Twelve inches of Brazilian soapstone for standing figures, tall birds and vertical work. Sawn square, one solid stone, heavy enough that it ships as a freight-class item.
At a glance
| Size | 6 x 6 x 12 in |
| Metric | 15 x 15 x 30 cm |
| Weight | approx. 19.5 kg (43 lb) |
| Stone | Natural Brazilian soapstone (steatite), approx. Mohs 1-3 |
| Level | Advanced and professional |
| Best for | Standing figures, tall birds, totemic and vertical sculpture |
Why carvers choose the 6x6x12 Carving Block
- Built for vertical work. Twelve inches of height for standing figures, birds and tall forms.
- Sawn and square. Flat faces for measured layout and templates on every side.
- One stone, one piece. A single solid block, not glued or laminated.
- Consistent Brazilian stone. Even texture that takes a high polish.
Built for repeatable work
Sawn blocks have flat faces you can draw on - front, side and top. Professional carvers pencil a template onto every block, rough out with a rasp or saw and refine with rifflers. Because our sizes stay the same order to order, a design you like is a design you can make again.
The colour shows at the end
Dry Brazilian soapstone looks pale and chalky. Wet it or rub in mineral oil and the green, grey, brown and charcoal veining comes up. No two blocks finish the same - that's the part carvers love.
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
How heavy is a 6x6x12 soapstone block?
About 19 to 20 kg (roughly 43 lb). It ships as a heavy item by courier or freight.
Can I cut this into smaller blocks?
Yes - soapstone cuts with a hand saw or a masonry blade. Many studios buy large blocks and cut class-sized pieces themselves.
Do you have larger sizes?
Rough blocks from 10 lb to 500 lb are available by special order and by the container. Message us.
More: soapstone for carving - 3x3x5 blocks - class packs - beginner kits - carving tools
Soapstone for Carving Block - 6x6x12"
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Stone: Soapstone
Origin: Brazil
Sold By: Single piece
Attributes:
Twelve inches of Brazilian soapstone for standing figures, tall birds and vertical work. Sawn square, one solid stone, heavy enough that it ships as a freight-class item.
At a glance
| Size | 6 x 6 x 12 in |
| Metric | 15 x 15 x 30 cm |
| Weight | approx. 19.5 kg (43 lb) |
| Stone | Natural Brazilian soapstone (steatite), approx. Mohs 1-3 |
| Level | Advanced and professional |
| Best for | Standing figures, tall birds, totemic and vertical sculpture |
Why carvers choose the 6x6x12 Carving Block
- Built for vertical work. Twelve inches of height for standing figures, birds and tall forms.
- Sawn and square. Flat faces for measured layout and templates on every side.
- One stone, one piece. A single solid block, not glued or laminated.
- Consistent Brazilian stone. Even texture that takes a high polish.
Built for repeatable work
Sawn blocks have flat faces you can draw on - front, side and top. Professional carvers pencil a template onto every block, rough out with a rasp or saw and refine with rifflers. Because our sizes stay the same order to order, a design you like is a design you can make again.
The colour shows at the end
Dry Brazilian soapstone looks pale and chalky. Wet it or rub in mineral oil and the green, grey, brown and charcoal veining comes up. No two blocks finish the same - that's the part carvers love.
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
How heavy is a 6x6x12 soapstone block?
About 19 to 20 kg (roughly 43 lb). It ships as a heavy item by courier or freight.
Can I cut this into smaller blocks?
Yes - soapstone cuts with a hand saw or a masonry blade. Many studios buy large blocks and cut class-sized pieces themselves.
Do you have larger sizes?
Rough blocks from 10 lb to 500 lb are available by special order and by the container. Message us.
More: soapstone for carving - 3x3x5 blocks - class packs - beginner kits - carving tools
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