Intro to Stone Carving: Direct Carving Biomorphic Forms - H. Grace Boyle

Learn the basics of stone carving, a reductive technique, by working with Italian alabaster.

We will be using the direct carving method, meaning using no references, to complete a stone carving.

This process includes:

• Sketching the design on the stone
• Blocking out the form
• Refining the form
• Sanding
• Polishing and sealing the final sculpture

Emphasis will be placed on:

• Learning the technical methods of stone sculpture
• Honing each student's ability to respond to the inclusions, coloring, and consistency of natural stone

Supply List:

• 8 lbs Mario's White Alabaster
• Canvas sandbag (the Compleat Sculptor), 6x5x3in, #101204
• 8 piece heavy rasp/riffler set
• 10 piece riffler needle file set (Amazon)
• China Marker or colored pencil
• Dust mask