I get my selection of live edge wood from Windsor Plywood in Langley, Wood Cache in Calgary and Rusty Design in Ontario. I’m dwindling down my supply of walnut that I received from friends in the Okanagan area and Quesnel, British Columbia. When I’m choosing the pieces of rough live edge stock I always try to find pieces that have interesting growth patterns, unique characteristics, and hope to find faces, animals, etc in the grain. With the help of my advisor, I choose pigment to add to the resin to bring the wood to life.
The resins I use and the finish I put on the boards (Magic Resin, Designer Epoxy, and Howard Cutting Board Oil) are all food grade products. A small bottle of oil to keep your board nourished is included with every board purchased.
Charcuterie Board care: After usage, clean the board with a soft cloth to remove food. Then, put a thin coat of Cutting Board Oil on all surfaces and buff in (I use a microfiber cloth). It’s a good idea to put a piece of paper towel under the board after oil application so as not to stain items it is stored on. NEVER SUBMERGE THE BOARD IN THE SINK OR (Heaven forbid) PUT IT IN THE DISHWASHER… (I’ll cry if I hear you have). Crib Board Care: Every so often, put a thin coating of Cutting Board Oil on all surfaces and buff in (I use a microfiber cloth). It’s a good idea to put a piece of paper towel under board after oil application so as not to stain items it is stored on.
Significant donations (almost 50% of all works created) have been made to community and charities by Ghille Ruadh Buth-Obrach. In addition, profits on 33% of productions have been donated to the Skinny Genes Foundation in Trail, BC (https://www.facebook.com/SkinnyGenesFoundation/)
The name came about as paying homage to my father whom we lost in 2020. As a small red headed Scottish lad, his older siblings referred to him as Ghille Ruadh, which means Red Boy and the Buth-Obrach is Gaelic for workshop (Red Boy’s Work Shop).