From:
"Sue" <zdome@zzzzzzzz>
Date:
Wed, 18 Feb 2004 09:27:01 -0700
Subject:
green stone
Long time no write but I couldn't help but write on this one. I have used
quite a bit of serpentine of various types and they have all been quite
workable although some have a crystaline structure which does make it quite
a challenge to work with. What I wanted to say however, is to caution all
who do work with this stone to work it in a well ventillated area as some
varieties give off a methane gas which is quite toxic. I know this applies
to the serpentine which you can find quite easily around the New York area
(I had a huge hunk from Staten Island at one point). I do not know if the
same caution would hold for the generally smoother textured serpentines used
in jewelry. Seems it is always the safety issues which prompt me to jump in
but I do enjoy reading the conversations when I have time. When I don't,
well that is why there is a delete key :) Take care and no need to say keep
carving - once hooked this is a truely addictive activity (42 years and
counting :)
Sue Buchenholz
Connections Contemporary Fine Arts
http://www.ccfa.net/lilah
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