polishing
Jade Polishing – How to Polish Jade Stone
There are MANY ways to skin the proverbial cat when it comes to finishing jade with a polish. For the jade tent,
Deborah Wilson
February 2, 2024
Whether it’s bushed finished, matte, or polished, here is where you’ll find helpful advice,
There are MANY ways to skin the proverbial cat when it comes to finishing jade with a polish. For the jade tent,
ed Note: A member posed a question on our email list regarding how to polish & finish a variety of
by Joanne Duby There are lots of great articles on maintaining outdoor stone sculptures on the internet. And
Dust produced while working with stone containing silica and other harmful minerals is not just an annoying problem, it is
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…
Question: At the recent NWSSA Symposium a term that was used regarding stone carving was the “skin” of the stone.
One of the problems I have faced as a “mostly hand tool, hobby sculptor” is dealing with bases. I took
Introduction Sculpture, ahh, sculpture. Poetry in form and light. I was introduced to bronze and sculpture together in 1980. Coming
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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