Various learning materials for stonemasonry
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 based on a quadrant of a circle will be used. The mitre and initial chamfer have already been marked on … Continue reading →
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 recta, along with it’s inverse the cyma reversa, are commonly referred to as an ogee mould. Steps For Working A … Continue reading →
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 process of working a cavetto begins by marking the template onto the parallel joints of the stone using a scriber. … Continue reading →
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 of the column are parallel in elevation. The stages of working a column in stone follow this sequence: Scribing the … Continue reading →
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 Stone Applying the template to the stone Working the initial chamfer Working the fillets Working further chamfers Finishing the ovolo … Continue reading →