Description
Learning about black walnut was something of a revelation to me. It truly doesn’t look like much in the lumber yard. Rough edges and uneven cuts make it hard to imagine the beauty inside. I finally took a chance when making cheese boards last December and now I’m smitten. Pulling that grain out of the rough cuts and watching the shine develop as the oil is applied is a truly emotional moment for me. And shaping it into something useful is an added bonus.
![The Black Walnut Serving Tray shows off the gorgeous grain off the wood while remaining a practical part of your kitchen collection.](https://millerworks.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_20210324_201834_957-1024x831.jpg)
![Showing off the ramekin nestled into its home on the board](https://millerworks.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pxl_20210325_2231193788636920702211188578-scaled-e1616711686431-1024x691.jpg)
This serving tray begins as a slab of wood and over a dozen or so steps the shape and beauty begin to emerge. Templates help, but the final touches come by hand, making each a unique piece.
![Early on in the process the tray starts to take shape](https://millerworks.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/PXL_20210306_145556316-1024x768.jpg)
The round cavity is sized to hold a ramekin (one is included; let me know if you want more and we can work something out) for dips or sauces. The other side can hold veggies, chips, bread, or just about anything else.
![The shape of the serving tray is obvious at this stage, with the curved edges starting to show](https://millerworks.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/PXL_20210306_163812167-1024x768.jpg)
The wood is sealed with Odie’s Oxi Oil, a food-safe wax and oil blend. It protects the wood and shows off the grain beautifully, It also is designed to darken over time, making each piece that much more unique.
![Letting the oil soak in before buffing the black walnut tray to a high shine and shipping it out](https://millerworks.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/PXL_20210324_215408701-1024x768.jpg)
Overall dimensions are approximately 14″ long, 8″ wide and 1.5″ tall, with the cavity about 1″ deep. The ramekin space is 4″ diameter.
![A trio of lemons for scale](https://millerworks.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pxl_20210325_22323632361553898208436835-scaled-e1616711745707-1024x681.jpg)
This design is also available in Alder.
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