stone mountain carving is an art form that is accomplished using a range of carving tools and equipment. These tools and equipment help stone sculptors express their creative ideas and transform them into physical works of art. Here are some commonly used rock carving tools and equipment.
1. Hammer and Chisel: These are the basic carving tools. The hammer is used to strike the chisel, while the chisel is used to carve different parts of the stone surface.
2. Carving knife: A carving knife is a flat carving tool used to modify and cut the details of
stone sculpture. It can have blades of different shapes, suitable for different scoring and cutting effects.
3. Files: Files can be used to remove unevenness on the surface of stone sculpture and modify the shape of the stone sculpture. It has tiny rasp teeth that can cut tiny lines and curves into the stone surface.
4. Power tools: For large stone sculpture, stone sculptors often use power tools to speed up the carving process. Electric hammers and angle grinders are two commonly used power tools for carving large pieces of stone and machining contours.
5. Grinding machine: The grinding machine can be used to grind and trim the surface of stone sculpture. It uses rotating grinding discs and different grinding wheels to achieve different polishing effects on the
stone carving surface.
6. Welding machine: In some large-scale stone carving projects, the stone sculptor may need to use a welding machine to weld multiple parts together to create a complete stone carving work.
In addition to these basic tools and equipment, stone sculptors can also use other auxiliary tools as needed, such as measuring tools, molds, paints and pigments, etc.
In summary, stone mountain carving requires a range of carefully selected tools and equipment to help stone sculptors transform their ideas into aesthetically valuable works of art. These tools and equipment are not only tools for the stone carving process, but also an extension and assistance for the stone sculptor's creation.
