Stone & Marble Sculpture, Instruction, Jobs, Tools

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Working in stone is an ancient tradition that is carried on in the modern world. Although computers provide assistance to some modern stone carvers, many of the tools and skills that were used in historic times are still the first choice. Quarries that provided stone to build ancient cities are still mined for limestone and marble today.

Sculptors and stone carvers have a special set of challenges that range from finding the best tools and computer programs to getting a good supply of quality stone to work with. The Internet makes finding resources and people that share the craft much easier than it was for the wandering medieval journeymen. Classes, gatherings, news and competitions can all be found with the ease of moving a finger.

Here you will find a variety of resources for the stone carver and stone or marble sculptor. Check out the directories and related how to's and instruction, stone and tool buying guides, job postings and link lists hooking up stone sculptors with suppliers and other professionals in the field...

About Stone - If you work in the field, you probably already know about this resource. If you don't, you're in for a real treat. Formerly Stonehoo, but still the premier site for contemporary work in stone carving and sculpting with excellent quality links, resources, tools, organizations, job postings, and more.

Sculptor.org - Marble and Stone Carving Section - The special needs of artists who work with this medium are often not met by generic sculpting sites. Many do not feature stone carving information or provide a section focused on the resources that are unique to stone. This site does — with a subset of links to stone and marble carvers and sculptors, associations, resources, tools and supplies for the craft.

Stone Carvers Guild - Information Sources - Not everyone who works in stone is considered — or considers themselves — a stone carver. The hairline difference between carvers and sculptors explained, with a wealth of resources for both as well as news and events, member galleries and other welcome resources.

Sculpture Resources and Tutorials for Sculptors - A mixed bag of useful sculpture related Web resources, information, instruction, employment and safety info for stone, plaster, wood and metal sculptors. The general resources are complete with good info on running a safe shop and other professional issues you will appreciate.

New York Carver Links - Home site of Manhattan-based carver offering up links to history, galleries, other stone carvers and stone related industry info and an e-book on geometry for gothic stonework.

Stone Carving Tutorial - Step-by-step, illustrated guide to types of stone, related tools and techniques, suggested reading.

The Stone Foundation - Not necessarily carving or sculpture, but stone masonry taken to the level of art here at this New Mexico-based society offering an online gallery, news and announcements, online publications, member directory and related links.