Hand Wash with hot water and Antibacterial soap (Dial, Ajax, etc.)
NO DISHWASHER
DO NOT LEAVE SITTING IN WATER
Let air dry.
If you want a smoother feel after washing, lightly sand with fine sandpaper(220 grit)
Oil or Wax (food safe mineral oil, butcher block oil or my special blend of wax)
Wipe dry.
Oil once about every 2 to 6 months or just when you please, the more the better
If you spoon develops a crack, this doesn't mean it's no good. It's just means you have to clean it a little better.

I do not do custom orders any more. Just don't have time

I do put How to take care of cards in your order.If you want some to go with gifts, you can go and purchase some at the Care Products section. https://www.etsy.com/listing/463441319/large-and-complimentary-care-kit-for?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1

ALL ITEMS ARE READY TO SHIP, (accept made to order or special order) No waiting. I usually ship the same day or next day, depending on the time of the order. SHIPPING NOTIFICATIONS WILL BE SENT TO YOU ONCE THE ORDER HAS SHIPPED. WHEN YOU GET THIS NOTIFICATION IT MEANS ITS BOX AND READY FOR PICKUP. THEN GO TO THE BOTTOM OF THAT EMAIL AND YOU WILL SEE EXACTLY WHAT THE USPS EXPECTS. ANOTHER E-MAIL WILL BE SENT YOU WHEN USPS SCANS IT DELIVERED

YES. I use mostly Cherry and Walnut, because customers love the colors. I put the spoon in a plastic sleeve and seal the ends, so if the post office has a bad day your spoon won't be damaged and the packing material won't soak up the oil on the spoon. My spoons are nice to look at as well as to use. Almost all the spoons and spatulas have a bumpy old look and a new feel to the handles. This is a technique my dad taught me years ago. I started doing more handles that are smooth because customers on Etsy might not know what I'm describing. You just have to feel them. Some of my spoons bowls are round, which I turn on the wood lathe. The others I chisel and scrape the bowls. No CNC machine

When you see a Out of Stock item, you can request a restock notification. When made I will put it back in inventory and Etsy will email you.

When I finish sanding, I soak then in mineral oil and let dry. Then when they are sold, I put a nice coat of mineral oil / beeswax mix.

Yes. I normally charge 20% cost of that item