Basic Care Guidance
Some tips on how to look after your pieces and how to clean them.
Feel free to reach out at any time if you have any questions, I will always do my best to help.
WOODEN PIECES
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When it comes to the wooden pieces such as boards, trays and dishes it is important to know they are all finished and sealed with a 100% natural oil and wax.
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The oil ingredients -
Refined hemp oil, raw linseed oil and orange oil.
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The wax ingredients -
Devon beeswax, raw linseed oil & orange oil.
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The oil and wax are food safe, so pieces are ready to be used.
Oil and wax does wear off in time, at a quicker rate if the piece is used often.
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In light of this, best practice is to periodically, depending on usage, apply new oil and wax layers to ensure their longevity and hygiene.
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If you want any advice or information on applying these, or want to know what I use then do drop me a message or email.
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Cleaning Advice:
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Hand wash only​
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Not suitable for dishwasher
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Wash using damp cloth using warm soapy water
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Do not submerge or leave in water
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Dry off excess water and pat dry with soft clean cloth
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Leave wooden piece to fully air dry propped upright on its edge
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Make sure it is fully dry before storing or using it again
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WOODEN COASTERS
I have a variety of wooden coasters with my pyrography designs on. These are often made of bamboo or oak wood. Regardless of the type of wood, all my pyrography wooden coasters are sealed with a clear matt water-based polyurethane varnish.
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I also have a range of printed wooden coloured coasters. These have a shiny smooth finish.
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The care guide for all my wooden coasters - regardless of type / finish is the same.
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If there are any spills do make sure to clean immediately to avoid marking or damage.
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Cleaning Advice:
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Hand wash only
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Use a damp cloth, and if needed a little soap
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Wipe gently and dry with soft cloth
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Try and avoid getting the cork base wet if possible
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Best practice is to lean it upright on edge of coaster to allow it to fully air dry
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It is important the coaster is fully dry before use
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STONE COASTERS
For any of the stone coasters - cleaning methods are similar to the wooden ones.
Best to clean up any spills immediately to avoid staining or marking.
Cleaning Advice:
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Hand wash only
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Use a damp cloth, a little soap if needed
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No harsh chemicals to be used when cleaning
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Wipe gently clean and then dry with soft clean cloth
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Try and avoid getting the cork base wet if possible
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Best practice is to lean the coaster on its edge upright, to allow it to fully air dry
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It is important the coaster if fully dry before use
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JESMONITE
The Jesmonite pieces I make are all finished with a natural wax sealant.
This helps to seal and protect each piece.
The wax provides a level of water resistance, but it is important to remember it is only that, resistance, the pieces are NOT waterproof.
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Overtime the wax on the piece will wear away.
The timeframe will greatly vary depending on usage, handling and how often you are cleaning it.
If you want to keep the piece as water resistant as possible and looking its best, apply a new wax layer when needed.
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As an example, I personally look at re-applying new wax layers to my trinket dishes and candle holders once a year. I don't tend to handle them directly much and they only require light dusting at times. So annual re-application of wax has worked for me.
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If you are handling pieces daily and cleaning them often, then I would advise you look at re-applying more frequently - possibly every 3 or 6 months - depending on how quickly the wax is wearing off.
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If you want any help on application tips and the type of wax I use - then do feel free to reach out.
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Cleaning Advice:
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Avoid prolonged contact with liquids.
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Best to wipe away any spills immediately to avoid any marking / staining and they dry.
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Allow piece to fully air dry before using it again, or storing it away.
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Avoid cleaning using harsh chemicals.
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Jesmonite pieces are not dishwasher or microwave safe.
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Candle holders:
For the candle/tealight holder pieces please note -
Jesmonite is fire resistant, however it is the buyer's responsibility to ensure safety procedures are followed when lighting candles and having exposed flames. ​​​​​​​