Granite stone is very hard to carve
Suggested tools to use to carve Granite:
Variable speed wet stone electric or pneumatic Grinder
Stone grinding and cutting discs for Grinder, also
“Sintered” Diamond Bur set
Category: Sculptures
Marble stone
Marble stone is a hard stone that comes in a variety of colors, and it is very durable but should not be displayed outdoors. This stone has been the choice of Master carvers over the ages as it comes in many color sand has crystalline structure that yields its lasting beauty.
Tools to use for carving Marble Stone:
Lotus women in a praying pose
This sculpture is 17″h x 17″w x 17″d, alabaster stone. This stone is easy to carve and form details. The alabaster stone by nature is very colorful and has translucent qualities, but when carving, it reveals surprises of deep impurities. In this sculpture, when polished, it did reveal many white spots just below the surface. This sculpture is now called “White Leopard Woman”. This is characteristic of alabaster stone.
A sculpture of owls .It is also carved using alabaster stone.
types of stone
Alabaster: Noted for it’s color/ translucency and easy carve-ability.
