http://blog.gmane.org/gmane.culture.stone hourly 1 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://gmane.org/img/gmane-25t.png http://gmane.org http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.stone/17223 <pre>In case you are interested in the Cape Ann, Massachusetts, quarries and workers, you might like to attend Leslie Bartlett's latest photographic quarry presentation to be held in Gloucester, Massachusetts in July 2013 - details below: "The Lives &amp; Struggles of Cape Ann's Quarry Workers - Labor, Utility and Art" presentation to be held on July 14th, 2013, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Lanesville Community Center, 8 Vulcan Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts. You can view the flyer for the presentation at this link: http://www.capeanngranite.com/ (Leslie specializes in photographing stone quarries.) Peggy Perazzo Peggy B. Perazzo pbperazzo-Wuw85uim5zDR7s880joybQ&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org Stone Quarries and Beyond http://quarriesandbeyond.org/ All outgoing mail virus free, scanned by Norton AntiVirus &lt;http://www.symantec.com/&gt;http://www.symantec.com/ P.S. Please excuse this email if it is a duplicate. The automated message said it was sent to the moderato</pre> Peggy B Perazzo 2013-06-17T16:24:27 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.stone/17217 <pre>I just started to attempt to get into stone carving on a small scale recently. I have a buddy who likes to to wood carve and make trinkets and general artsy type stuff and he showed me a fish hook and a couple smaller pieces he had made and it seemed like it could be a fun thing to do. So far i haven't really gotten into any real "stone" carving yet but i did find some small tiles that appear to be compressed dust of some sort that i have been working on to make some simple designs and such. Though i am fairly new to the whole thing i find it to be rather fun even if i am rather clueless. I do plan on getting some small pieces of soap stone on-line to get started with and make a proper go of it. I won't bother asking any silly questions as of yet but any tips or bits of starter wisdom would be appreciated. Sorry for the longish rant but i have just pounded down a rather large amount of coffee. </pre> Damon Freinik 2013-06-12T19:07:33 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.stone/17209 <pre>I'm looking to buy a 5 blade T &amp; H bush chisel w/ 0.5 inch shank which are no longer offered by T &amp; H. However, they will maintain it if you happen to have one. Ted Parkins Henniker, NH </pre> Ted Parkins 2013-06-11T16:50:57 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.stone/17208 <pre>Hi folks, Looking for a T &amp; H 5 blade bush chisel which are no longer offered by T &amp; H. Thanks, Ted Parkins </pre> Ted Parkins 2013-06-11T16:47:12 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.stone/17199 <pre>Hi, Going on holiday to Cornwall and North Devon In about a week Have two questions First, are there any stone suppliers down that way that I should try visit if I can and what will they likely have? only can bring a small block back 10-20kg max Second Where do people get there stone and what types? I know of Nigel Owen (Yelvertoft) Just trying to sort of create a stone map for future reference of where stone is available and why types this is not the easiest info to find out thanks Paul ps any particular beach rock that I should look out for or avoid? </pre> Paul In Northants 2013-06-11T00:34:12 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.stone/17188 <pre>Hi, What would be the next available stone to Alabaster in hardness that has all its pluses and not to many of its own problems I still would like to work with wood work type tools - with addendum's if needed And this is the bit may be I am incorrect with - Alabaster does not respond well to Water and if a sculpture is to be touched sweat from hands can stain alter over time I know they are waxed but how longterm is this ? what are the best sealants - am trying a wood wax 22 as was recommended it I have tried looking in the archives for Alabaster but I got 3 items all from same thread - am i doing it wrong thanks for looking Paul </pre> Paul In Northants 2013-06-10T16:58:24 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.stone/17182 <pre>Someone mentioned that there's no need to drill a deep hole in the sculpture when you're pinning work, but drilling a shallow hole for the sculpture pin can increase the probability of breakage if any torque is put on the work while transporting it. A deeper hole in the sculpture will result in lower breakage. IIRC Don D. told me he tries to drill at least 50% into the sculpture, but I don't always drill that deep (depends on the sculpture). However I'd be very wary of drilling to the base depth which frequently is only 1.5 - 2 inches. Just some thoughts. g2 </pre> Gary Grossman 2013-06-10T12:38:51 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.stone/17169 <pre>Hi, First post I am just starting out in sculpting Visited a stone yard got some ANCASTER LIMESTONE - and as a sample a piece of Alabaster Well the sample has got me more interested as Alabaster is very immediate in a few hours I had the starting of a sculpture Ok very small - its a bit underwhelming - but its a work of Art - the production of an potential Artist (maybe) So my Questions if you don't mind taking the trouble to share your experience 1, Any and all tips tricks ? 2, Finishing - whats best ? 3, How to reduce the inherant weakness in alabaster -susceptible to water? 4, Tools to use, chisels or not? 5, Avoiding bruising? 6, How to keep sharp lines ( considering going through the grades to finish)? 7, Mounting? 8, What to avoid ? 9, What not to avoid? 10, Anything else not covered above? Ok it's cheeky asking you to share maybe years of learned experience But I was always told don't ask don't get! So I thought I would ask Thanks for reading Paul </pre> Paul In Northants 2013-06-09T21:17:36 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.stone/17165 <pre>I am sculpting stone and have just bought a Cuturi "U" pneumatic hammer. However it has no trigger and operates continuously when the compressor is delivering. How do I stop and start it? What kind of valve could I use for this and where can I buy it in the U.K.? Thanks Jon Vogler **************************************** J A Vogler jon-EwBL0RIHDlyHCRyBVyKX4rVCufUGDwFn&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org 40 The Avenue Tel 0113-2661885 Roundhay Mobile 07799-613815 Leeds LS8 1JG **************************************** </pre> Jon Vogler 2013-06-09T18:24:32 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.stone/17160 <pre>I find myself fairly confused right now. For instance, Frederic, if you drill the intire thickness of the base, do you have to plug the bottom or sink a nut into the bottom? And Gary, this piece is pretty straight forward in how it's to be attached. There is no room for clients idea's on what angle is best. I'll post a picture on stone carvers and friends on face book. Also I live in the boonies and there is no "box" store anywhere within 50 miles and I don't get why they would have a steel rod. Would a hardware store do? Marg I appreciate the tips, but this thing is too big and heavy for your method. I'll use it if I have a small piece in the future. At least I know I don't have to buy a pin from a sculpture store. Just need a steel rod of about 1/4 inch. I am scared witless about drilling deep into the sculpture. I'm still carving two pieces for the show plus doing some cosmetic surgery on a couple of others. I wish this show wasn't so important to me. </pre> hardartartist-PkbjNfxxIARBDgjK7y7TUQ< at >public.gmane.org 2013-06-09T15:10:04 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.stone/17159 <pre>Jen, I discovered a quick and not so dirty “attachment” solution out of sheer necessity, in that I only had one hardware store available to me and a looming deadline (in the early days). It too allows you to affix the base after it’s sold or for transport as Frederic and Gary noted. The hardware is called a Chicago screw, and it consists or 2 parts, one tubular sleeve that’s threaded on the inside, and a screw that screws in to the desired depth. You have to hack-saw or clip off the head of the tubular bit, then I sink the tubular receptacle (in a drilled hole) flush with the bottom of the piece, then slide the other screw up through the hole in the base so there’s enough of the thread part to connect well with the tubular part. I use Krazy glue to keep the tubular part stable. Sometimes a rubber washer or two is handy on the under side of the base. I wouldn’t use this for larger sculptures, but it does the job for small stuff or on a temporary basis. I hate the pre-fab black polishe</pre> marg gurr 2013-06-09T14:23:04 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.stone/17156 <pre>After a fairly long professional life as a sculptor I find that I know nothing about fitting a sculpture to a base. Recently there was a helpful thread regarding placing the pen, yet I have even more elementary questions about the subject. For one thing I need to know how long and what would be the diameter of a pin for a alabaster sculpture 22" high and about 5" wide or less at the bottom, to a marble base 3"high, 11" diameter. The pins that I've found so far run 5/8" and up. Would love to find a place to buy pins close,like in California so it will get to me fast. My best guess would be to buy a pin 3 inches long but it seems short for the height of the piece. So I need to know not only the diameter but the length of the pin I need. Any help on the subject would be appreciated. Jennifer </pre> jennifer j cull 2013-06-09T05:28:53 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.stone/17150 <pre>http://cpapasskey.com/ezssoyw/bitih.htm </pre> Ainsley Bodman 2013-06-07T09:48:27 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.stone/17147 <pre>I recently asked for information about people selling stone bases for sculpture and received some good ideas. Only I've lost the emails that told of someone named Ray in the Ventura/North Hollywood area where I could possibly find what I wanted. My computer has been either haunted or has a cold, but seems to work now and I need to call this person ASAP. Please email me if you gave me this name and number. Thanks, Jennifer Jennifer Cull PO Box 504 Penn Valley, Ca 95946 (530) 913-7626 jennifercull-stonesculpture.com </pre> hardartartist-PkbjNfxxIARBDgjK7y7TUQ< at >public.gmane.org 2013-05-31T18:22:42 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.stone/17139 <pre>Hello, Sculptors - I need to erect a number of stone sculptures in areas where it's difficult to get mechanized equipment to do the heavy lifting, and I am considering the purchase of a tripod hoist.  You can see a sketch of what this is here: http://www.wallacecranes.com/tripod.htm Most of the pieces have long/thin aspect ratios of length to cross section (a typical example would be 7 feet long with a 1 or 2-square foot cross section), and they need to be lowered vertically onto a pin (so I can't just tip them up, I need to hoist vertically, then lower straight down). I'm wondering if anyone on this list has experience using a tripod hoist.  Do they work?  Do you have any caveats or tips you might share? The cost of acquiring a tripod is about what it would cost for 3 or 4 equipment rentals, and since I'll be erecting a dozen or more sculptures over the next few years, it seems like a good investment - if it works!  Cheers and thanks! -Keith Keith Trexler www.picasaweb.com/quarrytrex </pre> Keith Trexler 2013-05-30T18:33:49 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.stone/17137 <pre>hey stonies a number of years ago I attended stonexpo when it was held here in los angeles. a great event. anyway, at one of the distributors selling wares there I purchased a stone wax. it has worked quite well on my alabaster and other stones. i am about out and looking to replace it. unfortunately I don't know who was selling it. and the label doesn't seem to be very informative about who actually makes it. it says cera lucidante extra wax per marmi e graniti. which I think means clear paste. it is a green can with yellow bands top and bottom. contents 1000 ml. it is definitely italian. small logo says prodotto dalla with a very stylized ILPA. the address seams to be via ferorelli 4(Z1) bari with an italian phone and fax #. that's it with regards to who manufactures it. if anyone has any ideas I'd love a reference. thanks Lee Jordan Sculptor leejordanart.com </pre> Lee Jordan art 2013-05-30T17:17:43 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.stone/17127 <pre>Jennifer, you're looking for bases: funny how just yesterday I was cleaning out a drawer for moving and found a pen from Imported Onyx, Inc. in North Hollywood (7340 Ethel Avenue). I don't know if they are still in business but they used to bring a truckload of beautiful bases of all sizes, shapes, etc. to the Loveland Sculpture Shows every year in Loveland, Colorado. With all the sculptors there the bases sold quickly and were very reasonably priced. Info on the pen: 818 982-5111 onyxinc5-YDxpq3io04c&lt; at &gt;public.gmane.org and if you do find them, it might be helpful to let the group know. While I'm writing, I have to move from thefoothills to a little apartment in Boulder, CO so am selling most of my studio and assortment of stones. If any of you reading are in Colorado, I live 1/2 hour northwest of Boulder in a scenic valley, easy to get to. If you want to phone for specifics of stones I have, I can email photos of any that sound good to you. Prices are considerably less than what I paid for stones. Thank</pre> Annie Pasikov 2013-05-24T05:43:50 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.stone/17126 <pre>Thanks for the responses, I'm trying all of them to find the best and most reasonable. I learned a lot from the last two threads as well. Jennifer Jennifer Cull PO Box 504 Penn Valley, Ca 95946 (530) 913-7626 jennifercull-stonesculpture.com </pre> hardartartist-PkbjNfxxIARBDgjK7y7TUQ< at >public.gmane.org 2013-05-24T04:48:08 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.stone/17120 <pre>I am desperate to find pre made bases for a sculpture I just finished. I've never used one before but the piece is 25 1/2" tall, 11" wide and only 4" deep at the largest point at the bottom. It's dangerous to show this way, but I have to this Saturday. After that I'll have a couple of weeks to get it attached to something more stable. I'm in northern California. I'd like to find bases in the states for rapid delivery. Does anyone have and information I could use? Thanks, Jennifer Jennifer Cull PO Box 504 Penn Valley, Ca 95946 (530) 913-7626 jennifercull-stonesculpture.com </pre> hardartartist-PkbjNfxxIARBDgjK7y7TUQ< at >public.gmane.org 2013-05-23T22:47:30 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.stone/17101 <pre>have you considered rubber silicone? I find in the colds of Canada it bods to stone way better than akemi's as the rubber allows for winter expansions and contraction. Every other stone bonding agent I tried failed or peeled away with in 5 years from the cold contractions of -30-40C The rubber silicone will also let go easier when it comes to lifting it out. </pre> s yettaw 2013-05-20T21:12:39 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.culture.stone/17097 <pre>*Looking for black African Wonderstone (pyrophyllite) for sculptures..* *25 to 100 lbs irregular pieces....consistant dark grey or black..* ** * * * Any leads? thanks!* </pre> Gustavo Bonevardi 2013-05-20T15:31:35 Search the mailing list at Gmane query http://search.gmane.org/?group=$group=gmane.culture.stone