Ambrosia Maple Cutting Boards

Description

Ever wonder what happens when you send 15,000 volts through gorgeous wood and live to tell about it?

These 17-inch ambrosia maple boards started as Northwest forest trees before nature’s ambrosia beetles added their signature streaks and character marks. Then Dawn took her life in her own hands with the Lichtenberg burning equipment, sending high-voltage electricity dancing across the grain to create dramatic fractal patterns that look like captured lightning bolts.

Those electric pathways didn’t stay empty — we filled them with jewel-toned resin that transforms the burns into rivers of color. Choose deep Ultra Violet for moody twilight vibes, or warm Copper Glow for that molten Arizona sunset look. Either way, you’re getting resin that plays beautifully against the maple’s natural honey tones and those wild beetle trails.

Rex handled all the finishing work (because after Dawn survived the electrical part, someone had to make these boards actually usable). His decades of woodworking experience show in every detail — the smooth surfaces, the seamless transitions between wood and resin, the way he preserved that honest live edge while making sure these pieces are kitchen-ready.

At just under an inch thick and 10-12 inches at their widest point, these boards have serious presence. They’re substantial enough for daily use but striking enough that you might just want to prop one up and let it be art.

Specs:

• Approximately 17″ long × 10-12″ wide (widest point) × just under 1″ thick
• Reclaimed ambrosia maple with natural beetle patterns
• High-voltage Lichtenberg fractal burns
• Filled with your choice of resin color
• Food-safe finish
• Each piece completely unique

Color Options:

• Ultra Violet: Deep purple resin with cool undertones — like twilight settling into canyon walls
• Copper Glow: Warm metallic copper resin — all sunset and molten metal vibes

Perfect for charcuterie that deserves drama, cheese boards that start conversations, or just hanging on your wall when you want your kitchen to look like an artist lives there. These aren’t your typical cutting boards — they’re what happens when craftsmanship meets controlled chaos.

Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry immediately. Treat with food-safe mineral oil when the wood looks thirsty (usually every few months depending on use).

Veteran-made. Lightning-blessed. Absolutely one of a kind. Because nature doesn’t repeat itself, and neither do 15,000-volt burns.