Our modern world has managed to make nearly everything thinner and lighter, from the coat of paint on your car to the thickness of the bags at your local grocer. The same is true in the stone industry where we are using thinner than traditional sections in most applications. However, there are exceptions. For historical, perspective, vocal statement, or performance reasons, we still see the occasional “cubic” and “ultra-cubic” stone project. Many of today’s craftworkers are familiar only with the more common thinner stone elements, and as such are unaware of the methods, techniques, and challenges unique to the use of heavy cubic sections of stone. This presentation will discuss many of the differences required in the fabrication, attachments, and handling of these “monster-size” natural stone elements.
Program Length: 60 minutes