stick to well. You get to a neat, well-thought-out result faster. On the wall, on a keyring or on the gift table, the clear outline means people recognise Thuringia at first glance.

Material & finish

The cutout is made from 3 mm high-density fibreboard (HDF/MDF). Laser cutting leaves the edges smooth. You don't need to sand anything and can start straight away. The board is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. That's why it takes paints, glazes and glue reliably. As a pressed natural material, every board has its own fibre pattern. The fibres vary in shade and may show small impurities. This makes every piece one of a kind and is not a defect. The cutout is made in our own production in Pößneck – so it really does come from Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: HDF/MDF fibreboard, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: outline of the state of Thuringia
• Width: 5 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 8 cm
• Cut: laser cut, smooth edges
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the Thuringia cutout

• For a map wall: combine Thuringia with other German states to make your own map of Germany. Your visitors are sure to notice it.
• As a gift with a link to home: paint the outline and mark the home town with a dot or a heart. It makes a lasting gift for a move or a farewell.
• For model making and map projects: the flat 3 mm board is easy to glue and write on cleanly. It suits scale work with a clear result.
• For shops, cafés or market stalls: write “from Thuringia” on the cutout and place it next to your regional products. Your customers see where they come from at a glance.
• For crafting with children or at school: each child decorates their own state. Geography becomes something they can touch, and everyone takes home something they made themselves.

Good to know about Thuringia

Since the 19th century, Thuringia has been known as “the green heart of Germany”. The name comes from its vast forests, above all the Thuringian Forest. That's why the outline works well for gifts and decorations with a link to home. Paint it green, add a heart at the home town or use it as part of a map of all the states.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. Store the untreated cutout in a dry place and protect it from constant moisture. The board then stays flat and stable. A coat of paint or varnish makes the surface more durable. At the same time, you decide how it looks.

Options & what's included

• Width freely selectable from 5 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces
• Supplied as a natural cutout, untreated – without paint, hanger or decorations
• Please note: The item is made for you in the size ordered after purchase and therefore cannot be returned

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the cutout or stick things on it? Yes. The board is untreated and left natural. Paints, varnishes, glazes and glue stick well to the surface.

How tall is the cutout at a given width? The height depends on the outline of Thuringia. For example, at a width of 10 cm the height is 8 cm.

Why does every board look slightly different? HDF is made from pressed wood fibres. These vary in shade and may show small impurities. This is typical of the material and makes every piece one of a kind.

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

Can I return the item? No. Each cutout is made to your ordered size after purchase. It is therefore excluded from exchange.

This is a fibreboard in the shape of a state. What counts is the moment someone holds the piece of Thuringia you decorated. They know straight away where it comes from and what it stands for. Just choose your size and get started.