Is being a stone carver a good fit for you?
Cuts and carves stone to match drawings and patterns.
What the work involves
- Shapes, trims and touches up rough designs with tools to finish carvings.
- Checks the depth and size of cuts against plans or models using measuring tools.
- Runs fingers over carvings to check the finish is smooth.
- Marks out designs from sketches or plans onto stone, freehand or by tracing.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on, creative and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a stone carver is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.