What better way to serve appetizers at your next get-together than by making your own resin charcuterie board? Not only are these fun to make, but they make great housewarming gifts. (And they easily double as a butter board.)
Supplies for this resin cheeseboard project:
- Epoxy Resin Kit
- Resin Obsession Opaque Pigments: White, Purple, Red
- Gold Leaf flakes
- Wooden Cheese Paddle
- Painter’s tape
- Plastic Drop Cloth
- Heat gun
- Measuring cups
- Stir sticks
- Toothpick
Before beginning, you will need to do two things:
*Protect your workspace with plastic. A painter’s drop sheet works well for this. If you don’t have one of these, here are some other ideas for surfaces resin won’t stick to.
*Have disposable cups to elevate the cheese paddle. This allows the epoxy resin to flow over the edge and drip onto the protected work surface.
Step 1: Cover board
Mask off the handle and a couple of inches of the cheese paddle using the painter’s tape with a drop-down sheet. Be sure you leave enough wooden space open on the charcuterie board that you won’t cover with resin. (That’s where you’ll put your fancy cheese.)
Open out the plastic and cover the center of the paddle. This will be the back of the cheese paddle.
Step 2: Apply tape securely
Burnish the tape onto the wood paying particular attention to the edge. You want good contact to keep resin from seeping underneath. This makes a clean edge on your charcuterie board.
Step 3: Measure resin
Measure the amount of resin and hardener you will need for this project into separate cups. The amount you need will depend on the area you want to cover. I measured out 2 1/2 ounces (total) which was plenty.
⭐️ BONUS: This article details the easy way to figure out how much resin you need.
Step 4: Mix together
Combine the two parts together for 3 to 4 minutes until streak-free.
⭐️ BONUS: Here are more details on mixing resin if you’ve never done this before.
Step 5: Color
Divide the mixed resin between the three cups. To the first one, add one drop of purple pigment. To the second cup, add three drops of red coloring. Finally, add several drops of white to the third cup. Mix well.
Step 6: Apply the colors
Pour the white resin over the handle and spread it right out to the edges of the charcuterie board with the long side of the stir stick, allowing it to flow over.
Pour the purple and red resin diagonally across the surface of your resin cheeseboard.
Step 7: Apply heat
Use the heat gun to go over the surface of the resin. You’ll notice a lot of bubbles pop, but the main reason for using the heat gun is to blend the colors and create some feathering.
Step 8: Add metal leaf
Use a toothpick to pick up pieces of the gold leaf and place them onto the resin to create veins. Use the path that colors have flowed in as a guide.
Step 9: Check the resin curing
After two hours, draw a toothpick through the overflow on the drop sheet. If the line in the resin remains, proceed to the next step. If the resin flows back together, leave it to set longer. The time it takes the resin to reach this point will be dependent on the ambient temperature, so keep checking every half hour or so.
Step 10: Remove the plastic
Once the toothpick doesn’t make a line in the resin overflow, it’s time to remove the drop cloth from the charcuterie board. Gently pull the tape away from the paddle and remove the masking tape. Any rough edges should smooth back out, leaving a clean edge. Allow the resin to cure completely overnight.
[OPTIONAL] Step 11: Apply a design to the other side
Repeat steps 1 through 10 to make a design on the other side if you want.
Leave the resin to cure fully before using the charcuterie board.
I love how the colors come together on this resin charcuterie board. The gold leaf really helps to make it look very posh.
To care for your resin charcuterie board, clean with a damp cloth. Never immerse in water. The wood can be wiped down with cooking oil occasionally if needed.
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Originally written by by Myléne Hillam
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Thank you for this great tutorial! Is this resin food safe? So, if someone cuts cheese or something on the resin part of the board, will it be safe?
Thanks!
Can you use Art Resin instead of the Master Cast Resin? I have a lot of that on hand and would like to use it.
Thanks
Hi,
I have a question about the hole in the handle. How do you keep that patent?
Thanks
You can use the tape on in the inside of it. Peel it off once the resin has cured.
Where did you get the wooden cheese paddle? I can’t find one that I like anywhere!!
I think Mylene got this from an Amazon search.
How would you clean this? By hand washing with dish soap and warm water?
A damp rag with a little bit of soap is what I would use.
Hello 🙂 Is there something I can do so that the resin covers the edge completely? (the side of the board) I´ve done a couple but both ended up with a very thin sort of clear resin edge. Thanks!
Have you tried smearing some resin on the sides before the resin has started to gel?
Hello, I am getting lots of small air bubbles appearing in my resin as it is drying.
After I finish pouring there are no bubbles. I leave the chopping board it to dry, when I come back there are lots of tiny bubbles over the resin. How do I stop this from happening?
How frustrating! What else are you including in the resin?
Did you torch it?
No, but a heat gun like this one was used instead: https://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/tools-and-supplies/products/darice-multipurpose-heat-tool
Hi can thank you for the tutorial can I use acrylic paint and finish it with a coat of clear resin for a similar project
Hi Hanan, I expect that you can.
Hello, love your cheese board! I have a quick question. When you removed the tape and the resin is supposed to settled back down so that it appears a move blended line with the board, mine didn’t exactly do that and so I have ended up with a rather blunt edge and some that’s a bit messy. Is there anything I can do with this?
If the resin is fully cured, unfortunately no. You could always put down another layer of tape and try with another layer of resin.
Absolutely love it! Thank you for sharing. I’ll be trying this soon.
Yeah my edge didn’t look great after I took the tape off it was very sticky and some edges frayed and looked tacky. Luckily I saw you said not to wait til it cures to fix it. I tried it looks better but hopefully can sand down what I couldn’t get off and still look good
I love your technique it may increase my business volume. Such great ideas can change the products look.
Hi, how do u get all the residue, left over resin on the back of ur boards off? Do u sand it? I seem to have resin drip and residue under the tape? Thanks
Hi Emma, I’m sorry to hear that’s happening to you. This video on our youtube channel shows how to handle the drips: https://youtu.be/T3wXA5t_BzI
No, any of the resins can be colored with crafty paint.
Hi Velinda, using craft paint in resin is something fun to try, but it doesn’t always come out as expected. This article explains more: https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-resin-resin/how-to-color-clear-epoxy-resin/
Good morning ,
Just wanting to know where you purchase the cheese paddles from ?
My resin drips off the board and the colors are very sheer. Is it because I’m using art resin? How do you make it thicker so it doesn’t drip off so quickly?
Try applying it when the resin is closer to the end of the pot time.
Hi can you use us resin for this as well Julie love your instructions
Hi love your tutorial What is the dispersion medium you used was it silicone???
Hi do you coat it after with a clear wouldn’t the bits you put the flecks on be rough? And eventually flake off?
Hi. Do you do anything to prep the board before applying the resin?
No, not other than what is shown here with using the plastic.
I haven’t made one before, but after reading some question, some of the excess bubbles may be coming from the wood. Wood can and have water in it, I would suggest heating the board at a low temperature for a couple of hours, let it cool and then pour on it. Also don’t use wood stir sticks.
Excellent tutoriel, un grand merci ♥
I keep getting “craters” when pouring resin over my finished board. What am U doing wrong ?
Hi Noreen, there are a few reasons why you can get craters in resin. This article explains more: https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-frequently-asked-questions/why-does-my-epoxy-have-dimples/
Hi!!! Do you seal the wood before pouring resin? Or do you sand it? I’ve read that you need to clean the wood if it has a finish or the resin won’t stick to the wood
Hi Sofia! This board wasn’t prepped in any way before applying the resin. But, you bring up a great point. If you’re worried the resin won’t stick to the wood, you can apply primer first.
Why no do the entire back of it?
You could if you wanted to.
How can I remove a few, very minor scratches on the poured epoxy (I’m 99% sure it has a super glossy clear coat) and how should I care for the epoxy and wooden board?
I’m currently using a John Boos Board Cleaner and Oil set only on the wood, water and mild dish soap and cloth on the epoxy. The scratches are probably due to wedding rings brushing on it.
Hi JBin, the Novus polishing kit works well for situations like this. You can get it in our store here: https://shop.resinobsession.com/products/novus-resin-polishing-kit
Do you sell a hard copy of your book on resin for beginners ?
Hi Jerry, you can buy a hard copy on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Resin-Fundamentals-essential-beginners-fast-track/dp/B0C9SBNXXZ