How to dry ox gallstones

The way you dry your stones is important to achieve the best quality and avoid mouldy stones

Store fresh collected stones in a container- make sure you do not put the lid on! As this traps the moisture inside. Place the container in the dark, too much light will turn the stones black

Avoid placing in hot areas, such as on top of a radiator, as this will cause the stones to crack and break as they will dry too fast 

Slow drying at room temperature is best 

The larger the stone is, the longer it will take to dry. You should weigh your stones every few days, record the weight, and when this stops decreasing, the stones are dry.

Minimum drying time for small grape size stones is 3 weeks, anything larger will need anywhere from 6-8 weeks 

Its not always easy, and lots of the time stones go mouldy and break

This is no problem for us, as we are happy to buy any stones in any condition 

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