{"product_id":"soapstone-carving-kit-make-3d-art-🐢🐈-choose-your-animal","title":"Soapstone Carving Kit - Make 3D Art 🦉🐢🐈 Choose Your Animal","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.ssd{font-size:16px;line-height:1.6}.ssd h2,.ssd h3{text-transform:none!important;letter-spacing:0!important}.ssd h2{font-size:24px!important;margin:1.4em 0 .5em}.ssd h3{font-size:18px!important;margin:1em 0 .3em}.ssd img{width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;margin:.6em 0 1em;display:block}.ssd table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:.5em 0 1em}.ssd td{border-bottom:1px solid #DFE1E1;padding:8px 6px;vertical-align:top}.ssd td:first-child{font-weight:700;width:34%;color:#555}.ssd ul{padding-left:1.1em}.ssd li{margin:.3em 0}.ssd .box{background:#F6F4F0;border-left:4px solid #E44649;padding:14px 16px;margin:1.2em 0}.ssd details{border-bottom:1px solid #DFE1E1;padding:10px 0}.ssd summary{font-weight:700;cursor:pointer}.ssd .g2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px}.ssd .g2 img{margin:0}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ssd\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur bestseller. A pre-cut soapstone animal, a steel rasp and four grits of sandpaper - two hours later you're holding a polished stone bird, bear, turtle, cat, dog or elephant. No experience, no power tools, ages 6 and up.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-cut animal blank + rasp + 4 sandpapers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Brazilian soapstone (steatite), approx. Mohs 1-3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAges 6+ and first-time carvers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBird, bear, turtle, cat, dog, elephant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy carvers choose the Beginner Animal Carving Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/5130\/0418\/files\/scene_flatlay.jpg?v=1790814485\" alt=\"Beginner Animal Carving Kit\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-cut animal shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blank is already roughed out, so beginners go straight to the fun part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEverything in the box.\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel rasp plus 100, 360, 600 and 2000 grit sanding paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 hours to a finished piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e Carve, sand, rinse, oil. Done in an afternoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix animals.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bird, bear, turtle, cat, dog and elephant - collect them all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDraw\u003c\/strong\u003e the details on the stone in pencil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRasp\u003c\/strong\u003e away the extra stone - the pre-cut shape gives you a head start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSand wet\u003c\/strong\u003e through the grits: 100, 360, 600, then 2000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse, dry and oil\u003c\/strong\u003e for a deep polished shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/5130\/0418\/files\/scene_family.jpg?v=1790814485\" alt=\"carving a soapstone kit\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy shops, camps and museums stock it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt demos. A carver working a kit at a booth or a counter draws a crowd in a way a finished carving on a table never does. The boxes are retail-ready, the price point works for impulse buys, and the six animals make a collectable set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/5130\/0418\/files\/scene_shelf.jpg?v=1790814485\" alt=\"soapstone carving kits on display\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho buys it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho buys it: Indigenous carvers and artists (including many from Six Nations of the Grand River), art teachers and school boards, summer camps and rec programs, carving instructors and studios, museums, galleries and gift shops, and hobby carvers across Canada and the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/5130\/0418\/files\/pool_class_ba2e055e-33f0-4c3a-9073-bb67e6fa1790.jpg?v=1790814495\" alt=\"soapstone carving class\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCarving tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarve over a damp towel and wet the stone often - it keeps dust down and shows you the colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear a simple dust mask if you sand dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand through the grits: 100 to shape, 360 and 600 to smooth, 2000 to polish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish with mineral oil or paste wax and buff with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuying for a shop, school, camp or studio?\u003c\/strong\u003e Approved wholesale accounts get wholesale pricing across our soapstone line, with case, pallet and container quantities. We ship from our Ontario warehouse across Canada and the USA, and orders are processed in 1-2 business days. \u003ca href=\"\/th\/pages\/wholesale\"\u003eApply for wholesale\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/th\/collections\/soapstone\"\u003esee all carving soapstone\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat age is the soapstone carving kit for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAges 6 and up with an adult nearby. The rasp is a hand file, not a blade, and the stone is soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does a kit take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost people finish in about two hours, including sanding and polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan stores and camps buy these wholesale?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes - it's our bestseller for gift shops, museums, camps and schools. Cases of 48 are available and approved wholesale accounts get wholesale pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore: \u003ca href=\"\/th\/collections\/soapstone\"\u003esoapstone for carving\u003c\/a\u003e - \u003ca href=\"\/th\/products\/soapstone-for-carving-block-3x3x5-sale-was-22\"\u003e3x3x5 blocks\u003c\/a\u003e - \u003ca href=\"\/th\/products\/soapstone-block-for-carving-6-pack-sale-was-20\"\u003eclass packs\u003c\/a\u003e - \u003ca href=\"\/th\/products\/soapstone-carving-kit-3d-art\"\u003ebeginner kits\u003c\/a\u003e - \u003ca href=\"\/th\/products\/carving-tool-for-soapstone-multi-tool-rasp-17072\"\u003ecarving tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stonebridge Imports","offers":[{"title":"Bird","offer_id":50584762745090,"sku":"X0025J1T0P","price":13.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bear","offer_id":50584762777858,"sku":"X0025LSE3N","price":13.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Turtle","offer_id":50584762810626,"sku":"X0025HGZNN","price":13.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cat","offer_id":50584762843394,"sku":"X0025J1TYL","price":13.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dog","offer_id":50584762876162,"sku":"X0025IBM8F","price":13.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Elephant","offer_id":50584762908930,"sku":"X0025LSE3X","price":13.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/6516\/8642\/files\/1_38e3a853-b7e7-4a67-9897-a262c25b09d7.jpg?v=1791055433","url":"https:\/\/aurabagsshop.online\/th\/products\/soapstone-carving-kit-make-3d-art-%f0%9f%90%a2%f0%9f%90%88-choose-your-animal","provider":"AURABAGS SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}