How to make a Wild 'n' Crazy two-tone board

Thanks, Mary Anne, I was hoping you would post this.
It looks easy in your hands!
Ellen

-- Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.

Thanks Mary Anne for the tutorial. I was wondering the best way to do these.

-- - Eric Indianapolis, IN

That’s a good tutorial, Mary Anne; I learn new things on LJ everyday. Thanks

-- If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. Henry David Thoreau

I haven’t made a cutting board, but I did use this method on the scroll saw to make some necklaces.
In this project I used this method a couple of differet times to create a really “wild n’ crazy” look. I love that the end result looks so much more complicated then it really is.
Great Blog!

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Good post Mary Anne. I’m going to have to give this a go.

-- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging. http://www.theartofboxes.com

Thanks, everyone! It really isn’t a very difficult technique.

And thanks, MrsN, you reminded me that I meant write that you could use several layers of different woods to mix and match into different designs. I’ve added it to the tutorial.

This looks GREAT! Thank you so much for posting it, Mary Anne! I think I can have some fun with this. The only thing that I can see that limits it on the scroll saw is the thickness and hardness of the wood. However, with the proper blade, I am sure I can manage this.

What type of glue do you use with this? I love using Mineral Oil finish and I saw you used that in your other board. However, which glue is best that will hold up to the cleaning of the boards as well as the oil finish?

Thanks again and I am looking forward to your answers.

Sheila :)

-- Contributing Editor, Creative Woodworks and Crafts, Sheila Landry Designs http://www.sheilalandrydesigns.com "Knowledge is Power"

Really good tutorial.
And a really cheasy board, I get sea sick.
Best thoughts from the semi French chese lover,
Mads

-- Mad F, the fanatical rhykenologist and vintage architect. Democraticwoodworking.

Mary Anne, thanks for revealing your “patented secret” . I can see that this would be a lot of fun and has almost endless possibilities. I may have to try this when I make my next board.

-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine

Thanks Marry Anne for the great tutorial.

THANK YOU !
Very clear and concise !
Not sure how crazy I will get,
but love this idea !

Lisa

-- Imagination rules the world. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte ~ http://quiltedwood.com

That looks nice.

-- Ohh mann...pancakes and boobies...I'll bet that's what Heaven is like! ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣

scrollgirl,
How thick of a board can you cut on your scroll saw? I can see no reason why you couldn’t do this with wood slightly thicker than veneer and glue it up on a solid piece.

I use TiteBond III on all of my boards for its resistance to moisture.
As far as cleaning, wash with soap and water. No soaking and no dishwasher; the glue might hold up, but the wood won’t.

mads
You could share some of those wonderful French cheeses with us! :)
I’ll do the slicing.

Nice post thank’s for showing us

Houtje