Steps
STEP 1
Measure 16" on the 1"x10" board.
![Measuring wood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/dd731dc17ca24e73927f7ccec891bad4.png)
STEP 2
Cut the wood to size.
Tools
Miter Saw
![Cutting wood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/36244f4492074e049ddfc61b987fe383.png)
STEP 3
Use a router to refine the edges all around the board.
Tools
Router
![routing the wood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/61dc33c96013482fbf776395de71bf6e.png)
STEP 4
Sand the piece to smooth and refine the wood.
Tools
Random Orbit Sander
![](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/eb9164f910af4ed4b809bc1b7c1777f1.png)
STEP 5
Mix several cups of resin together in desired colors.
![mixing resin](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/3c3495c2d9ef48b5b5abf7f5946a7a84.png)
STEP 6
Pour an initial layer of resin over half of the piece.
![pouring resin](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/947ad41d20124193a3381f797b0ecb30.png)
STEP 7
Pour additional layers and colors of resin as desired. Add gold flaking if desired.
![pouring more resin](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/38fab59fd877471783894afa456b8758.png)
STEP 8
Use the heat gun to remove any air bubbles in the resin.
Tools
Heat Gun
![Applying heat](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/ddad8e0b9a5b4a41adb2b70447e9fd85.png)
STEP 9
Pour food-safe danish oil over the resin-free side of the piece.
![Pouring danish oil](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/14d78491a67246dcacd67ef3ba66d764.png)