Wooden whale decoration – plywood silhouette, 3–50 cm

A children's birthday party is coming up, the craft supplies are ready – and all that's missing is the motif that will make everyone's face light up. That's exactly what this wooden whale is made for: a clean whale silhouette in plywood, untreated and ready for paint, glue and your own ideas. Whether as whale decor for a child's bedroom, for a nautical table setting or as a craft project on a rainy afternoon – this simple wooden cutout quickly becomes something that's truly yours.

What changes for you

• You can get started straight away with no prep – because the whale is laser-cut with smooth edges, so nobody gets splinters.
• Your motif fits your project perfectly, because you choose the width freely from 3 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps – from a little whale for table scatter to a large wall piece.
• You can design it however you like, as the wood is untreated and reliably takes paint, varnish, oil or glue.
• You'll have enough for groups too, because you can order the whale individually or in a set of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces.
• You're holding an honest natural material – every piece has its own grain, every one is unique.

Why this wooden whale makes a difference every day

Whale decorations you've made yourself have a different feel from shop-bought ones: they tell the story of the afternoon they were created. The warm wood brings calm and a natural touch to any room – whether above the changing table, on a gift or on a summery table setting. And because the blank is already cut to shape, your time is left for the fun part: creating.

Material & finish

The whale is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. That gives it smooth, clean edges and the typical brown laser edge, which outlines the shape with a fine contour. The surface is untreated, with no varnish or glaze. So you can paint it, stick things on it, coat it or oil it as you like. Wood is a natural material. It varies in shade, shows different grain patterns and may have small knots or irregularities in the grain. This is what makes every whale unique. Every cutout is made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: whale
• Width: 3 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 6.5 cm
• Cut: laser cut, smooth edges
• Surface: untreated, not varnished or glazed
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use your wooden whale

• At a children's birthday party: every child paints their own whale – and takes home a handmade keepsake at the end.
• For a christening or baby shower: little whales as table scatter or name tags on the table – and the nautical theme runs through the whole celebration.
• In the children's room: paint a large whale, 40 or 50 cm wide, and hang it on the wall. It decorates the wall straight away.
• On a gift: a small wooden whale on a ribbon instead of a shop-bought bow – and the parcel feels personal before it's even opened.
• In a café or shop: matching whale motifs from the set of 25 or 50 as seasonal window or counter decor – quick to set up and coordinated across all sizes.
• At nursery, school or craft group: with the set of 100, every child gets the same blank – you save prep time and everyone starts together.

Good to know about the whale

The whale has always stood for the sea, for wide open spaces and wanderlust – which is why it's one of the most popular motifs in nautical decor. That makes it a great choice for christenings, baby showers and children's bedrooms, as well as for summery coastal-style table decorations.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do: just wipe it with a dry cloth when needed. As the wood is untreated, it doesn't like constant moisture – kept indoors, or painted or oiled after decorating, your whale will stay lovely for a long time.

Options & what's included

• Width of your choice: 3 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available individually or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• What's included: the whale cutout in your chosen width and quantity – untreated, without paint or other accessories

Frequently asked questions

Is the wood treated? No, the whale is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed – you can paint, decorate, coat or oil it straight away.

Why does the whale have a brown edge? The cutout is laser-cut. This creates the typical dark edge, which gives the motif a clean, crisply defined outline.

Do all the whales look exactly the same? The shape does, the wood not quite: as a natural material, it varies in shade and may show small knots – every piece is unique.

Is the whale suitable for outdoors? Untreated, it's intended for indoor use. If you'd like to display it outside, paint or oil it first.

How big will the whale be at my chosen width? The height increases in proportion – at a width of 10 cm, it is 6.5 cm high.

In the end, it's not about a wooden cutout. It's about the moment a child proudly holds up their brightly painted whale – or your guests discover a lovingly made table decoration. Just choose your width and quantity, and you design the rest.