Stonemasonry in 30 objects.Week 21/30 – Capitals: This week’s object is one of the most iconic and well-known features of finished architecture – the capital. Today, their decorative features have superseded their load bearing function in many cases, acting as...
Stonemasonry in 30 objectsWeek 17/30 A MaquetteMaquettes have been used for centuries in Fine Art sculpting to visualise the finished product or piece – from Michelangelo’s famed wax miniatures through to Barbara Hepworth’s maquettes across multiple materials...
Stonemasonry in 30 objects. 2/30 A router. It’s week two of the series and we’re homing in on the importance of technological advancements in stonemasonry tools. Some might argue using these kinds of tools requires less skill and craft. We think there’s far more to it...
Stonemasonry in 30 objectsWeek 14/30: Circular Saws – a primary cutting toolPrimary saws like these play a significant role in the AF Jones production process. They’re capable of cutting large amounts of stone in a short space of time which means we can put projects...
Stonemasonry in 30 objectsWeek 13/30: Ball finials – an iconic shape in stonemasonryLearning to cut this shape represents a rite of passage for any stonemason apprentice in their final year and at AF Jones we ensure that this skill remains available in our workshop...
Stonemasonry in 30 objectsWeek 10/30: A CNC wire sawJanuary 2023 – a New Year and a new investment for AF Jones. At the end of last year we decided to say goodbye to our trusted wire saw that had given us 20 years of service and replace it with the shiny new...
