Forging the Sun: D20 Dice from Bumblebee Jasper!
In this one I cut a 20 sided die from Bumblebee Jasper. I learn a few lesions on health and safety but we end up with a beautiful piece for a fan.
Video Editor - Andrew Janney
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Music:
Romeo - Cycles of Time
Diamonds And Ice - Time Flies
Damon Power - Arietta
Ada Ragimov - Prelude in E Minor Op 28 No 4
Stephen Keech - Grand Design
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The tiny natural imperfections in this really give it a mystical essence, like it's an ancient artifact found at the bottom of a crazed wizards chest of odds and ends.
@ephemispriest8069
7 ай бұрын
Perfect description.
Every single video, this man makes a dice that i would gladly sell an organ for, truly a master of his craft
@MF_Dicedealer
7 ай бұрын
Die is singular, dice is plural.
@ravenbloom6732
7 ай бұрын
@@MF_Dicedealer Only if you're American. British English uses 'dice' as both singular and plural.
@Ajani.
7 ай бұрын
Wouldn't be surprised if he can make an incredible dice out of your organ
@gah1292
7 ай бұрын
I would sell all of my kidneys for that die
@natsterjam
7 ай бұрын
@@ravenbloom6732 Fun fact: America doesn't have an official language. They have just butchered/adopted English. Depends if you are American or British when it comes to butchered/adopted 😉
You're the Bob Ross of the D&D community. Please never stop.
@shoshanahelek
5 ай бұрын
yes
The die that convinces you to buy a respirator :/ I hope your recovery is swift and complete!
@MattWeber
7 ай бұрын
Almost every bit of his process is done wet. A respirator wouldn't do much really.
@digitaldritten
6 ай бұрын
@@MattWeber why wouldn't a respirator help?
@redreaper5734
6 ай бұрын
Please for the love of god tell me how you number the five I’m going crazy trying to find it out
@p1nkpolkadots
5 ай бұрын
@@digitaldrittenthe liquid holds any dust that gets created so he doesn't breathe it in
@xSaDii
5 ай бұрын
@@MattWeber After the lap gets dry (which happens very fast) some of the dust do get into the air, that's why he said "there was a sulfur smell" at 1:25. It also happens with sillica while cutting quartz, so using a mask or a respirator IS necessary for long term exposure
That's beautiful. It's a shame you couldn't make a second one. You're definitely right to not use it, though. The arsenic concentration in the stone is pretty high and your risk is from breathing in the dust.
@boticland4342
7 ай бұрын
Hey, that’s what masks are for, am I right? 🤷♂️
@wiktorszymczak4760
7 ай бұрын
@@boticland4342ah yes. I also dream of never again being able to enter my workshop without mask.😂
@ssWinni
7 ай бұрын
Mask up lol
@Merennulli
7 ай бұрын
@@boticland4342 It can be done with proper PPE and shop filtration, but that adds cost and effort that is presumably beyond what he wants to put in, particularly for a one-off. Arsenic poisoning longers, so you need filtrating ventilation of the work area in addition to masking, and the appropriate mask is somewhat expensive and restrictive for constant wear like you would need for this.
@mrblack5145
7 ай бұрын
Fuck it. YOLO, right? Besides, the best artists are only treasured after death.
Just spitballing, but if you cut it without respiratory protection I'd guess it's more likely you breathed in some sulfur which I think is probably more prevalent in there than arsenic and which can irritate the lungs. Always good to wear respro even if it's annoying.
@GameDesignerJDG
7 ай бұрын
I wouldn't mess with it. Arsenic is a slow killer. Small amounts accumulate over time. I'd strongly recommend taking serious precautions if trying to cut a mineral that has hazardous properties. Cutting creates dust and dust ends up in peoples' bodies easier than you'd think. The only safe amount of heavy metal exposure is 0. After that, it's not easy to calculate risk vs reward.
@Scarodactyl
7 ай бұрын
@@GameDesignerJDG I wouldn't cut it myself either tbh. I also wear a p100 respirator while cutting gems of any kind, though some would consider it overkill.
I've never not seen a dice made by you that wasn't absolutely breathtaking and expertly crafted. Truly some of the best craftsmanship out there.
STUNNING as always! Shame you couldn't make a second one but you are absolutely right to not take the increased risk! Hope you're feeling better!
That is one of the coolest looking stones I've never seen before, and the title definitely fits. The rings remind me of polished malachite.
I absolutely adore how you include the rolls at the end. Love seeing the end product in action!
As a videographer, I love the way you show the dice at the end. Great work as always
It's amazing how much time, work and effort you put into making these and the video!. Keep it up. It's inspiring. It's super fascinating to watch. I love the choice of stone! Hoping your respiratory health gets better! You rock ...I couldn't resist the horrible pun...
"Bumblebee Jasper gets its orange color from Arsenic." Forbidden cheese sauce mix/Cheeto dust. Jokes aside, I hadn't heard of Bumblebee Jasper before this video and the die looks incredible as always!
I love the orange patches that look like mold growths or lichen. Would be awesome for a Spore Druid character.
@bebielieween
7 ай бұрын
Considering that's the dangerous part of the stone, that'll be most appropriate. However- I am not sure I'd actually ever PLAY with this D20.
Beautiful as ever. True jewels. Would make the sons of Durin proud. I would have asked for black or purple numbers but I guess this was the customer’s choice.
I am always impressed by the level of craftmenship that goes into these but this one feels like it had an extra level of challenge with the material looking to be more fragile than normal. Amazing as always.
Hey, congrats on over 4 years of marriage! I pray you have many more.
im so sorry to hear about your health problems!!! i hope you are ok now and back to full strength, your videos are always a highlight when they come out to me and my other dice goblin friends
A dice that will let me have the power of the sun, in the palm of my hand. Such a beautiful dice
How do i still learn more about dice making with every video? This channel is such a gem.
I don't know if this channel is you full time job or not but good gods I hope it becomes it. You make beautiful pieces one could only dream of owning. Keep up the stellar work, my dude.
@hedronrockworks
7 ай бұрын
Not full time. Just a hobby right now.
Damn I really like the holes in the numbering at the end. Really makes it even more unique than it already is.
damn, i kinda wish beautiful dice like these were within my teenage price range edit: or well, my teenage price range could fit these beautiful dice
@AttacMage
7 ай бұрын
got lucky back when I was in HS and found a very cool metal d20 for something like 15-20 bucks and it's served me well for a long time now. given, it's definitely not as cool as gemstone dice. I'd like to find a set of those.
Very few channels get me to turn notifications on. Yours is one of them. Love these so much
Gorgeous as always my friend! :)
Wakey wakey, new Hedron video just dropped!
Two videos in TWO WEEKS!?!?=!!? Getting spoiled here!
Oh, the final reveal was stunning! I love each one of these videos more and more, the editing and music, as well as the dice themselves, are just phenomenal
I love the style of dice you make and seeing the level of skill you put into making each of them.
Hell ya, love to see it when you upload!
This has to be the most beautiful looking one yet.
You are the God of stone dice craftsmanship
@Gokou3036
7 ай бұрын
An avatar of Moradin at the very least, lol
Man, your videos reeeeeeeely make me want to pick up a new hobby. The dice you make are incredible
@danandkari
7 ай бұрын
Right?! I wish it wasnt so prohibitively expensive...
Gorgeous. Glad you were able to finish one die. It's really too bad some minerals are toxic. What kinds of safety precautions would you want before you could consider returning to dice with potentially dangerous minerals? Just curious about the... logistics? of lapidary. Not really saying it's a good idea.
@JustAnotherBuckyLover
7 ай бұрын
The only real problem would be the dust. As he's using a wet grinding method for most of the work, the dust is already going to be minimised, but ideally, you would need a good quality respirator while working with it, and maybe a good ventilation system if you do a lot of work with those stones. It's also potentially an idea to wear nitrile gloves while cleaning out the water/sludge mixture, but in reality, as long as he promptly washes his hands with soap and water, that should be enough. In reality, as long as he's not licking the stone or breathing in lots of dust, he'll be fine. If you plan to make more than one, then you definitely need to be looking at that respirator, though.
I'm still surprised that this channel hasn't blown up yet.
Breathtaking dice, looks like a red supergiant star
Beautiful! And you answered I question that had been rolling around in my head, how you dealt with cracks, etc. Thanks!
Beautiful work your artistry is unmatched, I’m rather new to the channel but have seen every single video now and all I can say is wow I can’t wait until you’re open for commissions again if you ever decide to do so
Incredible work as always.
Your die are just incredible. Love the videos.
d20s are iconic, but I'd like to see one of the other regular polyhedrons for a change. specifically the d12, which is the d20's geometrical cousin.
Love the color contrast. Thank you for sharing.
keep it up dude. talents like yours are not readily known to most people I would say. You making these videos has really helped make it known what goes into dice cutting and the story a player can have behind their character with a die.
Amazing work as always and frankly the cracks and other things you fixed just give character to the D20. Looking forward to the next one sir.
Storytime and watching satisfying stuff, the best combo to start or end your day.
Bumblebee Jasper is such a pretty stone!
Que hermoso trabajo! Te quedo expectacular!
That raw specimen looks really pretty.
Another masterpiece! thanks for the entertainment.
Absolutely gorgeous!
I gotta know, how many times did you have to roll that to get the 20?
love your videos! learn something new every time.
Absolutely remarkable. You never cease to put me in awe of your craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing your artwork with the world
Another amazing piece. I love these videos.
Another beautiful piece as always, i love your work, please keep documenting for us to enjoy
Just glorious... again, including the music.
A video of yours got recommended earlier, I have just finished watching every single video on your channel. Truly amazing work, I can't wait for more. You are an amazing craftsman. Please keep rolling them at the end, I love seeing the die in use.
I might have not been following you since 1000 subscriber's (no thanks to youtube algorithm) but i will be here for your 1 million and beyond keep it up you make some beautiful stuff GG good sr.....👍
So we could say that this die floats like a butterfly and stings like rat poison then? The fact that it's got arsenic in it cracks me up, it's like, hella pretty, but it's got a helluva punch!
What an absolutely captivating dice
It always makes my day to see a new Hedron episode, I absolutely adore the craftsmanship and put into every die
It's amazing to watch a hunk of rock turn into something so well crafted.
It's insane how beautiful your work is.
i played in table top rpgs a long time ago. one character I played for 10 years. It was a ever evolving adventure that nobody wanted to stop. School days were ending and we all decided to retire the campaign and characters. good times. I still have my d20 from those days.
man this one turned out so good, wish i had the money to buy any of your other dice cause i can not get over how amazing each and every one of them are, down to all thedifferent face patterns you put into them
That bumblebee jasper is so pretty. Didn’t know that was a thing!!
Beautiful!
The stone itself is crazy! And your hands tunder it into the masterpiece! Thanks for your art🙏👍💥
Lovely as always.
I freaking love the pattern on this one. Even the crack, honestly, really adds a touch of personality to it.
The way you make your 20 sided dice is absolutely amazing! Keep up the great work!
A truly beautiful creation, as always.
Wow....stunning again ❤
Gorgeous!
we need longer showcase scenes of these dice!!
Turned out excellent
So beautiful! Thank you for the lovely roll at the end
man these are so therapeutic to me and i love it. keep up the good work man
That thing is absolutely magnificent
Stunning.
Masterful as always! 🥹
What a beautiful and unseemingly dangerous gemstone. The blood red numbers were very appropriate 😂 i'm glad you prioritised your health and only made 1 die. I kindly urge that you be more careful with your health and research the hazards of some of these gemstones. We take their beauty for granted. I'm glad you're safe and this hazard hasnt detered you from making something special and beautiful 💛
My new fav channel!
amazing, as always
This one looks incredible!!!!
While I love the perfection and uniformity in the surface that most of your dice have, this is a different level. It's an artifact, a treasure, and I'm sure that's it's exactly how it will be seen by the receiver. 🔥
Godly satisfaying to see your video's, like always it be !
Amazing!
I loved hearing about your first experience with DnD
I have worked with materials for a long time. While they won't cause bacterial infections, the damaged tissue from the presence of such toxins will make one more susceptible to respiratory infection. Wear the proper ventilator for high dust operations. Ps. Just saw your dustmask, i would definitely suggest a silicon respirator with pancake filters designed for dust and volatile organic compounds. If you are concerned with contamination then thats the best course of action. Hard to get a good fit with a beard though... you can get forced air supply or an extracting unit to step up your health and safety game. You buy the right equipment to make beutiful art, now buy the right equipment to protect yourself as well! Much appreciation to you and your channel, take care!
8:00 this is chaotic sorcerer dice all the way... besides the beautiful visuals, you don't know what happens... you might roll well, you might roll poorly, the dice might split in half and poison you... just epic 😂
Jeez, colouration via arsenic? That's the dice of death over here xD No but seriously, excellent work and glad you're doing better now.
Why do I feel like this man will make me broke. I want all the dice. Mainly because I'm a rock hound.
5:29 that's what is magic in tabletop roleplaying games. The freedom and also the huge consequences of your choices are unique in this form of game. As a game master myself, i'm really happy that you enjoy DnD
i think that the cracks in the dice give it a lot of character. i like the paladin train of thought and raise you an oath breaker as the cracks could be a sign of their shattered divine power. also fantastic work as always mate. i'm always happy to see a new video or post.
it looks beautiful as always!! you were right to only make one. stay safe!
I think this is my favorite one yet!
I hope that these dice survive for thousands of years. They are truly art.
so stunningly beautiful
Another amazing video as always. You must have the patience of a saint to grind away all those hours. Have you ever thought of using a piece of Pinolith in one of your creations, the patterns within a D20 would be amazing