Digital Stone FAQs

What types of maquette/models can you work from?
We can work from a digital file, a solid maquette (plaster, foam, wax, clay, etc.), an object, an architectural rendering, an artist’s sketch or a concept to get things started. Scanning and digitization from a model, object or maquette requires the object or maquette not be made from a transparent or not-solid material. (Transparent models can be spray painted in order to scan them.)

How can I get a quote on a project idea I have?
The complexity of the form, the type of stone, the size of the piece and the amount of finish work expected are all variables that affect the quoted price. We can begin a quote for you by email; you can email images of your model/maquette (several different views) and information on the scale of the finished work (height, width and depth), the type of material desired (marble, granite, limestone, etc. color or other specs.), and the type of finish desired (do you want it polished or hand finished by our staff or do you want it right off the machines for you to hand finish? Do you want it sandblasted, flamed, etc?). Please also make note of any deadlines you may have. Send the information to info@digitalstoneproject.org (please specify quote request in the subject line of your email).

How do you price use of the facility?

• Machine use, scanning, computer programming and labor costs are about $100-$150 per hour, or a day rate (for a 24 hour day) of $1000-$1500 per day. The machines can run 24 hours a day, so the day rate is a great deal for machine-intensive projects.
• Hand work by our staff: finishing, polishing, etc. is priced at $65 per hour. Clients may specify if they prefer to do the finishing of a piece on their own. We are happy to just “rough out” the stone and save you the cost of our staff hand finishing the piece, if that is what you prefer.
• Material costs vary by material and are charged by the cubic foot.
• We do not do installations, but can refer and work with experienced installers.
• We can also perform crating and arrange for shipping of the finished work.

Do you offer internships?
Yes, click here for information on our internship program.

Do you offer stone carving classes?
Yes, click here for a schedule, or call Danielle at (609) 587-6699 for more information on arranging for classes or facility tours for your group.

Where exactly are you located? Click here for driving directions.

Can you sell me a piece of stone?
We have an extensive stoneyard of stone of various types, sizes and colors. Depending on what type of stone you have in mind we may have available the size and type of stone that you need. We can also source the right material for your project and have it imported from quarries around the world. Call (609) 587-6699 or email us at info@digitalstoneproject.com.