How To Make a DIY Charcuterie Board

Draw the shape and design

• Start with a close-grain hardwood board with a minimum thickness of 3/4-in., and minimum width of eight inches. Walnut, maple and cherry are good choices and cost roughly $20 to $30 per board.
• Draw the charcuterie board shape on your piece of wood. Minimum recommended dimensions are an 8-in. x 12-in. rectangle with a 2-in. x 5-in. handle, though this board can be made in various sizes.
• Creative and non-uniform shapes are encouraged with this type of project.
• Trace around the rim of a glass or cup to add uniform curves near the handles and edges of the design.