Article · Jan van der Laan
Alabaster for Carving: Playing with Light
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Intermediate
- Price
- Free
About this lesson
Describes alabaster varieties by origin and colour, how its translucency shapes design choices, why a tooth chisel avoids bruising, and finishing with waterproof abrasives and care of the finished piece.
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