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For this project, I took a plain wooden cutting board from IKEA — the kind everyone has somewhere in their kitchen — and decided to give it a fun new life. Instead of using it just for chopping, I turned it into a pizza‑themed serving board by engraving a big pizza circle right in the center.
The circle is divided into eight slices, just like a real pizza. Inside each slice, I engraved a small drawing of a different topping: pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, peppers… all the classics. The idea was to make something that’s both useful and playful, something that makes people smile before they even take a bite.
The best part is that even though I used an IKEA board, you can engrave this design on any wooden cutting board. Big, small, round, square — it works on all of them. The engraving adds personality without making the board too “serious”. It still feels friendly, homemade, and perfect for pizza night.
✨ Why this board is fun:
- It turns a simple cutting board into a pizza‑night centerpiece
- The engraved slices help you line up your cuts (or at least pretend you’re slicing like a pro)
- The topping icons make it instantly recognizable and super cute
- It works great as a serving board — just bring the pizza straight to the table
- Everyone ends up pointing at their favorite topping and joking about it
- It’s an easy DIY idea that anyone can try, even without fancy tools
This project is all about taking something ordinary and giving it a twist that feels personal and fun. A little engraving, a bit of creativity, and suddenly a basic board becomes something you actually want to show off.
Use a plain wooden cutting board (mine is from IKEA, but any board works).
Wipe the surface so it’s clean and dry.
Make sure the board is flat with no crumbs or oil.
Put the board in the center of the workspace.
If it’s thick, use risers.
Tape the edges or use magnets if you want to keep it from moving.
Import your engraving file (SVG, PNG, etc.).
Resize it to fit your board.
Use the camera preview (if you have uit) to center it exactly where you want it.
Good starting settings for most IKEA wooden boards (beech, birch, acacia), with 10W Lasers:
Mode: Engrave
Power: 70%
Speed: 90 mm/s
Passes: 1 (use 2 if you want it deeper)
Air Assist: ON if you have it
Density: 120
These settings give a clean, dark engraving without burning too much.
Do a small test.
Engrave a tiny square on a corner or on a scrap piece of wood.
Check the depth and color before doing the full design.
If you see too much smoke or dark burning, lower the power.
Hit start and let the machine work.
Stay nearby while it runs.
Wipe off the burnt dust with a slightly damp cloth.
Optional: finish with food‑safe oil (mineral oil or coconut oil).