You certainly don't have to, but by doing so it shows how much extra labor goes into an end grain cutting board, and most people judge quality based on effort when it comes to handmade cutting boards. One more thing I'd like to point out is in the step above and this one, you sh...
If you plan on resurfacing your wooden cutting board, you’ll need to seal the wood to protect its integrity. The best products to seal a wooden cutting board would be preferably linseed or Tung oil (WARNING: Tung oil is made from a nut tree and can potentially cause an allergic reaction!
A few months ago I took a Fundamentals of Woodworking class, and I learned how to make a cutting board. Since then I’ve made a few more and I hope to make a ton more this year. Cutting boards are a great way to use up scrap hardwoods and make awesome gifts. Today I’m sharing ...
To keep the peeled garlic fresh for longer, place the peeled garlic cloves in a small jar with an air tight lid. Add olive oil to cover the garlic and seal tightly. Garlic will keep this way in the fridge for up to 3 months. You can also store peeled garlic in the freezer for 10-...
Once the wooden board is cleaned and has dried well overnight, it’s time to seal it. Pour a dash of olive oil onto a piece of paper towel and rub it over all the surfaces of the chopping board. This helps to seal and nourish the wood and is safe to use because it is na...
I whitewashed the top of the board. White wash is fancy for watered down white paint, ha! Step 4- Measure Then I measured out my tic tac toe lines and taped them off with painters tape. Step 5- Seal the board Next, decoupage over the whole thing to seal it, and voila… you’ve...
As the stain would dry I would go over, and over certain areas, to build the color. Making it heavier over knots, or any distress areas, and down the seams of the planks. Here you can see the variation in the color… Step 5: Seal the Wood Countertop Sealing this all in, and makin...
Seal the cutting board with your favorite food safe finish (I usedmineral oil)and enjoy! Yay! I’m finally applying a finish to this cutting board. It’s really soaking up the oil. Tomorrow I’ll buy some more mineral oil and submerge the whole board in it. ...
After you’ve applied caulk to your ungrouted corners, you can seal the edges using a sealant. You may use a cartridge gun to apply the sealant. Attach the sealant’s nozzle to the gun, and cut the sealant’s tip off. Begin from an end of your tiled floor and move toward the oppos...
"Like any consumer product, you need to take care of it," said Fretz. "You oil your cast iron pots and cutting boards. You wind your watches. Part of the care of a sex toy, ensuring that it's the same quality product you received in the sanitary seal, in addition to charging or ...