The most ideal maintenance oil for Shoushan stone is aged white tea oil.

Do not use peanut oil, sesame oil, animal oil and other oils to nourish the stone.

Because it is yellow and sticky, it is not easy to use, and it will affect the color of Shoushan stone, making it difficult to use. The color of the stone is dark yellow and dull.

Use the right amount of oil.

Practice has proven that even though aged white tea oil is the best, you should not use too much oil.

You must pay attention to oil maintenance. Too much oil will damage the quality of the stone, so it is better to maintain it with less oil.

Oil maintenance depends on the target.

When oiling the finished Shoushan stone carvings, you can first use a little oil droplets to brush gently on a soft long-bristled brush, and then touch the stone surface with your hands.

Different varieties of Shoushan stone require different maintenance methods.

Tiankeng stone, due to its thorough hydration and acidification, is warm and lovely, with stable stone properties and does not require excessive oiling.

The puddle stone is solid in quality and clear in color. Because of its high degree of hydration, it can remain crystal clear as long as it is carefully polished and polished without being hit by hard objects. There is no need to apply oil frequently.

Some stone types are not suitable for oil cultivation. For example, hibiscus stone is particularly moist, white, and delicate, especially lotus root white, lard white, and moon white. It is gray and loses its luster, so it cannot be oiled.

Hibiscus stone often turns yellow after being oiled, and may even appear uneven in color between yellow and white, losing its characteristics.