Tag Archives: stone designs

A Stone Fire Pit That Saves Patio Space

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Marc

Hammerhead Stoneworks offers a stone fire pit design solution for small patio spaces. This past spring I built what I call an Invisible Fire Pit. This is a design solution for a small patio area. A typical stone fire pit … Continue reading →

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Drain Pipe Detail

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Marc

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Rock on the Radio

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Marc

This past winter I completed a natural stone mosaic called “The Hiker” that now rests over the gravesite of John LedBetter, a beloved husband, father and Scoutmaster who passed a year ago March. In July, WNCW interviewed me about the … Continue reading →

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Amy’s Steps Portfolio

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Marc

I just added a new portfolio page for Amy’s steps.

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Radial Steps II

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Marc

This is the beginning of a set of drystone steps that fall on a very tight radius. This is a new challenge and one I’m truly enjoying. When completed it’ll be a set of eight steps that lead to a … Continue reading →

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Column Theory: Mailbox vault done

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Marc

Here’s the scene at the entrance to the Rock Hill horse farm. The connecting wall will top out at about 28 inches, so there’s a bit more to go. The far column has some sample caps resting in place. Columns … Continue reading →

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Pebble March

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Marc

Come visit me at the WNC Home Show at the Asheville Civic Center this weekend.

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Egg

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Marc

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Spring 2010 Classes at the Arboretum

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Marc

The new class schedule for the North Carolina Arboretum was recently announced. I am leading three stonework classes this spring. DIY Flagstone Paths & Patios will be offered twice, on Saturday April 10th and on Friday April 16th. In the … Continue reading →

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New portfolio page posted

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Marc

I just added a new portfolio page about the recently completed dentist wall and bench. The image above links to the page. On the page itself, the same image links to a monster panorama.

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