Stone Carving Tools

Stone Carving tools are one of the most essential components of stone sculpture. This site will provide information about carving softer stone such as Limestone.

In future there will be information available in regards to sculpting harder stone. You will find this site useful for knowing which tools to buy from your sculpting supplies.

Sculpting Supplies That You Will Need

workbench
 A portable workbench - This is arguably the most important piece of equipment to add with your sculpture tools. I will discuss the safety aspects to be aware of and the advantages of height adjustable benches.

chisels
 Chisels - Types of chisels to match the type of stone you are using and how to use chisels properly.

mallet
 Mallets - Rubber versus wooden mallets and how to use them properly.

Files and rasps - The best type of files and rasp for your carving.

riffler
 Riffler Files - What are riffler files? Why you should have them?

Silicone sealer - Find out about why you need to seal your carving after you have finished sculpting it.

Sand Paper - Find out what is the best type of sand paper to use to sand down a stone sculpture.

Other sculpting supplies that you will need

Builder's pencils - You will need to use builder's pencils as a standard pencil will rapidly wear down.

Rulers

Compass

Drills and drill bits

Sculpture House A Sculptor's Guide to Tools and Materials A Sculptor's Guide to Tools and Materials

Sculpture House A Sculptor's Guide to Tools and Materials A Sculptor's Guide to Tools and Materials

This first edition publication, in its second printing, is highly recommended for all students of sculpture. Addresses clay and wax modeling, wood carving, stone carving, ceramics, moist clay products, and mold making, casting and enlarging. Discusses the uses and functions of sculpting tools and materials used in traditional sculpture. Explains how tools are made; answers questions frequently asked by store customers and students of sculpture. Charts on proportional requirements of materials, weights and measures, plus an extensive glossary are also provided. 134 pages.
Basic Stone Carving Set

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