Oil That Hammer
My first “power tool” for sculpting was an angle grinder fitted up with a masonry grinding disc. It seemed an
Dan Michael
July 27, 2022
My first “power tool” for sculpting was an angle grinder fitted up with a masonry grinding disc. It seemed an
This article emerges from a lunch time question and answer discussion about power tools with Steve Sandry posing the questions,
Submitted to Sculpture NorthWest by a long-time NWSSA friend, Steve Erickson. All sculptors and landscapers need to move stone whether
Many carvers are intimidated by the difficulty of sanding and polishing basalt. This is entirely unnecessary. Soon you too will
Granite is a magnificent rock that has adorned cities for centuries. It is treasured for its beautiful texture as well
In the book, The Agony and the Ecstasy, Michelangelo is said to have draped the David marble in damp cloth
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
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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