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Wooden Birthday Number 8

Handmade in Indonesia
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Some celebration pieces disappear with the balloons. This hand-carved wooden number 8 is made to stay on the shelf afterwards, a pale white-washed marker for a birthday, anniversary or year worth remembering. Crafted from Albesia wood in Indonesia, it brings a softer, more natural feeling to party décor and everyday display.

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What it is

A whitewashed number hand carved in Bali from albesia wood, about 10 cm tall, with room for a tealight on top. This one is the number 8.

Why people choose it

  • Holds a tealight It sits in the top of the number.
  • Number 8 Mix with others for a date or an age.
  • Hand whitewashed Each one varies a little.

Care: Dust wood, grass and macrame with a soft, dry brush or cloth. Keep dried grasses and paintings away from damp and steam. Use only cool LED bulbs inside a macrame chandelier.

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39 reviews on this shelf

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  • ★★★★★ B.
    Great craft and product!

    I recently purchased a set of unfinished wooden numbers for a craft project, and couldn't be happier! These 12-inch balsa wood numbers are perfect for customizing and adding a personal touch to our home decor. They are sturdy yet lightweight, making them easy to display. The unfinished surface…

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  • ★★★★★ O.N.
    Big size

    I used this number for my daughter's birthday party. I decorated it with artificial flowers and it was really cute in our family photos. This number size iz quite big. Good for using on the table. It easy to ise, because it can stand without support. Price is cheap. Recommend it.

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  • ★★★★★ L.
    Black wooden letters

    Bought for my Brother and Sister in law. They both love them. They said the quality and Finnish are great and they were certainly value for money paid. Really well pleased.

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  • ★★★★★ R.A.
    Stands up on its own

    Excellent quality. Very surprised for the price so good value. Stands up on its own (S).

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  • ★★★★★ T.
    Happy

    Really like this very much sweet in.my kitchen need get another 1 deffo

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  • ★★★★★ B.K.
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    A very nice an well made Ideal for personalised projects,

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  • ★★★★★ T.

    As expected lovely product as usual

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  • ★★★★★ T.H.
    Very good

    Great for my wedding table numbers

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About this product

What the number brings to a celebration
  • A keepsake feel, made for marking a moment rather than throwing away after the candles are out.
  • The white-washed finish keeps the look calm and simple, easy to place with flowers, fabric bunting or natural table styling.
  • The carved wood gives the number a tactile presence, warmer than paper decorations or plastic party pieces.
  • It works as a birthday centrepiece, an anniversary marker, or a quiet shelf reminder after the day has passed.
  • The number 8 has a rounded, balanced shape, with enough visual weight to stand out in photographs and table settings.
White-washed Albesia wood

The number is hand carved from Albesia wood and finished with a whitewash. Albesia is a lightweight timber, so the piece has presence without feeling heavy or awkward to move.

As with carved wood, small variations in surface, tone and grain are part of its character. They make each piece feel a little more personal.

Ways to display it

Place it on a birthday table, beside a cake, among dried flowers, or on a shelf with photographs from the day. It can also be used as a simple candle holder for a night light candle, turning the number into part of the ritual of making a wish.

Avoid placing it directly in contact with food unless you use a separate food-safe barrier. Keep the wood dry, and wipe gently with a soft cloth when needed.

Number 8 in context

Numbers have a quiet emotional power in the home. They can mark a child's age, a decade, a wedding year, a house number, or a personal milestone without needing much explanation. The number 8 is especially pleasing as an object, with its continuous curves and balanced form. In some cultures it is also associated with good fortune, making it a thoughtful choice for a birthday or new chapter, while still remaining a simple piece of wooden décor.

Size and details
  • Includes one wooden number 8.
  • Material: white-washed Albesia wood.
  • Origin: Indonesia.
  • Weight: 150 g.
  • Part of the Wooden Birthday Numbers range.

Common questions

Can it be placed directly on a cake?
Use it beside the cake or with a separate food-safe barrier.
Can I use it after the celebration?
Yes. It is designed as a decorative wooden number, so it can stay on a shelf, mantelpiece or memory table after the event.