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In the book, The Agony and the Ecstasy, Michelangelo is said to have draped the David marble in damp cloth
NWSSA
July 27, 2022
In the book, The Agony and the Ecstasy, Michelangelo is said to have draped the David marble in damp cloth
by Joanne Duby There are lots of great articles on maintaining outdoor stone sculptures on the internet. And
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.
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! SATURDAY, JANUARY 24th – NWSSA HOLIDAY PARTY – 4-8 PM Stone Carving Folks, Family and Friends, our winter potluck party will be
August 24th-31st 2025 29th Annual International Stone Carving Symposium at Camp Suttle Lake near Sisters, Oregon Early Birds! Sign up by August 10th to Save
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