{"product_id":"curly-spalted-maple-live-edge-cheese-board-1","title":"Curly Spalted Maple Live-Edge Cheese Board","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure in this Curly Spalted Maple board changes as you move it—and that movement is what makes this piece stand out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis small cheese board has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea lot of chatoyancy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with curling in the Maple that catches and reflects the light differently depending on the angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat shifting figure runs alongside the natural spalting in the wood, giving you two kinds of character in the same board. The darker lines and color variations of the spalting remain visible across the surface, while the curl seems to move as the light changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrank kept \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone natural live edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e intact and shaped a handle into the top of the board. The handle is slightly different from others in this collection, giving this piece its own silhouette while keeping the overall design simple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.25\" x 6.75\" overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it's a narrower serving board that's well suited for cheese, fruit, bread, appetizers, or a small charcuterie spread.\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\u003eWood:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Curly Spalted Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16.25\" x 6.75\" x 1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.6 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small cheese and serving board\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Narrow serving board with handle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One natural live edge\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cheese, fruit, bread, appetizers, charcuterie, 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 Strong chatoyancy, curling, natural spalting, and grain variation\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a board you need to see from more than one angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChatoyancy is the shifting, almost three-dimensional effect you see when figured wood catches the light. As you move this board—or simply walk past it—the lighter and darker areas within the curl can appear to move with you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spalting adds a completely different kind of visual interest. Its darker lines and natural color changes create visible pattern across the Maple regardless of the viewing angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen there's the live edge, where Frank chose to leave part of the wood's natural outline rather than making every side perfectly uniform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, those details make a relatively small board feel like anything but a simple piece of Maple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight changes the curl. Spalting draws the lines. The live edge keeps a piece of the original tree intact.\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":46606061666490,"sku":"440","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/8400\/5050\/files\/SKU440-compressed.webp?v=1788972020","url":"https:\/\/chefdudeboards.com\/products\/curly-spalted-maple-live-edge-cheese-board-1","provider":"Chefdude Boards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}