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"Go Stones Care Kit"

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"Go Stones Care Kit":
These products are "Go stones Care Kit"
Three types : "Clamshell (White) Go Stones Care Kit", "Nachiguro (Black) Go Stones Care Kit", and "White and Black Go stones care kit Pack".

In the image list, there is a video of "How to care for Go stones" (Japanese and English versions).
For information on how to care for your Go stones and how to use the "Clamshell (White) Go stones Care Kit" and "Nachiguro (Black) Go Stones Care Kit", please check the video.

Go stones will gradually become dirty and lose their luster with use.
On our shopping site, we provide information on how to care for white and black Go stones on the "Maintenance of Go Stones" page, but it only includes cleaning methods to remove dirt.
After much trial and error to find a way to revive the lost luster of Go stones, we have finally developed a "Go stones Care Kit" that allows customers to restore the luster of their stones by themselves.
Please check the video in the image list to watch how to clean and keep your Go stones beautiful and use them for many years to come.

>Go to "Maintenance of Go Stones" page

  • "Clamshell (White) Go Stones Care Kit"
    This is a care kit exclusively for Clamshell White Go stones.
    This care kit was developed based on the coating techniques of our Go stones craftsmen.
    The wax for glazing is the same wax used for actual products.
    It can be used about 20 to 30 times, depending on how you use it.

  • "Nachiguro (Black) Go Stones Care Kit"
    This is a care kit exclusively for Nachiguro slate black Go stones.
    This care kit is designed to revive the luster of Nachiguro black Go stones after cleaning.
    This kit was developed based on the glazing techniques of our Go stones craftsmen.
    The oil for glazing is the same oil used for actual products.
    It can be used about 20 to 30 times, depending on how you use it.

  • "White and Black Go stones care kit Pack"
    This is a set of kits for glazing each of Clamshell White Go stones and Nachiguro Black Go stones.

  • *Please check the instructions and videos for each product before use.

    "If the Clamshell Go stones become dirty......"

    1. Wash stones in soapy water with a mild detergent to clean the surface.

    2. Let stones dry in the sun or shade in an airy place.

    3.When stones are well dried, clean both sides of each stone with a cotton cloth.

    >Go to "Maintenance of Go Stones" page

    "If the Clamshell Go stones lose their luster......"
    *Please check movie.

    1. Open the Go Stone Polishing Cloth Bag of the "Care Kit" and turn the bag inside out. Rub the wax provided on both sides of the inside of the cloth bag.

    2. Put the cloth bag back together, place about half of the washed and dried Go stones in the bag, and put the returned part back to form the bag.

    3. Lay out a towel or other soft cloth and gently rub the Go stones in the cloth bag together on it.
    *At this time, rub the Go stones against each other, but be careful not to use too much force or rub too hard, as this may chip or scratch the Go stones.

    4. You will feel a little resistance at first, but after 5 to 10 minutes, the sensation of rubbing together becomes progressively lighter.
    Check the go stones and if they are shiny, maintenance is finish.

    "If the Nachiguro (Black) Go stones become dirty......"

    1. Wash Go stones in soapy water with a mild detergent to clean the surface.

    2. Let stones dry in the sun or shade in an airy place.

    3.When stones are well dried, clean both sides of each stone with a cotton cloth.

    >Go to "Maintenance of Go Stones" page

    "If the Nachiguro (Black) Go stones lose their luster......"
    *Please check movie.

    1. Place about half of the washed and dried Go stones on the black hand towel in the "Care Kit" and spray a small amount of non-sticky baby oil or similar in the sprayer provided.

    2. Wrap the Go stones in a towel and rub gently with both hands so that the oil is spread over the entire Go stones.
    *To prevent oil stains, it is safer to lay a plastic or similar material on the desk.

    3. Finally, wipe off excess oil with a towel for a clean finish.

  • "Clamshell (White) Go stones Care Kit"
    Exclusive cloth bag : 1
    Wax for polishing Clamshell Go stones in aluminum container : 1
    *This product is a care kit for "Clamshell white Go stones" only.
    The care kit for "Nachiguro black Go stones" is not included.

  • "Nachiguro (Black) Go Stones Care Kit"
    Microfiber Towel : 1
    Spray bottle with baby oil 5 ml : 1
    *This product is a care kit for "Nachiguro black Go stones" only.
    The care kit for "Clamshell white Go stones" is not included.

  • "White and Black Go stones care kit Pack"
    "Clamshell (White) Go stones Care Kit"/Exclusive cloth bag : 1, Wax for polishing Clamshell Go stones in aluminum container : 1
    "Nachiguro (Black) Go Stones Care Kit"/Microfiber Towel : 1, Spray bottle with baby oil 5 ml : 1
    *In plastic case


  • Please bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.
  • The "Nachiguro (Black) Go stones Care Kit" is a kit for polishing Nachiguro (Black) Go stones made from Nachiguro slate stones.
    Do not use on glass or plastic Go stones made from materials other than Nachiguro slate stones.

  • The "Clamshell (White) Go Stones Care Kit" is a kit for polishing Clamshell (White) Go stones made from Clamshells. Do not use on glass or plastic Go stones made from materials other than Clamshell Go stones.

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