The Stone Art Chronicles
featuring the ongoing adventures of Devin DevineNew sculpture: Squiggly Noodle
Just a few photos for now. I'll have more images, different angles and a thing or two to say about this sculpture....soon enough, soon enough. These were taken at Chetola Lake Sculpture walk, a juried group sculpture exhibition in Blowing Rock North Carolina. This is...
How to build a dry stone wall
how I build a dry stone wall Devin Devine, Stone Man 610-301-4269 devin@devineescapes.com How to build a dry stone wall, summed up in one sentence: build it thick, double-faced with the length of the stone set into the wall,with plenty of through-stones, with...
what type of flagstone to use for your patio or stone walkway?
Devin Devine, traveling stone mason 610-301-4269 devin@devineescapes.com Pennsylvania Bluestone is a classic option Different types of stone are available, depending on where you live. Local is usually considered best Here's the primary factors you want to...
Stone patio, branching mosaic element, dry stone inlay
Devin Devine: traveling stone mason, artist devin@devineescapes.com flagstone patio with mosaic element Natural stone, dry laid with no mortar. The stones are fit tight without any visible saw-cuts, for a snug, yet natural fit. This method of flagstone cutting is...
Landscape fabric stone patios and weeds
Devine Escapes hardscape contractor in Blakeslee PA devin@devineescapes.com Do you use landscape fabric under stone patios? Here's a common question about how to build a stone patio, that I haven't addressed in any of my DIY articles yet--do you need fabric under your...
do you follow your own guidelines for flagstone installation?
Devine Escapes, hardscaping contractor, Blakeslee PA Phone: 610.301.4269 eMail: devin@devineescapes.com A gentleman's wager So last September I got an email that proposed to point out a mistake on my part: Hi! I enjoyed your website,...
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