Re: Alabaster carving?

From: Joe Cox (bjcoxteachart_at_TeacherArtExchange)
Date: Wed Nov 07 2001 - 13:34:19 PST

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 Another idea for carving alabaster is using the small chunks of alabaster that have been chipped off a larger stone and file them down to make jewelry. A local collage or art school that teaches stone carving often sweeps these up and throw them away.
  
Blessings,
Joe
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From: sharon@art-rageous.net
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2001 8:39 PM
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Subject: Alabaster carving?

Hey, has anyone tried this? Our woodworking teacher is ordering a boatload of alabaster--he saw some bowls that were made by using wood-turning tools (they're absolutely gorgeous) and asked if I'd be interested in going in on the order with him.
  
Supposedly it's a soft enough to cut with wood carving tools, but I'm wondering if that's the case, if breakage is a problem, what about dust (i.e. should kids wear masks), etc. etc.
  
Thanks for any help/suggestions!

Sharon
email: sharon@art-rageous.net
website: http://www.art-rageous.net

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