Stage 1
inspiration…
the original art
first thoughts
Stage 2
choosing an appropriate stone
Lanercost Stoneyard, Cumbria
Purbeck limestone for Hillside Cottage
Stage 3
drawing and re-drawing
drawing work in progress
final drawing
Stage 4
creating a visual
drawing reduced to a single line
combined in photoshop with an image of the stone
Stage 5
preparing the stone
slate after machine sanding on the spinner
hand sanding with water and diamond pad
Stage 6
transferring the design to the stone
using blue carbon to transfer Baddeley’s Logo
Baddeley’s stone with image in position
Stage 8
finishing
flood painting with enamel 6 Cedar Grove
oiling uncarved surfaces with WD40 and a Q-tip!! Garden of Eden
