[MR] Soapstone sources

[Jim Springle]

Jerry's Art-a-Rama has some in their store here in Raleigh. Just watch 
out for soapstone as some varieties might have asbestos.

YIS,
Tankred Bras-de-Fer


On 11/29/2010 3:51 PM, cunning.christopher at gmail.com wrote:
> 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.
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> My source:
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> The Compleat Sculptor
> www.sculpt.com
> 90 Vandam St.
> New York, NY 10013
> Phone: 1-800-9-SCULPT
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> V/R,
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> Chris Cunning
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> On Nov 29, 2010 3:28pm, mlsuggs at verizon.net wrote:
>> I've had good luck with Sculpture House (www.sculpturehouse.com);
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>> reasonable prices,
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>> quick order turnaround & shipping. Dick Blick and other art-supply
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>> houses also have soapstone;
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>> look in the sculpture/carving areas.
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>> Not affiliated, etc. My 2 kopecks; hope it helps!
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>> --Mikhail Novgorodets
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>> Greetings yall,
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>> I was looking at trying my hand at doing some pewter casting with
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>> soapstone
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>> and was wanting to see if anyone knew of a good source to get the
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>> soapstone
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>> from.
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>> Found a few places but its all precut for counters or sinks etc
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>> Any info would be greatly appreciated
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>> ~Donngal
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