B GRADE, Welsh Slate Placemats | Slate House

B Grade, Handmade single Welsh slate rectangle placemat.'B' Grade placemats are made from slate that has a higher amount of pyrite (Fools Gold) than what we deem acceptable for an 'A' grade placemat. This is generally more than 5 spots of fools gold. Some customers actually preffer the more rustic look that fools gold brings to the placemat. Serve up sophisticated style dining in your home or restaurant. Each placemat is individually hand cut allowing for a natural and completely unique finish. Treated to resist staining and fitted with protective pads on the underside to prevent scratches. This stunning addition to your home will look great in a modern or traditional setting. • Handmade in the UK from Welsh slate & individually hand cut for a unique finish• Protective pads on the base to prevent scratches to your surfaces• Dimensions: 300mm x 200mm x 6mm• Locally sourced and handmade in the UK from 500-million-year-old Welsh slate from Blaenau Ffestiniog, WalesFrom humble beginnings in a small garden shed, Slate House has become a trusted Welsh business with a reputation for skilfully handcrafting exceptional quality products. When you buy a Slate House product, you are supporting a growing Welsh business. Each item is handcrafted to the very highest standard at the Slate House workshop in South Wales. Unique homeware, expertly made.Locally sourced and handmade in the UK from 500-million-year-old Welsh slate from Blaenau Ffestiniog, Wales. Slate House is eco-conscious and our Welsh slate has a low carbon footprint.Each Welsh slate placemat is hand cut to give a natural rustic, chipped edge.If slate becomes marked or faded, use soft side of a sponge to wipe slate with food-safe oil (eg. Olive oil, sunflower oil, etc).PLEASE NOTE THAT AS SLATE IS A NATURAL PRODUCT IT MAY CONTAIN FOOL'S GOLD, WHICH IS A NATURAL PYRITE THAT FORMS WITHIN THE SLATE. EACH PIECE OF SLATE HAS ITS OWN UNIQUE NATURAL CHARACTERISTICS AND CAN FEATURE THESE NATURALLY OCCURING MARKINGS. THESE ARE NOT DEFECTS AND WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT YOUR SLATE ITEM WILL NOT CONTAIN IT. . . .