Instagram for stonemasons.
Twelve ideas for showing natural stone, lettering and craftsmanship respectfully and vividly.
Letter by letter, with chisel and mallet. Hand-carved lettering takes time, and that is exactly what you can see in it. #stonemason #craftsmanship
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Lettering carved by hand
A close-up of an inscription taking shape under the chisel. Shows a craft you hardly ever see any more.
Example Letter by letter, with chisel and mallet. Hand-carved lettering takes time, and that is exactly what you can see in it. #stonemason #craftsmanship
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The old headstone, restored
A weathered headstone and the same one after cleaning and retouching the lettering, with the family's consent. Shows a service many people do not know about.
Example Moss and weather had made the inscription almost unreadable. After cleaning and retouching the lettering, the stone is once again a dignified place of remembrance.
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The granite worktop
A kitchen with a natural stone worktop, photographed in daylight. Shows stone in everyday life.
Example Heat-resistant, robust and every slab one of a kind. We cut this granite worktop exactly for this kitchen. #naturalstone #kitchen
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Types of stone compared
Several stone samples side by side with their key properties. Helps people choose.
Example Granite is hard and hard-wearing, marble softer and elegant, limestone warm and calm. Which stone is right depends on where it will be laid.
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The natural stone staircase
An indoor or outdoor staircase with stone steps. Shows work for house and garden.
Example Natural stone steps last for generations. This staircase now leads from the garden to the patio and gets more beautiful every year.
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Symbols on headstones
A headstone with a symbol such as a tree, dove or rose, with its meaning in brief. Calm and informative.
Example A tree stands for life and growth, a rose for love. Many families choose a symbol that suits the person who has died. We take our time to advise on this.
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The stonemason's tools
Chisel, mallet and claw chisel on a block of stone. Shows an ancient craft.
Example Some of these tools look almost the same as they did hundreds of years ago. They simply work, then as now.
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The stone washstand
A bathroom with a natural stone washstand. Surprises many people.
Example A washstand carved from a single piece of stone is a real eye-catcher in the bathroom. With the right finish it is easy to look after too. #bathroom
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Dust, saw, stone
The big stone saw in the workshop as a block is being cut. An impressive subject.
Example Here a large block is being cut into slabs for window sills. The saw runs with water to keep the dust down.
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Grave care in autumn
A well-kept grave with autumn planting and a freshly cleaned stone. Fits the time before All Saints' Day.
Example Before All Saints' Day many people want to make the grave look nice. We clean headstones gently and are happy to advise on what the stone needs. 🍂
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Apprentice with their first workpiece
An apprentice working on stone, with consent. Speaks to young talent.
Example His very first workpiece: a stone with a carved rose. Our apprentice showed a lot of patience, and you can see it. #apprenticeship #stonemason
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Caring for natural stone properly
A text tile in your colours with simple care tips. Useful and shareable.
Example Natural stone does not like harsh cleaners or acid. For most surfaces, warm water with a mild cleaner is enough. #stonecare
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