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The traditional process of transferring measured three-dimensional reference points from a model to a block of stone so the copy can be carved accurately.
Methods
Cala
A traditional positioning system used with compasses in marble pointing to establish and transfer principal reference points between a model and the stone.
Centina
A traditional positioning system used with compasses to transfer measured sculptural points from a model to stone.
Punto vero
A precise measured point on the model that represents the intended final sculptural surface and can be transferred to the stone during pointing.
Spuccettatura
An early reduction operation in model-based marble carving in which the block is trimmed down before the main roughing and pointing stages.
Smerigliatrice angolare
A powered angle grinder used in marble carving with abrasive or diamond discs for cutting, flattening, shaping, and finishing broad surfaces.
Turbina ad aria compressa
A high-speed compressed-air rotary tool used with small abrasive or cutting attachments for precise refinement of marble.
Lucidatura con acido ossalico
A traditional marble-polishing process using oxalic acid during the final development of a polished surface.
Disco diamantato
A diamond-edged or diamond-impregnated rotating disc used to cut grooves and remove marble rapidly during roughing and finishing.
Trapano a violino
A traditional bow-driven stone drill in which a cord wrapped around the drill shaft is moved back and forth with a bow, rotating the cutting point.