Making A Stone Cup From Solid Granite

I made this more or less on a whim, thinking it would be a neat thing to do. The cup holds about a cup (250ml) of liquid has a very solid, hefty feel. Use this one at your secret order initiation ceremonies and all ritual sacrifices :)
I could have taken the finishing further by grinding it smooth and polishing it, but I really like the rough texture and how a liquid will bring out those incredibly rich colours, almost like magic.
For practical purposes, it would work well as a mortar and I may make a pestle from the same stone to use with it.
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[@JohnHeisz]

I made this more or less on a whim, thinking it would be a neat thing to do. The cup holds about a cup (250ml) of liquid has a very solid, hefty feel. Use this one at your secret order initiation ceremonies and all ritual sacrifices :) I could have taken the finishing further by grinding it smooth and polishing it, but I really like the rough texture and how a liquid will bring out those incredibly rich colours, almost like magic. For practical purposes, it would work well as a mortar and I may make a pestle from the same stone to use with it. Ways you can help support this channel: Patreon: www.patreon.com/user?u=865843&ty=h Plans for sale: www.ibuildit.ca/plans.html More videos on my second woodworking channel: kzbin.info My home reno channel: kzbin.infoHome My "Scrap bin" channel: kzbin.info Website: www.ibuildit.ca/ Facebook: facebook.com/I-Build-It-258048014240900/ Instagram: instagram.com/i_build_it.ca/

[@mennodehaan8454]

John Heisz could you do that for a future project, make a mortar and pestle!!?

[@chrisbarry1016]

John Heisz beautiful! Great job John. That opening sequence, as you walk back to the table with the rock, really shows off your hourglass figure!

[@AtomicShrimp]

Just amazing, once again

[@Matt_The_Hugenot]

Really impressive

[@donjohnson24]

Talking of the colours, I wonder if an application of Renaissance Wax would keep them showing even when the cup is dry! (Renaissance wax - May be used on any solid surface including wood, metal (coins), marble, onyx, shell, stone, ivory, plastics or leather/paper . . . . )

[@krtwood]

New reality show. John trapped in the wilderness with nothing but an angle grinder and fresh batteries delivered by drone every day.

[@firoz554]

krtwood nice one

[@TomHaugen]

Primitive Technology 2.0 :D

[@bbqsauce2]

angle grinder powered by batteries ? hell no

[@krtwood]

Well if you give him a corded one he's just going to follow the cord back to civilization. As it is it's going to be a bitch getting him to hunt squirrels instead of the damn drones for more stuff to build with.

[@4ll4ll]

i would watch that

[@MerwinMusic]

When you run out of mugs but don't want to do dishes... Amazing work John!

[@SuperYtviewer]

A beautiful cup. As you were making this I remember when you built the table you carving the cup on. Time flies. Thanks John.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Amazing work with the angle grinder! Beautiful piece!

[@AndyCPugh]

Nice! I love how adding the water brought the colours alive.

[@imortaldeadead]

Great video, you are a man with the builders spirit. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us all 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@JonnyBuilds]

Awesome video! I love the colors in the granite, and the cinematography is fantastic!

[@Junkyard129]

it is beautiful John, thank you sharing.

[@BitHead1000]

What a rockin cup....Great stuff!

[@jessepaynter3752]

BitHead1000 no

[@Jaime1698]

John I do not usually comment on the works I see, but this one had to comment because I found a work of art with wonderful colors, continue never stop and God bless you.

[@ScottWorthington]

Beautiful. I really enjoyed watching this. Thanks for sharing.

[@3Godfree]

Brilliant John, simply brilliant. Thank you for making my day.

[@CrownMountainWoodworks]

This is honesty one of the coolest things you've made. Very nice.

[@DirceuCorsetti]

Beautiful, John!

[@StamosTee]

I have no words !!!! It is fantastic, many thanks for sharing.

[@StavrosGakos]

Very unique! Great job

[@WoodByWright]

Seriously sweet man!

[@Scott8820]

Looks amazing!

[@MrBrian43119]

Amazing, beautiful, loved it

[@Hubbmade]

Came out better than expected! Great job

[@techronmattic5876]

Nice work john just shows how you can apply skills learned in one craft towards just about anything

[@slugore]

Simply put. Lovely.

[@louishayworth9023]

I love it. I admire your patience. Great Job.

[@tinkermouse-scottrussell3738]

Nice project John, enjoyed watching this one take shape thank's for sharing.

[@xylonguitars]

extremely satisfying to watch! thank you for sharing.

[@Promescal]

Very wonderful project John! Your stone projects are amazing, you know how to work whit it!

[@googlefoundVigs]

Amazing John!

[@ilyaivanov1745]

Great work!

[@abdellahaitoublal5782]

It's simple..beatiful..nice work !

[@bigronxxxx]

I really enjoy these episodes,thanks for sharing all the best to you and yours

[@anthonyfeatherstone7696]

Great work! Love the concept

[@Walt1119]

Really interesting project John, thanks for sharing with us!! W.

[@boballard2484]

That was really fun to watch. Thanks for showing us.

[@stevecook6505]

Awesome job and video John , Well done!

[@zach9176]

One of my favorites videos from you! Keep it up good sir!

[@TheAussiePirate]

That was very calming to watch. Nice project and great editing.

[@christopheleblanc9175]

wow john , now that why i watch your videos, because your style is any thing, and every thing, and not just a instructional wood working video , very well done ,even the accidental split, was incorporate into the end piece as a design feature , very well done

[@garymansfield994]

Awesome job, John.

[@wizard44]

really loved this one!

[@Pprez.69]

Wow, that was amazing

[@TheLaoruga]

Great vid, John!

[@Michal9220]

This is AWESOME!

[@arnodon6327]

Yeah this is really magic, it looks so fantastic. I'm impressed, how fast you can make the little steps, because i thought the stone was harder. Great work!

[@jasonhockett5418]

Well I can say that this is a change of pace from woodworking. Great video

[@Safecracker49]

Very cool, well done!

[@Theremoore]

Rock solid work!

[@hi-tekhandyman8469]

I love your channels. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@RobertHohan]

I really like this kind of builds (like the spalted maple foot stool, or the big mallet used to “fix” your printer, etc.) and the cinematography is great too. Looking forward to seeing more in the future. All the best!

[@jamescarey1136]

Truly beautiful. You inspire me

[@Branetron]

Great Job!

[@mikebillings3060]

John, That was awesome. You come up with some fantastic innovative ideas.

[@adrianhanson9584]

Beautiful!!

[@rickrutledge7361]

That was really cool! Thanks

[@matt_williams1015]

That is really cool!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Really cool John! 👍👊

[@heavylead1961]

SPECTACULAR WORK!!! just guessing... 2 days and 5 blades later it turned out marvelous!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING! i'm going to try it when i get my hands on some granite!

[@rodriguesbob100]

Very cool John. Love the creativity

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Now that's just flat-out cool, John. Well done. Very well done.

[@billfromelma]

You creative guy ! How cool ( beautiful ) did that come out ! Like the way the colors come to life ! Awesome John.

[@blakemckay843]

Hey John I really like these videos!! I dig the shop stuff and the jugs and sleds and setups but you’ve got a knack for the creative and hope to see more!

[@bobclifton8021]

Nice work John. You seem to be willing to work with any medium. Very admirable.

[@Wintergatan]

Beautiful

[@JohnHeisz]

Thanks :)

[@AntoineGst]

Always amazed by your angle grinder skills...

[@texanthom]

That is the best kuksa I've ever seen! Museum quality!

[@Benwinch07]

This is really, really cool, John!

[@brianlasch144]

Great video John. I really enjoyed it

[@SalviMithrin]

Really beautiful project and artifact... back to the past :)

[@RobertSwindell]

nice job! love the chip hammer

[@samminer9835]

That really inspiring and with just one tool!!!

[@hermanboing8489]

Very imaginative! Thanks!

[@xsbxsbxsb]

Brilliant!

[@sapphodesigns2377]

Just brilliant

[@drmkiwi]

John leaves timber and talking with an improved series of stone and silence. Good stuff. Thanks and Cheers, David.

[@ToonOfLancing]

Lovely! - Thank You.

[@addonart6267]

awesome video quality and awesome project

[@timodonnell9676]

Nice use of the scrench!! 😎

[@waltertistaert1061]

Cool John, it left me realy speechless

[@johnparker7945]

Nice cup!

[@alysongr]

Very nice!

[@MrELIAN602]

Wow. Beautifull

[@johnmathews4855]

John thanks for the videos. They bring peace with beautiful of nature. First time I was saying "hurry up". Now thanks.

[@gunnermel]

A true craftsman right there

[@metalhed2]

pretty cool john

[@beeldhouwerijvanvelzen1533]

As a stonecarver I can only say Well done John! You have a good feel of handling that machine and the shape. We'd do that almost in the same way, except that we'd use a diamond blade that's mounted on a flange at the end or the arbour, so that it's completely flat on one side and further away from your hand. The way you're using it has the drawback that you could cut into your own hand much easier. Thanks for showing the fun of making things out of stone.

[@benb5430]

Going to try one myself this summer

[@jimdunn8014]

Loved every second of this masterpiece, great skill, great shots, great idea. Fill it with some dark rum. Cheers.

[@larry78cj7]

Great cup and awesome video editing!

[@JohnHeisz]

Thank you!

[@SandyWalsh]

Nice one!

[@Kokmosen]

Nice angle grinder skills, Im amazed every time you make theese types of videos

[@rossfadale6696]

Wow man that’s awesome keep up the amazing work

[@MRrwmac]

OMG John! Your skills never cease to amaze me! Beautifully Done Sir! Beautifully Done! Videography was superb also! When I saw the thumbnail I thought you picked it up at a store. Then you started to carve it an I admit being totally amazed. When you get bored, your creativity is astounding!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

That was fun to watch!

[@patrickkerr329]

It's videos like this that make your channel great John. I thoroughly enjoy your build videos and its projects like this that elevate my curiosity. I don't know if you most of your followers realize it or even if you do but you're an artist and it shows through in a lot of your projects. Keep up the great work. Thank again.

[@AtomicShrimp]

Agree - John's craftsmanship is beyond question, but the art of these videos takes it to another level. I just couldn't stop watching the maul/printer video

[@GabrielKnightz]

That was awesome John, heres to more. i never saw the ring video, about to check it out.

[@BennyMaker]

Che bel lavoro... complimenti!

[@phyllismulkey3778]

its beautiful

[@larry400]

Amazing!

[@arturszopa4077]

really nice. and the video cut excelente.

[@vijayb7268]

Nice video John.