{"product_id":"composition-board-434-walnut-osage-orange-teardrop-board","title":"Composition Board #434 – Walnut \u0026 Osage Orange Teardrop Board","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo woods. One strong contrast. A shape that does the rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition Board #434 pairs deep, rich \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalnut with warm Osage Orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a distinctive teardrop-shaped board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith only two species in the composition, there's nowhere for either wood to hide. The natural darkness of the Walnut plays directly against the brighter Osage Orange, allowing the contrast between the woods to become a defining part of the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe board tapers into its teardrop shape, with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehole at the top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e adding a simple finishing detail to the silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.5\" x 8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, #434 has a long, versatile surface that's well suited for serving bread, cheeses, charcuterie, fruit, and appetizers while bringing an unexpected shape to the table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Composition #434\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoods:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Walnut \u0026amp; Osage Orange\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16.5\" x 8\" x .9\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.8 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Composition board\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Teardrop\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hole at top\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bread, cheese, charcuterie, fruit, appetizers, and serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural contrast in grain and coloration between Walnut and Osage Orange\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes This Board Different\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome compositions need several woods to create movement and detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one doesn't.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalnut and Osage Orange naturally bring enough contrast on their own—the deep tones of one set against the warmth of the other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen the teardrop silhouette changes the way you see the entire composition. Instead of designing within a traditional rectangle, the lines of the wood have to work within a shape that narrows and moves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo woods provide the contrast. The shape becomes part of the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade to be used. Made to be seen. Made with the wood as the starting point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash only with mild soap and warm water. Do not soak or place in the dishwasher. Dry promptly and allow the board to dry completely before storing. Periodic conditioning with a food-safe board oil will help maintain the wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chefdude Boards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46505656549562,"sku":"434","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/8400\/5050\/files\/Composition434-compressed.webp?v=1787961593","url":"https:\/\/chefdudeboards.com\/products\/composition-board-434-walnut-osage-orange-teardrop-board","provider":"Chefdude Boards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}