{"product_id":"lesson-one-how-to-carve-a-koru-in-stone","title":"Lesson One: How to carve a Koru in stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Koru is one of the most recognised symbols in New Zealand — the unfurling frond of a young fern, representing new life, growth, strength, and peace. It's also one of the best first carvings you can attempt in stone: a flowing, organic shape that teaches you the fundamentals of the craft without overwhelming you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis lesson takes you through the entire process from a blank block of stone to a finished, sealed Koru — step by step, with photos at every stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none; border-top:2px solid #bf9000; margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#bf9000; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:14px;\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e of clear written instruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e22 step-by-step photographs\u003c\/strong\u003e showing exactly what to do at each stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA printable Koru template\u003c\/strong\u003e — cut it out, glue it to cardboard, and trace it straight onto your stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e6 detailed steps covering everything from drawing the design to sanding and sealing the finished piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none; border-top:2px solid #bf9000; margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#bf9000; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:14px;\"\u003eThe Six Steps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDraw the design onto the stone and secure it in bench blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSaw away the excess stone around the design\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurn the stone, cut the coil edge, and chisel away material\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRasp back to the pencil line to shape the form\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCarve the hollow between the stem and the coil with a chisel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRound all edges with a rasp, sand with 80 grit then 220 grit, and apply silicon sealer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none; border-top:2px solid #bf9000; margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#bf9000; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:14px;\"\u003eWhat You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA stone block approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15cm × 9cm × 4cm\u003c\/strong\u003e — a soft stone like Oamaru stone works perfectly. Tools: a hand saw or angle grinder, a chisel and mallet, a rasp, sandpaper (80 and 220 grit), and silicon masonry sealer. \u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e always wear a dust mask and safety goggles when cutting and sanding stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none; border-top:2px solid #bf9000; margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#bf9000; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:14px;\"\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis lesson is written for complete beginners. No prior stone carving experience is needed. If you've ever wanted to try stone carving but didn't know where to start, this is it. You'll finish with a real, hand-carved sculpture — something you made yourself from a block of stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background:#f9f6ef; border-left:4px solid #bf9000; padding:14px 18px; font-size:14px; margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered as a PDF download.\u003c\/strong\u003e You'll receive a link to download the lesson immediately after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shaugn David Briggs Artist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39436280004747,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1625\/7385\/files\/Lesson-cover-1-koru.jpg?v=1777175724","url":"https:\/\/www.artist.co.nz\/products\/lesson-one-how-to-carve-a-koru-in-stone","provider":"Shaugn David Briggs Artist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}