Soapstone carvings

Unleash Your Creativity with Soapstone Carving

Hi Everyone Hope you're still enjoying the sunshine! (Isn't it gorgeous?!) As I do enjoy a bit of sun but don't want to give up on my crafting pursuits I've been thinking of what activities I can do in the sunshine. Of course there is always Efcolor enamelling (provided you have a sheltered spot away from breezes that is), but I fancied trying something new and a little different for a change. So I turned to soapstone carving! I was pleasantly surprised at how therapeutic I found it. Not…

Carved into statues, vases, bowls, and more, African soapstone is one of the most well-known handicrafts from East Africa! Learn all about this popular material and how it goes from giant chunks of rock to beautiful art.

While you can carve and shape stone with just a hammer and a chisel, using the proper tools makes the work much easier and safer. A variety of tools are available from a host of manufacturers, but consider some basics.

Flower Soapstone Carving 2 by Joke Terrando

Hi Everyone Hope you're still enjoying the sunshine! (Isn't it gorgeous?!) As I do enjoy a bit of sun but don't want to give up on my cr...

Hand Carved brazilian soapstone carving by Wesley Booker in Ontario, Canada. This Barn Owl sculpture was crafted in December, 2022. Base is reclaimed hemlock wood.

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Spear soapstone carving

“Flight of the Dragonfly” was carved from Brazilian brown Soapstone mounted on a green Soapstone base. Total length is about 12”.