This cutting board makes a unique gift for any occasion! It's laser engraved and will look great in the kitchen. DIMENSIONS 16.75 in x 10 in x 0.75 in Made of real wood. Please cover the cutting board with mineral oil before the first use If you don't oil it, it'll eventually dry out and crack.” When you first get a wooden cutting board, clean it and—just as you might a cast-iron skillet—season it, coating it with a thin layer of mineral oil or any other food-safe oil, pushing the oil into the board with a cloth or paper towel. Not only does oil effectively soak into the wood and keep it smooth and supple, it also acts as a mild water-repellant.