Following is a list of items you will need.
We have 3M dust masks and a variety of safety glasses (not for over prescription glasses) for sale and offer free earplugs.
- Safety gear: Face mask (for dust – 3M, Norton, Surviveaire, Wilson, Dustflo)
- Goggles – a must. Style – your preference.
- Ear protection – either earplugs or over-ear headphones.
- Gloves. Work gloves or gardening gloves with rubber palms work well.
- A portable table to hold tools, etc. at your worksite
- Chair or stool. Adjustable height is always a plus.
- Hand tools. We suggest you invest in a hammer (1-1/2Ib.); chisels (point, flat and pitching); files and rasps (your choice). Available for purchase through an on-site vendor.
- Any power or pneumatic tools you enjoy using. *Note: We use “C” type couplers.
- Enclosed toolboxes to protect tools from rain and dust
- A 10-or 12-gauge extension cord to run a 15 amp tool. Don’t be fooled—16 gauge is not more powerful! The source of electricity is far from most worksites, so be sure it can reach at least 50 to 100 ft. If you don’t have one, we will supply it.
- A pop-up type tent, 10’x10′, for shelter at your carving site. If you don’t have one, we will provide you with the best we can. Best to have your own.
- Tarps – good for blocking sun or rain and bungee cords to hang it from your pop-up tent.
- A foldable work table to put your tools and supplies on.
- Large crayons in dark colors to draw on your stone.
- Pencil and pad to take notes.
- Wisk broom to brush off your sculpture.
- Ideas for your sculpture. We suggest you make a maquette (model) out of clay. If you prefer direct carving, bring some clay so you can model as you carve.
- Clothing: Layers are a must at an altitude of 8,000 ft., so bring summer and winter clothing. Mornings can be cool, a sweatshirt, fleece or something similar for warmth – over a T-shirt that you can dress down to when it warms up. Shorts; jeans (if you like, coveralls will help keep the dust off, and reduce your baggage!); rain gear; hat (optional); boots – steel toe work boots or hiking boots; we suggest a bathing suit for a break at Glenwood’s hot springs pools; sunscreen.
- Cash: Remember, this is a remote mountain community, so some places do not honor credit cards or checks. Ask your inn-keepers in advance. Our on-site tool vendors gladly accept credit cards.
- Sandbag (helps support your piece in various positions and is good padding when packing your sculpture to take home)
- A Box fan will help keep bugs and dust down. Highly recommended!
- Work light to hang from your tent. Especially good on cloudy days.
- Bungee cords and large clips to organize and hang lights, cords, and hoses in your site.
- Bubble wrap to protect your sculpture for transport home.
