Time for a Bigger Saw?
Early summer saw a number of NWSSA members at a granite seminar organized by Hank Nelson and hosted by Judy
Dan Michael
July 27, 2022
Over 20 years of experience from 300+ members + we’re all still learning, sharing, and carving proud.
Early summer saw a number of NWSSA members at a granite seminar organized by Hank Nelson and hosted by Judy
Hand tools, yeah! One arm swings the hammer; the other braces the point or claw. This drum beat sends us
My first “power tool” for sculpting was an angle grinder fitted up with a masonry grinding disc. It seemed an
ed Note: Much has happened in the variable speed electric die grinder marketplace since this was written and there are
If you are entering art competitions with your sculptures, and need to ship them to the exhibit or to customers,
This article emerges from a lunch time question and answer discussion about power tools with Steve Sandry posing the questions,
Submitted to Sculpture NorthWest by a long-time NWSSA friend, Steve Erickson. All sculptors and landscapers need to move stone whether
Learn about Dunite from one of our resident geologists, Michael E. Yeaman. During our summer Symposia at Pilgrim Firs, NWSSA
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
Many carvers are intimidated by the difficulty of sanding and polishing basalt. This is entirely unnecessary. Soon you too will
Granite is a magnificent rock that has adorned cities for centuries. It is treasured for its beautiful texture as well
In the book, The Agony and the Ecstasy, Michelangelo is said to have draped the David marble in damp cloth
GiveBIG (@wagives) is an annual fundraising effort that takes place May 6-7 where community members can donate to their favorite non-profit organizations (like the Northwest
37th Annual International Stone Carving Symposiumat Pilgrim Firs Camp, Port Orchard, WA July 12th-20th 2025 Register Now! The Symposium We invite you to join us
Invitation Call for Art & Volunteers to participate in the Tenino Stone City Arts Festival
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