How do they match: Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing

  • Cut, shape, and finish rough blocks of building or monumental stone, according to diagrams or patterns.
  • Guide nozzles over stone, following stencil outlines, or chip along marks to create designs or to work surfaces down to specified finishes.
  • Move fingers over surfaces of carvings to ensure smoothness of finish.
  • 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.

  • Apply decorative masonry finishes.
  • Inspect finishes of workpieces or finished products.
  • Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products.