In this Interview, Italian-trained, Vermont-based carver Fred X Brownstein gets into the nitty-gritty of replication using the pointing machine (machinetta) and the history of replication methods. He also discusses his own education in human figure sculpture at the studio of Nerina Simi in Florence as well as his current projects and contributions toward training the next generation of carvers.
The oldest records of civilization come to us through stone carvings. Stone carving has evolved and adapted throughout the ages, in cultures around the world.
The Stone Carvers Guild is a group of independent working professional carvers based throughout the United States. We are working to ensure that carved stone will continue to play an important role in our built environment throughout the 21st century and beyond.
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Throughout the year, and around our nation and globe, Stonecarvers Guild members are regularly enlisted to consult and share their expertise on wondrous stone carving projects. We also participate in demonstrations our work and are dedicated to teaching about it in order to help preserve this ageless art. More »
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