Board measures appx. 5.9" (15cm) and the design is lasered on natural slate, measuring from outer edges of the board. Candles can be placed on the stone. Food-contact safe. Naturally water and heat resistant. Easy to clean and move around. Will look even better as it ages. The earth element. These slate tiles are not coated with anything, and have a natural, matte look. Any chalky white residue can be washed off. If you prefer the usual glossy look, you can coat them with a thin layer of vegetable oil. The image of the calendar's annual festivals can only be sent to you if you message us to request it. It would then be sent to you as a pdf attachment. The sheet is a pdf, and not sent as a physical copy.

These slate boards are not coated with any kind of oil or wax, therefore they will have chalky white residue and imperfections, and may be scratched easily. You can easily wipe or clean off most of these imperfections with water or a damp cloth. If you prefer the usual shiny finish, and want to prevent these marks, apply a very light layer of any kind of vegetable oil. Many prefer the darker, slightly glossy look it gives the slate boards.

As they are used over years the imperfections will give an aged, ancient look to the boards.