February 24, 2023
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Stone, Techniques, Tips for Beginners, Tools
Bases are the frames for sculptures. To mount stone to a base you must use a pin to connect them (just glue will break apart). This should be a stainless steel rod so it won’t rust or a brass turning pin.
To mount a turning pin drill the two holes: base and sculpture.
Grind a little of the hole in the sculpture so the “cap” is level with the bottom. Let the cap sit on top of the base. This provides some separation for turning. Test before gluing with epoxy. If the sculpture still rubs on the base when rotated, you can put a brass washer over the base hole to raise it up.
