A Quick Conversation About Marble

Student: Where does marble come from?Teacher: Marble comes from limestone. You could say it’s a “newer” limestone.S: What? Marble is really just a ‘newer’ limestone?T: Yes. According to the Vermont Marble Company, “the […]
8 Easy Steps to Polishing Basalt

Many carvers are intimidated by the difficulty of sanding and polishing basalt. This is entirely unnecessary. Soon you too will discover that deep space, raven’s wing glow within your own […]
Granite

Granite is a magnificent rock that has adorned cities for centuries. It is treasured for its beautiful texture as well as its multitude of utility. It not only flaunts itself […]
Quarry Sap –

In the book, The Agony and the Ecstasy, Michelangelo is said to have draped the David marble in damp cloth after every carving session. What was he doing? While I […]