I can't tell you how much I enjoy your videos. Thank you.

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your watching them! Mahalo!

This is like a great book; can’t wait for the next chapter, but I’ll be bummed when it’s over! Great job as always 😀

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

Awww! Thank you so much! I also can’t wait for the next chapter 😄

OMG I love the lava!!!

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

I can't wait to see how many parts the mold is so you can slip cast copies for all of your fans! LOL

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

ha!

The beginning reminded me of a few movies we made as kids... excellent work.

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking of you and those good times when I shot it!

Fireballiscious!!! The design of the lava is crazy cool! You are a genius and, you are a masterful! Can't wait for the next installment of FIREBALL ISLAND!!! Lisa

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m soooo happy with the way the lava turned out. And now that I’m fully vaccinated, I can spend time at the local hobby shop picking out paints for the final step: COLOR!

@craft-o-matic2377

3 жыл бұрын

@@vantikistudio Can't wait for PAINT!!! Happy shopping!

I cant get enough of this! Crazy awesome!

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! And thank you for watching!

What a blast! The lava lake is cooler than I could imagine. Good job. Cheers.

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I was really happy with the results - it was with the stress! 😄

As an electronics engineer I admire your persistence. (Personally I would've done the wiring a bit differently, but hey... for this application it works just fine, AND the effect is stunning!!!!!). Just FYI: I found this channel because I am interested in making clay pottery (in particular bonsai pots). I will probably use the "slab" approach for the bonsai pots, but your enthusiasm is so infectious (no pun intended), I keep on watching your channel. Might actually try making a slipcast mold sometime.

@vantikistudio

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m definitely NOT an electronics pro - but I’m super happy with my amateur lighting setup 😄

The lava looks incredible! Congratulations!

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Can’t wait to play it!

When the lights didn’t work at first I thought of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” and Regis asking you if you would like to call a lifeline and you calling your dad lol 😂 but you fixed it quick 👌🏼 great work as always. The lava pit looks so awesome!!! Can’t wait to see some detail shots when it’s all done 😁

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

So true!

Brilliant! The lighting adds sooooo much. For Lava 2.0, in addition to adding a diffuser layer (as suggested by another commenter), look into etching your own PC board for the LEDs. It's very simple to do; and , I suspect you'll find as very satisfying process.

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

Photo etched PCB?! I suspect you are a pro who was cringing at my caveman soldering :) I'll definitely give that a go on lava pit 2.0!

@boxofoilyrags

3 жыл бұрын

@@vantikistudio pro? Oh, gawd no! I was a hobbyist, as a kid. Spent all my allowance at Radio Shack. What I’m talking about is less involved that photo-resist. You can make your tracings on a blank board with acid resist pens, graphic tape, and quick set letters. Bathe in acid to remove exposed copper, clean of resist material, drill holes for leads. Heck, I wonder if your laser cutter could maybe handle it?

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds fun! Definitely gonna look into it for future wiring - especially if I can put the laser to work! 😄

I may cry when this is over!

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

Perfect is the Enemy of Done!

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! My old boss/mentor at the FX company I worked at had a great mantra: Done Is Best.

@chrishamilton2674

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect is the enemy of good enough...but done works too.

Fireball Fechnical Fuesday!

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

✨🌋✨

You sir, are the coolest! 😎

@vantikistudio

2 жыл бұрын

😅 thanks!

An LCD with a cool 2D animating effect would look so awesome in the lava pit

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

That would indeed be amazing!

That’s great man! I was amazed with your attention to detail in the lava tube.. you’re very talented!

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

This project is so rad! Are you thinking of a base frame that would house the switches and batteries, with a lid that could be attached to make a box when not in play? Your projects and enthusiasm are always such a great inspiration! Can't wait to see it painted. 🍹

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

That is exactly what I’m thinking! At least, that is the plan 😅 Thank you for watching!

The lighting really pulls it all together. I'm thoroughly enjoying this series.

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I also love the light - so glad I opted (at the last minute) to light up the fireballs and jewel as well 🔥

Soooo close to being done!! And what a great journey it's been- thanks for bringing us along! What's going to be next? I know it's not as exciting a game, (it's really boring, actually) but I would love to see what you would do with the old "Green Ghost Game" board from the 1960s. Glowing ghosts- spooky graves- maybe even a sound board?!?

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have a short list of vintage games I want to tackle (I’ll definitely check out the ghost game!) - and I picked up a unique vintage game last week from a nearby farmer via Craigslist that I think will be the focus of Season 2. Not necessarily a board game per se - but I think it will be really neat!

@janinebulnes2667

3 жыл бұрын

Ooooooo looking forward to seeing the new game!,

Love the lighting! What about constructing a nice bamboo base for it with a removable base plate. That way you can hide the battery packs and other switches, maybe use some cool retro switches even for effect on the outside of the base...

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! Love the idea of retro switches. I’ll need to see what I can scrounge up. I’m researching case materials now. Want it to be sturdy but lightweight. I may go the route of a nice veneered plywood?

THAT IS AWESOME!!!!!

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😄

Man this is just awesome. I had thought about building either my complete vintage set into a jumanji like fold out table board.. but after seeing this I really wanna sacrifice my game board with smoothon and build one like yours. Also, I wanna build mine onto poured blue ocean acrylic so it looks like an island and light up the water... so many ideas with this. The game is only half the fun! Killer job so far sir! I would be interested is seeing some still pics of the island construction for reference.

@vantikistudio

2 жыл бұрын

You MUST do the acrylic water!! Full disclosure: I’ve learned so much through the project I almost want to make a whole new board 😂

Looks amazing! I'd be interested in a TTT about how you do the logo text on the bottoms of your mugs.

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

I like to keep that part of the process a ✨mug mystery ✨

I almost cried when the lights didn’t work that first time! Love these videos! We’re excited to see how it turns out!

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

You and me both!! My heart stopped when the lights didn’t glow 😂🤪 Thank you so much for watching!

Amazing series and talent! I loved this game as a kid, I've always thought it was super cool played on a 3D mountainous board. Thank you so much for taking us on this journey with you building out your AWESOME project! Can't wait for part 6, newly subbed!

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!! Stoked you’ve joined the adventure! 🌋

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!! Stoked you’ve joined the adventure! 🌋

It's looking fantastic! The illuminated fireballs are a nice touch! I thought I'd quickly ask if you had considered a thin diffusion layer above the lava pool LED to cut down the hotspot? It looks great either way!

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

Great question! I did consider adding more diffusion - but I also wanted to get the lava pit finished 😄. I imagine someday I’ll take it apart and make lava 2.0 - but till then I’m really happy with the current results

@johnnyshivers7310

2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to do this but make the lava plate from poured acrylic with some char flakes and colors to difuse the light spots. I'm seriously just waiting to see the painted result before I start mine. I have 2 boards and the entire new set that came out. So I have one to sacrifice. I'm excited to do this.

I love that you call your box the "mad scientist fun box". My husband refers to my box of electronic stuff as the "mad scientist box" or "the evil genius box" LOL

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

I do believe it is the proper scientific name for a box of weird electronic science-y stuff 😄

Awesome. I had electronics too in my models. Need audio for lava or jewel or fireball. Reservations for game play

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

Fireball island: a game anyone can play as long as you got some balls.

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

🙄

@_TheJp_

3 жыл бұрын

@@vantikistudio 🤣... It's a quote from Board James video ofc on fireball Island. Check it out😊

This is just the best series! Thank you for sharing your skill and your enthusiasm. Perhaps there is an A. C. Gilbert James Bond 007 Road Race set in your future? I would love to see what Tiki Magic could do for that!

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

Oooo! I’m off to Google that!

OMG !!!!

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

😄

A-MA-ZING

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

Have you made part 6 (the completion of this project) yet? I can’t find it. If you did, can you supply the link for me please?

@vantikistudio

2 жыл бұрын

We haven’t finished it yet!! Been too busy in the studio with clay, and I had to save up some $$ for supplies to paint the board and build the cabinet. New episode should start filming soon!

@Cleansweep38

2 жыл бұрын

@@vantikistudio ok thanks! I was going nuts trying to find it, as they still mix other videos with your specific videos. This set isn’t even in order. I don’t know why youtube does that. The only way I can keep them in order is put them in my library and move them in order. Thanks thou! I’ll keep an eye out for it!

If I bring the rum for lava flows, can I play a round? :)

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! 🌋🍹

Are you going to make molds of this to make multiples?

@vantikistudio

3 жыл бұрын

As cool as that would be, I want to respect the game creator’s copyright. Also, that would be a lot of work, and this is meant to be an escape from work 😄