Amazing He bought a huge block of salt and made Something Beautiful With It

He bought a huge block of salt and made Something Beautiful With It -

This is the Himalayan rock salt.

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Although most people use the beautifully colored tiles salt for cooking, YouTuber, creator, and all around DIYer Peter Brown wanted to try something different.

Although he was well aware that working with rock salt can corrode and rust electrical tools, Brown was determined to make a lamp with substance. When you see the amazing results, however, you will know that the risk is worth the reward.

First, it passes the huge slab into two squares of four inches using a band saw.

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This should be done carefully, as the salt cracks easily.

using a table saw, Brown cut a piece of bloodwood in the same size.

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Unlike other redwoods, bloodwood retains its unique color long after being exposed to UV rays .

Then it was time to make way for light. Brown used a huge drill and cut the bloodwood.

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He did the same with salt -. This becomes messy, so you should wear a mask

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Salt also gets very hot so be careful when handling!

This is a fun thing that happens when salt is warming ... Unique cracks.

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.. . And this is the thing decidedly un-fun that happens when drilling in salt -. Out

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Brown resin used to seal cracks.

Finally, it was time to assemble all! He glued the pieces together with epoxy resin.

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Then he added some rubber feet and strung a light in the center.

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Watch this glow!

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If you want to check the whole DIY, watch the complete video tutorial here:

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