Twisted Soapstone Candle Holder

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  Step 1

  This just shows a few tools I used and the raw soapstone. Yellow soapstone is really soft and easy to work with.

  (I also made the little moon/sun pendant . It shows the wet/dry technique. This is where you deliberately leave raw, unfinished soapstone to create your design.)

• Step 2

  I cut the stone into a rectangle with a hand saw.

  I wanted it to look like the rock had been picked up and twisted.

  The file I used had 4 different grits. Start big and work your way down.

  After you get your shape, use big grit sand paper.

  I have been told to use several different grits but if you have smooth enough stone, you can simply sand it down.

  The one step you can not miss is using wet/dry sandpaper to finish.

  Make sure you get into all the crevices or you'll have dry spots like on the pendant above.

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  Step 3

  The final step is adding the beautiful sheen. I know several people who use mineral oil but it doesn't last.

  Varnish of any type yellows and flakes.

  I used Tung or "gun barrel" oil. It sinks into the porous rock and I've never had to re-do it. (I did this about 8 year ago...)

  Put on the oil in this layers and let dry in between. Three layers should do it.

  I hope you find this a tempting project and a fun, easy carving challenge.

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