79+ Charcuterie Board Wood Finish Design. Hey folks, im jesse with penalty box woodshop and today im going to show you how i turned scrap walnut into a beautiful charcuterie board. Finish the board with cutting board oil. Commercially available wood finishes of all kinds, if given adequate time to fully cure, are actually safe to eat off of. Significant temperature variations and plenty of water will damage the wood, and may break boards made from several parts glued together. I used a mouse sander for this with fine sandpaper.
However, these food safe wood finishes (sometimes called cutting board finishes) tend to be the least protective, and the great majority are in a kind of limbo, with many experts saying most are.
Basswood is a relatively soft wood (it's easy to carve, which is why they sell it at the craft store), so don't go hacking at a chicken carcass with a super sharp clever. Its smooth, rounded edges and thickness give it handsome looks and satisfying heft. After each use, hand wash with soap and hot water and pat dry. Each piece of wood and type of wood will have a different individual character, so feel free to play with your stain and distressing until you are happy with the effect. First, choose a board, tray, or platter to be your foundation. These seemed like they'd make a good pair! Let's take a closer look. 3pc set includes a small, medium and large bamboo cutting board; A charcuterie board is used to display and serve meats and cheese at social gatherings and events.
