Caring for your wooden product

A few tips on looking after your purchase…

All my designs are made from kiln dried timber and finished with food safe mineral oil. Unless otherwise stated, your wooden bowl is designed for use with dry contents, such as fruit, bread or crisps. Very dry wood has tendency to absorb moisture, so avoiding contact with water is a good idea. A small amount of damp will not cause any damage, but may roughen its ultra smooth finish - and that would be a shame!

If you have chosen one of my salad bowls, chances are it will be used on a regular basis and filled with a variety of contents. This will over time, create marks and scratches, which are commensurate with its intended use. A coating of oil can help refresh the appearance, as highlighted in the paragraph below.

My salt and pepper mills are made to precision and designed to be kept dry. If for some reason they have become immersed in water, it’s possible the lids may swell and become a little stiff. However, this is an easy fix and something I offer for no extra charge.

On very hot days, I’d recommend moving your bowl or pepper mills away from direct sunlight, as this may cause the grain markings to fade. High surface temperatures are not ideal for wood, so a cooler display environment would be best.

Re oiling your product…

Your purchase will arrive with a small bottle of mineral oil included within the box. Although my bowls and pepper mills do not require re oiling, a fresh coat does bring out the colours and grain markings. The oil can easily be wiped or brushed on, with any excess removed with a clean cloth. However, if this is something you would prefer me to do, I can again do it for no extra cost.