Soapstone

Soapstone – a classic material. And it's not new! Carving/shaping from and with stones is considered one of the archetypes in the field of DIY. Initially, they were mainly used for the making of utilitarian objects, but later more and more for the making of artistic sculptures and figurines.

And at the present time, people enjoy refine them as well designing them. Maybe you were familiar with this material during your school term? This soft stone is also ideal for arts and crafts with children and teenagers.

The 1 kg bag contains several pieces of coloured soapstone measuring between 2 and 8 cm.

File for carving, rasp for shaping... You can create animals, objects or shapes, small decorative elements for your own home or lucky charms to give away. Whether you're a beginner or an expert - with our soapstones, you'll succeed with every creative project.

Our range also offers the matching tools and necessary accessories such as a file set (item no.2723800), carving tool (item no.2723400) and soapstone polishing oil (item no.1425200), which makes the soapstone shine after you've finished your work of art.

Please bear in mind that working with soapstone generates a very fine stone dust. Namely, our soapstone is asbestos-free, but we recommend that you ensure adequate ventilation and avoid breathing in large quantities of stone dust.