Serving Platters
I started making meditation benches of red cedar I harvest by hand, then realized some of the live edge wood pieces lend themselves to beautiful serving platters (not for cutting on, but for serving crackers, cheese, and appetizers), permanently inlaid with designs made of blue corn, red pepper and other sacred crops I grow. These are really popular as wedding or housewarming gifts, and the recipient will want to keep them out on the kitchen counter or table to beautify a kitchen. I love doing a tree of life design on these, and can also do images such as garlic or vegetables for the inlay that look great in a warm kitchen. My wife makes small pottery bowls that can be included if desired.