Polishing
Part of this material I used in the 20 hour granite course I taught at Pratt. Most of the info
Kirk McLean
December 20, 2009
Over 20 years of experience from 300+ members + we’re all still learning, sharing, and carving proud.
Part of this material I used in the 20 hour granite course I taught at Pratt. Most of the info
ROLL, PULL, HOLD – not exactly STOP DROP ROLL At our Monday morning safety meeting, a few years ago, the
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…
To guide sculptors who would wish to have work executed in China, here is an outline of a current project,
It was a bright sunny day; the air was warm but not uncomfortable. There seemed to be little chance for
White, creamy limestone has been a staple of Pacific Northwest sculptors since 1992 when 6 tons of Utah oolitic found
In the book, The Agony and the Ecstasy, Michelangelo is said to have draped the David marble in damp cloth
Soapstone has become universally used as a carving medium by beginners and experienced journeymen alike, as well as those sculptors
Let’s say you live in a quiet residential area and would like your own sculpting studio. Let’s further assume that
Would that be the seven-inch angle grinder with diamond tipped blade? Or that finely honed chisel, or the hammer that
Learn to Build a Crate for Your Stone Sculptures Saturday, November 7th, 202610 am – 4 pm The Stoneyard Sculpture Studio 6521 5th Ave S Seattle, WA
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!
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