Hand applying Blackburl Butter wood conditioner to a handcrafted walnut serving board with recycled skateboard inlay during the finishing process at Blackburl Works in Fernie, British Columbia, Canada.

Care

Blackburl Works pieces are made from natural materials and finished with food-safe oils and waxes. With simple care, they will age beautifully and be part of your table for years to come.

Made to be used. Built to last.







Blackburl Butter food-safe wood conditioner displayed on a handcrafted walnut serving board with recycled skateboard inlay at Blackburl Works.

Serving Boards


Simple care. Keeps it beautiful.

Our boards are designed for everyday use. A little care keeps them looking their best.

Clean Gently

Hand wash with warm water and mild soap. Never soak or place in the dishwasher.

Three water droplets arranged in a triangle, with the top droplet pointing upward and the two bottom droplets pointing downward.
Three water droplets arranged in a triangle, with the top droplet pointing upward and the two bottom droplets pointing downward.

Dry Thoroughly

Wipe dry immediately and let air dry fully before storing.

Diagram of the DNA double helix structure with labels for hydrogen bonds, base pairs, sugar-phosphate backbone, and nucleotide bases.

Keep out of Extremes

Avoid prolonged sun, extreme heat, or direct sources of moister.

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Oil Regularly

Apply Blackburl Butter or a food-safe mineral oil as needed to maintain the wood and finish.

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Made to Age

Expect natural variations in grain and tone. They’re part of the story.

Outline of a heart with a dark background

A close-up photo of a handmade kitchen knife resting on a large wooden chopping block. The knife has a patterned steel blade with a logo and a multicolored recycled skateboard handle.

Kitchen Knives


Simple care. Keeps it beautiful.

Our knives are designed for everyday use. A little care keeps them looking their best.

Clean Gently

Hand wash with warm water and mild soap. Never soak or place in the dishwasher.

Three water droplets arranged in a triangle, with the top droplet pointing upward and the two bottom droplets pointing downward.
Three water droplets arranged in a triangle, with the top droplet pointing upward and the two bottom droplets pointing downward.

Dry Thoroughly

Wipe dry immediately and let air dry fully before storing.

Diagram of the DNA double helix structure with labels for hydrogen bonds, base pairs, sugar-phosphate backbone, and nucleotide bases.

Keep out of Extremes

Avoid prolonged sun, extreme heat, or direct sources of moister.

Line drawing of a sun with rays extending outward, set against a black background.

Oil Regularly

Apply Blackburl Butter or a food-safe mineral oil as needed to maintain the wood and finish.

A minimalist, stylized outline of a water droplet with a small highlight inside.

Made to Age

Expect natural variations in grain and tone. They’re part of the story.

Outline of a heart with a dark background

Hand applying Blackburl Butter wood conditioner to a handcrafted hardwood bowl during the finishing process at Blackburl Works in Fernie, British Columbia, Canada.

Bowls - Finish With Oil


Simple care. Keeps it beautiful.

Our bowls are designed for everyday use. A little care keeps them looking their best.

Clean Gently

Hand wash with warm water and mild soap. Never soak or place in the dishwasher.

Three water droplets arranged in a triangular pattern on a black background.

Dry Thoroughly

Wipe dry immediately and let air dry fully before storing.

Diagram showing the DNA structure with three DNA strands, each consisting of a sugar-phosphate backbone and nitrogenous bases paired in the middle, illustrating the double helix model.
Diagram showing the DNA structure with three DNA strands, each consisting of a sugar-phosphate backbone and nitrogenous bases paired in the middle, illustrating the double helix model.

Keep out of Extremes

Avoid prolonged sun, extreme heat, or direct sources of moister.

Illustration of the sun with rays extending outward, depicted with a circle and lines radiating from it.

Oil Regularly

Apply Blackburl Butter or a food-safe mineral oil as needed to maintain the wood and finish.

A simple illustration of a water droplet with a highlighted reflection inside it.

Made to Age

Expect natural variations in grain and tone. They’re part of the story.

Gold outline of a heart on a black background.

Bowls and Pieces - Finished with shellac friction polish

Blackburl Butter food-safe wood conditioner displayed with a handcrafted hardwood bowl at Blackburl Works in Fernie, British Columbia, Canada.

Simple care. Keeps it beautiful.

Many pieces in our collection are finished with a traditional shellac friction polish - a time honoured method that brings out the natural depth and character of wood.

Clean Gently

Hand wash with warm water and mild soap. Never soak or place in the dishwasher.

Three water droplet icons arranged in a triangular pattern.

Dry Thoroughly

Wipe dry immediately and let air dry fully before storing.

Diagram showing the structure of DNA with labeled components: phosphate, deoxyribose, nitrogenous base, and hydrogen bonds connecting base pairs.

Keep out of Extremes

Avoid prolonged sun, extreme heat, or direct sources of moister.

Outline of a sun with rays extending outward on a black background.

Oil Regularly

Apply Blackburl Butter or a food-safe mineral oil as needed to maintain the wood and finish.

Minimalist illustration of a water droplet outline with a subtle highlight on the lower left side, black background.

Made to Age

Expect natural variations in grain and tone. They’re part of the story.

An outline of a gold heart on a black background.

A person's hand holding a shaving razor with a decorative burl handle, next to a small bouquet of green leaves, with a black textured surface and a blue bowl with white bubbles in the background. blackburl works

Shaving


Simple Care. Keeps it beautiful.

Our Ritual and Observance razors sets are designed for everyday use. A little care keeps them looking their best.

Rinse & wipe clean

After each use, rinse the razor head and brush. wipe handles with a cloth to remove any residue.

Three water droplet icons arranged in a triangular pattern.

Dry Thoroughly

Wipe dry and allow pieces to air dry. Do not leave pieces sitting in water.

Diagram showing the double helix structure of DNA with labels indicating the sugar-phosphate backbone and nitrogenous bases.

Brush care.

Rinse bristles after each use. Gentle shake out excess water and place bristles facing down on the stand to dry.

Minimalist line drawing of a seedling with leaves growing in a vase, with radiating lines above, on a black background.
A simple gold outline of a heart on a black background.

Made to Age

Expect natural variations in grain and tone. They’re part of the story.


Blackburl Butter
$30.00

A considered finish for the care and preservation of wood.

Handmade from Canadian mineral oil, Canadian organic beeswax, and organic lemon extract, Blackburl Butter nourishes the wood and restores its natural depth, leaving behind a soft, understated lustre.

Formulated for the objects made to be used, handled, and kept.

Details

  • Canadian Mineral oil, Canadian organic beeswax & Organic lemon extract

  • Food-safe formula

  • Handmade in small batches in Fernie, British Columbia

Use

Apply a small amount with a clean, soft cloth, working evenly into the wood. Allow the finish to absorb before buffing away any excess. Reapply as needed to restore depth and maintain the natural character of the wood.

Learn More

  • Care & Maintenance — Keep your Blackburl piece looking its best for years to come.

  • Blackburl Butter — Our handcrafted wood conditioner for food-safe wooden products.

  • Materials — Discover the premium hardwoods, burls, resins, and recycled skateboard decks used in every piece.

  • A Craft with a Purpose — Learn how every purchase supports something beyond craftsmanship.

  • Recycled Skateboard Collection — Explore the full collection of handcrafted pieces made from recycled skateboard decks and discover how discarded boards are transformed into functional art.

Blackburl Butter
$30.00

A considered finish for the care and preservation of wood.

Handmade from Canadian mineral oil, Canadian organic beeswax, and organic lemon extract, Blackburl Butter nourishes the wood and restores its natural depth, leaving behind a soft, understated lustre.

Formulated for the objects made to be used, handled, and kept.

Details

  • Canadian Mineral oil, Canadian organic beeswax & Organic lemon extract

  • Food-safe formula

  • Handmade in small batches in Fernie, British Columbia

Use

Apply a small amount with a clean, soft cloth, working evenly into the wood. Allow the finish to absorb before buffing away any excess. Reapply as needed to restore depth and maintain the natural character of the wood.

Learn More

  • Care & Maintenance — Keep your Blackburl piece looking its best for years to come.

  • Blackburl Butter — Our handcrafted wood conditioner for food-safe wooden products.

  • Materials — Discover the premium hardwoods, burls, resins, and recycled skateboard decks used in every piece.

  • A Craft with a Purpose — Learn how every purchase supports something beyond craftsmanship.

  • Recycled Skateboard Collection — Explore the full collection of handcrafted pieces made from recycled skateboard decks and discover how discarded boards are transformed into functional art.

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