Using these unfinished wood apothecary potion bottle shapes is a breeze. First, peel off the protective paper backing that's on most of the crafts. This backing is there to keep the wood in great shape during laser cutting and shipping. You can use these shapes for all sorts of craft projects, like making decorative items or part of a larger art piece. If you need a hole in the shape, just tell us the size and where you want it, and we'll add it for free. When it comes to maintenance, since it's natural wood, keep it away from excessive moisture to prevent warping. You can sand it further if you want a smoother finish or paint it to match your project's color scheme. Remember, these shapes are available in different diameters from 1 inch up to 36 inches and are cut from 1/8 (3mm), 1/4 (6mm), or 1/2 (12mm) cabinet - grade Baltic birch plywood. If you want a different thickness, just let us know.