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Board Cream — Handmade Cutting Board Conditioner

Board Cream — Handmade Cutting Board Conditioner

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The same thing we put on every board before it ships.

Board Cream is made in small batches with three ingredients: food-grade mineral oil, vitamin E, and beeswax — at a higher beeswax ratio than commercial board conditioners. It goes on smooth, soaks in fast, and leaves a finish that actually protects the wood rather than just coating it.

We started making it because nothing available met the standard we hold every board to. If we condition every board before it leaves the shop, we need a product that does it right. This is that product.

How to Use

Wipe a thin layer across a clean, dry board. Let it sit for 15–20 minutes, then buff off the excess with a clean cloth. Repeat every 3–4 weeks, or whenever the wood starts to look dry or dull. End grain boards may absorb more on the first application — a second coat right after is normal.

What's in It

  • Food-grade mineral oil
  • Vitamin E
  • Beeswax — higher concentration than standard commercial conditioners

All three are food-safe. Nothing else.

What It Comes In

8 oz. Black steel jar with a laser-engraved logo.

FAQ

How often should I condition my board?
Every 3–4 weeks under regular use, or whenever the wood starts to look dry. New boards or boards coming out of storage may benefit from two applications back to back.

Is this food-safe?
Yes. All three ingredients are food-grade and safe for surfaces that contact food.

Will this work on teak?
Yes. Board Cream works on any hardwood — teak, maple, walnut. Teak's natural oils mean it needs conditioning less often than other woods, but Board Cream will keep the grain looking its best.

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  • Teak end grain butcher block, angled view showing thickness and branded maker's mark

    One Person, One Standard

    Every board is milled, glued, flattened, sanded, and finished by hand. There is no production line here. Nothing leaves the shop that I would not put in my own kitchen.

  • Teak end grain cutting board showing checkerboard grain pattern

    Built From What the Wood Gives

    Teak comes in a limited supply and is not being resupplied. Each board is cut to follow the grain that is actually in front of me, which is why no two look alike and why some sizes sell out and do not come back.

  • Cutting board wrapped in kraft paper with a hang tag, ready to give

    Finished Before It Ships

    Every board is sanded far past the point most shops stop and conditioned with our own Board Cream, a higher beeswax blend than anything on a store shelf. It arrives ready to use and ready to give.