Are there any special handling/storage needs for these stones?
441769
No. I just left it in the wooden box it came in then used it as needed. I did find the best way to clean them is pour the strongest acid you have, put it on the left over scratch marks and let it eat up the other carats that were left on the stone.
125575
Well, you will get large stones. We do pedicures and calf massages with them. There was one extra large rock we never use. These are not actual polished stones they are river rocks that I'm sure came from just that.
229514
If I remember these stones are too soft. They are man made and seem to disintegrate easily. They don't last. For a grate I would soak in oven cleaner, then use wire brush.
1199632
Nothing, the stone fits snug unto the base, the base has rubber stoppers that should hold the base unto the surface/table. You just need to ake sure the table is dry so the rubber grips it nicely.
1047502
So far it's safe with warming the towels and uv sterilizer. I haven't used the stones. You may want to send the manufacture that question. Good luck.
1940269
Yes they can be stored easily and the are relatively sturdy. They aren't made of steel but they are sturdy for the materials they are made of.
1164177
I've loaded mine down with toiletries and they seem to handle it fine. I would say that if you plan on high usage, they may not stand up over time with too much wieght loaded into them.
257932
The stones do not slide around because they are heavy. The gaps are very small.
1447011
Preheat the oven and then just put the stone on one of the racks. Nothing special required. Easy peasy.
324435
They stack similarly to other china. They do not take up nearly as much space as my previous stoneware.
2191672
True there are small pieces not to be lost. When not in use we store the complete set in a secured plastic storage tub with snap on lid. Good luck
529079
They are quite big and heavy. I do love them but they are hard to store. I use them a lot as a round platter. Also they need to be placed on a slant in the dishwasher. Even so the set I feel is very nice, I love them but can't say my family feels the same way :)
257068
gemstones with a large enough flat surface, yes. Rounded stones very difficult
1957459
Nope, there soap stone. They are polished stones without sharp corners for that very reason
1504509
I cannot; but I'll tell you what I would do. I would find a jewel either the same or different color and Superglue it in. I've done this myself a few times. Then put a little dab on the stone to secure it that way as well
1530958
Yeah if you want. It may be difficult though they are solid rocks. Different packages come with different size rocks. As long as long as they are all in there it should be fine.
1470491
NO! You will need to use pot holders or oven mitts to extract the stone from the oven, and then set it onto the cooling rack/handles for transport to the table, etc.