Oiling China Clays (1 Viewer)

[Propaganda]

I have half my Pharaohs oiled and half not - the difference is so noticeable it's kinda insane. (I'll get around to oiling the other half eventually)

I just received my Apache pharaohs this evening. Going to do the same this weekend.

 

[Bikshu]

I oiled my Apache Pharaohs as well, and yeah the difference in color vibrancy before versus after is truly astounding.

 

[BirdCage]

Lube ‘em!

(Can you spot the lubed Dunes?!)

 

[Propaganda]

Lube ‘em!

(Can you spot the lubed Dunes?!)

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Dayuuum those pop!

 

[Propaganda]

 

[dotorii]

Thinking about ordering a set of china clays from thepokerstore or apache, would you oil a new set? And does oiling get rid of the smell I heard these chips have?

 

[Rooster410]

Thinking about ordering a set of china clays from thepokerstore or apache, would you oil a new set? And does oiling get rid of the smell I heard these chips have?

Yes, oil them. No, the smell will still be there.

 

[dylanthepiguy2]

How does the oiling affect the shuffling? I found my new royal samples can get stuck mid lift

 

[Lts923]

I think it’s damn near the definition of insanity.
I’ve only oiled clays, so I can only comment on oiling chips, not specifically China clays. But oiling chips is a pain in the butt and the results are temporary. And let’s face it, most of our guests barely notice the chips anyway, so don’t do it to impress them.
As gross as it sounds, chips will absorb sweat and oils from your hands, so playing your chips regularly will have a similar effect to oiling. But what is that effect? Brighter colors when photographed under optimal conditions? I suppose. But is it noticible while playing with them under typical conditions? Maybe if you’re looking for it. I dunno. Not sure I want to play under that much light.

Do it if you want, but for the love of everything holy, don’t feel like you should.

I think it’s damn near the definition of insanity.
I’ve only oiled clays, so I can only comment on oiling chips, not specifically China clays. But oiling chips is a pain in the butt and the results are temporary. And let’s face it, most of our guests barely notice the chips anyway, so don’t do it to impress them.
As gross as it sounds, chips will absorb sweat and oils from your hands, so playing your chips regularly will have a similar effect to oiling. But what is that effect? Brighter colors when photographed under optimal conditions? I suppose. But is it noticible while playing with them under typical conditions? Maybe if you’re looking for it. I dunno. Not sure I want to play under that much light.

Do it if you want, but for the love of everything holy, don’t feel like you should.