Contact Info.
Stephens MonumentsPlease contact John E. Stephens, Misty Stephens Baker, or Cayla Stephens
812 Pecan Avenue
Philadelphia, MS 39350
601-656-1515
Fax: 601-656-8058
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Types of Carving |
There are many techniques for carving stone or etching images into a stone surface. Here are four of the most popular processes, although we do not currently offer bas relief or shape carving. Bas Relief - The entire surface of the monument is cut away, leaving the flowers in bas relief on top of the other surface. Etching - Typically used on black granite, this technique cracks the surface of the granite using a diamond-tipped tool or a laser. When the granite's polished surface is etched it creates a high contrast image on the stone. This is popular for photos and portraits. Flat Carving or Line Carving - This process involves sandblasting an image (of a flower, for example) on the stone. There is no dimensioning or relief given to the carving. Shaped Carving - This is a time-consuming technique that requires years of training with sandblast tools. This process involves shaping the petals and leaves of flowers with a special sandblast nozzle. Shaped carving gives depth and a sense of reality to the carvings on a monument. |