Posted by Steve | Posted in Carving Tools and Techniques | Posted on 19-05-2010
Tags: art, carving, sculpture, soapstone, stone, stone carving soapstone
What do I need to get into lapidary?
I want to start carving soft stones like soapstone alabaster and onyx. Nothing big just things like small animals arrowheads and pendants. What tools do I need?
My husband joined a local gem/ lapidary chapter. It usually has a membership fee, but they have all the tools you will need and the other members are there to assist in the learning process. Good luck!
DONT DROP THE SOAP STONE CARVING ILL!
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