The change in color due to oils can be a look. I experimented and added coconut oil to one and will use them this way as a visual ID. Dark seems more modern, if you will, and the original seems more earthy. Which way do you like?
I received this as a birthday gift. I have only used it for a couple of day and black spots are appearing. I can’t remove the spots.
Hi Catherine! We're sorry to hear that you're experiencing some discoloration with your Salt & Pepper Stone Shakers. As the shakers are stone, the discoloration is likely due to oils from your hands. The good news is that this can easily be resolved by using a neutral/edible oil to cure the shakers which will even out the color. Please check your email as we’ll be reaching out to learn more about your experience and see how we can help. Thanks!
After only 1 day of opening these shakers, they now have ugly black spots on them. Is it lichen? How can I remove it or replace these?
Hi Judy! Due to the material being stone, the discoloration on your new salt & pepper shakers is most likely from oils. We would be happy to send you a new set though. Please keep watch for an email from us so we can confirm your shipping address. Thank you!
Nice looking. Need to be oiled, otherwise finger marks show.
The stone is soft and smooth. They give a chic ambiance.
These are great salt shakers. They look and feel great. And hold more salt than you’d think. Only ding is the 3 holes on mine aren’t centered but makes them seem more handmade so that’s fine.
I like the salt and pepper shaker very much. They look and feel high quality. The stone texture is really amazing. Highly recommended.
Bought these salt/pepper shakers a while ago. The first (and consequent) time/s they were used, spots appeared all over them. Apparently, your hands leave oil marks on them, and they can't be removed. It's too bad, because they really looked great when they came out of the box. Perhaps they could be coated with something when made that would prevent the spots.
Hi Chris! We’re sorry to hear that oily spots appeared on your Salt & Pepper Stone Shakers. Please keep an eye out for an email from us so we can learn more about your experience. If you don’t see an email come through, please reach out to us at support@tenthousandvillages.com or message us through our Live Website Chat. Thank you!
They are beautiful! Oil from cooking/fingers does darken them a bit. But my main complaint is that the bottoms are hard to remove when you need to refill them. Otherwise so pretty!
I gave these as a gift to someone who had asked for salt & pepper shakers for Christmas. I wanted something unique, not ordinary and these fit the bill! My daughter in law absolutely loves them and especially that they are handmade and fair trade.
I love these salt & pepper shakers! The salt one turned black right away. So, they are two different colors, but I think they are both beautiful. Easy to tell which is which. Love the feel and weight of them. I bought them for a wedding present and liked them so well, I had to buy a set for me, too.
I love the salt and pepper shakers, but the stone darkened from fingers which may have had oil on them I have tried washing off the marks but have been unable to do so.
Hi! As I read reviews about these salt and pepper shakers, I am wondering I seasoning them with oil will keep the stone coloration looking even? I think they are absolutely gorgeous and if I can solve the discoloration problem by seasoning them I would purchase!
Hi Sabrina! Yes, you can cure the Salt & Pepper Stone Shakers with a neutral/edible oil which should keep the stone coloration looking even. If you have any further questions, feel free to message us through our Live Website Chat or email us at support@tenthousandvillages.com.