Lucidatura
The polishing stage that brings marble to a high degree of sheen after the surface has already been properly smoothed.
Stone Carving
Acido ossalico
Oxalic acid, traditionally used in marble polishing as part of a final surface treatment that develops a bright, reflective finish.
Raspa
A double-ended hand rasp with forged profiles used to smooth, refine, and delicately shape marble after chisel work.
Riga
A straightedge of wood or metal used to measure and mark straight reference lines on a marble block.
Squadra
An L-shaped square essential for preparing a stone block and checking true right angles.
Mazza
A heavy long-handled hammer used to drive wedges and perform forceful splitting and rough stonework.
Sistema dei compassi
A traditional pointing method that uses compasses and a network of reference points to transfer three-dimensional measurements from a model to marble.
Scultura da modello in scala 1:1
A method of producing a sculpture from a full-scale model, allowing dimensions and surface points to be transferred directly at the same scale.
Scultura libera
A model-independent approach in which the sculptor works the stone without transferring a full-scale model through a formal pointing system.
Copia da modello in scala ridotta
The enlargement of a sculpture from a smaller model, requiring proportional systems to transfer dimensions from one scale to another.