Using these unfinished wood speech bubble cutouts is a breeze. First, peel off the protective paper backing. This is important as it was there to keep the wood safe during cutting and shipping. If you need a hole in the cutout, tell us the size and where you want it at checkout for free. You can use these cutouts for various DIY projects like acrylic painting, resin pouring, or wood burning. They come in different thicknesses (1/8', 1/4', 1/2') and sizes from 1' to 46'. When you're done crafting, just keep them in a dry place to avoid warping. These are high - quality Baltic birch cutouts made in the USA, so handle them with care to make your projects last.