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Below you can delve into life as a stone carver and fine out about all different aspects of my craft and business. I started writing blogs during lockdown in 2020, you can go back and see how my work has developed!

Life As A Stone Carver

Stone Carving Tools for Beginners: My Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide

Stone Carving Tools for Beginners: My Ultimate ...

When people ask me for Christmas gift recommendations for stone carving enthusiasts, it’s like opening a can of worms! There’s just so much to consider. Whether you’re starting out in...

Stone Carving Tools for Beginners: My Ultimate ...

When people ask me for Christmas gift recommendations for stone carving enthusiasts, it’s like opening a can of worms! There’s just so much to consider. Whether you’re starting out in...

Has technology changed your practice?

Has technology changed your practice?

As a stone carver, I cherish the slow, meditative process of shaping stone with a mallet and chisel. But I’ve also discovered the exciting possibilities that modern technology offers. Keep...

Has technology changed your practice?

As a stone carver, I cherish the slow, meditative process of shaping stone with a mallet and chisel. But I’ve also discovered the exciting possibilities that modern technology offers. Keep...

What's my favourite sculpture and why?

What's my favourite sculpture and why?

This is such an interesting question—and honestly, it’s not something I’d thought much about before! Usually, I feel most connected to the piece I’ve just completed, but when I look...

What's my favourite sculpture and why?

This is such an interesting question—and honestly, it’s not something I’d thought much about before! Usually, I feel most connected to the piece I’ve just completed, but when I look...

The Importance of Teaching

The Importance of Teaching

The Timeless Value of Teaching Craft In a world increasingly driven by technology and mass production, the importance of teaching craft should not be underestimated. As a stone carver, I...

The Importance of Teaching

The Timeless Value of Teaching Craft In a world increasingly driven by technology and mass production, the importance of teaching craft should not be underestimated. As a stone carver, I...

Whats Your Favourite Stone?

Whats Your Favourite Stone?

I’m sure every carver would answer this question differently! Read to find out what mine is. What characteristics do you look for? When I returned from living abroad I discovered a real...

Whats Your Favourite Stone?

I’m sure every carver would answer this question differently! Read to find out what mine is. What characteristics do you look for? When I returned from living abroad I discovered a real...

What Happens If You Make A Mistake?

What Happens If You Make A Mistake?

This is probably the question I get asked most frequently! The finality of what happens in stone is an intriguing question! Can you glue stone back together? The short answer...

What Happens If You Make A Mistake?

This is probably the question I get asked most frequently! The finality of what happens in stone is an intriguing question! Can you glue stone back together? The short answer...