Re: [stone] Learning with talc or Pyrophyllite

[Dr. Ron Masa-The University of Yourself]

Hiho Corey,

        If fate wants you to carve talc, it will be given unto you.  And so it has.
The First tool is a face mask that keeps the lighter than air particles from
being inhaled.  (Where they attempt to reconstitute small boulders inside
your lungs.)  Scratch or carve a stone a little, then step back and watch
the particles rising and floating in the air.

         Other than that precaution, I think it's a fine stone to start with.  Try
simple tools, including whatever you have on hand.  Old knives, woodworking
tools, an electric hand drill with rotary rasps or grinders, even a hand saw
can work.  Start simple, get to know the stone, and overspend on cool tools
later.  Wear that mask.  Enjoy.

electRONicALLY yours, Ron Masa

Long Life
Honey in the Heart
No Evil
Thirteen Thank Yous

(Mayan Blessing)


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