Intermediate Experience

Now that you are carving, help and hints to grow as an artist and level up.

Polishing

Part of this material I used in the 20 hour granite course I taught at Pratt. Most of the info

Cup Wheel Grinding

Part of this material I used in the 20 hour granite course I taught at Pratt. Most of the info

grindopedia

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It all started with a post requesting rational power tool information in one place, then a name “grindopedia”, and then substantial follow-up from a vibrant community with a good spirit. From “grindopedia” you can find out about:  Blades and Diamonds, Glazed Diamonds, Grinders, Polishing, Air Hammers, Sanding Mandrels, Safety Check List, Breathing Protection…

Studio Notes: Mounting Pins 2002

Mounting Pins After expending the effort to drill a mounting hole perpendicular to a base or to the bottom of

Lunch Time Tool Talk – Nov/Dec 1999

This article emerges from a lunch time question and answer discussion about power tools with Steve Sandry posing the questions,

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2026 Oregon State Stone Carving Symposium

Join us in Central Oregon August 9-16th for up to 8 days of stone carving with guest Artists Nicholas Fairplay (Relief Carving), Julianne Kohn (Jade Carving) and Alison Jean Cole (Intarsia). Fire up your creative spirit in a supportive environment!

2026 Washington State Symposium July 11-19th

NWSSA’s annual Washington State Stone Carving Symposium will be hosted in Port Orchard, WA. July 11-19th, 2026. Visiting Guest Artists Amy Brier, John Fisher, and Sharon Fullingim will create a collaborative group project, in addition to our jade carving, beginning and intermediate stone carving workshops. Join us!

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