Another use of Grinding Wheels – Hand Shaping
This morning I followed up to what I saw Lee Gass doing. He was “sanding” with a piece of a bench
NWSSA Staff
December 19, 2021
This morning I followed up to what I saw Lee Gass doing. He was “sanding” with a piece of a bench
Dust produced while working with stone containing silica and other harmful minerals is not just an annoying problem, it is
by Jonna Ramey A surprising tool in the sculptor’s kit is paint. Never having tried this before, I reached out
by Michael Binkley For 34 years, I was a sculptor who worked exclusively as a direct subtractive carver, meaning I
George, they said, we need a granite frog for Haller Park. Frog? Hmmmm. Yeah, I guess that’s my thing, I
As relayed by Ken Barnes, dutiful notetaker, January 23, 2016 Batya Friedman hosted the second discussion at her home about
Editor: Hey gang! Hang onto your socks! here’s another glimpse into Bill’s studio designing mind. Have you bought that chop
Editor: Here we are with Bill’s final word on studio design. Is that even possible for a lawyer? Anyway, get
ROLL, PULL, HOLD – not exactly STOP DROP ROLL At our Monday morning safety meeting, a few years ago, the
When I began sculpting stone in the late 1990’s, several seasoned sculptors recommended Liebson’s book to me for additional guidance.
A studio floor with heaps of stone chips entangled in tools, power cords, and air hoses is dangerous as well as
Question: At the recent NWSSA Symposium a term that was used regarding stone carving was the “skin” of the stone.
Upcoming Events Best Of The Northwest Show, April 12 & 13th 2025 Saturday 10- am – 6 pm; Sunday 10 am – 5pmNWSSA will be
August 25th – September 1st, 202429th Annual International Stone Carving Symposium at Camp Suttle Lake near Sisters, Oregon Early Birds! Sign up by July 15th
Over the past two years, NWSSA has invited Myles from 2 Sculpt to lead a virtual tool session covering a variety of topics. These have
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