r/stonecarving

This fully hand-carved hedgehog figurine is made of natural yellow stone. Every spine and facial detail is sculpted manually. It comes with a hand-woven mini straw hat and a matching jade mushroom ornament, creating a warm forest fairy-tale style. Stone carving is my daily hobby, I hope everyone can enjoy this little sculpture, and welcome to discuss stone craft techniques with me.

This block was from one of the larger mantle pieces I found for cheap at a salvage yard.

I’ve been going to a stone carving class once a week and this is my progress!
I originally started with wanting to make a replica of a simple quatrefoil shape church window, but now as I have continued on I decided to do something other than hollow out the inside of the shape to look like a window, and I will be doing some kind of pattern inside instead, inspired by a Tudor rose.
This class has been my first time doing stone carving and I’ve really enjoyed seeing myself improve each week! I am looking forward to finishing this :)
Once I get started with the inside of the pattern maybe I’ll post a bit more !

Wanted to post a little about what I’m currently working on. Been a heavy minute since I’ve posted anything. This is Peach Bottom Slate I use. A memorial piece for a friend. I hope everyone has been well and is carving away!

Learning subtraction as I go.

I have about two tons of this quarried stone.

Need some more simple ideas to practice.

Can anyone tell me anything about it value?

I have 21 good sized boulders free if anyone wishes to collect.

You'll probably need a hiab or grab man.

​

They range from 2ft - 3.5ft in height.

​