![Karlsson Fireplace](https://oldworldstonecarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Karlsson-92.jpg)
Mankato Limestone
Design by Erik Karlsson
Details carved by Dale Johnson
14′ x 9′ x 2′
This beautiful fireplace is another collaboration. It was designed by Erik, and he and his assistant Brett did the shaping and cutting, and I did the chisel work.
![Karlsson Fireplace Mankato Limestone Design by Erik Karlsson Details carved by Dale Johnson 14' x 9' x 2'](https://oldworldstonecarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Karlsson-90.jpg)
Mankato Limestone
Design by Erik Karlsson
Details carved by Dale Johnson
14′ x 9′ x 2′
Erik carved the mantle himself, and did a great job. He and Brett did the installation.
![Karlsson Fireplace Mankato Limestone Design by Erik Karlsson Details carved by Dale Johnson 14' x 9' x 2'](https://oldworldstonecarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Karlsson-891.jpg)
Mankato Limestone
Design by Erik Karlsson
Details carved by Dale Johnson
14′ x 9′ x 2′
This is a very hard limestone, and will last for hundreds of years, no matter the circumstances.
![Karlsson Fireplace](https://oldworldstonecarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Karlsson-53.jpg)
Mankato Limestone
Design by Erik Karlsson
Details carved by Dale Johnson
14′ x 9′ x 2′
Here I have completed the profiling, and my drawing is on the stone, full size, awaiting approval. The digital camera and the internet are perfect for this level of work.
![Karlsson Fireplace Mankato Limestone Design by Erik Karlsson Details carved by Dale Johnson 14' x 9' x 2'](https://oldworldstonecarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Karlsson-66.jpg)
Mankato Limestone
Design by Erik Karlsson
Details carved by Dale Johnson
14′ x 9′ x 2′
the five petal dogwood doesn’t exist in the world, but the four petal version just seemed too simple for this project, so I made a five petal version and just didn’t ask questions.
![Karlsson Fireplace](https://oldworldstonecarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Karlsson-22.jpg)
Mankato Limestone
Design by Erik Karlsson
Details carved by Dale Johnson
14′ x 9′ x 2′
This side panel starts to reveal the veining pattern of this limestone. It is a beautiful and warm yellow/tan in color.
![Karlsson Fireplace](https://oldworldstonecarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Karlsson-9.jpg)
Mankato Limestone
Design by Erik Karlsson
Details carved by Dale Johnson
14′ x 9′ x 2′
Corners are always a trick. This solution to this situation works well.
![Karlsson Fireplace Mankato Limestone Design by Erik Karlsson Details carved by Dale Johnson 14' x 9' x 2'](https://oldworldstonecarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Karlsson-80.jpg)
Mankato Limestone
Design by Erik Karlsson
Details carved by Dale Johnson
14′ x 9′ x 2′
An acanthus keystone is an example of tradition that has centuries of precedent. I hope to have passed along an excellent tradition.