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A new 2” brazed diamond blade fits on my angle grinder. Then this power tool can almost be used as
NWSSA Staff
June 2, 2024
For when the stone is more stubborn than your hand tools, there are spinning abrasive tools to help you along.
A new 2” brazed diamond blade fits on my angle grinder. Then this power tool can almost be used as
To accommodate the diverse projects that are undertaken at the symposium there is a wide array of tools and accessories
Part of this material I used in the 20 hour granite course I taught at Pratt. Most of the info
Part of this material I used in the 20 hour granite course I taught at Pratt. Most of the info
Pat Doratti has his stone studio in Nelson, British Columbia a small arts city in the Rocky Mountains above Spokane
The Wet Carving Box and How to Carve in Small Places For over a decade, I’ve worked year round in
There are few sculptors who have not had the unhappy experience of breaking a carbide chisel. One’s immediate thought is
Sanding mandrels are very useful in grinding, rounding, and sanding the upper inside lips of stone vases. The transition between
Whether you’re slicing away hard stone or minimizing impact during the reductive process, a diamond blade is the edge of
It’s another typical drill job in the sculptor’s studio. Assemble a sculpture from three pieces of stone. Fix them together
Early summer saw a number of NWSSA members at a granite seminar organized by Hank Nelson and hosted by Judy
My first “power tool” for sculpting was an angle grinder fitted up with a masonry grinding disc. It seemed an
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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