When searching for various techniques and tools you have several options available that you can apply to carved stone wall art. During the years of trial and error I've found some things that work best for me when working with the selected medium sandstone and some things that are obvious. I realized that you need to use a variety of tools, which are not limited to but include putty knives, chisels, diamond pieces and burrs, and even drill hammers to achieve my desired result . In this article I will only talk about the technical problems of stone carving and will discuss finding a sense for each stone and suggestions to bring out the real beauty in the latter article.
First, let's talk a little about some of the misunderstandings regarding carving stone and sandstone wall art that I have come across. The biggest misconception about sandstone is that it is a soft stone. On the contrary, it is very abrasive and if the wrong tools are used it will eat your equipment very quickly including tungsten carbide and even titanium carbide coated tools. Another misconception is that if you soak a piece of sandstone in water, it will makes it softer and more easier carved. It's not true what water helps is the life of your pieces and chisels and holding the dust. Here are some things that I found useful. The best tool for the initial stabilization of each stone is a hammer drill. Although it is really amazing to see the hammer drill of a stone chisel just under the nub. The stabilization process is completed with a plain, old-fashioned, putty knife and yes they go bad, too. It always feels good when I put my instruments under their handles. It is helpful to keep your stone moist during these steps to restrict dust. To etch the final images in stone wall art I have found that there is nothing better than chisels, bits and bars made of diamonds. This is where water really comes into play. You should keep your diamond covered equipment cool. If you will not over heat the adhesive and all your diamond chips will fall off whatever surface has been adhered to make your chisel, bits or waste useless. I have briefly described some tips and techniques that I have explored work well for hand carved stone artwork, especially if you're working with sandstone. As you can see, this is not a very technical area and can be tackled with a variety of inexpensive tools. It takes a lot of heart and a little determination, but with the right tools and vision of what you want to achieve with hand carved stone, it is a very worthwhile endeavor. Never be afraid to try different tools and different techniques because this is what we learn and what we should avoid.
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