Inventive workmanship was used on soapstone shafts, roughly carved into the required shapes using a lathe.
The chalk is actually a small pre-cut block of talc (soapstone).
They both trained in soapstone sculptor and then trained their children in the same craft.
It also became known for its soapstone artists.
There he carved and sold soapstone sculptures to afford movie admissions.
The outer layers are soapstone, chosen for its enduring qualities and ease of use.
Due to the short growing season and poor soil many residents mined lead or zinc or carved wood or soapstone.
They carved bowls out of soapstone found in the area.
