Paint a hiker – cardboard cutout 5–50 cm, single & sets

Your hiking friend's birthday is coming up. Or the club party is planned, or the next craft session with the kids is due. And you still need a figure you can design your own way. This cardboard hiker is made for moments like these. It is a clear silhouette in sturdy bookbinding board. You can paint it, stick things on it or varnish it. That way, a plain cutout becomes your own decoration, money gift or pilgrimage keepsake.

What changes for you

• You can start right away with a brush or glue, with no preparation. The untreated craft board has a smooth surface and takes paint well.
• Your design holds up to frequent handling and rearranging. That is thanks to the solid 1.2 mm bookbinding-quality board.
• You get exactly the size that suits your idea. Choose any height from 5 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can craft with a clear conscience. The board is made from 100 % recycled material.
• No template, no scissors, no sawing. The silhouette arrives cleanly laser-cut and ready to use.

Why this cardboard hiker makes a difference

A blank that already has a shape makes crafting easier. You don't need to draw or cut anything out. You can start designing straight away. Use it as table decoration for a party, as a money gift for hikers or as a joint project with children. The figure sets the frame, and your ideas fill it. You end up with something handmade on the table that exists only once.

Material & finish

The hiker is made of solid bookbinding-quality board. This is the same material used for sturdy book covers. At 1.2 mm thick and 755 g/m², the cutout is much tougher than ordinary craft card. It is also less likely to warp when you paint it. The surface is smooth and untreated. The laser-cut edges are brown, so the silhouette already looks finished in its raw state. Every cutout is made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: solid board/bookbinding board, untreated
• Material thickness: 1.2 mm
• Grammage: 755 g/m²
• Recycled content: 100 % recycled material
• Shape: hiker (silhouette)
• Height: 5 to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at 10 cm high, approx. 6.5 cm wide
• Edges: laser-cut, brown
• Surface: smooth, untreated – can be painted, glued and varnished
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the hiker

• Crafting with children: each child paints their own hiker. In the end, a whole hiking group stands on the windowsill, and everyone is proud of it.
• For money gifts: stick banknotes onto the figure as a rucksack or packed lunch. Your birthday or engagement gift then tells a little story.
• Wrapped as a voucher: write the planned hiking tour on the back. A simple promise becomes an invitation people enjoy holding.
• For the hiking club party: place a small hiker at every seat as table decoration. The party theme is clear at first glance.
• As a pilgrimage keepsake: label the silhouette with the date and stage. It becomes a lasting reminder of the path you walked.
• In a shop or café: in the shop window or on the counter, the figure shows a seasonal theme. It is quick to set up and can be redesigned as often as you like.

Good to know about the hiker

The figure with hat and walking stick has always stood for being on the road. That goes from the pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago to the Sunday stroller. In folk tradition, he is fondly called the wanderer. That is why the silhouette suits so many occasions. Use it as a keepsake of a pilgrimage, as a motif for hiking friends or as decoration for anyone who loves being outdoors.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. Store the untreated cutout in a dry place and protect it from constant moisture. The board will then keep its shape and strength for years. A coat of paint or varnish makes the surface more resistant.

Options & what's included

• Height freely selectable from 5 to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in packs of 10, 25, 50 or 100 – for example for craft groups or larger decoration projects
• The hiker cutout is supplied untreated and unpainted – the design examples shown are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint and decorate the hiker? Yes. The untreated board has a smooth surface. You can paint it, stick things on it and varnish it. That makes it ideal if you want to design the figure your own way.

How sturdy is the cardboard? It's solid board in bookbinding quality, 1.2 mm thick and 755 g/m². That's much sturdier than ordinary craft card.

How wide is the hiker? The width depends on the height you choose. At 10 cm high, it is approx. 6.5 cm wide.

Is the cutout suitable for outdoor use? The board is untreated and should be protected from moisture. For outdoor use, we recommend a protective coat and a dry, covered spot.

Is the hiker also available as a set? Yes. You can order it singly or in packs of 10, 25, 50 or 100. That works well for craft groups, club parties or shop decoration.

What counts is not the cardboard cutout. It is the moment someone holds your handmade keepsake and realises: there is only one of these. Just choose your size and quantity – and get started.