Re: Carving bases, alabaster and otherwise

Do you have any resources to make your own? I carve songbirds and make mine,
its not a biggie...
                                    Will the carver
"Joe Ahearn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I am about to need a base for a small (8" tall) found-wood carving. I
> am thinking of using alabaster for the contrast, but looking at the
> usual carving suppliers don't see any source for small amounts of
> alabaster. Can anyone recommend a supplier, or a good source for bases
> in general?
>
> Thanks,
> Joe Ahearn