How To Make A Charcuterie Board

A charcuterie board is a great way to serve a variety of snacks. Cheese, meat, fruit, nuts and olives are just some items you can arrange on your board. A DIY charcuterie board is an additional way to add a unique touch to your event.

Whether you make a traditional wood charcuterie board, adorn a board with epoxy resin or prefer jarcuterie to dish up individual servings, DIY charcuterie boards can be easy to complete when you follow some basic steps.

Wood Charcuterie Board

A traditional wood charcuterie board is fairly simply to make. After sanding a bare wood board, apply a coat or two of Watco Butcher Block Oil + Stain with a clean, lint-free cloth. Once the stain is dry, hand wash the board before arranging assorted food on it. 

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Epoxy Charcuterie Board

Epoxy resin allows you to make your charcuterie board truly one-of-a-kind. With multiple colors to choose from, combined with your own creativity, the possibilities are endless.

As with a wood charcuterie board, the first step is to sand your wood board, then apply Watco Butcher Block Oil and let it dry. Then, after preparing your Varathane Tinted Super Glaze epoxy resin in the color of your choice, pour it onto your charcuterie board. Let the epoxy flow to achieve a more abstract look, or use a spreader for more uniform coverage.

After the Super Glaze epoxy resin has cured on your charcuterie board, you can choose to apply additional layers. Once the final layer of epoxy resin has cured, your charcuterie board is ready for use.

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Jarcuterie Board

Jarcuterie – assorted snacks added to single-serve jars – is an alternative way to enjoy charcuterie. Arranging your charcuterie jars on a DIY jarcuterie board is an attractive way to showcase them for your guests.

To make a jarcuterie board, sand a round piece of wood and then apply Varathane Water-Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner to prepare the wood for an even stain color. Next, apply Varathane Water Based Wood Stain. A coat of Varathane Ultimate Polyurethane will add even more protection and shine to your stained wood board.

A touch of Rust-Oleum Universal Metallic Spray Paint adds a special touch to your board’s metal handles. Let the painted handles dry before attaching them to your board, and then arrange your charcuterie jars on top.

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No matter what charcuterie board style you prefer, making your own can add a special touch to your next gathering. Plus, this DIY project will give you a greater sense of pride as a host and a custom tray you can use for years to come.