Our soapstone is quarried in Southern Oregon and shipped directly to artists, schools, and carving programs across the country. It is easy to shape, smooth to finish, and a great choice for beginners and experienced sculptors.
Artist Benefits
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Easy to shape with simple hand tools
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Accepts polish beautifully
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Minimal fractures compared to imported stone
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Perfect for beginner and professional sculptors
Available Stone Types
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35–40 lb raw carving blocks
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Medium and small carving pieces
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Custom-cut pieces upon request
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Master Blocks
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Large Statement Stones
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Commission Blocks
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Legacy Stones
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LIMITED Quarry Release
Nationwide shipping available.
FAQs
Is soapstone good for beginner carving?
Yes. Soapstone is one of the easiest natural stones to carve and is a great choice for beginners, students, and artists.
What tools do I need to carve soapstone?
Many people use rasps, files, carving tools, sandpaper, and simple hand tools.
Do you ship soapstone?
Yes. We ship soapstone nationwide by box or pallet freight depending on order size.
Can I choose the exact color?
Our stone is natural and color varies. We do our best to provide a good selection, but exact color selection is not guaranteed.
Do you sell soapstone for schools?
Yes. We sell soapstone for art teachers, classrooms, homeschool programs, and universities.
Great for Beginner and Professional Stone Carvers
Southern Oregon Soapstone is the best stone to learn carving because it is softer than many other sculpture stones and can be shaped with simple hand tools, files, rasps, and sandpaper.
We offer small blocks for beginners and classrooms, medium blocks for personal carving projects, and larger rough stone for professional artists and bulk buyers.
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Easy to shape with simple hand tools
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Accepts polish beautifully
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Available in Small and Large Blocks
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Ships Nationwide
Available Stone Types
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35–40 lb raw carving blocks
-
Medium and small carving pieces
-
Custom-cut pieces upon request
-
Master Blocks
-
Large Statement Stones
-
Commission Blocks
-
Legacy Stones
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LIMITED Quarry Release
Nationwide shipping available.
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Excellent Stone for Serious Sculpting
"I've worked with a variety of carving materials over the years, and this soapstone has been one of the most enjoyable. The quality is consistent, the natural colors are beautiful, and it allows me to focus on creating without fighting the material."
— Kevin
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Beautiful Color and Workability
"The stone arrived well packaged and exactly as described. I appreciated the variety of natural patterns and how smoothly it carved with both hand and power tools. I'll definitely be ordering larger blocks for future commissions."
— Rachel
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High-Quality Carving Material
"As someone who creates sculptures for galleries and commissioned work, I need dependable material. The soapstone from Southern Oregon Soapstone has excellent carving characteristics, attractive natural veining, and arrived in outstanding condition. I highly recommend it to fellow artists."
— Candace M.