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ALABASTERS

Alabaster was originally used for grand tables and furniture during the age of stone. It is said that the legendary Round Table of Arthur was of Alabaster white and red coral. Due to the ease with which it is carved, it became a popular statuary stone. The wide color variations also made it a favorite of toy makers. Children's marbles were made from alabaster in a variety of colors, hence the name "Ally." All of our domestic stones come from select quarries throughout the United States, and are of the highest quality. Shapes, sizes and weights vary.

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New Gold

 
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S2161043
$1.69/lb.


Mozart Pink Lace

The palest pink of a maiden’s veil, adorned with the trappings of pearlescent ribbons. This is a soft rose quartz-colored stone with a very responsive carving structure. Ideal for beginners. The name Mozart was given to this stone because of its symphonic carving qualities. SPECIAL!!!
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S1120
$1.69/lb.


Rainbow
 
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S2163241
$1.69/lb.


Brown Sugar

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S2164324
$1.69/lb.


Purple Swirl

 
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S2164866
$1.69/lb.


Green Polka Dot

 
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S2166415
$1.69/lb.


Crystal Ice

 
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S2167532
$1.69/lb.


Black Opaque
 
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S2168653
$1.69/lb.


Black Translucent

 
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S2169878
$1.69/lb.


Zebra Striped

 
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S2161989
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Red Raspberry

A red raspberry color, striated with variations of pale and dark pink. Semi-hard alabaster that holds lines beautifully. The distinct striping and swirling of color allow your imagination to run wild. This is one of our best sellers.
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1116
$1.69/lb.


Golden Sunshine

A soft, yellow stone with streamers of brown, beige and violet. The colors of fall are prominent here and can be brought to life with a fine finish. It is easily carved and comes in a variety of patterns. A favorite among the nature sculpture artists.
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1112
$1.69/lb.

Mario's Italian White Translucent

The glow that emanates from this stone can only be described as angelic. Every piece of this white holds within itself a living thing just waiting to be freed. Shades vary from white to crystalline.
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1136
Boulder $1.99/lb.
1141
Slab* $2.49/lb

Tirafsci's Italian White

The purest of white alabasters in existence. There is no comparison. They say that this is the stone of the “ancient masters” because of its intrinsic beauty and purity.
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1133
Boulder $1.99/lb.
1133A
Slab* $2.49/lb

New Brunswick
 
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S159623
$2.29/lb.

Arcebaleno
It means “rainbow” in Italian, and it certainly is. A beautiful mixture of white with gray and yellow stripes sometimes swirling into themselves. It looks like marble, but is extremely soft and easily rasped. Not recommended for use with pneumatic tools.
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1171
$1.69/lb.

Domestic Colorado
White
Gray
Pink

Colorado Alabaster is a fine textured, somewhat translucent and sometimes beautifully banded. Iron, copper and other minerals native to this area give the stone its exquisit colors which distinquish the Colorado Alabaster from other deposits. Each vein of alabaster has its own unique color (gray, white or pink) and characteristics according to the area from which it is quarried.
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White
1127
$1.69/lb.
Pink
1121
$1.69/lb.
Gray
1172
$1.69/lb.

Bruno Carmello
Bruno Carmello alabaster

Golden beige stone with tan swirls and occasional brown and earthen-colored veins. One of the best Italian carving alabasters and one of our most popular stones.
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1138S
Slab* $2.49/lb.
1138
Boulder $1.99/lb.

Mario's Bardiglio
A semi-opaque grey stone marbled with white cloud-like markings. The soft finish after polishing makes this a favorite among carvers.
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1137
Boulder $1.99/lb.
1140
Slab* $2.49/lb

Maximilliam Green
This is the classic red/green alabaster. Ocean greens are infiltrated by reefs of raspberry and deep peach. This is the most popular of all the carving alabasters due to its carving ease and striking color patterns. When finished and properly lit, a magical aura emanates from this stone and streams into the air around it, creating a natural warmth.
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1113
$1.69/lb.
Currently out of Stock

Oystershell
We provide the oyster, you find the pearl in this swirling mass of grays, beiges and whites. The patterning is small and tight with a few veins. Soft and very carvable, Oystershell is easy to polish to a beautiful luster.
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1125
$1.69/lb.

Princess Carlotta
Green
Pale greens are prominent in this stone, with touches of soft grey. Swirls of color create an ideal carving stone. This is a very popular stone for busts and other human forms.
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1114
$1.69/lb.
 

Sylvio's Occhio
di Tigre
Mother Nature outdid herself with this one. Black and gold run richly through this classic Tiger’s Eye. It is easily carved, and polishes beautifully to a rare silken sheen.
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1134
$1.99/lb.

Translucent Orange
A beautiful, deep, brilliant, orange stone of excellent carving quality. The Domestic orange is of a much higher quality than the Mexican, and highly translucent. We have found many interesting and inventive sculptural uses for this stone. Usually available in slabs. Ask Bill or Marc about lighting ideas.
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1118
$3.99/lb.

Orange Boulder
This was a real find. Up until now the orange has only been in slabs, but this comes in thicknesses over 16in. There is a fleshy quality about this stone that grabs you. It draws you in, makes you feel its life. This medium range alabaster is inviting for sculptors of all levels.
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1118B
$2.29/lb.

Wizard's Myst
A colorado cove secret, found in the mystical mountains. Wizard's Myst is an amazing new domestic black/grey and white stone. Weave your tales of fantasy and passion in this web of stone. It is classified as an alabaster, yet contains calcium carbonate like a marble. It carves beautifully and holds detail well. It is now available in the exclusively through The Compleat Sculptor, Inc.
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S96584
$.99/lb.
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Alabaster Cyclinders

 

Beautiful Italian Alabaster Cylinders
  • Imported from Italy, these translucent alabaster cylinders are used by students throughout Europe. The carving process has been quickened due to the reduction of the bulk geometric form into round carving cylinders. They can also be used for stone turning on a wood lathe for creating translucent bowls. With variations of white opaque with translucent white veins, some are more opaque and some are more translucent.
Approximate weights: 8 - 30lbs. Our Choice on internet and phone orders.
Sorry, no cutting available.
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1133S
$4.00
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*Italian Alabaster Slabs - Slabs of Alabaster are created by shaving the edges off boulders. This procedure is very popular for Bas Reliefs and other forms of thin carving. Many sculptors use them because the thinness enhances the luminescence of the stone. It also reduces waste. The slabs can be cut between 3” and 14” thick.
PLEASE NOTE - As with all natural materials there is some variation amongst pieces. The color swatches above are examples of stones and do not represent the colors or patterns of every piece or any piece in it's entirety. Mother Nature controls what is inside the stone and she hopes you will find beauty in them all. There is no bad stone only unrealized sculpture.

Although we try to keep the most updated prices on our website, all prices are subject to change.
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