From:
Bill Brayman <meta@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date:
Wed, 22 Aug 2001 23:43:37 -0700
Subject:
slate carver
Judy,
You wrote:
Quoted text begins.But he is referred to by Bill Swann, a glass maker who
incorporates lead crystal into slate sculpture.
End of quote.
It would be nice to know more about Swann's work. Any references?
Stephen,
You said,
Quoted text begins.where are the slate outcrops in United States - do they come
with Granite as in Blaenau Ffestiniog? Thewre was a tradition
of carving slate fiteplaces in Bethesda and surrounding area
which died out - is there any tradition like that in USA I wonder
End of quote.
This summer I had enough curiosity about slate to search
out a slate quarry in Northern Idaho someone told me
about. I picked up several hundered pounds and am
letting them gestate til the muse visits! I can't
comment on quality because it is new to me. The color is
kinda dusk-colored blue. Regarding western USA slate
carving traditions, I don't think there really is much.
Hopefully, if there is some tradition here someone will
speakup.
best regards,
Bill
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