The step up after a beginner kit: a bigger block (about 3 x 5 x 5 inches) and a real toolset - folding saw, utility knife, heavy rasp, two rifflers and four grits of sandpaper.
At a glance
| Size | Block approx. 3 x 5 x 5 in + saw, knife, rasps, rifflers, sandpaper |
| Stone | Natural Brazilian soapstone (steatite), approx. Mohs 1-3 |
| Level | Carvers ready for a bigger piece |
| Best for | Larger animals and figures, a first real sculpture |
Why carvers choose the Intermediate Carving Kit
- A real sculptor's toolset. Saw, knife, heavy rasp, rifflers and four sandpaper grits.
- Bigger block. About 3 x 5 x 5 inches - room for a proper piece.
- Step up from beginner. For carvers who've finished an animal kit and want more.
- Reusable tools. The tools last for many blocks after this one.
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
Who is the intermediate kit for?
Anyone who has done a beginner kit and wants a bigger block and more control. Teens and adults.
What tools are included?
A folding saw, utility knife, heavy rasp, two rifflers and sanding papers (100, 360, 600, 2000).
Can I buy the intermediate kit in bulk?
Yes - unassembled cases of 10 and 100 are available.
More: soapstone for carving - 3x3x5 blocks - class packs - beginner kits - carving tools
Soapstone Carving Kit - Intermediate
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The step up after a beginner kit: a bigger block (about 3 x 5 x 5 inches) and a real toolset - folding saw, utility knife, heavy rasp, two rifflers and four grits of sandpaper.
At a glance
| Size | Block approx. 3 x 5 x 5 in + saw, knife, rasps, rifflers, sandpaper |
| Stone | Natural Brazilian soapstone (steatite), approx. Mohs 1-3 |
| Level | Carvers ready for a bigger piece |
| Best for | Larger animals and figures, a first real sculpture |
Why carvers choose the Intermediate Carving Kit
- A real sculptor's toolset. Saw, knife, heavy rasp, rifflers and four sandpaper grits.
- Bigger block. About 3 x 5 x 5 inches - room for a proper piece.
- Step up from beginner. For carvers who've finished an animal kit and want more.
- Reusable tools. The tools last for many blocks after this one.
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
Who is the intermediate kit for?
Anyone who has done a beginner kit and wants a bigger block and more control. Teens and adults.
What tools are included?
A folding saw, utility knife, heavy rasp, two rifflers and sanding papers (100, 360, 600, 2000).
Can I buy the intermediate kit in bulk?
Yes - unassembled cases of 10 and 100 are available.
More: soapstone for carving - 3x3x5 blocks - class packs - beginner kits - carving tools
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