Stonemasonry

In stonemasonry, a return is the word used to describe an angular change in direction of a moulding. A return … Continue reading →

The cyma recta is a classical moulding based on the union of an ovolo and cavetto mould. The mould in … Continue reading →

A basic segmental cavetto stone moulding is formed out of a quarter circle, radius a-b. Steps For Working A Cavetto … Continue reading →

The process of working a stone column starts with a rectangular piece of stone, the dimensions of which match the … Continue reading →

The ovolo is a classical stone moulding consisting of a quarter circle, radius a-b, bounded by two fillets c and … Continue reading →