How To Make Soapstone Carvings
Handcrafted in Cape Dorset Nunavut.
How to make soapstone carvings. It also comes in many colors like grey green and black. Use soapstone if you are making. You want to make sure you are rubbing enough so that the heat of your hands will transfer to the rock.
Made In Canada Gifts curates every piece of Inuit art with care and appreciation of both the piece and the artist. Be sure to cover the entire carving. The tape will protect the soapstone from scoring as it is cut.
Draw the basic design of the pipe onto the soapstone using a soft pencil and make simple lines to outline the bowl and stem. Not only will our carving and inlay options make your soapstone pop but they will also give you the options to make it your own express your personality or even send a message. If you want to take your soapstone to the next level consider one of our custom carving and inlay options.
All varieties of true steatite soapstone are gray. This stone can be wet or dry cut but the dust will be prolific when dry. Pour a small amount of your oil in your hand and rub the oil all over the carving.
Soapstone also called steatite is composed of the soft mineral talc which is one of the softest minerals known. Tung oil or furniture polishing oil. Place the carving in a oven and heat to 250 ยบ F.
This Dancing Bear soapstone carving was created by Inuk artist David Shaa in Cape Dorset Nunavut Canada. Sold by in for. Dont worry about making a detailed sketch.
