June 18, 2018
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Safety, Stone, Techniques, Tips for Beginners
- Get a flat and level surface to work upon
- Determine sculpture position; secure and hold it
- Mark bottom level line
- Cut bottom; check for flatness (might use a tile)
- On larger bases, cut out the center of the bottom to make flattening easier
- Determine the hole location in the sculpture bottom (find the center with a pebble)
- Drill hole with a hammer or core drill (consider the bedding plane)
- Determine hole in base: mark the sculpture footprint on the base or cut out a template (cardboard or masonite); mark “up”
- Drill base
- Decide on pins: stainless steel or turning pin: gluing one or both sides or using threaded connectors. Consider the ultimate weight of the piece.
- Put non-scratch feet base or adjustable feet on a larger pedestal
- Proudly display sculpture
by Ken Miduch