How do they match: Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing

  • Carve rough designs freehand or by chipping along marks on stone, using mallets and chisels or pneumatic tools.
  • Copy drawings on rough clay or plaster models.
  • Cut, shape, and finish rough blocks of building or monumental stone, according to diagrams or patterns.
  • Remove or add stencils during blasting to create differing cut depths, intricate designs, or rough, pitted finishes.
  • Shape, trim, or touch up roughed-out designs with appropriate tools to finish carvings.