[MR] Soapstone sources

[cunning.christopher at gmail.com]

I don't use soapstone, but African Wunderstone. It is a natural stone that  
has a very fine grain with very little (if any) occlusion. If you don't  
have your heart set on soapstone, I recommend it.

My source:

The Compleat Sculptor
www.sculpt.com
90 Vandam St.
New York, NY 10013
Phone: 1-800-9-SCULPT

V/R,

Chris Cunning


On Nov 29, 2010 3:28pm, mlsuggs at verizon.net wrote:
> I've had good luck with Sculpture House (www.sculpturehouse.com);


> reasonable prices,


> quick order turnaround & shipping. Dick Blick and other art-supply


> houses also have soapstone;


> look in the sculpture/carving areas.


> Not affiliated, etc. My 2 kopecks; hope it helps!


> --Mikhail Novgorodets





> Greetings yall,


> I was looking at trying my hand at doing some pewter casting with


> soapstone


> and was wanting to see if anyone knew of a good source to get the


> soapstone


> from.


> Found a few places but its all precut for counters or sinks etc


> Any info would be greatly appreciated


> ~Donngal


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