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Stone ChiselsStone Chisels for carving can range from standard wood carving chisels, which are ideal for soft stone like New Zealand Oamaru stone, to professional masonry chisels for much harder stone like marble. If you are very new to stone sculpture I recommend buying the standard wood chisels, the sizes shown in this picture are 6mm, 12mm, 18mm, and 24mm. How to use a chiselIt is important to understand just how careful you have to be when you use this tool to carve. By applying good techniques and combining it with the portable workbench your carving experience will be both safe and satisfying.The number one rule by far is always work with the blade facing away from you. You will find this easy to do if you use a foldable bench as you can easily walk around your sculpture to carve it. Never have the sharp edge of the blade facing any part of your body, It is amazing just how much damage it can do if it slips and cuts you. Never hold your carving with one hand and try to use the blade with the other. Always use the bench clamps to hold your carving instead. If you have never used a chisel before, the best way to hold it is in a fist like grip and as you look to the end tip, you should be able to see the bevelled edge at the end. This picture best illustrates the correct procedure. 
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