Many Years Sign Lettering

This lettering project is for the entrance column for a farm/retreat center in Virginia. The block of marble is architectural salvage from a generous friend who donated it to me.

The Preparatory Drawing

First step: Preparing the surface of the block. I need to take off a couple of inches from the top.

More removal…

Bought some new carbide tool. And, more removal.

Surface Prepared

Transferring the lettering design to the surface.

Carving

More carving.

Letters carved.