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by John Strohbehn When I first heard about a logo contest I have to admit I tried to hide under
John Strohbehn
January 12, 2026
by John Strohbehn When I first heard about a logo contest I have to admit I tried to hide under
Many carvers are intimidated by the difficulty of sanding and polishing basalt. This is entirely unnecessary. Basalt is in fact
FROM GEORGE PRATTA few simple tips. Choosing a proper base for your sculpture is a bit like choosing accents for
There are MANY ways to skin the proverbial cat when it comes to finishing jade with a polish. For the jade tent,
The point carvers used at NWSSA symposia are horizontally mounted drill presses that have had the base, stands and tables
Theres not one hard and fast rule with how to plan your jade piece. There are some jade pieces that
At Silver Falls symposium John Fisher did many demos. One of our members captured John doing his contour carving, sometimes
Ed.: As you will see, Bill has a lot to say about the design and use of a sculpture studio.
ed Note: A member posed a question on our email list regarding how to polish & finish a variety of
Safety for Stone Carving 1. The Mental and Physical Thing: Is your mind clear and focused on doing your work
Organize your actions around safe behavior to protect yourself. PROBLEM PREVENTION LONG-TERM Free silica – Wear respirator Noise – Hearing
Pat Doratti has his stone studio in Nelson, British Columbia a small arts city in the Rocky Mountains above Spokane
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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