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Description

In this article, we are going to introduce the art of masonry or sculpture. Sculpting is an art that involves making, cutting and carving stones to desired dimensions and making patterns on it. Stones are known as the primary material for sculpture because of their personality and high resistance. This art dates back to centuries before Christ and is considered as an ancient art.

What is sculpting or masonry?

Sculpting means bringing out a fine work of art from the heart of a rough and lifeless stone. This art, which is a very durable and resistant art, is made in different sizes and shapes. Masonry is considered one of the oldest arts in the world and Iran. Since various types of stones were among the first tools available to humans, this art has been formed and used for centuries. Sculptures are used to decorate the walls of mosques, building pillars, tombs, decorative panels and chess pieces, etc.

Introduction of sculpting tools and equipment

Today, modern and new tools and equipment are used to perform the art of masonry, precious decorative stones. Some of these tools are very useful that you need to know their names.

• cutting machine
• Diamond cutting machine
• sanding machine
• payment device
• Milling machines
• polishing machine
• Diamond drill to create designs on stone
• Protective equipment such as glasses and headphones

Characteristics of stone for sculpture

Stones are widely used in works and handicrafts due to their many characteristics and advantages. In Iran, there are various stones with different designs and sizes, each of which is used in a special place and for a special purpose, according to its shape and material. The characteristics of each stone are determined by its strength, color, transparency, streak, hardness and fracture. Due to their structure, stones are not dyeable and can only be dyed temporarily. This is also a very important point in the art of masonry.

iran handicrafts

How to make heavy objects in the art of masonry

To make stone objects, they first cut the stone to the approximate size of the product to be produced. After that, they draw the design of the desired object on the stone with an ax and then empty the inside of that part with coarse metal pens. After emptying, they polish it with smaller pens, and finally, they use a file or sandpaper to polish and smooth the outer surface.

Now there are few people who use the old way of stone carving. But today, devices similar to wood-cutting saws are used for sculpting operations. Masonry machines move with the help of a spring. The string of this device is located around a wooden axis that is attached to the stone with bitumen. This allows the craftsman to polish the outside of the stone by moving the reciprocating back and forth. This machine is used to make daisies without handles, vases, photo frames, desk and office services, fences, etc.

The art of masonry in the new era

Today, the cities of Qom and Mashhad are the two main centers of masonry. In these two cities, some people are engaged in different stages of stone extraction, stone cutting, stone carving and stone carving. Qom stonemasons use alabaster or white stone to produce their products. The stone products of Qom city, which are made with white stone, include candlesticks, vases, trays, bowls, lamp bases, panels, bedside lamps, statues, etc. in various sizes. Stone cutters in Mashhad use marble , refractory, black, yellow, red and white stones in making stoneware. The use of black stone in Mashhad is due to its cheapness and portability. Nearly 70% of stonemasons use black color.

Application of masonry art

Masonry is used in different sections and parts and various applications of this art can be had. Among these uses, we can mention the use in making construction stones , ring stones, making tombstones and stone containers.

ring stone

The art of turning minerals and precious stones into ring stones and finally turning them into ornaments is gem-cutting, which is in a way the same as stone-cutting. In addition to bringing a lot of profit, this art also attracts many enthusiasts due to its special charm. In other words, it can be said that stones are the soul of metal ornaments and give them life and appearance. Each precious stone has a name and special characteristics.

Tombstone

A grave stone carver also creates grave stone designs with his art of stone carving and gives it beauty and effect. Gravestone carvers use their art like others and are very creative and artistic. But unfortunately, in our society, they are not seen as artistic.

stone dishes

The information that archaeologists currently provide us indicates that the use of stone vessels and engraving on these vessels goes back to 2300 years BC. This art, like other arts, has its own principles. As you know, making stoneware, which is an art, requires a lot of experience and effort and needs interest. Today, stone vessels are also used as decorative and decorative vessels, which are very beautiful and special.

Description

In this article, we are going to introduce the art of masonry or sculpture. Sculpting is an art that involves making, cutting and carving stones to desired dimensions and making patterns on it. Stones are known as the primary material for sculpture because of their personality and high resistance. This art dates back to centuries before Christ and is considered as an ancient art.

What is sculpting or masonry?

Sculpting means bringing out a fine work of art from the heart of a rough and lifeless stone. This art, which is a very durable and resistant art, is made in different sizes and shapes. Masonry is considered one of the oldest arts in the world and Iran. Since various types of stones were among the first tools available to humans, this art has been formed and used for centuries. Sculptures are used to decorate the walls of mosques, building pillars, tombs, decorative panels and chess pieces, etc.

Introduction of sculpting tools and equipment

Today, modern and new tools and equipment are used to perform the art of masonry, precious decorative stones. Some of these tools are very useful that you need to know their names.

• cutting machine
• Diamond cutting machine
• sanding machine
• payment device
• Milling machines
• polishing machine
• Diamond drill to create designs on stone
• Protective equipment such as glasses and headphones

Characteristics of stone for sculpture

Stones are widely used in works and handicrafts due to their many characteristics and advantages. In Iran, there are various stones with different designs and sizes, each of which is used in a special place and for a special purpose, according to its shape and material. The characteristics of each stone are determined by its strength, color, transparency, streak, hardness and fracture. Due to their structure, stones are not dyeable and can only be dyed temporarily. This is also a very important point in the art of masonry.

iran handicrafts

How to make heavy objects in the art of masonry

To make stone objects, they first cut the stone to the approximate size of the product to be produced. After that, they draw the design of the desired object on the stone with an ax and then empty the inside of that part with coarse metal pens. After emptying, they polish it with smaller pens, and finally, they use a file or sandpaper to polish and smooth the outer surface.

Now there are few people who use the old way of stone carving. But today, devices similar to wood-cutting saws are used for sculpting operations. Masonry machines move with the help of a spring. The string of this device is located around a wooden axis that is attached to the stone with bitumen. This allows the craftsman to polish the outside of the stone by moving the reciprocating back and forth. This machine is used to make daisies without handles, vases, photo frames, desk and office services, fences, etc.

The art of masonry in the new era

Today, the cities of Qom and Mashhad are the two main centers of masonry. In these two cities, some people are engaged in different stages of stone extraction, stone cutting, stone carving and stone carving. Qom stonemasons use alabaster or white stone to produce their products. The stone products of Qom city, which are made with white stone, include candlesticks, vases, trays, bowls, lamp bases, panels, bedside lamps, statues, etc. in various sizes. Stone cutters in Mashhad use marble , refractory, black, yellow, red and white stones in making stoneware. The use of black stone in Mashhad is due to its cheapness and portability. Nearly 70% of stonemasons use black color.

Application of masonry art

Masonry is used in different sections and parts and various applications of this art can be had. Among these uses, we can mention the use in making construction stones , ring stones, making tombstones and stone containers.

ring stone

The art of turning minerals and precious stones into ring stones and finally turning them into ornaments is gem-cutting, which is in a way the same as stone-cutting. In addition to bringing a lot of profit, this art also attracts many enthusiasts due to its special charm. In other words, it can be said that stones are the soul of metal ornaments and give them life and appearance. Each precious stone has a name and special characteristics.

Tombstone

A grave stone carver also creates grave stone designs with his art of stone carving and gives it beauty and effect. Gravestone carvers use their art like others and are very creative and artistic. But unfortunately, in our society, they are not seen as artistic.

stone dishes

The information that archaeologists currently provide us indicates that the use of stone vessels and engraving on these vessels goes back to 2300 years BC. This art, like other arts, has its own principles. As you know, making stoneware, which is an art, requires a lot of experience and effort and needs interest. Today, stone vessels are also used as decorative and decorative vessels, which are very beautiful and special.