DIY: Epoxy Resin Charcuterie Board [Step by Step Course]

Name: DIY: Epoxy Resin Charcuterie Board [Step by Step Course]
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Learn how to construct and complete your first very own charcuterie board.

Created byUpstart Epoxy

Last updated 4/2021

English

What you'll learn

Charcuterie Board Creation
Epoxy Woodworking

Course content

5 sections • 24 lectures • 38m total length

Module 1 - Welcome, Thank You, & Overview0:53
Meet Steve, an epoxy resin artisan with over three years of experience and a thriving business, and discover the materials you'll need to start epoxy resin charcuterie board projects.
Module 2 - About Your Instructor (2 minutes)0:53
Steve guides beginners through epoxy resin charcuterie board basics, from mold creation and tool setup to wood prep, refining outdoors, and glossy or matte finishes.
Module 3 - Materials You'll Need (3 minutes)1:12
Access the resource document for tools, direct purchase links, and guidance to construct your epoxy resin charcuterie board. Connect on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, or email and call for updates.

Module 1 - Materials You'll Need (2 minutes)1:21
Identify essential tools and materials for building the epoxy resin charcuterie board form, including saws, rails, clamps, a drill, coarse screws, and sheathing tape to prevent epoxy sticking.
Module 2 - Measuring It Out (3 minutes)0:57
Choose decorative wood species like olive, maple, or walnut to complement epoxy on a charcuterie board. Cut straight edges and clean epoxy and dust from the wood.
Module 3 - Selecting Your Wood & Cutting It To Fit In Your Mold3:18
Select and cut wood larger than the board to leave epoxy clearance, then build a wood, HDP, or silicone mold to contain the epoxy and wood.
Module 5 - Assembling Your Mold (2 minutes)4:25
Learn to assemble a sturdy epoxy resin mold for a charcuterie board by taping joints, screwing rails, clamping edges, and sealing all seams with silicone to prevent leaks.

Module 1: Calculating How Much Epoxy To Use1:36
Calculate epoxy needs for deep pour using measurement calculator, inputting a 19x10 board and 1.5 depth to yield a 2:1 mix of 80 oz A and 40 oz B.
Module 2: Materials Needed1:14
Learn to pour epoxy resin safely for half-inch pours by assembling silicone molds, Tyvek, gloves, pigments, and tools; mix thoroughly with a drill and paddle, then heat to remove bubbles.
Module 3: Choosing Pigment and Mixing Before Your Pour0:52
Select a deep blue pigment, combine it with epoxy using a drill and spiral mixer for at least five minutes to eliminate powder residue before pouring.
Module 4: The Pour1:20
Learn to pour a deep‑pour epoxy on a charcuterie board, navigate a longer exothermic cure of 48–72 hours, remove bubbles with heat, and swirl to influence the pattern.

Module 1: Removing From Mold2:17
Module 2: Tools You'll Need1:32
Identify essential tools for shaping a flat epoxy charcuterie board: planers, table saws, various sanders, plus a router and bevelled edge bit to finish the edges.
Module 3: Cutting Your Edges1:23
clean edges of your epoxy resin charcuterie board by removing excess silicone and cutting with saws for a crisp edge; start with long edges, then short, measuring 18 by 9.5.
Module 4: Pre-Planing (Optional)0:47
Scuff the surface on both sides of the board using a belt sander or coarse grit sandpaper (40 to 60 grit) so planing runs smoothly and protects your tools.
Module 5: Planing1:20
Planing ensures both sides of the epoxy resin charcuterie board are level and flat, using a planer to prevent wobble and crookedness.
Module 6: Creating A Simple Handle (Optional)1:32
Learn to add an optional handle to your epoxy resin charcuterie board by centering and cutting a simple shape, then bevel the edges and bottom for a balanced, comfortable grip.
Module 7: Routing Your Edges (Optional)0:51
Add a bevelled edge for a cleaner, crisper finish on epoxy resin charcuterie boards; this optional step uses a chamfer bit with a router, though you can skip it.
Module 8: Sanding Your Piece2:48
Sand 60 to 220 grit to create a smooth surface for a double-sided epoxy board, dust free between grits, then coat one side with epoxy and other with oil finish.

Module 1: Pre-Flood Procedure0:57
Spray the board with alcohol to remove dust and reveal grain, then flood one side with warmed tabletop epoxy at 70–80 degrees so it flows smoothly.
Module 2: The Flood2:34
Apply a one-to-one flood coat of epoxy, hand-mixed to minimize bubbles, covering edges with overflow, then rub sides, remove surface bubbles with a heat gun, and cure for 24 hours.
Module 3: Post-Flood Sanding and Prep for Oil Finish2:03
After the flood coat, sand the epoxy board 60 to 220 grit to remove drips and prepare its surface for walrus oil, food-safe, for cutting boards and charcuterie boards.
Module 4: Finishing With Wood Oil0:55
Apply walrus oil to the charcuterie board, rubbing it into the wood and epoxy, and let it set for 24 hours before wiping away excess and polishing with a rag.
Module 5: Summary and Thank You1:02
Learn to construct a mold, prepare wood, pour, refine, and finish an epoxy resin charcuterie board like a pro, with ongoing support and community resources.

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Description

In this beginners charcuterie course, we will show you how to construct and complete your very own charcuterie board. We will guide you from step by step from beginning to end and cover all the necessary steps to have you making charcuterie boards like a pro! Perfect for serving delicious food on a beautiful custom-made platter, and yes both sides are food safe!

We are obsessed with woodworking and DIY projects. But with every project we did, we had to use epoxy that was ruining our work. We were tired of our projects being ruined by cheap, yellowing, low quality, epoxy produced in China.

So we figured there had to be a better way. Upstart Epoxy was founded March of 2020 with one mission: to create an epoxy you can trust. Upstart Epoxy supports local USA communities and delivers amazing results that will withstand the test of time, and deliver high-quality results with each and every pour. Not only is our product to the highest-standard, we offer a 100% Quality Guarantee and stand by our product results. We're not just another Epoxy company, we are creating the world's largest community of epoxy enthusiasts.

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DIY: Epoxy Resin Charcuterie Board [Step by Step Course]

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STEP 1 - Introduction & Resources3 lectures • 3min

STEP 2 - Building Your Mold & Prepping Your Wood4 lectures • 10min

STEP 3 - Your First Pour4 lectures • 5min

STEP 4: Refining Your Piece (Post-Deep Pour)8 lectures • 13min

Step 5: Finishing Touches5 lectures • 8min

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