These Mother of Pearl Spoons are beautifully handcrafted to emphasis the natural colors. They are simple, yet have period flair, and will be a welcome addition to your utensil collection for cats. Shells have some natural imperfections, this is normal and adds beauty and uniqueness of each shell. Since the item will be used to feed our furry friends, we do not use harmful chemicals such as a remover at any stage. We cannot accept returns or exchanges due to slight ink bleeding.