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Caring For Go Stones
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During my last trip to Japan, I bought a set of slate and shell go stones from a store in Sapporo. The shopkeeper gave me instructions on how to care for the stones. I'd thought I'd share them here. The cleaning method depends on the material of the stones. When black stones are purchased new, they usually have an oil on them. The white stones can be used right away. Glass
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If you have any other cleaning tips or want to expand on the above, please do so. I read this post by Roy Schmidt on rec.games.go. I reformatted it for Sensei's Library. It's not quite as interesting as what I heard from the shopkeeper, though. :) Roy Schmidt wrote: Thumbing through this FAQ, I did not see anything about caring for go stones, which is a frequent question on r.g.g. Here's a translation of the pamphlet that came with my shell and slate set, titled: Caring for Your Clam Shell Go StonesFirst of all, each time before you play a game wash your hands. This will go a long way toward maintaining the original condition of your stones by reducing skin oil transfer during the game. WHITE STONES (Clam Shell)After play, wipe the faces of each of the stones with a dry, 100% cotton cloth. If the stones become sticky, wash them. Add a small amount of dish detergent to some tepid water and wash them by hand. These stones are crafted from genuine clam shells. Do not place them in hot water. BLACK STONES (Nachi Black Stones)Before first use, use an absorbent cotton cloth to remove the oil on the surface of the stones. Over time, if the stones appear to be fading, add more oil. Put a small amount of machine oil (mineral type oil) on a soft cloth and rub the stones until their original lustre returns. GeneralIf your stones become especially sticky or difficult to clean, then seek the assistance of a specialist. You can find one by inquiring at the shop where you bought these stones. Path: MakingYourOwnEquipment · Prev: TeachingGoban · Next: This is a copy of the living page "Caring For Go Stones" at Sensei's Library. ![]() |