Handmade Gardenia Incense Holder / Candle Holder (Tall Style)

**【About the Product】** | Material | Imported American sculpting clay | Use | Incense holder / Candle holder / Tabletop ornament | Dimensions | Diameter 9.5 × Height 9.5 cm (±2 cm) | Origin | Taiwan ※ Regarding Use: The opening of this incense holder is deep, providing a stable rest for long incense sticks up to 28cm. Depending on the thickness of the incense, the angle of tilt may vary slightly, but the wide, graceful petals are designed to catch most of the ash. The base within the gardenia petals has a diameter of nearly 5cm, offering ample space that is also suitable for small candles with a diameter of around 4cm or less. ※ Cleaning Recommendations: If stained by incense ash, gently brush it off with a dry cloth or rinse with clean water and allow it to dry completely. As it is unglazed and porous, please avoid contact with colored liquids to prevent staining. ※ Handmade Characteristics: Each incense holder is individually crafted by hand on the pottery wheel. Therefore, there will be unique, subtle variations in dimensions, the curvature of the pleats, and the distribution of the clay's color. https://i.postimg.cc/FzMbfym2/Raorao-Studi-pinkoi-tu-(1).png **【About Handmade Ceramic Products】** Each piece is handcrafted and influenced by the shrinkage of clay and the flow of glaze during firing. The actual product may not be perfectly identical to the photographs. The following are considered normal characteristics of handmade pottery, not defects. Please confirm your acceptance before placing an order: - **Form Variations**: Due to manual shaping and kiln shrinkage, there may be an error of approximately **±1-1.5cm** in the dimensions of the actual product compared to the photographs. The exterior curves may also exhibit slight variations. - **Glaze Appearance**: Glaze naturally flows during the firing process, which may result in variations in luster, localized color spots, or pores. - **Natural Markings**: Occasional black spots (minerals in the clay), crazing (fine cracks), granular texture, or traces of coloration may appear on the surface. - **Screen Color Discrepancy**: Photographs are affected by lighting and individual monitor settings. Please refer to the **actual product** for color and style. 𐃃𐃡 **【Usage and Care Recommendations】** To extend the lifespan and maintain the quality of your ceramic products, we recommend the following: - **First Use**: It is recommended to soak the pottery in **rice water** for several hours. This helps to fill the pores and reduce water absorption. - **Microwave Heating**: This item can be used in the microwave, but please **avoid dry heating** or prolonged overheating. - **Cleaning and Maintenance**: **Dishwasher use is not recommended**. Hand wash with a mild detergent and air dry naturally. Avoid strong water jets and high temperatures, which can cause fine lines on the glaze. - **No Open Flame**: Do not heat over an open flame. - **Temperature Shock**: Avoid **extreme temperature fluctuations** (sudden changes between hot and cold) to prevent cracking due to thermal expansion and contraction. - **Natural Patina**: White or light-colored vessels may develop **crazing (fine glaze cracks)** and staining marks over time with use. These are natural signs of aging for ceramics and do not affect functionality. 𐃃𐃡 **【Shipping Packaging and Gift Box Service】** In support of environmental protection and to ensure safe transit, our daily shipments are carefully protected with tissue paper and honeycomb paper. The outer carton may be a recycled cardboard box to minimize waste. If you require a new carton, please inform us at the time of ordering. For gift-giving occasions, we offer an exclusive gift box add-on service (Gift Box Link: https://www.pinkoi.com/product/KDhr2p6g).