Pie weights hold the dough's shape and stays firmly nestled against the pie plate, prevent the crust from forming air pockets that bubble up or shrinking as it cooks When the pie crust is done baking, you can easily remove the pie beads because they are all connected to each other on a chain This pie weights chain also can be used as a trivet to protect your table and kitchen surfaces from heat as well as cold and protect glass from chips and scratches The Silicone Pie Weights Chain is dishwasher safe for easy clean up. The heat-resistant is up to 446 F Degrees Fahrenheit The 46-inch Length is great for 8 to 11-inch pie crust.Comes with a 1-years US Based Limited Manufacture Warranty