Marble is a beautiful rock commonly used for sculpting, that tends to consist of interlocking veins of carbonate crystals. Many people choose concrete as a less expensive, environmentally superior, and more durable alternative that can give the appearance of marble. Here are some photos of the actual stone- choose your favourite from these or any other and we'll re-create it for you!
Onyx is a banded stone often used in jewelery or carving. In the strictest sense includes only black-coloured stones, with the variety 'sardonyx' having reddish bands; though onyx is commonly used to refer to broader banded stones of almost every colour, often including translucent bands. See examples below, all these and more eminently re-creatable using concrete:
For those wanting the look of bricks, rock, wood, or other (un)conventional structures, take a look at some examples below, or click on the link to see hundreds more: Flickr photos of design possibilities
Please don't let our ideas limit you! While we're happy to provide our professional advice and services, we also welcome your input to the extent that you're interested. We want to learn about your style and wishes, and work with you to make sure that our work meets your standards, your imagination, and your unique way of expressing yourself!