Carving these stones requires specialized tools like electric grinders and hammers. Alabaster comes in a wide range of colors and is available from many suppliers. It will easily form a shape with little force. Soapstone’s texture resembles a dry bar of soap and is extremely malleable. Use these steps as a stone-carving guide. Carving stone requires patience and planning. Stone is different from other mediums in that it’s difficult to shape perfectly because of its density and unpredictability.
How to Carve Rocks or StoneĬarving Rocks/stone is a type of sculpting. You are practicing the craft of rock carving. I want to reiterate that it does not matter in the beginning how your first few rock projects turn out. When you start learning all the variations and capabilities of rock carving you’ll be ready to take it to the next level. Every time you change the speed on your tool you’ll get a different result. I promise that every time you put that tool bit to the rock you’re gonna learn something.Įvery bit has a different cut to it.Round bits, teardrop bits, pointed tip, flat square, round edge disk all searve a specfic purpose. Take it into a work space and Bam,you are going to create something.