- 1). Put on the face mask or the respirator. Set the alabaster on a stable, hard, flat work surface.
- 2). Place the point of the chisel on the alabaster piece. Hold the chisel in one hand. Use the hammer with the other hand to tap on the chisel end until the alabaster breaks. Continue until it is in pieces of the desired size.
- 3). Break up the remaining alabaster pieces or stones as described in Step 2.
- 4). Use the broken pieces for the desired purpose. Smooth the cut edges and polish, if desired.
- 5). Clean the work area thoroughly.
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