Create A Table Riser From A Thrifted Cutting Board

I can’t wait to share how to create a table riser from a thrifted cutting board, products from the Dixie Belle paint company, and candle cups for feet.

The Thrifted Cutting Board

I purchased my cutting board, which was a thick butcher block type cutting board, at one of my favorite thrift stores – Paws 4 Resale. You can see my thrift haul below, well let’s be honest, some of my thrift haul!

I combined the bottles and the box for the hugs, kisses and hot chocolate bar for my “drizzles” and then again on my botanical spring table.

For two dollars I knew this solid hunk of wood had potential to be another riser. I received this one and painted it to match my décor and I can definitely use another one!

Create A Table Riser From A Thrifted Cutting Board

First Step Is Cleaning

You can only imagine how gross this cutting board was!! I used the Pristine Clean to thoroughly clean it. Mix 2 heaped tablespoons of the Pristine Clean granules in 1 gallon of hot water and mix until dissolved. Apply with a rag and then wipe off with a clean, slightly damp rag. I use the mister bottle to slightly dampen my clean rag to wipe off the Pristine Clean – it works great! Don’t let water puddle or sit.

Creating A Smooth Surface On The Thrifted Cutting Board

Around the edges of the cutting board a small groove was cut into the cutting board. This was functional when this was used as a cutting board but I wanted my table riser to have a smooth solid surface. Dixie Mud to the rescue! Using a spatula scoop some Dixie Mud onto your spatula and spread a small amount in the groove.

Wait for this to dry and sand away excess Dixie Mud and make it smooth.

Create A Table Riser From A Thrifted Cutting Board

Paint In Beautiful Dixie Belle Colors

I painted the table riser in a base coat of the Silk Mineral Paint in Tide Pool.

When this was dry I dry brushed on conch paint using this method.

To Make A Cutting Board A Table Riser It Will Need Feet!

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