This will include a mallet,Ībout seven chisels, and a set of stone rasps (rifflers). Going to cost somewhere around one hundred dollars. Have listed some (Check the Internet for more). These are available from a number of resources and I There are others but these are the most common and useful. Its well worth the work involved to shape it but it does help to have a good set of tools since it is a harder stone.ĥ) Granite Good luck, needs specialized power tools and a lot of sweat, (recommended only for advanced carvers). It often has internal grains that add to the beauty but increases the breakage factor.ģ) Limestone (Oolitic from central Indiana is very good) This stone does not polish well but is one of the best stones for showing details carved into it, one of my favorites.Ĥ) Marble (Colorado or Italian Carrara are two of the easiest to work with) I believe that every stone sculptor wants to try this stone at least once, to experience the stone of the masters. This stone is stunning in its beauty with colors like green, red, white, gold, cream and just about everything in between.
It can bruise, but it's worth the trouble.
Polishes to a smooth finish and scratches leave a white mark which makes it easy to texture.Ģ) Alabaster-I recommend this as a starting stone both because it is easy to carve and because it is extremely beautiful. They often keep a supply on hand for the students and are usually more than happy to sell it.ġ) Soapstone Available in many different colors and textures. Other stones are available but shipping can hurt the old pocketbook so I would recommend that you try the local schools for stone supplies or information (excellent idea). What you're going to spend your money on Stone Availability of carving stoneĭepending on where you live, you can probably find SOME kind of stone to carve within driving distance. 3) Go to the library and take out a book on stone carving and use the resources at the end of this page to get your supplies.2) Ask the local colleges if they are going to have a stone-carving workshop.Two months later (I had to work in private as it was a mother's day gift for my wife) Mother and Child Reunion was born and I became a stone addict. I brought a stone from the instructor and with tools that he lent me, I headed home. It was so beautiful that I had to try it. I took an art class in college and there was an art student that had finished a piece in stone. Tips on carving different types of stoneĬontains over over 80 more pictures and 70 more pages of information added to this page.The how and whys of carving and starting the chiseling.Stone, Tools, Sandbags, Protection devices.Stoneshaper's "How to" page How do you get started?
FLORIDA OOLITE STONE HOW TO
How to carve marble, limestone, soapstone and alabaster sculptures Stone Sculptures, carving marble, limestone, soapstone, alabaster
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