How to Make Thor's Hammer Pendant Carved in Slate (Comprehensive Guide)

[@hobbitonpiper]

This is phenomenal, loved it! Makes me realize you could make some awesome pipe tampers too… :)

[@StockmanOriginal]

This is video #1 in the "Soft Stone Carving" playlist. Video #2 is going to be a hobbit pipe. ;-) Pipe tamper, hmm, video #3?

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@StockmanOriginal you should!! :)

[@leonn54]

im a carver,like you. never in all my years did i consider slate or stone as a material! thanks for the inspiration.

[@StockmanOriginal]

I’m glad this has been interesting for you. I think you would enjoy stone, the grain isn’t as much of a problem as with wood. But like everything, you’ll learn its limitations. Again, welcome!

[@yonagwy5826]

Slate is beautiful to work with. As long as you go slowly and treat it with love. Banded slate is a real satisfying material as well.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Yeah, l’ve been carving slate since I was a kid. I have always loved the idea of how long it will last. Max and I just did another video on making a gorget with old English runes on it. Once Max edits it he’ll post it.

[@jackreeves3001]

Your kinder and gentler way of doing things is wonderful. Thanks for sharing! KANSAS

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Jack, I love to pass on information to help others get on

[@timothyhenegar7484]

I'm Norse Pagan, and to find this is great. My family is from the Appalachian area of Southwest VA, and seeing what you work on is wonderful. Especially seeing the longrifle/musket in the background. I use to do, longhunter reenactment, and been itching to get back into it.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Hello Timothy, so happy you found our channel! I am also Pagan and love making things of that nature. I used to do French and lndian reenactment but got out of it when people started taking themselves too seriously. These days I fill my time with scrimshaw as much as possible. I still hunt with musket when l can. It’s great to have you in our tribe.

[@timothyhenegar7484]

@@StockmanOriginal I am so thankful to find another kindred spirit, and also someone that enjoys history, philosophy, and well the greater mysteries of life too. Thank you for reaching out to me, I lost my mother in 2022, dealt with a legal issue as well for something that wasn't my fault, and well hell so to speak. I have studied deeply into the Eddas, interest in studying the Galdrabrok, and understanding the Od or Odr. Essentially the Divine Madness or frenzy. Which I believe was the human instinct or primal instinct honed to nature. From Appalachian folklore, the "Hunters Instinct". Which for me in having a history of seizures, and possibly some neurological issues is better than medicine. But a pain to slow down the mind and throttle back. Basically all senses are in on deck mode, and you are trying to hone in like a radar. But damn is it exciting. Plus might be my heritage blood too. Lol.

[@christopherstaats3787]

As a Heathen of Dane descent I cannot express to you how grateful I am for all of your content. This is the third time you have posted content that matched up perfectly with the projects I had before me as my pendant broke and I had decided to make one rather than purchase one. Crow is doing well and says hi, BTW.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you, that means a lot to me. I always hope my work will touch somebody. Best to Crow!

[@worldsfastestube7302]

OUTSTANDING I had to make it caps because it is so true great video thank-you Brian

[@StockmanOriginal]

Hey Ray,thank you so much and Benjamin sends his love.

[@worldsfastestube7302]

@@StockmanOriginal Give that cat a big Alberta hug from the old coyote just trying to watch the knife one locked up again cya

[@sollenmacenrag3728]

Thank you so much for another uplifting video. If you get even a fraction of the happiness back from knowing the joy this brought me, you’ll be grinning like a loon for a week! Have you ever made a drinking vessel from animal horn? I received one as a gift and was curious as to how it was made. Please keep these amazing videos coming, and I hope more viewers are en route!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Hey Sollen, I do get so much happiness sharing with others, it’s how we progress. We have a video on drinking horns that should satisfy your curiosity on that subject. We also have a bunch of fun stuff planned ahead. Thanks for checking in on us.

[@Keith-rk4td]

Thanks for your wisdom and knowledge.Im getting to know bone and antler. I have my late Father's wood and metal ingraving tools(and my generic roto tool.) You make your art look easy. Making a bone Thor's Hammer as I write. Wish me luck.👍🤠👍

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thanks for checking us out Keith! I love to hear about folks getting into carving, good luck with your hammer, l’m sure it will be awesome!

[@skcamerican]

Enjoyed the video, appreciate you including all the steps. Nice work!

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thanks Su Chicken, we really want to how these things are done. Try to encourage others to give it a try.😉

[@bruderk4257]

Beautifully crafted. I subscribed at once.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Bruder, we’re so happy to have in our tribe!👍🏼

[@pascalegravel9394]

Very inspiring! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, you are very talented! ☺️

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Pascale, we’re so happy to have you with us.

[@JohnJones-jp6ky]

That is really awesome brother, I'm going to have to make one myself. Thanks for the excellent video Brian

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thanks John, it was a fun carve. I have made those out of walrus before, the Vikings had plenty of walrus to work with.

[@williamfawkes8379]

It's always nice to see the ways that experience can reduce the carving process to the important parts, and still make something wonderful. I agonize over pieces that don't seem quite right, and they disappear into a drawer for a few years, and when I discover them again, I can't even remember what was wrong. Maybe thats my process, furious activity, followed by abandonment, and then some finishing work. I think I learn more, and relax some, and then pieces are ready to be finished.

[@StockmanOriginal]

I do something like that with my freelance stuff but usually because of a lack of money or time, so I put it away for a while and chase the dollar. What’s fun is, going back to a project that’s mostly done, finishing it and thinking that was easy. But I also know that we are our own worst critics as far as finding flaws that nobody else would see.

[@bluey-joreader1153]

That is beautiful work. So impressed

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Bluey-Jo, l appreciate that.

[@bluey-joreader1153]

@@StockmanOriginal would it be at all possible to trade something or purchase that piece or a piece very similar.

[@alanhiatt4820]

Thank You for this video, you do good work.

[@StockmanOriginal]

You are more than welcome Alan, thank you for being part of our tribe.

[@snipeweedan]

Really enjoyable video ... beautifull colourful work 😍

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you so much ANGELA, that was a fun one to do.

[@appv12]

Very nice work.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you very much appv12!

[@sirblake406]

Hey Stockman. Iv been learning to weld and plan on opening my own shop. You seem like the kind of lad who is good with a weld torch. If so you should make a vid showing you setup/handy-work. Love your stuff! ✌🏻 ❤️

[@StockmanOriginal]

Sir Blake, thanks for checking us out. I have not taken up welding with torch or ark but I do silver solder and some forge welding.We will be showing some of that soon.

[@jsteelsadventureandvariety]

Enjoyed watching the process, very cool design on the handle🙂 liked lots of your completed pieces you shared at the end, whale tooth was neat! And have never seen a sword fish bill pipe before👍 awesome work, and very inspiring Brian

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Janson, I’m glad you are enjoying our channel, it’s great to have you along.

[@demonokron]

wonderful art.. great talent

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Son’s, we appreciate you checking us out.

[@oldwaysrisingfarm]

Love it! That little scrapper you were using...it was a little hard to see, was that a true triangle or a thick but flat blade? Thanks for the video!

[@StockmanOriginal]

I’m pretty sure the one you’re referring to is a triangular shaped blade that has been clipped off to create a burin type plow. That tool plows a nice line and can be used as a scraper knife because all three corners are sharp. Very handy.

[@oldwaysrisingfarm]

@@StockmanOriginal Nice, thanks for the reply and description!

[@hansdavidchristian]

Beautiful creation. Mjölner is such a cool mythological object. 🙂 How does slate work as a tobacco pipe head?

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thank you Christian, and thanks for checking out our channel. Yeah,slate is a lot of fun to work with. I have made a bunch of pipes out of it and it works very well.

[@toniturcketta]

The red one is cool, design is beautiful. Red one is pipe stone, right?

[@StockmanOriginal]

Hey Toni, thanks, l like the red one too. No it’s not pipestone but actually red slate.

[@williamfawkes8379]

Here's a little update on my experience after watching this video. I saw someone giving away a bunch of paving stones and other assorted useful things of a heavy nature, and went over to get some. When I got there, I noticed a huge sheet of slate leaning up against a pile of lumber, and asked about it. It was actually half of an old pool table, and it fit in my truck bed nicely. I now have a lifetime supply of slate for projects. You never know when a bit of foraging will turn up a big win. My Mjolnir pendant isn't that impressive as a first attempt, but it's not embarrassing either, so I’ve worn it a fair amount. When the snow melts, I'll give the stonework another try.

[@StockmanOriginal]

William, that’s awesome! Slate is a very nice material to work with ( best in the wind). Look into Rotozip bits there’s one for cutting wall tile that works very nicely on slate. I would like to see your Mjolnir sometime.

[@russnurse2b807]

I really enjoyed this. I have a large piece of black slate, 4 feet by 3 feet, approx. 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick that was in front of my fireplace for a while. I want to make some crosses out of it and a cross necklace for my family members. This will be my first attempt. It seems very flakey to me. Do you have any suggestions? How to do it, tools to use, etc.?

[@StockmanOriginal]

Hello Russnurse, it’s very nice to have you with us. Slate comes in various hardnesses and l’m not sure where your black variety falls but I would start with a coarse toothed hack saw and files. The biggest help would be revisiting this video, l tried to cover as much of the process as I could. I suggest diving in and see what works for you. I would love to see how it works out.

[@russnurse2b807]

@@StockmanOriginal Thank you for getting back to me. I appreciate it. I'll get those and re-watch the video and see how it goes. Do some experimenting. Do you have any suggestion as far as dressing it out with copper or something or a spray/glue to help keep it all in one piece and less fragile when done? Thanks again for replying and have a wonderful Thanksgiving..

[@gawni1612]

Can you list the tools you used and or how to make them? Please?

[@StockmanOriginal]

👍🏼

[@jeniyplesovskiy3047]

отличное видео.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Thanks.

[@astrid3999]

Beautiful where would I get the tools you used on this video

[@StockmanOriginal]

Hello Astrid, thank you for checking us out! Most of the hand tools like the hacksaw and files you could find in a hardware store. Some you would have to make. Get the files and saw and play around, slate is a lot of fun to mess around with!

[@astrid3999]

@@StockmanOriginal awesome thanks for the info

[@yonagwy5826]

I remember kicking around with two stone carvers, two feathers, and david lamm and all of our pipes that were broken or just lost interest in we would throw them in creeks. Lol.

[@StockmanOriginal]

That seems like a fitting end for a pipe. I have been saving my broken pipes to place somewhere, maybe our brook is the place.🤔

[@Sheepdog1314]

excellent. My DNA approves... haha....looks great !!

[@StockmanOriginal]

👍🏼

[@bear-wolfandmscathy626]

Subbed you after seeing the pipe you made for Hobbiton Piper. Love your work. Especially the pipes. What would you normally charge for a basic pipestone ceremonial pipe with a straight wooden stem. I'm Cherokee and Scottish and try to honor both. Might have to save up but definitely interested. PS.... love your kilts.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Hey Bear-Wolf and Ms Cathy, thanks for the support! I like the mixed culture idea. Do you use messenger? It’s the best way to chat for me, just search my name.

[@bear-wolfandmscathy626]

@@StockmanOriginal I don't personally but Cathy does and I can get her to pull it up on her phone.

[@StockmanOriginal]

Awesome

[@junlee3778]

what it that material ?

[@StockmanOriginal]

Hello and welcome, the material is slate- works very nicely.

[@stephenbenton1597]

If one wears the Mjöllnir necklace, does that mean they are a devotee of Thor? Or can one be a devotee of another deity and still wear it? Can someone who is Asatru but hardly prays to Thor wear it?

[@StockmanOriginal]

Hello Stephen and thank you for your question . I suppose there are a hundred reasons why one would wear a Mjollnir whether it’s a devotion to Thor or just a connection to the old ways. It’s nice to have something to channel one’s thoughts though.