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14th October 2006, Visit to West Yorkshire Woodcarvers, Huddersfield, Demonstration of Stone carving by Jonathon Al butt Stonemason, Carver, Sculptor, & Lettercarver We had a good day at Huddersfield, with an excellent talk and demonstration from Jonathon Al butt. There are obvious differences between working in stone and wood; basically in the way that the material splits. Wood tends to split along the grain but stone is generally more predictablely splits only in front of the tool. His letter carving was a joy to watch. I have tried in wood and found it a nerve racking experience. He has 22 years experience and the letters seemed to flow from his chisels. His " quick rough "carving of a rose left us spell bound.
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