Creating with soapstone is like working with a diamond. A long dusty process that may or may not work out. Not knowing until the final polish of stone whether or not this effort is good enough.
Recently I finished reading a book “The Last Buffalo Hunter”.
The book recounts the final days of the bison herds across southern Alberta and Saskatchewan as told by a Metis buffalo hunter/trader. When I read this account I wondered if hunters noticed the bison herds drastic decline. Did they sense they may be killing the last wild bison?
Or whether it was like any other hunt through the ages; bring home some meat for their family like we bring home groceries from Safeway.
Hope these pictures show the “before and after” of roughing and finishing of soapstone.
It really is a wonderful medium to work with.
My kids enjoy it . I enjoy it.
Hope you enjoy it.
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