DIY Concrete Cheese Board

Supplies: plastic bucket for mixing, cement mix (Rebecca recommends Rockite or Cement All because they are very fine and dry quite smoothly), water, measuring cup, stir stick, wire whisk, plastic mold (such as Tupperware or anything plastic that is somewhat pliable), canola oil, paper towel, and drop cloth.

1. Spread out the drop cloth, then gather all your supplies and place them on it; once you mix your concrete, you’ll want to work quickly since it is fast drying.

2. Lightly coat the inside of the plastic mold with canola oil to prevent the concrete from sticking.

3. Mix concrete in plastic bucket; use about a 4-1 ratio of cement mix to water. First pour water into the bucket, then slowly add cement mixture while constantly stirring. You may want to start with a paint stir stick, then transition to a wire whisk to smooth out the lumps. The less water you use, the stronger your concrete will be (but you want to use enough water so that the mixture pours easily, and drys smooth).

4. After mixture is completely smooth, pour into plastic mold. Place on a level surface and allow to set for an hour.

5. After your concrete is dry, turn mold upside down and the board should just slide out. Be careful to catch the board! If necessary, sand edges of board with fine sandpaper.