Sam Nachum has carves custom stories into stone for clients throughout the United States. Often he starts with an idea of something that the homeowner requests to have carved. It is often a story from the bible or a photo of a favorite place or home. Sam discusses possibilities with the homeowner as far as layout, design, and what words to incorporate if any. He then sketches a preliminary drawing so that it can be discussed and altered if needed. Below are some of the steps involved, listed in order, in making a custom chiseled stone. If you have a story you would like in stone please contact us.

This is the beginning of the carving. The stone is selected and sketched with a pencil. Using a chisel, hammer, and a few tools similar to dentistry picks Sam begins applying the relief to the stone.

This picture is a close up of the stone while it is being carved. You may notice that the clothing has been smoothed at this point. It feels very nice to touch while still showing the depth of the carving.

This is the artwork before it has been sealed and the edges of the stone cut off to fit the area it will be installed. It also has at this point metal rods that run through the back of the stone for added support and security in transportation.

This photo shows Sam Nachum and David Boux creating a mold of the artwork. This is done so that the artwork can be cast in bronze or other material. David Boux is on the left side of the photo. He is a fifth generation ornamental plaster expert and has worked on incredible jobs throughout the United States and Canada. He is a good friend and a true pleasure to work with.

This is the piece installed. This carving was used as a backsplash. If you click on the photo you can view it large.

This carving is the story of Abraham. It shows three angles who come to visit him to tell him that he and Sarah would have a child at their old age. Abraham has a bread offering in front of him. Sarah is listing from within the tent. Above them there are Hebrew words which translate to say, take a piece of bread so that your heart maybe warmed.

This is a close of of the stone carving. You can click on it to enlarge as well. If you have any questions or would be interested in having a custom made chiseled story for your home please contact us. We would be glad to go over ideas and possibilities.