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The magic of the finishing touch. |
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Your masterpiece is nearly finished... you can now add the final touches to make your work even better. Finishing off shows off the faces of the stone and protects the surface for the future. |
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Good to know - to look after your sculpture we recommend you use the same product that you used for the varnishing. This will not only have a hardening effect but also a protective one. |
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A natural and durable brilliance. |
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| First of all check that the sculpture is dust free and dry. Then apply wax polish or varnish in the usual way. Wax polish can be applied with a simple cloth and for varnish we recommend a soft brush. Cover the surface of the piece with an even coat all over, leave to dry, and then buff with a cloth. The colour of the soapstone and the lines in it take on another dimension, especially in good light. |
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| "Give and Take", I.Schmidt, 26cm |
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| Tip: Accidental scratches in the stone can be easily filled when varnishing or waxing! |
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Stone - an eternal material. |
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| To obtain a smooth glossy surface it is sometimes necessary to repeat this stage several times, making sure that all coats have dried before the next is applied. It is also favoured to use products with longer drying times that penetrate the stone deeper, and therefore protect the stone for longer. |
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The final piece retains the specific properties of soapstone, its softness in particular. However this factor does not rule out touching the object, in fact hand contact contributes to the natural polishing of the stone. People love to touch a sculpture and to feel how smooth it is - so make sure that the piece is secure and stable when displayed! |
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