Our bestseller. A pre-cut soapstone animal, a steel rasp and four grits of sandpaper - two hours later you're holding a polished stone bird, bear, turtle, cat, dog or elephant. No experience, no power tools, ages 6 and up.
At a glance
| Size | Pre-cut animal blank + rasp + 4 sandpapers |
| Stone | Natural Brazilian soapstone (steatite), approx. Mohs 1-3 |
| Level | Ages 6+ and first-time carvers |
| Best for | Bird, bear, turtle, cat, dog, elephant |
Why carvers choose the Beginner Animal Carving Kit
- Pre-cut animal shape. The blank is already roughed out, so beginners go straight to the fun part.
- Everything in the box. Steel rasp plus 100, 360, 600 and 2000 grit sanding paper.
- 2 hours to a finished piece. Carve, sand, rinse, oil. Done in an afternoon.
- Six animals. Bird, bear, turtle, cat, dog and elephant - collect them all.
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 age is the soapstone carving kit for?
Ages 6 and up with an adult nearby. The rasp is a hand file, not a blade, and the stone is soft.
How long does a kit take?
Most people finish in about two hours, including sanding and polishing.
Can stores and camps buy these wholesale?
Yes - it's our bestseller for gift shops, museums, camps and schools. Cases of 48 are available and approved wholesale accounts get wholesale pricing.
More: soapstone for carving - 3x3x5 blocks - class packs - beginner kits - carving tools
Soapstone Carving Kit - Make 3D Art π¦π’π Choose Your Animal
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$11.99 per kit
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Stone: Soapstone
Origin: Brazil
Sold By: Kit
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Our bestseller. A pre-cut soapstone animal, a steel rasp and four grits of sandpaper - two hours later you're holding a polished stone bird, bear, turtle, cat, dog or elephant. No experience, no power tools, ages 6 and up.
At a glance
| Size | Pre-cut animal blank + rasp + 4 sandpapers |
| Stone | Natural Brazilian soapstone (steatite), approx. Mohs 1-3 |
| Level | Ages 6+ and first-time carvers |
| Best for | Bird, bear, turtle, cat, dog, elephant |
Why carvers choose the Beginner Animal Carving Kit
- Pre-cut animal shape. The blank is already roughed out, so beginners go straight to the fun part.
- Everything in the box. Steel rasp plus 100, 360, 600 and 2000 grit sanding paper.
- 2 hours to a finished piece. Carve, sand, rinse, oil. Done in an afternoon.
- Six animals. Bird, bear, turtle, cat, dog and elephant - collect them all.
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 age is the soapstone carving kit for?
Ages 6 and up with an adult nearby. The rasp is a hand file, not a blade, and the stone is soft.
How long does a kit take?
Most people finish in about two hours, including sanding and polishing.
Can stores and camps buy these wholesale?
Yes - it's our bestseller for gift shops, museums, camps and schools. Cases of 48 are available and approved wholesale accounts get wholesale pricing.
More: soapstone for carving - 3x3x5 blocks - class packs - beginner kits - carving tools
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