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Delve into the vibrant world of stone sculpture and the dedicated community that shapes it. Explore a rich array of subcategories, including insights into the essence of Sculpture NW, perspectives from the editors, artist spotlights, and engaging conversations. Whether you’re a seasoned sculptor or a novice exploring the Beginner’s Corner, this space is a treasure trove of knowledge. Northwest Stone Sculpture Association is not just a platform; it’s a community, a conversation, and an exploration of the fascinating world of stone carving.

Spinning Diamond Tools – Useful Info from UKAM

Below are links to information about diamond tools that I found is informative and useful. – Pat Barton ed Note: From the UKAM site their web : “Getting the most […]

Artist Advice “Rock Economics 101” (2004)

Let’s hope you didn’t become an artist so you could get rich. Even the mythological “famous artist” seems to have died with Andy Warhol. So, in the absence of fame […]

Cleaning Outdoor Stone Sculptures

by Joanne Duby There are lots of great articles on maintaining outdoor stone sculptures on the internet. And a few not-so-great. When you have questions, the internet is […]

Art Business Basics 101: Business Contracts for Artists – March/Apr 2000

Several years ago, NWSSA initiated a “Statement of Services” that is used for vendors and members who are paid for their work. Generally this agreement is used at our symposiums, such as Camp Brotherhood. It […]

Art Business 101: Anatomy of a Show – January/February 1998

VISIBILITY is the big word. !f you want to exhibit and sell your work, you must take whatever steps are necessary to exhibit as often as possible. You will know […]

The Ideal Sculpture Studio – Jan/Feb 1997

by Boris Spivak Every artist dreams of a fine studio where the working process will be effective and pleasant. The studio is the sculptor’s work place and, as any contemporary […]

Doratti Sculpture Studios Cuts Two Gargoyles

Pat Doratti has his stone studio in Nelson, British Columbia a small arts city in the Rocky Mountains above Spokane Washington. One of the interesting things he has there is a […]

December 2, 2023
NWSSA Staff

Broken Carbide Tools (chisels)

There are few sculptors who have not had the unhappy experience of breaking a carbide chisel. One’s immediate thought is to go wailing back to the dealer: “It broke! There’s […]

July 27, 2023
NWSSA

The Stone Column Jade

The Stone Column Jade by Bill Laprad by Bill Laprade The English word jade has a circuitous derivation. It started with the Spanish expression “piedra de hijada”, meaning the “stone […]

January 4, 2012
Bill Laprade

Polishing

Part of this material I used in the 20 hour granite course I taught at Pratt. Most of the info is from Tom Urban’s workshop at Camp Brotherhod, some from […]

December 20, 2009
Kirk McLean

What is a Sculptor’s Most Important Tool – May/June 2008

Would that be the seven-inch angle grinder with diamond tipped blade? Or that finely honed chisel, or the hammer that balances in your hand just so? Some might name the […]

May 2, 2008
Jim Tobin

Core Dill and Blade – Glazed Diamond Segments

ed note: Since this was written much has changed in the diamond tool industry and the links below now go to the internet archive. When using a diamond core drill […]

December 20, 2009
NWSSA Staff

Basing for Dummies, An Easy Alternative to the Stone Problem – Sept/Oct 2000

One of the problems I have faced as a “mostly hand tool, hobby sculptor” is dealing with bases. I took Joanne Duby’s workshops at the Camp Brotherhood Symposium, learned her techniques, […]

September 2, 2000
Jan Willing

Maquettes and drawings for jade projects

Theres not one hard and fast rule with how to plan your jade piece.  There are some jade pieces that dictate to the maker how it will evolve, but forthe […]

January 14, 2024
Deborah Wilson

Doratti Sculpture Studios Cuts Two Gargoyles

Pat Doratti has his stone studio in Nelson, British Columbia a small arts city in the Rocky Mountains above Spokane Washington. One of the interesting things he has there is a […]

Working Wet and Carving in a Small Space

The Wet Carving Box and How to Carve in Small Places For over a decade, I’ve worked year round in my basement wet carving stone.  I have constructed a small […]

Sanding Mandrels – Roll Your Own

Sanding mandrels are very useful in grinding, rounding, and sanding the upper inside lips of stone vases. The transition between a flat surface and a core-drilled hole is usually sharp, […]

Artist Advice “Rock Economics 101” (2004)

Let’s hope you didn’t become an artist so you could get rich. Even the mythological “famous artist” seems to have died with Andy Warhol. So, in the absence of fame […]

Spinning Diamond Tools – Useful Info from UKAM

Below are links to information about diamond tools that I found is informative and useful. – Pat Barton ed Note: From the UKAM site their web : “Getting the most […]

Carved Stone Vase – Jan/Feb 1997

For a number of years, sculptor Jim Ballard has been creating a series of vases. These pieces, made of basalt, granite, steatite, sandstone and marble, can be used for Ikebana […]

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