It's been a year since I lost my dog. He was family but even more so he saved me from some super dark times once I left the military. I've been trying to think of something I can do that will give me the catharsis of being with him. This is exactly what I want to do. I'm unsure of I have the talent but I want to try. .sitting here with tears in my eyes and love in my heart after watching this. Thank you, Michael.
Thank you for your service and condolences about your best friend. I lost mine in March 2021 and still struggle to reminisce because it’s so upsetting. Hope you get through it
My father died in January 1500 miles from where I live. I have called over a dozen companies and am willing to spend the $2,000 for a small headstone and wait the 8 months for the grante to ship in, but not 1 has sent me a contract or taken money 6 months later. The cemetery has given me permission to use this method to make a headstone. I am extremely talented with crafts and construction and own a green Cricut 😉 I now see I can make something better than I could ever had afforded. Suddenly my possibilities are endless with no financial constraints. Thank you. I will Instagram the final product
@@LeoLovesCleo that is so good to hear. I love being able to discuss things like this and sound board off each other. I bet your project looks amazing!
You’ve provided serious inspiration. Currently using my Cricut to cut foam…..making a similar bench for a friend’s retirement from the police force, in between making our own kitchen countertops. Very excited. Love your videos.
Michael, you are such a dear man. Your caring and warmth really come thru in your videos. Especially this one. May God continue to bless you and yours.
Michael as long as I’ve been watching you I was brought to tears and almost could not watch. You done one of the kindest most heartfelt project you could possibly do, thank you from the bottom of my heart and all animal lovers across this beautiful country you truly are an amazing human being.
I just saw this in my alerts today! Thank You Michael so so so so much for showing us how to do this. I used wooden letters and it was a disaster. then I thought Ill pint over the letters with high gloss enamel, Experiment failed. I will get the stuff for this when I can and do my customer an amazing memorial bench!! I have to get job so I can a paycheck so I can do more projects so I can paid so I can do ore projects ...... I got a monkey on my back !! Thanks Again this is amazing!!
@@MichaelBuildsis there a way to put a photo in the mold? How would you seal it? My 14 yr old baby is on borrowed time so I’m trying to prepare 😢 I want it to be special ❤ thank you for sharing this
I did just lose my lil buddy, I was looking for something to like this to make for his grave. This is way better than I thought Id find, I will try to make one for him. I cried as I watched this thinking of what I could do for my Koda. And if I do as good a job as you did, I might make another for a family member who doesnt have a stone. This is so well done, I cant thank you enough for this excellent video.
This one hits you right in the feels. Good video and project friend. As far as the sissy printer with blades instead of ink... you don't have to tell us everything. Camo paint that B!
Some spray paint and a bucket of water and just dip it in. If you get bored and leftover cans and something to dip I highly recommend it. I did a camo job on a plastic rifle stock and I was tickled.
You are so amazing and did an amazing job! The kindness and compassion you have is heartwarming. I'm going to attempt to make something like this for my son.
Both Michaels wear their hats backwards...coincidence?!?!?!? I am totally going to do this for my father-in-law who passed last year. His family is Persian and I will have it in Farsi for you to see when I finish it using this method! Thanks again for all the great ideas (I am subscribed to MrCraftyPants too). You do you boo.
This is amazing! We just lost our cat a few weeks ago. Looks like I have a new summer project. I'll use our CO2 laser to cut out the design. Thanks for another great idea.
Respect 🙏🌹💜 Thanks for this beautiful design idea. I just recently lost my Miniature Yorkie, Prince "Princeton", aka Tidbit. July 12 2012-August 4 2023 I already have a memorial plaque for his grave, but wanted some ideas as to how I could make a slab/headstone. Your video has been a great help. Thanks, and blessings from Georgia USA 🙏 🪶🪶🪶 Golden Eagle
Waiting for the right time to do another "marker" but this really turned out great and is on the list of ideas now. I weld, so they are usually made of steel and painted, but man this is so cool! Thanks for another great idea/video!
Unfortunately this has become a timely item too try this project. Got the mold and everything prepared but am having a really rough time getting my cricut to nicely cut the foam for the inlay. Wondering if you could share the settings you are using on your sweet pink explore cutter! Thanks for a great tutorial.
I'm also struggling with the settings to use. I used all different settings, speeds and blades and still can't find the correct one. Thanks for your help.
He did not. I ended up with a fine blade and then tried some of the more aggressive cutting settings and it worked out great. Unfortunately have to experiment but it will work.
Good morning, so I followed your videos to the letter, and I have to say that my grand dog’s memorial stone came out phenomenal. I couldn’t of been more happy my son a grown man nearly cried when he sought under our willow tree now I just want to protect it. Is there anything I can put over the top of it and thank you so much. Your tutorial was clear and easy to follow and this old gal. Really appreciate it.
Hi Michael, I am wondering if you could share your Cricut settings? Every time I am cutting the foam sheets I am unable to cut deep eneugh to penetrate the adhesive backing. Any tips? BTW, your channel and projects inspire me to get out and reconnect with my tools. Thanks!!
Fristly, thank you Michael for the great video. Secondly, can one make one like this for our human family members? My grand parents don't have headstone as they were too poor. I would like to make each of them one. Do you think it will last a long time?
Michael you seem to be really dialed in with the rapid set products, I am pouring my bartop soon and will be using the Cement All. Is the water amount going to be the same (5 qts)? Thanks and love the channel!
Hi! I am just wondering what setting do you use on your cricut to cut?!?!? I have the same adorable pink cricut and deep cut blade but I can’t find the right setting to cut all the way through.
Hi I was wondering if you could tell me if it is possible to make cement floor tiles for the inside your house? And what would be the best cement mix for this
@MichaelBuilds I bought the plans for this pet grave marker and I am having trouble finding one of the items needed. what is another name for white board? Home Depot and Lowe’s doesn’t understand it. Is there another material that can be used? Or is it know by something else? Thanks. I need to make a few of these and need to get crafting them.
Michael, great video..it just so happened that my girlfriend's dog just died a month ago and her name was Bella as well, so this is perfect! I do have a question though. The cement you're using, does it contain stones? If so, wouldn't a mortar mix be better so that no stones would interfere with the lettering and any crooks and crannies? Would like your input on this, thank you and keep up the great work!! ❤
Ok, I’m attempting to pour a small tester of white cement I ordered for a vanity. Anyways Michael what settings on the cricut did you use (foam, Eva foam, tooling leather?) and what blade (fine point, deep cut or knife blade)?
My husband and I pour concrete Statuary and I can tell you who to buy your bench molds from and it would probably be much cheaper on you in the long run.
Michael, I've been wanting to make concrete stepping stones, but I want them white. I've heard that using white paint, as a substitute for water, works. Have you ever tried this?
@@andredeschenes3445 oh my god Andre! I AM SO SO SORRY! I completely forgot and ran across your comment today. Please please forgive me. The letter “B” is 3 1/2” tall and the smaller text we’re about 3/4” tall. I can’t tell you what the font point is because I scaled it to fit.
I am so sorry! you are right! I couldn't find a low count on amazon but this is where I physically bought it: www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Basic-Crafts/Craft-Foam/Black-Self-Adhesive-Foam-Sheet---9%22-x-12%22/p/28642
I tried to make one of these for our dog when she passed, but it failed miserably. I tried using concrete as it was what I had, but it never set and fell apart.
The fact that u didnt show a video of u giving this to your neighbor, makes it seem much more sincere. Like u didnt create this just for views. When i seen these Tiktok videos of people helping the homeless, not many of them would be doing it, if they weren't recording it. Which just makes it go from doing a good deed, to just being selfish. Anyway, that's all i wanted to say. Im glad u didnt record u giving him the headstone, for what that's worth.
Can you cricut cut images of dogs not just their body form as in running or jumping but their actual face and facial characteristics like a spot around the eye or their nose without it looking goofy? Something that’d be clear as to who the dog is as though their image were carved into stone. I’m sure it can but it’s hard to even know how or what to use in cricut or another app like it and then once printed how to show depth of contrast from just an outline of a dogs head ya know what I mean?! I lost my Granger, a young, stunningly beautiful reddish-orange, standard Australian Shepherd to either Discoid Lupus (DLS) or an ear infection that went systemic. Biopsies could never pinpoint what exactly it was but I do know it was horrific, caused visible trauma on his perfect face not to mention the pain and watching my strong, athletic and highly intelligent boy wither away in agony. I’d love to do this, I need to and hopefully it’d help me accept it better but I want his image to represent him in his prime. He was always there through my struggles with lupus and he at bare minimum deserves a spot in the yard where he was his happiest
Yup. A non-Human-Being, does not have a Soul. We Human-Beings have Souls, and we have so many Soul-Beings that we might assist. If your critter/animal buddy dies… make it simple and inexpensive, and donate to assist Human Souls. 👍 just sayin’ 👍🇺🇸👍🇨🇦🙂
Michael. Thanks for this! True story, my Dad passed away, and I'm looking to make a monument/grave mark with his ashes mixed in it. I found this and not only I'm going to do this, but will make a seat out of it. Much appreciated. So I have a question? The craft foam you mention comes in 2mm - 10mm. What size do we get? What does the Cricut accept? Is there a setting for the Cricut for this? Thanks! All of your work is great!!! Dave
I really respect that you didn't use the opportunity to capture the moment with your neighbor in his time of grief. That was a very humble decision.
It's been a year since I lost my dog. He was family but even more so he saved me from some super dark times once I left the military.
I've been trying to think of something I can do that will give me the catharsis of being with him.
This is exactly what I want to do. I'm unsure of I have the talent but I want to try. .sitting here with tears in my eyes and love in my heart after watching this. Thank you, Michael.
Thank you for your service and condolences about your best friend. I lost mine in March 2021 and still struggle to reminisce because it’s so upsetting. Hope you get through it
🙏 🌹 💜 🪶
I LOVE MY NEIGHBORS!
THANK YOU MIKE AND SON. BIG 🤗
You are very welcome!
My father died in January 1500 miles from where I live. I have called over a dozen companies and am willing to spend the $2,000 for a small headstone and wait the 8 months for the grante to ship in, but not 1 has sent me a contract or taken money 6 months later. The cemetery has given me permission to use this method to make a headstone. I am extremely talented with crafts and construction and own a green Cricut 😉 I now see I can make something better than I could ever had afforded. Suddenly my possibilities are endless with no financial constraints. Thank you. I will Instagram the final product
Did you see the micheals video on how to buff concrete? Comes out more smooth than glass and looks like granite.
@@billmthacker Not until you mentioned it. That also was very useful (and oh so smooth!) Thank you!
@@LeoLovesCleo that is so good to hear. I love being able to discuss things like this and sound board off each other. I bet your project looks amazing!
Pets are family period. They deserve to be remembered. Thanks Mike I love this
You’ve provided serious inspiration. Currently using my Cricut to cut foam…..making a similar bench for a friend’s retirement from the police force, in between making our own kitchen countertops. Very excited. Love your videos.
You are such a nice, empathetic guy. Bless you for doing this for your neighbor. Quality work, btw
Michael, you are such a dear man. Your caring and warmth really come thru in your videos. Especially this one. May God continue to bless you and yours.
it's been a few years but thinking about "Betty" still brought a tear to my eye Thanks Michael
Michael as long as I’ve been watching you I was brought to tears and almost could not watch. You done one of the kindest most heartfelt project you could possibly do, thank you from the bottom of my heart and all animal lovers across this beautiful country you truly are an amazing human being.
Pets are the family who love us no matter what.
That’s awesome! Keep up the good work, I look forward to seeing your next video.
I just saw this in my alerts today! Thank You Michael so so so so much for showing us how to do this. I used wooden letters and it was a disaster. then I thought Ill pint over the letters with high gloss enamel, Experiment failed. I will get the stuff for this when I can and do my customer an amazing memorial bench!! I have to get job so I can a paycheck so I can do more projects so I can paid so I can do ore projects ...... I got a monkey on my back !! Thanks Again this is amazing!!
Beautiful! I just lost my buddy last week and this looks great. Thank you.
I’m so sorry to hear that man 😢
@@MichaelBuildsis there a way to put a photo in the mold? How would you seal it? My 14 yr old baby is on borrowed time so I’m trying to prepare 😢 I want it to be special ❤ thank you for sharing this
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing! I’m sure your neighbor loves it and appreciates it. Bless you! 🙏💖
Mate. Thank you. We just lost our dog of 14 years. What a great idea. Cheers!
Michael you are a great person.
Thanks so much for sharing your skills and process! The final piece came out beautifully.
Thank you so much! ☺️
I did just lose my lil buddy, I was looking for something to like this to make for his grave. This is way better than I thought Id find, I will try to make one for him. I cried as I watched this thinking of what I could do for my Koda. And if I do as good a job as you did, I might make another for a family member who doesnt have a stone. This is so well done, I cant thank you enough for this excellent video.
This one hits you right in the feels. Good video and project friend. As far as the sissy printer with blades instead of ink... you don't have to tell us everything. Camo paint that B!
Some spray paint and a bucket of water and just dip it in. If you get bored and leftover cans and something to dip I highly recommend it. I did a camo job on a plastic rifle stock and I was tickled.
Really cool and meaningful for sure, great work! I use a reciprocating saw without the blade to vibrate the concrete. 👍
Im going to make a vibratingg table. I am so worried I am going to burn out my motors.
You are so amazing and did an amazing job! The kindness and compassion you have is heartwarming. I'm going to attempt to make something like this for my son.
Hello, thanks for sharing this video! Always believe in yourself and keep doing what you love. Good luck 👍💔🌸🌸🌸
Beautiful. I love that idea.
Cool idea. My wife is a veterinarian and I’ve been working on molds and designs as memorial she can present to her clients.
Oh man! I am so glad I came across this video.
Both Michaels wear their hats backwards...coincidence?!?!?!? I am totally going to do this for my father-in-law who passed last year. His family is Persian and I will have it in Farsi for you to see when I finish it using this method! Thanks again for all the great ideas (I am subscribed to MrCraftyPants too). You do you boo.
Lol
Glad you brought that up!
Did a monument for my two late chihuahuas 4 years ago using your method.
This is amazing! We just lost our cat a few weeks ago. Looks like I have a new summer project.
I'll use our CO2 laser to cut out the design. Thanks for another great idea.
Very beautiful. Keep up the great work brother
So very cool and thoughtful! You are a standup guy Michael!
Very nice project!
Thank you for teaching me something I needed to know. I am researching how to make a taller base for a flat gravestone (15 inch deep )marble piece .
Respect 🙏🌹💜
Thanks for this beautiful design idea.
I just recently lost my Miniature Yorkie, Prince "Princeton", aka Tidbit.
July 12 2012-August 4 2023
I already have a memorial plaque for his grave, but wanted some ideas as to how I could make a slab/headstone. Your video has been a great help.
Thanks, and blessings from Georgia USA 🙏
🪶🪶🪶 Golden Eagle
Waiting for the right time to do another "marker" but this really turned out great and is on the list of ideas now. I weld, so they are usually made of steel and painted, but man this is so cool!
Thanks for another great idea/video!
I am curious why it looks black - did you color it? I did not see any color when you poured it. I like the black color
That's awesome. Great way to honor a lost pet.
Man, I bought my niece a cutter head for this and had to send this to her! Getting ready to start my new firetable! Fire and water?🤫
@Michaelbuilds is there a way to put a photo in the mold? How would you seal it?
Very special mate, well done!
Best video yet good sir well done.
Your work and videos are amazing!
Sorry to hear about the loss of your pet.
Well done, Michael.
Great job as always very heart felt
How Thick is your foam and what kind of blade is on your Cricut machine?
This actually give me an idea for the top ring on my fire pit !
Maybe a compass design !? !
Love your videos bro! Keep it up!!!
Awww! Thank you Michael! 💕😿
Nicely done!!! I'm sure it will be highly appreciated!
Beautiful. Thank you so much for doing this.
Unfortunately this has become a timely item too try this project. Got the mold and everything prepared but am having a really rough time getting my cricut to nicely cut the foam for the inlay. Wondering if you could share the settings you are using on your sweet pink explore cutter! Thanks for a great tutorial.
Same here, I see plenty of videos on youtube with cricut tutorials but can’t seem to find one that’s helpful with this.
I’m struggling with this also! What setting did he use?
I'm also struggling with the settings to use. I used all different settings, speeds and blades and still can't find the correct one. Thanks for your help.
Did he ever answer anyone?! I have tried so many different setting trying to get the foam to cut nicely.
I even have the same pink cricut!
He did not. I ended up with a fine blade and then tried some of the more aggressive cutting settings and it worked out great. Unfortunately have to experiment but it will work.
Thank you so much for this video.
This is a high quality work
Awesome work that you do..
wow. what a great video. just wow...
Good morning, so I followed your videos to the letter, and I have to say that my grand dog’s memorial stone came out phenomenal. I couldn’t of been more happy my son a grown man nearly cried when he sought under our willow tree now I just want to protect it. Is there anything I can put over the top of it and thank you so much. Your tutorial was clear and easy to follow and this old gal. Really appreciate it.
What is white board? I am having trouble explaining it to Lowe’s or Homedepot
Hi Michael,
I am wondering if you could share your Cricut settings? Every time I am cutting the foam sheets I am unable to cut deep eneugh to penetrate the adhesive backing. Any tips? BTW, your channel and projects inspire me to get out and reconnect with my tools. Thanks!!
Fristly, thank you Michael for the great video. Secondly, can one make one like this for our human family members? My grand parents don't have headstone as they were too poor. I would like to make each of them one. Do you think it will last a long time?
Well done as always. Thank you Sir.
Michael you seem to be really dialed in with the rapid set products, I am pouring my bartop soon and will be using the Cement All. Is the water amount going to be the same (5 qts)? Thanks and love the channel!
Hi! I am just wondering what setting do you use on your cricut to cut?!?!?
I have the same adorable pink cricut and deep cut blade but I can’t find the right setting to cut all the way through.
Hi I was wondering if you could tell me if it is possible to make cement floor tiles for the inside your house? And what would be the best cement mix for this
Love your videos! Quick question, how do you decide whether or not to use metal reinforcement?
@MichaelBuilds I bought the plans for this pet grave marker and I am having trouble finding one of the items needed. what is another name for white board? Home Depot and Lowe’s doesn’t understand it. Is there another material that can be used? Or is it know by something else? Thanks. I need to make a few of these and need to get crafting them.
great video. great idea.
Michael, great video..it just so happened that my girlfriend's dog just died a month ago and her name was Bella as well, so this is perfect! I do have a question though. The cement you're using, does it contain stones? If so, wouldn't a mortar mix be better so that no stones would interfere with the lettering and any crooks and crannies? Would like your input on this, thank you and keep up the great work!! ❤
That's Awesome 👍
Ok, I’m attempting to pour a small tester of white cement I ordered for a vanity. Anyways Michael what settings on the cricut did you use (foam, Eva foam, tooling leather?) and what blade (fine point, deep cut or knife blade)?
Could colored grout like gold or bronze grout fill those letters? Im thinking of something like that then buffed out.
Beautiful and I’m gonna do one.
My husband and I pour concrete Statuary and I can tell you who to buy your bench molds from and it would probably be much cheaper on you in the long run.
@MichaelBuilds I can’t find White board at my Lowe’s and home depot it keeps telling them dry erase board. What else is it known as???
Michael, I've been wanting to make concrete stepping stones, but I want them white. I've heard that using white paint, as a substitute for water, works. Have you ever tried this?
What can you use if you don't have an oscillating sander? 🤷♂️🤔
May Bella Rest in Peace!
Right in the feels…
Glad you didn't film the presentation. It's a lovely piece.
Hi, I purchased your plans from Etsy. Can you advise what font and size of font? Thanks.
I will get back to you on this when I get home tonight 😉👍🏻
@@MichaelBuilds thank you
Hi, did you ever find that info? Thanks.
@@andredeschenes3445 oh my god Andre! I AM SO SO SORRY! I completely forgot and ran across your comment today. Please please forgive me.
The letter “B” is 3 1/2” tall and the smaller text we’re about 3/4” tall. I can’t tell you what the font point is because I scaled it to fit.
Thank you very much
Hi……so the link you provided for the crafting foam is actually felt. Will the felt work? Seems too pouris……..I have no idea how to spell pouris. 😂
I am so sorry! you are right! I couldn't find a low count on amazon but this is where I physically bought it:
www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Basic-Crafts/Craft-Foam/Black-Self-Adhesive-Foam-Sheet---9%22-x-12%22/p/28642
This is the closest Amazon link I could find for an option B amzn.to/3utF9ds
Class act.
Hey Mike… OG sub here… quick question. Why did you use the concrete instead of the mortar mix?
Just changing it up and using what I had on hand. I would have used the RS Mortar Mix if I had it on me
Nice project. Thanks for not showing the presentation. That was a private moment and should remain that way.
THANK YOU !!!
U a good guy
I tried to make one of these for our dog when she passed, but it failed miserably. I tried using concrete as it was what I had, but it never set and fell apart.
The fact that u didnt show a video of u giving this to your neighbor, makes it seem much more sincere. Like u didnt create this just for views. When i seen these Tiktok videos of people helping the homeless, not many of them would be doing it, if they weren't recording it. Which just makes it go from doing a good deed, to just being selfish. Anyway, that's all i wanted to say. Im glad u didnt record u giving him the headstone, for what that's worth.
Thank you
Amazing
Love it.
Thanks!
Can you cricut cut images of dogs not just their body form as in running or jumping but their actual face and facial characteristics like a spot around the eye or their nose without it looking goofy? Something that’d be clear as to who the dog is as though their image were carved into stone. I’m sure it can but it’s hard to even know how or what to use in cricut or another app like it and then once printed how to show depth of contrast from just an outline of a dogs head ya know what I mean?! I lost my Granger, a young, stunningly beautiful
reddish-orange, standard Australian Shepherd to either Discoid Lupus (DLS) or an ear infection that went systemic. Biopsies could never pinpoint what exactly it was but I do know it was horrific, caused visible trauma on his perfect face not to mention the pain and watching my strong, athletic and highly intelligent boy wither away in agony. I’d love to do this, I need to and hopefully it’d help me accept it better but I want his image to represent him in his prime. He was always there through my struggles with lupus and he at bare minimum deserves a spot in the yard where he was his happiest
Will you make one for me…
I did that but I added the ashes of my pet in with the concrete
Great idea!!
❤
Yup. A non-Human-Being, does not have a Soul. We Human-Beings have Souls, and we have so many Soul-Beings that we might assist.
If your critter/animal buddy dies… make it simple and inexpensive, and donate to assist Human Souls. 👍
just sayin’ 👍🇺🇸👍🇨🇦🙂
Michael. Thanks for this! True story, my Dad passed away, and I'm looking to make a monument/grave mark with his ashes mixed in it. I found this and not only I'm going to do this, but will make a seat out of it. Much appreciated. So I have a question? The craft foam you mention comes in 2mm - 10mm. What size do we get? What does the Cricut accept? Is there a setting for the Cricut for this? Thanks! All of your work is great!!! Dave
THANK YOU ❤
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