DIY Granite Whiskey Cubes With Marble Box
Introduction: DIY Granite Whiskey Cubes With Marble Box
In this video, I will show you how to make and polish whiskey stones from a scrap piece of granite. I will also show you how to make a simple box from marble scraps to store your whiskey stones. This tutorial does require a wet saw, but the process of making and assembling everything is fairly simple. As always, wear the proper PPE when using power tools and saws, and do not attempt anything if you are uncomfortable or unsure. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube page to see more content from us!
Supplies
Materials:
* Quick Drying Clear Epoxy
* Food Grade Mineral Oil
* Silicone Carbide Wet Dry Sandpaper: 120 grit & 320 grit
* Marble (5/8" thick)
* Granite
Tools:
* Wet Saw
* Clamps
*You will need a very small amount of each stone. We had kept cutoffs from previous jobs.*
Step 1: Cut Granite Cubes
This scrap piece of granite that I had already had a straight edge on it. I wanted to have 8 cubes total, all of them 1"x1"x1". I cut a total of three strips of granite at 1" wide. Then I flipped each piece on its side and cut each strip to 1" thick. Using a square, I marked each piece once again at 1" and cut a total of 8 cubes. Personally I liked the look of the live edge, so I kept that on a couple of the cubes.
Step 2: Cut Marble Box
This piece of marble was a scrap cutoff that we had leftover from a previous project; it was 5/8" thick. 34
You will need to cut a total of 5 pieces at the following measurements: two pieces at 5 3/8"x1 1/4", two pieces at 2 1/8"x1 1/4", and one piece at 2 1/8"x4 1/8" for the bottom of the holder.
Step 3: Sand Cubes & Box
First start sanding all sides of the cubes with 120 grit wet dry sandpaper. I also used this grit to round the sharp edges of each cube. When sanding, apply a small amount of food grade mineral oil onto the sandpaper, and make sure that the sandpaper does not dry out. After all sides have been sanded with 120 grit, sand all of the sides again using 320 grit. You can do a finer sanding than this, but 320 grit gave the stones a nice feel that I was okay with.
Step 4: Adhere Sides With Epoxy
I applied a small amount of clear epoxy to all of the connecting sides of the marble box. Using Irwrin clamps, I applied a small amount of pressure to hold the box into place while the epoxy dried.
Step 5: Apply Mineral Oil
When researching how to seal whiskey stones, I didn't find much information. I opted to toss the cubes in some food grade mineral oil and allowed them to soak in the oil for about 30 minutes. The oil that I used is the same kind of food grade mineral oil that I apply to my cutting boards; I wanted to avoid any chemicals or harsh products that could potentially be toxic. This helped to darken the granite and give the cubes a nice sheen.
Step 6: Cool Cubes
After the cubes soaked in the mineral oil, I took a clean towel and wiped off any excess oil. Once the epoxy cured, I place everything in the freezer to cool down.
Step 7: Enjoy Your Chilled, Not Watered-Down, Beverage!
Now that your whiskey stones have cooled down in the freezer, it's time to put these beauties to use! They're the perfect substitute for keeping your drink cold while not watering-down the drink. Enjoy! 76