Hard indurated sandstone or granite would be a good bet for a mortar for that purpose to minimize powdered stone in the mix. It would work quite well for that. But I still suggest leaning with a softer stone first to develop the technique and muscle control as a harder stone bowl takes a great deal of both, as well as longer production time.
@clayguy1 I gather this stone from the cobble beaches, typically it is found in with quartzite and sandstone cobbles as well. Any old tough rock will do though, obsidian is far too brittle to be any use here, but that is good as the materials for a decent chopper are far easier to locate than obsidian. Try chert, jasper, basalt, meta-volcanic, quartzite, etc. It just has to be a tough stone capable of being flaked into a point.
@kevseadog Yeah we live in society that has zero patience! everyone is an asshole and in a rush, Great Skills man! have u made any bows with stone tools?
@lion14484 Sandstone is exactly that...stone made from sand. Look closely and you will see many homogenous grains of sand all cemented together, look near rivers and at the ocean. This is not the only material that will work however, volcanics (such as those light porous red or black rocks in peoples rock gardens), granites, and slates will also work for bowl making.
peace...spiritpipeman
jmg1957 2 weeks ago
very nice! great bowl and video! thanks for showing
TheTribeOfBenjamin 2 weeks ago
is this good for grinding medicines, or would you recommend harder stone?
SchleyFam1 1 month ago
@SchleyFam1
Hard indurated sandstone or granite would be a good bet for a mortar for that purpose to minimize powdered stone in the mix. It would work quite well for that. But I still suggest leaning with a softer stone first to develop the technique and muscle control as a harder stone bowl takes a great deal of both, as well as longer production time.
Peace
kevseadog 1 month ago
Where do you find the stone the chopper is made of.. volcanic obsidian glass?
clayguy1 1 month ago in playlist Survival
@clayguy1 I gather this stone from the cobble beaches, typically it is found in with quartzite and sandstone cobbles as well. Any old tough rock will do though, obsidian is far too brittle to be any use here, but that is good as the materials for a decent chopper are far easier to locate than obsidian. Try chert, jasper, basalt, meta-volcanic, quartzite, etc. It just has to be a tough stone capable of being flaked into a point.
And wear eye protection while you work!
Peace.
kevseadog 1 month ago
@kevseadog Yeah we live in society that has zero patience! everyone is an asshole and in a rush, Great Skills man! have u made any bows with stone tools?
5tonyvvvv 1 month ago
@5tonyvvvv I am 3/4 way through my first stone tools bow, arrow, arm guard and quiver.
I will post some footage upon completion.
Peace.
kevseadog 1 month ago
@kevseadog Oh man U gotta post that! What kind of wood? will u sinew back it?
5tonyvvvv 1 month ago
@5tonyvvvv
The bow will be European ash wood from a stand that grows near my college, and an un-backed self bow.
Peace.
kevseadog 1 month ago
awesome stuff
cekinxxx 1 month ago
That would make an awesome salsa bowl. With one of those on your table, people would really ooh and ahh.
BizarreFoodie 2 months ago
How can you tell sandstone apart from other minerals? Thanks.
lion14484 3 months ago
@lion14484 Sandstone is exactly that...stone made from sand. Look closely and you will see many homogenous grains of sand all cemented together, look near rivers and at the ocean. This is not the only material that will work however, volcanics (such as those light porous red or black rocks in peoples rock gardens), granites, and slates will also work for bowl making.
Have at it.
Peace.
kevseadog 3 months ago
Awesome video! I have got to try this now.
BeastieBoysFreak 9 months ago
@BeastieBoysFreak
Glad you dig it. The old ways are so rewarding.
Simple, but not easy, a little elbow grease goes a long way though.
Have fun.
Peace.
kevseadog 9 months ago
yes very nice and way to get back the baisics !!!!
mattmattison 9 months ago
Very nice!
soccerowns94 9 months ago
totally making some of these this summer to plant cacti in. awesome.
10footjesus 9 months ago