Stone Carver: Francis Acitelli

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Francis Acitelli has been working with stone for half a century. It's a tradition that goes back for generations in the Acitelli family--so far back that no one knows for sure when the tradition actually started. He does know that his father's grandfather was a stone mason, and he creates fireplaces from limestone with an air compressor and a series of chisels and gouges.

A fireplace crafted by Francis Acitelli

Acitelli

How it Works

Stone carvers use mostly steel chisels to create their works. Tools called pitchers knock off corners of stone blocks. Tooth-edged chisels remove stone in small particles, allowing for a smooth surface. Flat chisels finish the surface.

Resources
information on The Stone Carvers, an award-winning documentary
www.gen.umn.edu

Also in this Episode

Modern Masters : Episode MAS-411
•	Floor Builder: Charlie Beckett
•	Stone Carver: Francis Acitelli
•	Glass Artist: Mitchell Gaudet

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Stone Carver: Francis Acitelli

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