This is a natural product made from selected soapstone. It should be prepared for use by following the procedure below. This curing procedure is only necessary before first use in order to ensure a long and trouble free life.

• Grease the product all over, inside and out, with vegetable oil.
  
• Fill it with water at room temperature and place it in a cool oven.
  
• Set the oven temperature at 350º F and bake for two hours.
  
• After the two hours, turn off the oven and leave the product inside until the oven cools down.
  
• Repeat this process once more (do not forget to grease the product again).
  
• When the oven has cooled from the second cure, remove the product from the oven and wash and rinse it.
  
• The product is now ready for use.

Important notes:

- When using soapstone kitchenware products avoid sudden changes in temperature and avoid direct flame heating of stone.

- Some soapstone products, such as frying-pans and pizza plates do not lend themselves to a water-based curing procedure. In these cases, we recommend using a lower temperature (300º F) and baking the product twice after greasing.

- The manufacturer and his agents shall not be responsible for breakage or failure of the products resulting from failure to cure or miss-use of the products.