Eight easy steps to polishing basalt
Many carvers are intimidated by the difficulty of sanding and polishing basalt. This is entirely unnecessary. Basalt is in fact
Tom Small
December 17, 2024
Those stones that work best with power tools, abrasives, and “SPINNING” diamond tools.
Many carvers are intimidated by the difficulty of sanding and polishing basalt. This is entirely unnecessary. Basalt is in fact
When drilling holes into or through jade, both sintered and plated core drills will do the job nicely. Plated diamond
Geologist Micheal E. Yeaman presents an introduction to the series he has created regarding the science and geology of stones
Learn about Pacific Northwest Granite from one of our resident geologists, Michael E. Yeaman. During our summer Symposia at Pilgrim
Learn about Montana Quartzite from one of our resident geologists, Michael E. Yeaman. During our summer Symposia at Pilgrim Firs,
Learn about Columbia River Basalt from one of our resident geologists, Michael E. Yeaman. During our summer Symposia at Pilgrim
Learn about British Columbia Jade from one of our resident geologists, Michael E. Yeaman. During our summer Symposia at Pilgrim
The Wet Carving Box and How to Carve in Small Places For over a decade, I’ve worked year round in
Part of this material I used in the 20 hour granite course I taught at Pratt. Most of the info
It’s another typical drill job in the sculptor’s studio. Assemble a sculpture from three pieces of stone. Fix them together
Learn about Dunite from one of our resident geologists, Michael E. Yeaman. During our summer Symposia at Pilgrim Firs, NWSSA
Granite is a magnificent rock that has adorned cities for centuries. It is treasured for its beautiful texture as well
NWSSA Artists to be featured at the 37th Annual Best of the Northwest Spring Show April 11-12-2026
Women;’s Hand Carving Retreat June 4-7, 2026 in Port Orchard, WA
Rasp, chisel and sand your stone sculptures during our quiet and peaceful retreat where we can easily talk among ourselves and dust is limited.
SAVE THE DATES! April 11& 12TH 2026 – BEST OF THE NORTHWEST SHOW & SALE – Seattle, WA (two day event) NWSSA will be featured in
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