Short notes on the stone we work with, the process behind every piece, and how to live with a natural stone bathtub.
Why no two blocks — and no two bathtubs — ever read quite the same way.
Veining is formed over geological time as minerals crystallise through the stone. When we select a block, we read the direction of that veining so it can run the length of the finished piece, rather than crossing it awkwardly. It is one of the first decisions made in any commission, long before carving begins.
Every commission begins standing in front of the stone itself.
Choosing a block in person — rather than from a catalogue photograph — lets us read colour consistency, grain and any natural fissures before a piece is committed to a commission. It is a slower way to begin a bathtub, but it is the only way we know that produces a piece we stand behind.
From rough block to finished bowl, entirely by hand.
After the outer form is cut, the interior bowl is carved by hand over several days. Wall thickness is checked continuously with calipers, since stone allows no correction once too much material is removed. It is deliberate, unhurried work — the opposite of a cast or moulded process.
A few simple habits keep a stone bathtub looking its best for decades.
Natural stone rewards simple, consistent care: rinse and dry after use, avoid acidic or abrasive cleaners, and reseal periodically. Full guidance is provided in our Care Guide, and at hand-over for every commission.
What design and procurement teams ask us most often.
Hospitality specification raises different questions to a private residence — repeatability across suites, phased delivery, and coordination with a wider construction programme. We answer these directly with the design and procurement teams we work with, project by project.
See the process in full in Craft, or explore the Stone Library.
