Breathing Protection
Dust produced while working with stone containing silica and other harmful minerals is not just an annoying problem, it is
Pat Barton
December 19, 2019
Once you have experienced something, the blindness disappears. Sharing those experiences helps others see.
Dust produced while working with stone containing silica and other harmful minerals is not just an annoying problem, it is
by Michael Binkley For 34 years, I was a sculptor who worked exclusively as a direct subtractive carver, meaning I
In my first year of architectural school, I had the chance to take 2 semesters of sculpture before the architectural
ART AND SCULPTURE Thoughts on how drawing can help us sculpt. Taken from my notes on a 2008 lecture by
SLICK WAY TO MOVE TO STONE Submitted to Sculpture NorthWest by a long-time NWSSA friend, Steve Erickson. All sculptors and
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Part of this material I used in the 20 hour granite course I taught at Pratt. Most of the info
This post is a plug to give Jeff Powell’s Air Compressors for Carving Stone a read. Its a useful overview
Part of this material I used in the 20 hour granite course I taught at Pratt. Most of the info
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…
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!
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!
Annual International Stone Carving Symposium – Oregon State August 9-16th, 2026 Camp Suttle Lake in Sisters, OR If you enjoy time with friends in a
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