[1]From the Publisher Ed Bertha
This month we visit with International Artistic Stone (IAS). Entering their 15,000 square foot facility you begin gazing around and quickly experience sensory overload as your mind takes in the intricate stone and marble hand craftsmanship that abounds. It’s like old world artisans collided with new world technology. The results are just stunning.
The IAS shop is outfitted with large scale pieces of equipment found in no less than six locations around the United States. A masonry saw stands to one side with a ten foot circular saw blade. It can take a rough ten ton block of stone and render it into smooth working pieces effortlessly. Off to another side sits a masonry lathe that takes a five ton semi cut block and turns it into a twelve foot column which then is finished off with ornate hand carving. Machinery abounds everywhere. It is truly fascinating to watch.
Beyond exclusive machinery, what truly differentiates IAS from other firms is their hand crafted workmanship. To exhibit this old world craftsmanship, on September 9, 2010 REAL Magazine will host an evening event at the IAS facility where artisans will demonstrate their workmanship right in front of your eyes.
Later we’ll fire up some of the equipment so you can sense the scale of the operation. Trust me, it’s noisy, but look at this month’s cover and accompanying story; it’s something you don’t see every day.
This event is an opportunity for architects, builders and interior designers to add something different to their portfolios. For homeowners, it’s an occasion to come out and dream up something unique for your home.
If you can envision it, International Artistic Stone can render it into reality for you.
See you next month. This is an event you won’t want to miss. IAS, just another one of Sarasota’s hidden gems.
Ed Bertha
Summer 2010
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