About this Product
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY- If you are not familiar with Purpleheart, you may have seen it from your favorite HGTV show. It's important to understand what Purpleheart is and what it isn't.
This beautiful cutting/charcuterie board is made from Purpleheart. Purpleheart is an exotic hardwood from South America that is naturally reddish, purple in color (no stain or coloration is used in the pictures). However, Purpleheart WILL change color over time. It is the outer layer of the wood that when exposed to light and heat will turn purple. Over the years, this layer will become more reddish-brown again. So it will NOT stay purple forever. It may take decades, but you will see it age and change (along with you!)
People will often request a certain shade of Purpleheart. I'm sorry but I can't control that! Purpleheart is a "catch-all" category for over 20 sub-species of tree, each with different shades and hues to its wood. Purpleheart (and its coloration) is all-natural and different trees yield different hues and tones. Some are more reddish, some bright purple, some plum and some all colors in between. (I've tried to show some of the different colors I have gotten in the past in my listing.)
Each photo is untouched, but each batch of purpleheart wood comes to me sight unseen. As a result, I often do not know what it will look like until it's finished. But I can guarantee you that it will be a one-of-a-kind product that others be envious of.
Finally - in the wintertime (in the eastern US), it is harder to get a vibrant color of purple as the sun is not as strong, and the wood can't bake in the hot sun like in the summertime months. Please be aware of that fact.
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We call this the "I Purpleheart You."
This personalized cutting board is completely handmade and finished. Makes an incredible wedding, shower, anniversary gift or just an amazing conversation piece for your home.
Size is approximately 11.5" x 10" x 3/4" thick. (Please note there may be slight discrepancies based on the cut of the wood, the planing to get a good looking grain pattern, the sanding, or the nature of wood in general).
Be sure to select which design you'd like in the personalization box. Don't like any of those? no problem - I'll work with you to make something you want and like!
JDG Creations
Meet the Maker
What a long, strange trip it's been! A short bio of me goes like this: I have a 30 year career in the non-profit sector including 16 years in higher education as a Dean of Online Programs and Assistant Professor. I even was a former "teacher of the year" winner at my college. But Covid and variety of other factors caused an awakening: I want to work with wood!
So I started the process of creating my own small business which involves laser engraving and wood working. I have 3 industrial lasers, a CNC and (so far) still 10 fingers. So far, so good, right???
My goal is easy - I try to make rustic modern designs that appeal to a variety of styles and decor. One of the things I do that's a bit different is I use exotic woods (from South America, Africa, Asia and Central America). These woods you can't get in the "big box" stores and have very unique patterns and colors different than the typical walnut, cherry or maple (which I use too!)
The end result is I make one-of-a-kind creations that are sure to really warm your home and elicit ooh's and aah's from your guests.
How it’s Made
All my cutting boards are hand made to order! After I choose the patterns of wood (color combinations), I glue them together and plane down. Next comes cutting the board to the exact side, often using my CNC to create the intricate shapes and designs. Next comes what I describe as the "gauntlet" of sanding using 6 different grits of sandpaper to get a glass-like finish. Finally comes the "oil bath" using a food grade mineral oil/wax blend followed by a cutting board wax to give it a "velvety" feel to the fingers. Then it gets packaged up and on its way to you!
Shop Policies
Due to the unique nature of my products which include customization and personalization, returns are not accepted. However, please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns or something happens in shipping.
