Wild Magic Surge: Bello Opal D20

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2023
  • This is Video I cut a Synthetic Opal called Bello Opal. It has the same structure as natural opal but it is also filled with resin so its extra tough.
    Video Editor - Andrew Janney
    AndrewJanney.com
    Music:
    Ardie Son - Jūra
    Ardie Son - War Paint
    Ardie Son - Overcoming
    Doug Kaufman - Preservation
    Vivaldi - Winter
    Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0
    creativecommons.org/licenses/...

КОМЕНТАРІ • 725

  • @pugsquad1926
    @pugsquad1926 5 місяців тому +695

    guys, I just want to remind everyone this guy has made 11 videos. He is new at this yet these feel incredible professional. The camera work, music and editing make it feel as though you are a massive youtuber with a full team at your disposal.

    • @MikeHarris1984
      @MikeHarris1984 4 місяці тому +9

      Agreed. I stumbled on this and dont know how, but i am subbed. Keeps me watching and interested the entire time

    • @Twelvebeans
      @Twelvebeans 4 місяці тому +6

      Fr, it feels so professional.
      Let's us have a really good look at the skills he built over the years and helps me appreciate his craft.
      Not even just the recording and videoing too, his narrations and music choices are also good. Bless this dude, hope his channel grows much bigger

    • @lorihime
      @lorihime 4 місяці тому +2

      I found him when he still had only like 5 videos and I was blown away for the same reason. They've just kept getting better too!

    • @projectfenrir100
      @projectfenrir100 4 місяці тому

      thats really inspiring tbh

    • @iLLDiSS
      @iLLDiSS 3 місяці тому +1

      as a gemcutter he is precise ... not just when it comes to cutting the dice!
      edit: oh wow unintentional rhyme xD

  • @boticland4342
    @boticland4342 5 місяців тому +715

    There is something about just turning gems into dice that I really like. Keep up the amazing work 👍

    • @hedronrockworks
      @hedronrockworks  5 місяців тому +59

      Thank you very much!

    • @j-j-jingles4797
      @j-j-jingles4797 5 місяців тому +21

      *(proceeds to smash your window, turn it into a die and roll d20 for persuasion)*

    • @brianmylesrothstein7660
      @brianmylesrothstein7660 5 місяців тому +8

      ​@@j-j-jingles4797 oh no you're one of those.

    • @alekosthecrow
      @alekosthecrow 5 місяців тому +12

      @@brianmylesrothstein7660Yeah, surprisingly, there's a lot of DnD players in this guy's comment section. weird

    • @brianmylesrothstein7660
      @brianmylesrothstein7660 5 місяців тому +1

      @@alekosthecrow not the DnD thing, my guy. The "roleplaying your actions at people as if it would do anything in real life" thing.

  • @10Gpixels
    @10Gpixels 5 місяців тому +19

    You're really good at making gemstones look edible.

  • @DaraJill
    @DaraJill 5 місяців тому +20

    The dramatic music really turns these into mini documentaries. I like the attention to detail for more than just the dice.

  • @eks204
    @eks204 5 місяців тому +267

    The finishing shots were absolutely magical. Amazing work as per usual. This video's like a little holiday treat.

  • @calebj5852
    @calebj5852 5 місяців тому +118

    In general I think your star cut is one of the coolest finishes I've seen on a die, but for this material specifically I like seeing as much of the flat as possible for the beautiful colors. Amazing work as always!

  • @gildedlink
    @gildedlink 5 місяців тому +214

    The color you chose for the numbering is great, I wasn't expecting anything to contrast super well against that material but it's very readable.

    • @derigel9783
      @derigel9783 5 місяців тому +4

      Imagine gold

    • @thomasblake3554
      @thomasblake3554 5 місяців тому +3

      High vis green would have worked as well, I think. But I like the bubblegum pink for this application.

  • @daionerr3845
    @daionerr3845 5 місяців тому +77

    dude i love how you started adding more narratives into the die making process, VERY great work, man, keep doing your best and merry christmas!!!

    • @hedronrockworks
      @hedronrockworks  5 місяців тому +21

      I will be adding more information stuff. I would love to inspire a few to take up this hobby.

    • @Rygulas
      @Rygulas 5 місяців тому +5

      @@hedronrockworksyou’re getting so close, maybe 2 more videos and I’m in, full send 😂

  • @baphhhzzz
    @baphhhzzz 12 днів тому +1

    There are no words for how beautiful this is
    And what an amazing gift you have.
    Great work

  • @pandorkful
    @pandorkful 5 місяців тому +14

    Vivaldi - Winter is such perfect scoring for the absolute DRAMA of this d20! Stunning and gorgeous!!

  • @lumberluc
    @lumberluc 5 місяців тому +19

    Considering your works are $1,200 a piece with additional cost dependant on the complexity, I would say that your work is worth every dollar your customers have.
    Awesome! Love your work!

  • @josuelservin
    @josuelservin 5 місяців тому +2

    Seeing it roll was amazing! What a wonderful creation.

  • @darkpheonix77
    @darkpheonix77 5 місяців тому +5

    A simpler cut is definitely the right choice for a die like this. It already has so much going on it doesn't need more.

  • @Merennulli
    @Merennulli 5 місяців тому +22

    1:36 Couldn't stop myself from saying "Cool, the D6 is finished!" 🤣
    The finished D20 is beautiful. I've never heard of Bello Opal before, but it's a really neat effect as it rolls. You definitely made the right choice to de-round the facets.

  • @LundeFool
    @LundeFool 5 місяців тому +26

    Can you try amber with an insect in it.

    • @pedrobomfim1155
      @pedrobomfim1155 4 місяці тому +2

      That would be mental!!!

    • @Bodgie7878
      @Bodgie7878 Місяць тому

      And depending on where the insect is and the weight of it vs the weight of the amber you might roll a few more 20s

    • @kevinbright5054
      @kevinbright5054 Місяць тому

      how about an smokey green epoxy resin with a nurgle chaosbspace marine helmet in it.

    • @kevinbright5054
      @kevinbright5054 Місяць тому

      sorry fat fingers

    • @ComfyNightStreams
      @ComfyNightStreams 10 днів тому

      Insects arent heavy enough to make it a loaded die​@@Bodgie7878

  • @Nonsequitoria2010
    @Nonsequitoria2010 5 місяців тому +2

    The light pink paint shows up so nicely on the opal. It adds a touch of unassuming gentleness, enticing foes to lower their guard, only for the full force of the die's rainbow power to hit with all the more force. The mark of a true artist is that they can use their medium to tell incredible and nuanced stories, no matter the material or craft.

  • @silentx3ro
    @silentx3ro 5 місяців тому +14

    I love the look of your star cut on single colour gems or those with more simple internal patterns, like the amethyst and the christmas garnet, but for something with as much going on inside as this opal sharp edges really seem like the move. Incredible work!!

  • @michaeltrimble7680
    @michaeltrimble7680 Місяць тому

    I have never cut a gem in my life, but know the magic of the D20. You are incredibly satisfying to watch, and your passion is contagious ❤

  • @LadyTigerLily
    @LadyTigerLily 13 днів тому

    I really like the additional commentary you have in these more recent videos, especially about what kind of character would be using each particular die. Amazing job as always!

  • @soulscyth59
    @soulscyth59 5 місяців тому +44

    This was great! I like to see the emotion that each stone creates as you craft from them - some seem easier to handle, and some like this one seemed to bring more frustration and required more improvisation and a lot more thought into the process. The end result is beautiful as always, and especially here I think that changing your plan partway through and not doing the star cuts was definitely the right call. Thank you for sharing!

  • @tristanbrandt3886
    @tristanbrandt3886 5 місяців тому +7

    I don't play D&D, but I love this craft. Bravo sir.

  • @TheIcarus92
    @TheIcarus92 5 місяців тому +39

    Absolutely phenomenal. The sharp edges and simplicity work so well with opal as it is such a unique, striking stone that is so mesmerising. I think you made a good choice keeping it simple to not distract from the beauty of the stone.

  • @vindrmasuta
    @vindrmasuta 5 місяців тому +13

    My favorite that you've done was the amethyst where you scratched the edges. Really made the facets pop.

    • @trixiebewitched
      @trixiebewitched 3 місяці тому

      I loved the amethyst d20 with the frosted edges. The frosted edges really highlighted the sparkle of the faces.

  • @thatguyyouknow1512
    @thatguyyouknow1512 5 місяців тому +2

    I really love the choice of classical music for these videos. To me, it's a perfect compliment.

  • @PSroka
    @PSroka 5 місяців тому +1

    making a resin dice that looks like opal has been a dream of mine for years

  • @rekaviczian5166
    @rekaviczian5166 5 місяців тому +6

    The glamour shots at the end showcased all the beauty of this material and all the work you put into this die, they were phenomenal! It literally gave me goosebumps.

  • @Siphonife
    @Siphonife 13 днів тому

    I need a 5 minute montage at the end of every video just to have enough time to take in the splendor. Incredible as always.

  • @mynameiskrysta
    @mynameiskrysta 4 місяці тому +1

    One thing I love about these videos are the difference between the aesthetic shots and the general footage, the latter being all wide shots that are purely functional to let us know what’s happening, and all the prettier footage is close up and perfectly focused as if we’re looking through his own eyes

  • @QueenQuill
    @QueenQuill 5 місяців тому +3

    John Keats once wrote, "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." This, my good sir, is a thing of beauty.

  • @kitsvn
    @kitsvn 3 місяці тому +2

    you make the most amazing dice. one day I will purchase one of these from you. whenever someone visits they will have to roll it for some kind of wild magic effect

  • @chelotzskie87
    @chelotzskie87 5 місяців тому +42

    I see notification, I clicked and liked so fast 🥰 this piece is suuuuper gorgeous. The flashes are so bright, the die is basically alive 😍 thank you for all the hard work you do. 🙏 merry blessed Christmas to you and your family and channel team! 🎉

  • @JustAverageJeff
    @JustAverageJeff 2 місяці тому +1

    Wish I could learn a trade like this. Looks incredible, amazing work. Editing was also amazing.

  • @Kufunninapuh
    @Kufunninapuh 2 місяці тому +1

    The final reveals with the pitch black background are a-grade. Absolute masterpieces! I would love to see them projected on every surface of a museum exhibit or at an underground rave. Yum!

  • @Jake-xx5ij
    @Jake-xx5ij 4 місяці тому +2

    UA-cam algorithm working wonders again.
    Not a tabletop game fan but been obsessed with Baldurs gate 3 last couple weeks so got dice on my mind and got recommended these videos.
    My God the quality of your work in both faceting and video production is insane, your videos themselves are just as immersive as the games played with the die you create

  • @arashghasemi
    @arashghasemi 5 місяців тому +1

    Dont forget this guy is a world beer pong champion. The sheer level of badassness

  • @axelhopfinger533
    @axelhopfinger533 5 місяців тому

    NGL when i saw the title and thumbnail of this video, i thought the absolute madman really made a ridiculously expensive dice from real top grade Opal.
    Still, even with artificial Opal, the result is exceptionally beautiful and stunning work as usual. Absolutely mesmerizing colors!

  • @Anya-B.
    @Anya-B. 5 місяців тому +2

    One day, I might get tired of watching you make these incredible dice.
    But god, today's not that day.

  • @necrophage5248
    @necrophage5248 5 місяців тому +1

    I'm so jelly I'm kind of sick inside knowing I can't have one.😅
    You are a genius. You don't just cut your pieces, your work is articulate. Bringing beauty to the world.
    I'm going to see if I can think up a challenge for you that you haven't done.
    I LOVE your work🫠👍

  • @Zolbat
    @Zolbat 5 місяців тому +1

    Rolling for prismatic spray is always gonna be a critical success, no matter the number

  • @doipi96
    @doipi96 5 місяців тому +3

    That final edit was fire, the lining up with the music was perfect

  • @Raven_Leblanc
    @Raven_Leblanc 5 місяців тому +1

    Just the combination of the beauty of this dice, combined with the music and the processes. The attention to detail and the care placed in this. It elevates it to a piece of REAL art! You can be SO PROUD of yourself, it's so beautiful!

  • @pakalolobudz
    @pakalolobudz 5 місяців тому

    Each time I see your finished Art pieces, I just smile. Thank you for the many inspired moments.

  • @Thunsegen
    @Thunsegen 5 місяців тому +1

    I don't know what I like the most about your videos: the process or the outcome. Both are incredibly satisfying. You're an artist and these dice are jewels.

  • @Sol-hm7ol
    @Sol-hm7ol 5 місяців тому +1

    i like the sharp edge and beveled cuts the most

  • @Dragon0fDeath
    @Dragon0fDeath 5 місяців тому +1

    Another beautiful piece of art, They are so vibrant, colorful, and Beautiful!

  • @matthewdebeer8453
    @matthewdebeer8453 5 місяців тому +1

    Godspeed little video, may this comment help you be recommended to more people

  • @cpm9747
    @cpm9747 5 місяців тому

    I think this is the most stunning one you've made to date, and 100% agree on it being the perfect die for a wild-magic caster.

  • @ItsMrFresh
    @ItsMrFresh 4 місяці тому

    Absolutely incredible work! One of a kind!

  • @squidonglitter2320
    @squidonglitter2320 4 місяці тому

    Unbelievable. The end product is jawdropping and a marvel to look at. It's so beautiful. What a one of a kind piece of art.

  • @ShamtikPiper-lh5jp
    @ShamtikPiper-lh5jp 2 місяці тому

    An absolute stunning master piece. Good job.

  • @99Hatman
    @99Hatman 5 місяців тому +13

    those colors are beyond words! i usually prefer the star bevels you make, but i agree on this one they would have probably been too much

  • @VENTABLXCK
    @VENTABLXCK 4 місяці тому

    These videos are super relaxing to listen and watch. Genuinely helping me with stress, your work is great. Keep it up man

  • @Zebris0
    @Zebris0 5 місяців тому

    You are the person that I get most excited about seeing a new upload from on youtube. Truly amazing videos every time, and this one is a masterpiece

  • @GeoffsCornerOffice
    @GeoffsCornerOffice 4 місяці тому

    Love watching your process and what you create - So cool, thanks for sharing!

  • @tonydragon784
    @tonydragon784 5 місяців тому

    Absolutely beautiful piece

  • @Stringbean670
    @Stringbean670 5 місяців тому +3

    This was so gorgeous! Opals are my favorite stones. An interesting crystal you could try is aquamarine, as they have high clarity and the crystals can be massive.

  • @corbin-dl1md
    @corbin-dl1md 5 місяців тому +1

    I have got to say I love the star cut

  • @DamnWoodWorker
    @DamnWoodWorker 4 місяці тому +1

    That's amazing, I would like to see more varieties of dices on your channel

  • @SkyfallLodge
    @SkyfallLodge 5 місяців тому +1

    This is really some of your finest craftsmanship. I have always loved opals as far back I can remember. So much more fire than any other gem. Magnificent!

  • @biobiobio7777
    @biobiobio7777 3 місяці тому

    Man, it's so satisfying to watch you work.

  • @faydflourite3249
    @faydflourite3249 5 місяців тому

    literally stunning - the colors and sparkle STUN me 🤩🤩🤩

  • @LordMOwings
    @LordMOwings 5 місяців тому +2

    So freaking good! I don't know how many dice I have ended up buying because of your videos *looks up bello opal next*. Also the Vivladi music at the end made me giggle. Throwback to Debeers. Ha! Great stuff!

  • @ShinjiSixteen
    @ShinjiSixteen 5 місяців тому

    Absolutely stunning!

  • @ryanbennett2227
    @ryanbennett2227 5 місяців тому

    The purple D20 with the star cut and frosted edges is the best one so far. THAT cut was amazing!

  • @666Daheretic
    @666Daheretic 5 місяців тому

    Man you never fail to absolutely amaze me with these mesmerizing D20s. You are an amazing artist with superb craftsmanship.

  • @SeanStClair-cr9jl
    @SeanStClair-cr9jl 2 місяці тому +1

    You know how to film a reveal! This looks amazing!

  • @TheFryPo
    @TheFryPo 4 місяці тому

    The end shots are Apple commercial quality, outstanding!!

  • @MEATLOAFr
    @MEATLOAFr 5 місяців тому

    Just stunning work

  • @MesaperProductions
    @MesaperProductions 5 місяців тому

    OK, at some point in my life I will own one of your creations.
    That opal is GORGEOUS.

  • @lourenspotgieter4976
    @lourenspotgieter4976 5 місяців тому

    Absolutely stunning

  • @darthdab57
    @darthdab57 5 місяців тому +1

    Merry Christmas to you and yours! thanks for giving us something beautiful to watch today! your work brings me so much joy!

  • @Kaelisk
    @Kaelisk 5 місяців тому +1

    I 100% love the sharp die, i've been waiting to see you make one of these!

  • @lomtiptak9519
    @lomtiptak9519 4 місяці тому

    A stunning work of art as always.

  • @ComputerFace24
    @ComputerFace24 5 місяців тому

    All the shots, choices of music, and the creative/troubleshooting process itself really hit me in the feels. The die is fantastic, in every sense of the word.

  • @DarioVidili
    @DarioVidili 5 місяців тому

    You've done it again. In my opinion opals are the most beautiful stones. Each one has its own unique patterns, its own colors, and hence, its own personality. Thank you so much for making this video.

  • @FrIoSrHy
    @FrIoSrHy 5 місяців тому

    I love how different this process is from normal, it is so beautiful as a dice

  • @immasmashyourface
    @immasmashyourface 5 місяців тому

    Absolutely gorgeous!!

  • @guiandor
    @guiandor 5 місяців тому +1

    The best one so far!
    A work of art.

  • @cck6740
    @cck6740 5 місяців тому

    Your precision, filming, quality of work and music is soothing. Im a new subscriber, thank you.

  • @Veriflon88
    @Veriflon88 4 місяці тому

    Absolutely beautiful

  • @RonHei
    @RonHei 5 місяців тому

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @TheMnop100
    @TheMnop100 5 місяців тому +3

    Just opened my last Advent calendar dice from Level up dice! I didn't get yours, but I did get some awesome dice! Thank you for making your videos, I love everything you make!

    • @hedronrockworks
      @hedronrockworks  5 місяців тому +2

      That’s too bad. But there are still some beautiful stuff in there. I hope you enjoyed opening them all.

  • @nicoalfonso4535
    @nicoalfonso4535 5 місяців тому

    This is honestly just the prettiest D20 I’ve ever seen. Incredible work!

  • @oraperra5182
    @oraperra5182 5 місяців тому

    An absolutely stunning die. You my sir have not only sparked my love for geometry again but for my drive to get into stone cutting. You truly are a master at this. I would do anything to own a d20 from you.

  • @nestorfalcon4891
    @nestorfalcon4891 5 місяців тому +2

    Love these videos they are satisfying to watch!

  • @azimuth4850
    @azimuth4850 5 місяців тому

    So beautiful. Thanks for rolling it!! 👍👍👍

  • @Remedanth
    @Remedanth 5 місяців тому

    Sharp edge dice will always be my favorite. The pure beauty of platonic solids feels magical in itself.

  • @jcortese3300
    @jcortese3300 5 місяців тому +5

    Beautiful as always -- and I think the simpler cut worked for that colorful stone. Among the patches of color, I think the smaller facets of the stars would have gotten lost. Every knitter has made the mistake of buying a beautiful variegated yarn and making a cabled sweater out of it, only to learn that the cables got lost in the color patches and all the extra work was for nothing.
    And it was interesting to see the difference a perfectly flat face made. I did indeed think that the slightly rounded faces looked fine ... until you showed the perfectly flat ones, and then the difference was noticeable.

    • @hedronrockworks
      @hedronrockworks  5 місяців тому +6

      You are spot on with the flatness of the faces. It looks ok rounded. But there is just something about that super flat face that screams quality.

  • @TiananmenSquareMassacre1989
    @TiananmenSquareMassacre1989 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful work. Watching these fills me with envy :)

  • @PharynxPony
    @PharynxPony 2 місяці тому

    Most beautiful dice i have ever seen, i would totally buy 1 ❤

  • @pinkcheems
    @pinkcheems 5 місяців тому

    absolutely gorgeous

  • @daijahn9162
    @daijahn9162 5 місяців тому

    You're amazing man, keep up the motivation, people are always going to watch

  • @boatoflol
    @boatoflol 5 місяців тому

    Absolutely beautiful! Loved everything about the Video. Especially seeing the dice roll in the End was great.

  • @roosterconlon
    @roosterconlon 5 місяців тому

    absolutly unreal! another show stopper, I am alwasye excited to see your videos and work

  • @james_salyers
    @james_salyers 5 місяців тому +1

    Notifications that you have a new post are the highlight of my day. Thanks for sharing your craft!

  • @nikroth
    @nikroth 4 місяці тому

    Magnificent ! Thank you for sharing with us !

  • @scottybot2003
    @scottybot2003 5 місяців тому

    This is the best channel ive watched all year. Mesmeric videos. Love it, keep up the good work in 2024!

  • @nevzilla
    @nevzilla 5 місяців тому

    I absolutely love your work, not only is the end result stunning but I learn nifty things about the gems I didn't know.

  • @mxxnkiss
    @mxxnkiss 5 місяців тому

    Your videos are genuinely the highlight of my week whenever you upload them. Thank you for sharing your craft

  • @Geomazing963
    @Geomazing963 5 місяців тому

    the difference in those two resin discs are night an day and i would never had noticed it until you pointed it out. looks fantastic!