Care
Pottery Care
All of our stoneware pieces are oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe. Extreme temperature changes -- transferring from a cold fridge into a hot oven -- may cause excessive stress and result in cracking.
Porcelain pieces may be used in the microwave and dishwasher, but gentle care is recommended.
Gold Luster pieces should be used purely for decorative purposes. Gentle hand washing is recommended.
Furniture Care
Routine Cleaning
Generally, a light dusting with a slightly damp cloth after use will suffice to keep the surface clean.
Deep Refinishing Process
To begin:
- Rub the whole surface down with 0000 steel wool lightly lubricated with mineral spirits.
- Rub lightly with the grain, or at a slight angle to it, but not across it.
- If the steel wool begins to get a buildup of grime and is no longer effective, use a different part of the steel wool or use another piece.
- Allow the mineral spirits to evaporate. The surface should feel smooth.
Applying the Finish:
Working in sections, apply an oil-based finish such as:
- Boiled linseed oil
- Tung oil
- Howard Restore-A-Finish
We recommend applying finishes with blue Scott Shop Towels. Wipe on and off in the direction of the grain and let it cure according to product directions.
Final Buffing:
Finally, buff the finished surface with a dry, lint-free cloth.
The resulting surface should have a deep rich shine. If after a refinish the surface still seems very dull or dry looking, please contact us. It is possible that after a long period of time or a lot of use, the surface may need to be completely stripped down and reoiled.
PLEASE NOTE
Used towels saturated with boiled linseed oil are very combustible. To properly dispose of used towels or rags:
- Lay the towels flat outdoors to dry completely and away from anything flammable.
- Place the dried towels in a metal container with a lid if available.
- Soaking the towels in water before disposing can help minimize fire risk.
- Ensure the towels are not piled up as this can encourage spontaneous combustion.
Treenware Care
All rolling pins, trays, wooden bowls, and breadboards are treated with food safe mineral oil.
They should be washed gently by hand in warm soapy water.
Do not allow water to soak in, and never put in the dishwasher or microwave.
Mineral oil may be used to refresh the wood.
How to Re-Wax Your Furniture
For tables made before 2018: Purchase a Furniture Care Kit, which includes everything you’ll need for the following steps:
- To begin, remove the old wax by rubbing the whole surface down with the steel wool.
- Rub with the grain, or at a slight angle to it, but not across it.
- If the steel wool begins to get a wax build up and is no longer effective, turn the steel wool pad inside itself to refresh it.
- Once the old wax is removed, the surface should feel smooth.
- Clean up the dust from steel wool process with a rag.
- Put some wax on a small piece of clean, dry cotton rag or towel.
- Working in sections, apply a very light coat of wax using small circular motions. It is important to use as little wax as possible. Before the wax dries in each section, wipe the wax in the direction of the grain using long gentle strokes.
- Let wax dry for 20 minutes.
- Finally, buff the surface, using a soft, dry cotton polishing cloth, working vigorously in the direction of the grain.
The resulting surface should have a deep rich shine. If, after re-waxing, the surface still seems very dull or dry looking, please contact us. It is possible that after a long period of time or a lot of use, the surface may need to be re-oiled.