What is Yunzi stone?
Yunzi (云子 Hanyu Pinyin: Yúnzǐ ) are Go/Weiqi stones from Yunnan and shortly called Yunzi. Traditional Yunzi Go stones are half-flat (single-convex or “one-side-convex”). Modern Yunzi are available both half-flat and in lens shape (bi-convex, similar to Japanese go stones).
Do Yunzi stones have lead?
In the case of Yunzi stones, the lead is not an incidental substance “dusted” on the surface and amenable to washing away, as lead is used in the manufacturing process and thus pervades the go stones.
How do you care for Yunzi stones?
How to care for your Yunzi Stones
- Rinse the stones clean under water and lay them out on a towel to dry.
- Place the stones in a plastic bag with a few drops of colorless oil and mix them around until the stones are all coated. Sewing machine oil is suitable, avoid cooking oils.
- Wipe the stones clean of excessive oil.
How many stones are in a Go set?
Traditionally, go is played with 181 black and 180 white go-ishi (flat, round pieces called stones) on a square wooden board (goban) checkered by 19 vertical lines and 19 horizontal lines to form 361 intersections; more recently, it has been played electronically on computers and on the Internet.
What are Yunzi stones made of?
The material varies. Some stones are made out of plastic, glass, porcelain or marble, but the traditional Japanese and Korean stones are made out of slate for black and clamshell for white. Chinese style stones can be made of glass, but to be considered true yunzi they must be sintered.
What is Yunzi made of?
Yunzi-style stones made of jade for instance, were often presented to the reigning emperor and his court in ancient China.
How do you clean Go stones?
You can clean your shell stones by simply wiping them off with a 100% cotton cloth. If the stones need more serious cleaning, mix them with a fresh egg and wash the stones in the mixture. Clean and rinse them in tepid water for a few minutes and let them dry overnight. Soap is also safe to use for cleaning.
Where can you place stones in Go?
To make a play, you simply put a stone down on the board. The stones can only go on the corners of the squares, as shown in the pictures below. Once stones are played, they do not move.
Are melamine Go stones good?
Durable Melamine Stones Melamine Go stones are scratch-resistant and shatterproof. They have a solid heft appeal and long lasting durability.
Can you use baby oil on slate?
How to polish a slate hearth. You can buy commercial slate oil to polish your hearth up, but there are a few possible alternatives you could try after cleaning slate hearth. Baby oil, teak oil, olive oil: these are things you might have around the house already.
Is WD40 good for slate?
You can redress the slate with a fine wire wool, you will find that this may dull the area and you will need to feed the slate with slate oil or WD40 to return its shine. You may need to do the complete surface in order to create a matching surface look, again take care with surrounding materials and soft furnishings.
Can you use vinegar to clean slate?
Never use acidic or abrasive cleaning products when mopping a slate floor or when spot-cleaning stains. Acidic cleaners, including ordinary vinegar, cause a chemical reaction that can etch the stone. Strong cleaning agents can strip the sealer on slate and grout.