Originally developed as the perfect wood burning surface for its clearer appearance, free from most -- but not all -- naturally occurring characteristics, these basswood boards feature an attractive genuine bark edge down one side. Each board is unique in shape, size, and personality for creating one-of-a-kind crafts, art, custom signs, home decor projects, hobbies, and more. They make the perfect surface for an easy DIY shelf. So versatile, they can be painted, decoupaged, stamped, engraved, and carved. No chemicals are used in manufacturing our boards, making them an excellent choice for home decor and as serving boards for DIY events like picnics, parties, and weddings. Proudly Made in America at Walnut Hollow in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, each piece is kiln-dried and sanded smooth. It's then inspected to ensure the natural bark edge has been well-maintained before careful shrink-wrapping. The width of each piece is approximately 6 in.; length is 23 in.; thickness is 5/8 in..