SERVING SNACKS ON A HOMEMADE BOARD
You can create the most interesting serving boards by just a little imagination.
All you need is n nice piece of thick wood. Decide on a design to see what size board you need. You can get designs on the internet of different thing, It can be simple or as creative as you want.
Step 1: Cut out a template for your design and trace it on the wood.
Step 2: Cut the template on the wood with a Jigsaw or handsaw.
Step 3: Sand the wood to smooth with 100 or 120 grain sanding paper. Make sure to sand the sides and top areas. You can use an electric sander to do the side and round it off.
Step 4: Now you can decorate the board by burning it with a hot iron (soldering iron works well) or painting motives on the edges.
Step 5: Now it is time to seal the board with a sealant like Gripseal that is save to use with food. Paint 3 to 4 layers of sealant.
COMPLIED BY ANTIONETTE STRYDOM