This one made the rounds on Instagram — watch the full process below.
The Project
The goal was to engrave 1810 into a landscaping boulder. Kade laid out the numbers, masked the stone around them, and blasted the digits into the rock.
Why Sandblasting Works So Well on Rock
Sandblasting removes stone a little at a time, so we can build depth over several passes. Rubber masking keeps the edges of each digit crisp (no, painter’s paper wouldn’t work here!). The recessed numbers catch shadows and are easier to read from the street than numbers painted on the surface.
The Black Finish
We painted the recessed numbers black. The contrast makes them stand out against the unpainted stone, and the paint sits below the surrounding surface.