Upright monuments come in a wide variety of styles, shapes and sizes, providing a full range of creative and personalized works of art. Slant and bevel markers are midway in height between flat markers and upright monuments. They come in single or double in size and can be personalized with symbols or inscriptions. Flat markers […]
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What do I need to know when purchasing a cemetery monument?
Some cemeteries have restrictions on the monuments they accept, so it is a good idea to check with your cemetery first to find out what guidelines you must follow. Determine your budget, most styles can be adapted to fit any size and budget. From here, you can decide on a monument style that expresses the […]
Continue readingTIPS: 14 BOUCHARDE ENGRAVING PROCESSES and sandblasting engravings ON GRANITE.
Sandblasting Engravings This method involves hollowing out the letters or design by high pressure sandblasting through a self-adhesive stencil. The stencils are made with a plotter and computer software. The software used offers a wide choice of typographies and patterns. The chiseled-bush hammered finish is more worked than the aged finish. A carving is carried […]
Continue readingTip 13: How to make a white marble sculpture
The first thing is to mold the shape or silhouette he has chosen. This material is ideal because it allows you to reproduce all the details that you think are necessary in the final sculpture.The marble is then cut to give it suitable proportions so that the sculptor can work it easily. The remaining block […]
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VALUATION OF THE MONUMENT Evaluation of the monument is a four part process that requires the documentation of the material used, the form of the stone, carvings and the inscriptions. This evaluation produces information regarding the age of the stone. It may also reveal whether or not the stone was carved by hand or whether […]
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