Care and Maintenance

Vases

The outside of the vase should not be immersed in water for cleaning. Rather, gently wipe glass with a damp cloth or clean paint brush to remove dust.

Concrete Stones

Newly created stones should not be placed in the freezing weather. They must be completely cured to withstand the elements. 

All stones are stamped with a creation date. If that creation date is within two months prior to Winter, keep the stone inside out of the weather until the following Spring. For instance, if you purchase a stone for a Christmas present, and it is created during November or December, it should be kept inside, out of the elements until the freezing weather is over. It may be placed outside the following Spring. If the stone weathers all summer, it is not necessary to bring it inside for winter, however, bringing it indoors will increase its life.

Stones should always be placed on a bed of gravel or other well-draining surface to keep them as dry as possible.  Never place your stone in soil or other water-retaining substance. Even though the stone is treated with waterproof sealer, it is still porous and will want to absorb. 

If the stone is hot with afternoon sun, do not spray with cold water - it will crack the glass.

Address Stones

The address stone has two pieces of plastic tubing strategically placed during the pouring process to house the rebar. This is how it stands freely. The address stones are delivered with two 24” pieces of rebar. These are to be placed into the ground the same width as the tubing. Be aware the tubing may be angled to conform with the bottom of the stone. Place the rebar into the tubing to see the angle before placing rebar into the ground. Drive the rebar to the desired height, then slide the stone onto the rebar. If necessary make minimal adjustments to the stone height by pressing straight from the top down onto the stone. DO NOT move stone from front to back as this may dislodge the tubing.

Mosaic Boxes

These also are sealed with waterproof sealant and may be wiped with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in water.