Traditional Stone Carving Techniques- Rasps and Rifflers for Sculptors and Stone Carving Video 1

Sculptor AC Button II of http://www.carolinasculpturestudio.com discusses rasps and rifflers used for stone carving. The goal of the Traditional Stone Carving and Traditional Stone Finishing videos is to preserve this heritage craft by preparing individuals for further in-studio training and apprenticeship. After personally experiencing challenges while learning about these valuable tools for working in softer stone, Button addresses rasps and rifflers. Stitching and the significance of good & bad teeth layout and count are discussed. Alternative use for worn and poor performing tools is presented, as well as modifying quality tools to customize performance. Various brands are compared based upon professional use, including tools that are no longer in production. Viewers can then make better educated decisions regarding the rifflers they choose and purchase for use. Sources for the presented rifflers include- https://shop.g-gibson.com/stone-files... https://shop.sculpt.com/abrasives/fil... https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/searc... For more information about Sculptor AC Button II and services offered by Carolina Sculpture Studio, visit http://www.carolinasculpturestudio.com