Soapstone Carvings (or Steatite)
Soapstone is a soft, easily carved, metamorphic rock that is a granular form of the mineral talc. The natural colors range from grey to green. It has soap like feel and resists heat and acids. The Inuit take the soapstone from the quarry in chunks that they have sawed by hand. They then break the chunks up into various sizes and begin carving with tools and files. The rough carving goes through the process of sanding – it is here that the word soap is derived - from the mixture of water and wet/dry sandpaper. After all edges are smoothed the carving is then hand waxed with a heavy coat of hard wood floor paste. The carving is then placed in the oven to melt the wax and give it sheen. The final step is the etching, which is done with knives, and sharp tools to put fine detail like claws, eyes and hair on animals. Sanikiluaq has approximately 160 carvers, all carrying on from past family members.
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Star Marble
These hand carved works of art are designed utilizing the finest quality "Star Marble Stone" (Crystalline Lime Stone). Each carving comes in a wooden box with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Star Marble Carvings are generally Grizzlies and Polar Bears, as well as Inukshuk. But other animal carvings are available as well.
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B.C. Jade Stone Carvings
This gemstone of British Columbia Ranges in colour from white through various shades of green to black. The hardness and density of the stone make it polish beautifully to reveal a rich, translucent shade of green in sculptures and jewellery. Jade is primarily minded in Northern British Columbia. All carvings are unique. There are many stories of “Health and Good Fortune for those in possession of Jade.
All kinds of wildlife and animals are available in B.C. Jade carvings.
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B.C. Jade Carvings with Amethyst Stones
Amethyst is found in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Colours vary from a delicate orchid to glorious violet. The Greeks believed that amethyst enhances the inner energy of its owner.
Our Artists use their imagination and artistic design to create these unique and special Canadian treasures. Each B.C. Jade Carving with Amethyst Stone is an original scultpture -- No two are alike!
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