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1. The tools necessary for this carving, are a hacksaw blade with one end wrapped in duct tape to act as a handle.The teeth of the saw blade should always point away from the handle. You will also need a file of some type, preferably a half round rasp ( I am using a Habilis rasp), or a coarse piece of sandpaper. For the sanding you will require several grades of silicon carbide waterproof paper, 240 and 600 grits will do. |
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2. On the side of the piece of soapstone draw the shape
of a seal as shown above. Then, mark a center line on the back of your seal. This will help to maintain symmetry once you begin filing. I have also marked lines to be cut to form the head. |