My Latest Hand Carved Slate! LAMSON Copy 1720s! Praise the LORD!
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- Опубліковано 26 тра 2024
- In this episode we will see the most recent tombstone I have carve in the style of the Lamsons from the 1720s!
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As I watch more of these videos of yours, I've slowly realized that I really appreciate the way that this form of artistic and time-consuming memorial feels appropriately weighty in mourning the loss of a human soul from among us. Thank you for, in your own way, helping society remember the dignity and value of a person. It is a good way to honor the Lord.
Thank you very much. As a carver of grave stones I am also a student of the Brevity of Life. My GGGGG grandfather carved on a stone in 1795 and it said “ Eternity Long, Life Short” that is so true
@@pumpkintown That's a beautiful testimony from so long ago!
Breathtakingly lovely, as always!
Thank you kindly. The Lord is good!
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Indeed, He is!!
Absolutely incredibly gorgeous 😍
Thank you kindly!
As usual, beautiful work! I greatly admire your talent.
Thank you for your kindness!
Great work my brother in Christ Jesus
Thank you kindly! I was sick during this video and not my normal self. Thanks for watching. Much to praise the Lord for
@@pumpkintown I hope you are better now. You are so correct.
Your talent is absolutely amazing
Thank you! I am very thankful to the Lord to be able to do this for a living!
Beautiful!
Thank you kindly!
Absolutely wonderful! Thank you for sharing and for going over the history/details
Glad you enjoyed it!
Really interesting how the soul eleblem on top wasn't the norm for that early in the time period. Really fine documented example of how the norm was not always followed even in those times. I like stuff like that because it's unique and stands out. And it helps us to realize that people had personality and preferences back then too
Thanks for watching brother! Yes sir!
🌷🪦⚒️ So beautiful to get to see! What a talented craftsman! I’ve subscribed to your channel. Thank you for the visuals and background education.
Thanks and welcome
I like to think your beautiful headstones confuse people because they are so stylized and unique in this era that they cannot believe they were made for someone who passed away in 2022. I cannot speak highly enough of your craftsmanship. It is simply stunning.
Question- is your handwriting this beautiful or does your wife have to suffer through interpreting your grocery lists (like I do with mine!)?
My wife can read my 18th century inspired handwriting but it has taken 18 years! She still has a hard time at times. Thank you for your kind words
Beautifully done. The first thing I noticed was how the slate grabbed the light. I was wondering how durable of a material it is for a grave stone. Will it be legible in 100 years? The other thing I noticed is this fella has been gone for two years now so I'd better preorder to get mine before I need it! Thank you again for sharing your trade with us. It's so impressive.
Craig great questions! Believe it or not slate stones in New England from the 1650s are as crisp and sharp as the day they were carved! Yea it is an extremely durable material otherwise I wouldnt carve with it. Secondly many of who do this full time are on a one to 3 year backlog as their aren’t enough of us out there to meet the demand. So yes! Preorder or leave in your will what exactly you would like. That way you get the last word! lol
Your work is fantastic!! Are you taking your Model A to Asheville in July?
Not likely I wish I had a trailer!
What characteristics do you look for in the stones that you carve? How are the stones made flat? Are you looking for softness or grain structure?
Low water absorption rates and longevity proven over the centuries
Are these styles of headstones made for the rich or regular common people in that time period?
This would have been one for the very wealthy
@@pumpkintown Okay thank you. I knew it would not be cheap to make today so i would think the same for then.
Do or have you taught others this great skill and trade?
No sir not yet
@@pumpkintown I'll be praying that there is an apprentice in your future so that these skills can live on!
@@pumpkintown Okay, i was just curious since it is such a great art and ability.