Step In and Get Acquainted
Take a look through a small selection of our work below. These pieces are examples—meant to spark ideas and show what’s possible. From here, you can request a custom piece built for you or browse what’s currently available in our Square shop.
All of our wood products are designed, crafted, and finished by hand in Grimes, Iowa, one piece at a time. We develop every board, tray, and serving piece with real kitchens and everyday use in mind—focusing on durability, function, and details that matter when the work begins and the gathering starts.

Papa Bear™ Carving & Cutting Boards
Papa Bear™ boards are heavy-duty carving and cutting boards built for everyday use—whether you’re in the kitchen, at the grill, or working the smoker. Each board is crafted for stability, weight, and real-world use, and all boards include integrated handles for easy lifting and serving.
Standard Sizes(custom sizes available; dimensions are pre-milled and approximate):
Executive Chef — ~18″ × 24″ × 2″
Sous Chef — ~12″ × 18″ × 2″
Line Cook — ~12″ × 12″ × 2″
All Papa Bear™ boards are finished using our 100% food-safe Bear Necessities™ process, making them ready for confident everyday use.

Momma Bear™ Cutting Boards
Momma Bear™ cutting boards offer a lighter, more refined alternative to our heavy-duty boards—well-suited for everyday prep, serving, and smaller kitchen tasks. Available in a range of practical sizes, they’re easy to handle while still built for real use.
Standard Sizes(custom sizes available, including sushi boards):
Sous Chef — ~12″ × 18″ × 0.75″
Line Cook — ~12″ × 12″ × 0.75″
Entrée — ~10″ × 10″ × 0.75″
Custom stenciling is available, and every Momma Bear™ board is finished using our 100% food-safe Bear Necessities™ process for confident everyday use.

Momma Bear™ Charcuterie & Serving Boards
Momma Bear™ charcuterie and serving boards are designed for presenting and serving, not cutting or heavy prep. Available in a variety of sizes and shapes—including standard rectangles, rounded profiles, and select animal shapes—they’re made to add personality and function to gatherings.
Custom sizes are available, with expanded wood options since these boards are intended for serving foods rather than cutting or prep. hough intended for serving, each board is finished using our 100% food-safe Bear Necessities™ process for confidence at the table.

Momma Bear™ Serving Trays
Momma Bear™ charcuterie and serving boards are designed for presenting and serving—not for cutting or heavy prep—and include integrated handles for easy carrying and serving. Though intended for serving, each board is finished using our 100% food-safe Bear Necessities™ process for confidence at the table.

Momma Bear™ Bakeware
Momma Bear™ Bakeware includes a growing collection of handcrafted baking and pizza tools—such as rolling pins in three sizes, pizza peels, and pizza serving boards. Designed for everyday use, each piece is made to be sturdy, practical, and comfortable to work with, and is finished with food-safe Bear Necessities™ products for confidence in everyday kitchens.

Papa Bear™ Range Toppers
Our range toppers are designed to fit standard electric stoves, instantly adding up to 5 square feet of extra prep space when the cooktop isn’t in use. Each piece is finished with food-safe Bear Necessities™ wood care products for durability and everyday use.
Do not use while the stove is hot.

Entertainment Accessories
Our entertainment accessories are designed for easy hosting and everyday enjoyment, including handcrafted trivets, coasters, wine racks, and wine glass caddies. Each piece is made to be functional, durable, and ready for real use—whether you’re hosting guests or winding down at home.

Wall Art
Our wall art pieces include handcrafted crosses, mosaic hearts, and stenciled wood designs. Each piece is made to add warmth, meaning, and visual interest to a space without overwhelming it.

Custom Stencils
Using a 100% food-safe stenciling process, we add burned-wood designs to a wide range of products, including cutting boards, serving trays, and wall art. Let us know what you’d like your goods to tell the world, and we’ll take it from there.

Made to Order Wookwork

Patio Decor
Our patio décor includes handcrafted side tables, planter boxes, and benches with built-in storage—designed to add function and durability to outdoor spaces while keeping things simple and practical. Each piece is made to order, with a typical turnaround of about four weeks.

Planters & Accessories
With spring just around the corner, now’s a great time to add a cedar planter to your patio. Our planters are available in 18″, 24″, or 36″ heights—just let us know what you need.

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