From:
"Andrei Stefanescu" <andrei_stefanescu@xxxxxx>
Date:
Fri, 19 May 2000 10:23:42 +0200
Subject:
Working with pipestone
Hi Robert
for the benefit of a non-American:
Quoted text begins.Catlinite is a real delight to carve.
End of quote.
Is this "Meerschaum", of which expensive smoking pipes
are made? I seem to recollect that it can be found in
Turkey in some amounts.
Quoted text begins.This material is sacred, so be prepared to take time and do it as well as
End of quote.
What do you mean by "sacred"? I mean, I tend to regard
the act of carving itself as an ancient sacred ritual,
so any material would deserve taking the time and
attention.
Thanks and regards,
Andrei
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