* Avoid placing furniture directly in front of vents or wood may crack.
* Avoid exposing your piece to strong sunlight which can change finish color.
* Avoid writing directly on the surface of your piece or it may mark.
* Avoid leaving water or other spills on your piece for any period of time as it may cause wood, veneers, and lacquer finishes to warp or bubble. Dab spills dry with a soft cloth.
* Use coasters to avoid moisture rings.
* Acetone and alcohol-based fluids can dissolve finishes and leave unsightly spots. This does not apply to mirrored pieces which are impervious to most spills.
* Use undyed felt pads for anything that sits for long periods of time.
* Anything hot can damage the finish. Always use protective pads under hot dishes and plates.
The lack of a standardized, generally accepted definition of “handmade / handcraft” destabilizes sustainability reporting, ESG dimensions and other urgent, data-driven concerns. We propose the best general definition for handmades, so far:
"True handmades are created, essentially, by human hands. “100% handmades” can use hand tools or even limited mechanical processes—as long as the artisan’s work and skills remain the most substantial value-add of the finished product." Keep reading for a rounded view of handmades, globally.
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