tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958343465837800869.post685304976342533370..comments2023-10-12T16:00:27.902-07:00Comments on Carving by hand: Sculpting and/or carving Alabaster stoneSteven K. Ramsdellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997063679484193948noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958343465837800869.post-81114755298277594612015-10-14T04:27:18.383-07:002015-10-14T04:27:18.383-07:00I have found bruises too, who knew? I have not ret...I have found bruises too, who knew? I have not returned to sculpt in some time, but I have done some wood carving as of late. Alabaster stone is stashed all about my home. Someday.... Thanks for the comments! Steven K. Ramsdellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997063679484193948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958343465837800869.post-39610925112353411802015-10-14T01:04:08.396-07:002015-10-14T01:04:08.396-07:00The piece That I am using now is about 35 lbs and ...The piece That I am using now is about 35 lbs and I am carving an Inuit inspired sculpture with 5 different faces. I am curious about the waxing and mounting to a base part. So far so good.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13900997506683097650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8958343465837800869.post-71897305032910859082015-10-14T00:59:20.578-07:002015-10-14T00:59:20.578-07:00Enjoyable. I am carving my third piece of alabast...Enjoyable. I am carving my third piece of alabaster right now. I have figured out a lot of techniques by now. I have encountered stone bruises and difficult sanding seams. Also flaking has been annoying. No breakage yet though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13900997506683097650noreply@blogger.com