This month Nina and Charlotte talk to the wonderful Matt Caines from 'Star in the Hand', stone carver, sculptor, and all round creative.

Matt talkes us through his training, meeting his wife Amanda who he works with, and how his practise has developed over the many years.

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This month we talk to the Steven Travis, maker of our favorite tungsten chisels Al Orr.

We learn about the facinating history of his company R H & G Travis & Son Ltd, how the chisels are still hand made, what the differnet chisel colours mean, and so much more.

Put your headphones on while you are working and listen in to learn more.

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Al-Orr Chisels – Southern Stone and Tools

Al-orr Marble & Stone Masonry Chisel Pneumatic Head - Combined Masonry Supplies

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In honour of Richard Kindersley we have re-released the interview we recorded late last year.

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This month we talk to the fabulous Zoë Wilson who very generously gave us a whole morning to talk. We have edited down this conversation so you get all the best bits. She has a large following on instagram, her page if beautifully curated showing off her work off to its very best.

Zoë Wilson is a sculptor specialising in creating intricate geometric patterns hand-carved into British Stone. Her work focuses on precision, craftsmanship and the slow process of making

https://zoewilsoncarving.com/

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Charlotte and Nina talk to Amelia Crowley-Roth and Sam Lee from London Stone Carving.

They joyfully discuss their early influences, take us through their projects they have worked on and share the struggles of running a stone carving business.

Sam offers up our Top Tip for the month!

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Rosie Musgrave

https://www.instagram.com/rosiemusgravesculpture/

Her exhibition can be seen at

The Crypt, St. Michael's Hill, Bristol, 17 -19 November 10am - 5pm

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After a break, Nina and Charlotte are back, with a promise of more episodes to come.

Listen to their short intro to season 3 of the Stone Carving and Lettering Takeaway.

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Two day intensive drapery in clay course

Fontself - The Easiest Way to Make Fonts

We talk to the inspirational Miriam Johnson about her journey in stonecarving and sculpture, her teaching stone carving in AlUla in Saudi Arabia with the King's Foundation and her current evolving work which manages to merge traditional skills with contemporary expression.

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