Step by step slide show of soapstone carving for clients in Switzerland.

1. Creating a Stone Carvingby John Brown My sculptures usually start with a working model (a maquette) from which the finished sculpture is then scaled up. This commission for clients in Switzerland is carved in soapstone from a quarry in Cornwall. The finished height is 27in (70cm). John Brown. December 2010 www.johnbrown-sculptor.co.uk

2. Commission for a Stone Carving by John Brown Maquette in plasticine for scaling up Cast Maquette for scaling up

3. Commission for a Stone Carving Establishing the shape of the head/1 Establishing the shape of the head/2

4. Commission for a Stone Carving Establishing the back/1 Establishing the back and sides

5. Commission for a Stone Carving Carving the sides and back/1 Carving the sides and back/2

6. Refining the front and back/1 Refining the front and back/2

7. Commission for a Stone Carving Further carving to refine shape Further carving to refine shape

8. Commission for a Stone Carving Carving the aperture Finished soapstone carving after sanding and polishing.