Two flat soapstone blocks, a steel rasp and four grades of sandpaper in a kraft carry pack with printed steps. You choose the design - chess pieces, an inukshuk, a pendant, a small animal.
At a glance
| Size | 2 blocks 3x3x3/4 in + rasp + 4 sandpapers |
| Stone | Natural Brazilian soapstone (steatite), approx. Mohs 1-3 |
| Level | Ages 6+ and first-time carvers |
| Best for | Chess pieces, inukshuks, pendants, small figures |
Why carvers choose the Starter Carving Kit
- Two blocks, two projects. Practise on one, keep the best result.
- No chisel or hammer. A rasp and sandpaper do everything.
- Printed steps on the pack. Draw, file, sand through the grits, polish.
- Designed in Canada. Assembled in Canada for first-time carvers.
How it works
- Draw the details on the stone in pencil.
- Rasp away the extra stone - the pre-cut shape gives you a head start.
- Sand wet through the grits: 100, 360, 600, then 2000.
- Rinse, dry and oil for a deep polished shine.
Why shops, camps and museums stock it
It demos. A carver working a kit at a booth or a counter draws a crowd in a way a finished carving on a table never does. The boxes are retail-ready, the price point works for impulse buys, and the six animals make a collectable set.
Who buys it
Who buys it: Indigenous carvers and artists (including many from Six Nations of the Grand River), art teachers and school boards, summer camps and rec programs, carving instructors and studios, museums, galleries and gift shops, and hobby carvers across Canada and the USA.
Carving tips
- Carve over a damp towel and wet the stone often - it keeps dust down and shows you the colour.
- Wear a simple dust mask if you sand dry.
- Sand through the grits: 100 to shape, 360 and 600 to smooth, 2000 to polish.
- Finish with mineral oil or paste wax and buff with a soft cloth.
Questions
What's in the Starter Carving Kit?
Two 3x3x3/4 inch soapstone blocks, a steel rasp and four sanding papers (100, 360, 600, 2000 grit) in a kraft carry pack with printed steps.
How long does a starter project take?
Two to five hours depending on the design.
What's the difference from the animal kit?
The animal kit starts from a pre-cut shape. The starter kit gives you two flat blocks so you choose the design yourself.
More: soapstone for carving - 3x3x5 blocks - class packs - beginner kits - carving tools
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Stone: Soapstone
Origin: Brazil
Sold By: Kit
Attributes:
Two flat soapstone blocks, a steel rasp and four grades of sandpaper in a kraft carry pack with printed steps. You choose the design - chess pieces, an inukshuk, a pendant, a small animal.
At a glance
| Size | 2 blocks 3x3x3/4 in + rasp + 4 sandpapers |
| Stone | Natural Brazilian soapstone (steatite), approx. Mohs 1-3 |
| Level | Ages 6+ and first-time carvers |
| Best for | Chess pieces, inukshuks, pendants, small figures |
Why carvers choose the Starter Carving Kit
- Two blocks, two projects. Practise on one, keep the best result.
- No chisel or hammer. A rasp and sandpaper do everything.
- Printed steps on the pack. Draw, file, sand through the grits, polish.
- Designed in Canada. Assembled in Canada for first-time carvers.
How it works
- Draw the details on the stone in pencil.
- Rasp away the extra stone - the pre-cut shape gives you a head start.
- Sand wet through the grits: 100, 360, 600, then 2000.
- Rinse, dry and oil for a deep polished shine.
Why shops, camps and museums stock it
It demos. A carver working a kit at a booth or a counter draws a crowd in a way a finished carving on a table never does. The boxes are retail-ready, the price point works for impulse buys, and the six animals make a collectable set.
Who buys it
Who buys it: Indigenous carvers and artists (including many from Six Nations of the Grand River), art teachers and school boards, summer camps and rec programs, carving instructors and studios, museums, galleries and gift shops, and hobby carvers across Canada and the USA.
Carving tips
- Carve over a damp towel and wet the stone often - it keeps dust down and shows you the colour.
- Wear a simple dust mask if you sand dry.
- Sand through the grits: 100 to shape, 360 and 600 to smooth, 2000 to polish.
- Finish with mineral oil or paste wax and buff with a soft cloth.
Questions
What's in the Starter Carving Kit?
Two 3x3x3/4 inch soapstone blocks, a steel rasp and four sanding papers (100, 360, 600, 2000 grit) in a kraft carry pack with printed steps.
How long does a starter project take?
Two to five hours depending on the design.
What's the difference from the animal kit?
The animal kit starts from a pre-cut shape. The starter kit gives you two flat blocks so you choose the design yourself.
More: soapstone for carving - 3x3x5 blocks - class packs - beginner kits - carving tools
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