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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
- Warm soapy water works fine.
- Let them dry overnight before putting them in the bowls.
Slate
- Warm soapy water is fine.
- Let the stones dry overnight.
- I was given a mineral oil. I was instructed to put the stones and a few drops of the oil in a plastic bag, and then to shake them around a bit. You only need a few drops! I put in too much the first time I washed them, and it made the stones an oily mess...
Shell
- Do not use soap on shell stones!
- Mix a fresh egg with the stones, and wash the stones in the mixture. (I was shocked at hearing this! "An egg?" I asked. "Yes," she replied. "Like from a chicken?!?" "Yes.") Has anyone else heard this?
- Rinse the stones in water, and slosh them around for five minutes.
- Let them dry overnight.
- I was given a cloth bag and this white powder. I was instructed to put the dried stones in the bag, along with one helping of the powder, and then shake the stones in the bag. I don't know what the powder is, though.
If you have any other cleaning tips or want to expand on the above, please do so.
-- Chris Hayashida
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