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This is where I discuss all things concerning sculpture, stone & letter carving.

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Choosing Stone for a Memorial

When choosing a headstone, you will need to think about what type of stone should be used so the following things should be considered:
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How much does a Memorial cost ?

All the headstones, gravestones, and memorials that I make are unique bespoke and handcarved individual pieces of work. When a client asks me how much it will cost, this will depend on the following factors: On average a small single plaque or headstone will start from about £1500 upwards depending on requirements. Installation and cemetery costs are at an additional cost. Consultations and designs can be done online.
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History of Stone Carving Tools

The hammer, chisel, mallet and axe are used for hitting stone, and known as percussion tools. They were the earliest stone carving implements used in many countries around the world and they are still used today.
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Italian Stone Carving Tools and Materials for Sale

Looking for something to do in this lockdown ? Why not try Stone Carving ? Simon Burns-Cox supplies a wide range of Italian Stone Carving and Letter Carving tools at competitive prices and also has a selection of stone, marble and alabaster from Italy and the UK for sale.
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Gift Vouchers for Stone Carving Tools

Simon Burns-Cox is  a professional Sculptor and Letter Carver based at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop in Scotland. He supplies Stone, Marble and Stone and Marble Carving and Letter Carving Tools and equipment from Italy and the UK at competitive prices which include the following:
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Gift Vouchers for Stone Carving Courses

Are you finding it difficult this year to think of a Christmas gift ? Why not give a gift voucher for a Stone Carving Course with Simon Burns-Cox at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop?  Simon offers Sculpture, Stone Letter Carving and Stone Relief Carving courses to individuals and small groups. Gift vouchers are available and valid for 12 months at https://www.simonburnscox.co.uk/order-your-gift-voucher/
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Scottish Rugby and The Doddie Weir Award

Simon Burns-Cox and Steven Murray who are based at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop have recently completed a commission for Scottish Rugby. They were asked to make this year's Hall of Fame Award 2020 for Mr Doddie Weir. The bronze sculpture of a rugby cap is replicated each year with the recipient's name carved into the slate base. The award ceremony has not yet taken place. For further information, please visit Simon Burns-Cox's website at http://simonburnscox.co.uk/
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Carrara Marble

When people ask me to recommend what type of marble they should use for carving, I usually suggest using the 'old' type of Italian Carrara marble as its much easier to carve. This type of marble has been used for centuries by all the great sculptors of the world who often went to the mines in Carrara to select their stone and they still do today.
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High Raised Stone Letter Carving

I have just finished a gravestone plaque in The Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh where I was required to use high raised stone letter carving. I was asked to add additional names and dates to an old limestone plaque dating from 1925 when this type of letter carving was more common.
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GreenFerry Trust and Memorial

Simon Burns-Cox has recently made a memorial for Mr David Hutcheson which is to be installed at The GreenFerry Trust Garden in South Queensferry near Edinburgh in August 2020.
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Recent Work by Simon Burns-Cox

During this strange time in the world of lockdown, I have had time to create some more work using different types of marble. I wanted to make small beautiful sculptures which would remind people of the beauty of life and to transport them away from the harsh world we live in at the moment.
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Gravestone Inscriptions

When you commission a gravestone, there are some important things you need to decide before the work commences. One of the most important decisions you will need to make is to think about the inscripton. This will need to be done before deciding on the design.
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The Cotswold Sculpture Park

Simon Burns-Cox who is a professional Sculptor and Letter Carver based in Edinburgh, Scotland is now advertising his work through the new website of The Cotswold Sculpture Park in Gloucestershire. His work can be found at the following links:
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History of Stone Carving

Stone carvings are the earliest known works of representational art carved into rock such as tuff or limestone. Rock engravings or Stone Age Art can be found in all parts of the prehistoric world such as Saharan Africa, South Africa, Scandinavia , Siberia and Australia.
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Stone Carving Tools and Alabaster and Marble For Sale

If you are looking for Stone Carving Tools or Alabaster or Marble to keep you occupied in these strange times, please contact Simon Burns-Cox who has these items for sale.
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COVID-19

Currently Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is open but increasingly scaling back activity in line with any current government guidance.Following the information within the Government’s Press Briefing on the evening of 16/03/2020 which stated that we should all avoid non-essential contact, our courses and schools visits will no longer be going ahead. We will contact all the participants directly.
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Choosing the Right Words for a Headstone

Choosing the right words for a Headstone, Memorial or Gravestone is never easy as how do you sum up the life of someone in a few words. It is a good idea to wait for perhaps up to a year to discuss with family and friends what would be an appropriate epitaph for the deceased.
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Stone Relief Carving Course at Glasgow City Heritage Trust

This One Day Stone Relief Carving Course with Simon Burns-Cox will be held at Glasgow City Heritage Trust at 54 Bell Street, Glasgow on Saturday 7th March 2020 from 10.00 to 16.00.The course is designed for those who would like to discover the art of stone carving and is suitable for all levels with a maximum of six participants in the class. The course price is £90 per head which includes the use of stone and tools plus lunch.
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