Winter's Nap

Virginia Soapstone

20 inches long, 70 lbs.

$2000.00

Winter's Nap is an example of the beautiful finish possible with Virginia Soapstone. After carving I finish the surface by wet-sanding, by hand, in stages from 60 to 600 grit. The final result is a high gloss finish, almost like a mirror.

Virginia Soapstone is the hardest of the soapstones that I use. It comes from a quarry in Albemarle County, Virginia, near Charlottesville. Native Americans used it for bowls and ornaments, which can be seen in museums today.

See About Stone to learn more about the many types of stone I use.