Solid Wood Cutting Or Serving Board, Charcuterie, Bread, Cheese
I wanted to make a charcuterie board for my wife for Christmas and I had some live edge walnut and other rough cut wood species in my wood stock, so I started to play with ideas that met with the shape of the wood and the concept. I truly enjoyed the process of design, carving, sanding, and finishing this piece and decided to make more to share. I love how the form follows function, the live edges or burned edge (Shou-sugi-ban Japanese style), and the details of the grain. The spice indentions allow for hand carved details that can really add to these boards. Each board that I make is different as I am responding to the materials. Personally I appreciate the beauty of the natural wood. Natural knots, slight cracks and imperfections are rustic qualities. However, leaving the slight cracks creates the possibility for further splitting over time. Some prefer a more finished look. Just let me know how rustic/refined you are looking for and we can find a balance. You could use these as cutting boards, but I would recommend that they be used as an aesthetically but functional unique serving board. All boards are finished with a food safe mineral oil. Click "Contact Maker" and let me know what you would like. I'll do my best to meet your needs. I can also make these boards whatever wood you desire. The live edge option is easier to accommodate in some species of wood than others. Wood examples, birds eye maple, burled elm, and cherry, maple, walnut (or albino (sap) walnut, hickory, hackberry, sycamore, spalted maple, cottonwood, white oak, elm, ash, honey locust, etc. I can also work with exotic woods for a premium. If you have a specific species in mind, let me know. I am flexible. How to order: Let me know what you would like by clicking on the "Contact Maker" button and describing your idea the best you can. We can collaborate on your next serving board together! Pricing starts around $98, and will depend on your needs, the species and figure of the wood, details such as carved spice indentions, butterflies (or bow ties), size, live edge, branding, how much finish is required etc. My normal time frame to make these is around 6 weeks +/-. If you need something quickly and just need me to send you a board I may have in the studio, let me know what you desire below and that you need it quickly and If available I will choose something nice, snap a pic and once you approve, send it out to you!
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As an artist, I found my love of objects at an early age. I was always drawing diagrams on napkins and discussing how things were made, like my father and grandfather. They owned and operated a display manufacturing business, so I was around design and material process from the beginning. My entrepreneurial career began around the age of seven, when I asked my dad to help me cut out some wood shapes on a small jigsaw, added color and sold them on the driveway. i was hooked.
After a year playing college football and throwing javelin in Indiana, I honed my art skills especially metal fabrication and casting finishing with a BFA in sculpture at the University of Kansas. During art school my brother Brian and I designed and made alternative clothing for the skate crowd. My wife and I began selling visual merchandising products to retailers, eventually garnering major clients all over the world. We also started HAVA studios to collaborate on creative projects which led to unique and very high end work. Many times I was providing the design and project management and not having the time to work on the making. I have had to carve out time to make art and also collaborated with my wife on award winning public art.
A few years ago, after chain saw carving a large 8' sculpture out of a huge spalted maple log. The wood cut away was so beautiful, so I carved my wife small piece and hung it on a silver chain. She received many comments and requests about the "wearable sculpture" pendant and I started making them for family and friends, and eventually galleries. Because splating is a natural process; like a finger print, there are no two alike. I expanded the hand carvings to earrings and rings, and then started making other objects including small freestanding sculptures and charcuterie/cheese serving boards, while filling custom requests for furniture and lighting as well as interior design.
My work is driven by my love of shape and form. I tend to be minimal in design. I work with whatever material is the best for the project but have an affinity for wood and metal. I also work in stone, acrylic, glass, resin, foam, and many other unique materials. I take commissions while also producing my original designs. My fine artwork is available upon request.
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Melissa Ford
For Unique Custom Serving Tray, Cheese Board, Charcuterie Or Serving Board With Copper Hammer Handles5.0Darin was absolutely incredible to work with! The finished product was unique, beautiful and absolutely lovely!! I look forward to working with Darin again!
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Benjamin Power
For Walnut Wood Charcuterie, Cheese, Bread, Serving Or Cutting Board5.0Wanted something extra special and custom made for my brother's wedding gift - Darin was outstanding to work with. While I had a basic concept of what I wanted the final product to be, he offered his guidance throughout the process and I couldn't have been happier with the end result. Definitely worth the money and the constant communication from Darin was reassuring - couldn't recommend him more!
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amanda Sanchez
For Cutting board5.0Darin was wonderful! He took my requests and made a beautiful cutting board for my friend's wedding. It was a unique piece that I wouldn't have been able to fine anywhere, especially for the price. He worked with my budget and was very clear about all of the different options and their pricing. He was very responsive and showed me photos along the way. I highly recommend working with him:)
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Paige Bishop
For Magnetic knife rack5.0I loved the custom charcuterie board that my mother in law got me from Darin for Christmas one year so much that when I was in the market for a custom magnetic knife board I reached out to him. He had not made one before, but he was happy to help and he did a fantastic job! It was extremely easy to hang and the magnets are very secure for my knives but still allow me to easily remove them. Darin gave updates throughout the entire process and involved me in all of the decisions in this project. He is very creative and artistic and he really brought my idea to life !
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anika hubbard
For Walnut Wood Charcuterie, Cheese, Bread, Serving Or Cutting Board5.0Darin is an excellent communicator and will make sure he understands your needs. I got several pictures of options and he updated me throughout. The result is a beautiful, very large charcuterie board - like no other. It’s a show stopper!
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