Soapstone is the one that carves like butter, then turns into something sturdy.
This is a solid soapstone block for carving. It has a pale grey body with soft tan and rust-coloured veining, and the surface looks smooth with natural edges.
People like soapstone because it is friendly to work with and takes shape without a lot of fuss. Carvers often choose it for small sculptures, keepsakes, and practice pieces, since it is traditionally used for carving and decorative work.
How to use it
- Carve it by hand or with simple tools
- Keep it on your workbench for practice
- Gift it to a maker who likes stone
- Let the natural veining guide the design
Care: Keep soapstone dry and wipe off dust after carving; it can scratch if stored against harder stones.
The details
- Stone: Soapstone
- Width: 6"
- Length: 12"
- Thickness: 6"
- Sold as: Single piece
- Country of origin: Brazil
Soapstone for Carving Block - 6x6x12"
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Stone: Soapstone
Origin: Brazil
Sold by: Single piece
Attributes:
Soapstone is the one that carves like butter, then turns into something sturdy.
This is a solid soapstone block for carving. It has a pale grey body with soft tan and rust-coloured veining, and the surface looks smooth with natural edges.
People like soapstone because it is friendly to work with and takes shape without a lot of fuss. Carvers often choose it for small sculptures, keepsakes, and practice pieces, since it is traditionally used for carving and decorative work.
How to use it
- Carve it by hand or with simple tools
- Keep it on your workbench for practice
- Gift it to a maker who likes stone
- Let the natural veining guide the design
Care: Keep soapstone dry and wipe off dust after carving; it can scratch if stored against harder stones.
The details
- Stone: Soapstone
- Width: 6"
- Length: 12"
- Thickness: 6"
- Sold as: Single piece
- Country of origin: Brazil
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