Diagonal Design with Contrasting Inlays Cutting Board
Diagonal Design with Contrasting Inlays Cutting Board
The woods used in this cutting board are white oak, hard maple - including some curly maple, ash, and hickory. The design for this cutting board was an idea I had in my head and it came out just how I wanted. The simple design and contrast really makes this board stand out. This board will stay very unique as it took so much time that I never intend to make another one like it.
Dimensions: 12” x 16” x 3/4”
I think of my cutting boards as functional art; many people cut on one side and leave the other side to display. All of my cutting boards are completely one of a kind and made mainly from scrap or recycled hard wood. Many of the cutting boards have wood with cracks or knots that otherwise would have been scrapped, but instead, I fill the “imperfections” with food-safe epoxy for a unique splash of color!
Every piece of wood is cut to size before being individually picked and rearranged to find the perfect pattern. Then, all the pieces are glued together, planed, and cut again to size before any design is even begun. After the design is finished, I ensure the board is flat again before sanding it with two different grits. After the first round of sanding, I fill any knots, cracks, or gaps with epoxy to make sure the cutting board is as sanitary and long lasting as possible. I sand the board one more time to get it perfectly smooth and flat before applying 3 layers of finishes.