The stone carving tools used nowadays have not changed much from Michelangelo's time. First the rough stone is hammered with a pitching hammer, then, it is sculpted with special pointing tools and files to achieve the fine details of a hand or face. Marble is a wonderful medium for outdoor sculptures. To customize and original sculpture or Please click on our full Wholesale Catalog for more products to choose from. If you don't see what you are looking for please contact us TOLL FREE 800-228-9785 or info@cosgraves.net.