Kashiwa Craft Care Instructions

Product features and care instructions

・Please wash the dishes before use for hygiene purposes.
・Please be cautious as strong impacts or sudden temperature changes may crack or chip.
・When using in a microwave oven, please thoroughly review the precautions and instructions for each appliance before use.
・This product cannot be used directly on open flames, in ovens, or on IH cooking heaters.
・Please be careful not to drop the product when stacking or transporting.
・Please be aware that the bottom of the product may scratch surfaces such as tables, so handle with care.
・Please do not use the product for purposes other than its intended use (such as tableware or interior decoration).
・Un-glazed surfaces may damage the base if exposed to acidic foods such as vinegar for prolonged periods.
・When using a household dishwasher, please thoroughly review the caution labels and user manual before use.
・Please clean any stains promptly after use. Leaving them may make them more difficult to remove.
・For stains like tea residue, please use commercially available enzyme-based kitchen bleach. When doing so, follow the instructions on the label for proper usage.
・Due to the handmade nature of the product, variations in color, shape, size, thickness, weight, pattern, small black spots, paint skips, and unpainted pinholes may be observed. However, these differences do not affect the functionality of the product.
・Slight wobbling when placed on a table is inherent to the product and does not pose any issues during use. Additionally, the lid may produce a slight rattling noise when touched with a finger. Please understand that these characteristics are unique to handmade items and consider them before making a purchase.
・For stability, please place the lid with its tab opposite to the pouring spout, but always hold the lid securely while pouring.
・It is possible for the glaze to have surface cracks (known as glaze crazing), but this does not mean the product is cracked or damaged. Glaze crazing is a natural occurrence in the manufacturing process and does not affect the functionality or durability of the product.
・Please do not lift by holding only the lid without gripping the body. There is a risk of the container falling from the lid and becoming damaged.
・Please do not put liquids in the canister. There is a risk of spillage if it tips over.
・Matte glaze may change in appearance over time, which is a characteristic of matte glazes. Please enjoy these changes as you cultivate your pottery.

Precautions when using a candle holder

・Do not use if cracked or chipped.
・Do not use water to extinguish the flame.
・Do not use near flammable materials.
・Do not blow strongly as wax may splash.
・Always stay nearby while burning, and be sure to extinguish when sleeping or leaving.
・Do not touch or move while burning or immediately after extinguishing.
・When igniting, keep the wick vertical and use the candle without removing it from the cup.
・Do not use candles that are in metal cups.
・Use on a stable and horizontal surface.
・To prevent potential breakage, avoid direct flame contact with the holder.
・Extinguish stick candles in holders at least 3 cm above the candle insertion point.
・This product is made of ceramics, so there may be individual differences in size.