In stonemasonry, a return is the word used to describe an angular change in direction of a moulding. A return can be both a simple or compound angle, and either acute or obtuse. For this example, a simple ovolo mould […]
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How To Work A Cyma Recta In Stone
The cyma recta is a classical moulding based on the union of an ovolo and cavetto mould. The mould in it’s simplest form consists of a fillet e, a quarter circle radius a-b, and a quarter circle c-d. The cyma […]
How To Work A Cavetto In Stone
A basic segmental cavetto stone moulding is formed out of a quarter circle, radius a-b. Steps For Working A Cavetto Mould In Stone Applying the template to the stone Working initial chamfers Working further chamfers Finishing Applying The Template The […]
How To Work A Column In Stone
The process of working a stone column starts with a rectangular piece of stone, the dimensions of which match the required diameter and height of the finished article. For this example the column is without entasis, that is, the sides […]
How To Work An Ovolo In Stone
The ovolo is a classical stone moulding consisting of a quarter circle, radius a-b, bounded by two fillets c and d. The line formed by a-d being perpendicular to that formed by a-c. Steps For Working An Ovolo Mould In […]