Sculptors usually start by knocking out or tilting most of the unnecessary stones. The tool suitable for this task is a pointed chisel, which is a long and heavy piece of steel with a pointed end and a wide striking surface on the other end. In this early stage, pitch tools can also be used, which a......
Read MoreMarble has been the material of choice for stela sculpture since ancient times, and marble has several advantages over the more common geological "parent" limestone, notably its ability to absorb light a short distance to the surface before refracting it and scattering it subsurface ability. This pr......
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