Wild Magic Surge: Bello Opal D20
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
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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
4 ай бұрын
Agreed. I stumbled on this and dont know how, but i am subbed. Keeps me watching and interested the entire time
@Twelvebeans
4 ай бұрын
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
4 ай бұрын
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
4 ай бұрын
thats really inspiring tbh
@iLLDiSS
3 ай бұрын
as a gemcutter he is precise ... not just when it comes to cutting the dice! edit: oh wow unintentional rhyme xD
There is something about just turning gems into dice that I really like. Keep up the amazing work 👍
@hedronrockworks
5 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@j-j-jingles4797
5 ай бұрын
*(proceeds to smash your window, turn it into a die and roll d20 for persuasion)*
@brianmylesrothstein7660
5 ай бұрын
@@j-j-jingles4797 oh no you're one of those.
@alekosthecrow
4 ай бұрын
@@brianmylesrothstein7660Yeah, surprisingly, there's a lot of DnD players in this guy's comment section. weird
@brianmylesrothstein7660
4 ай бұрын
@@alekosthecrow not the DnD thing, my guy. The "roleplaying your actions at people as if it would do anything in real life" thing.
You're really good at making gemstones look edible.
@hedronrockworks
5 ай бұрын
It’s ok. You’re not alone.
The finishing shots were absolutely magical. Amazing work as per usual. This video's like a little holiday treat.
The dramatic music really turns these into mini documentaries. I like the attention to detail for more than just the dice.
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!
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
4 ай бұрын
Imagine gold
@thomasblake3554
4 ай бұрын
High vis green would have worked as well, I think. But I like the bubblegum pink for this application.
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
5 ай бұрын
I will be adding more information stuff. I would love to inspire a few to take up this hobby.
@Rygulas
4 ай бұрын
@@hedronrockworksyou’re getting so close, maybe 2 more videos and I’m in, full send 😂
Vivaldi - Winter is such perfect scoring for the absolute DRAMA of this d20! Stunning and gorgeous!!
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!
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.
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.
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 ❤
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!!
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!
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!
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.
I don't play D&D, but I love this craft. Bravo sir.
I really love the choice of classical music for these videos. To me, it's a perfect compliment.
Seeing it roll was amazing! What a wonderful creation.
My favorite that you've done was the amethyst where you scratched the edges. Really made the facets pop.
@trixiebewitched
3 ай бұрын
I loved the amethyst d20 with the frosted edges. The frosted edges really highlighted the sparkle of the faces.
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.
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.
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
There are no words for how beautiful this is And what an amazing gift you have. Great work
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
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!
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.
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! 🎉
KZread 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
John Keats once wrote, "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." This, my good sir, is a thing of beauty.
Wish I could learn a trade like this. Looks incredible, amazing work. Editing was also amazing.
Each time I see your finished Art pieces, I just smile. Thank you for the many inspired moments.
An absolute stunning master piece. Good job.
Another beautiful piece of art, They are so vibrant, colorful, and Beautiful!
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.
Dont forget this guy is a world beer pong champion. The sheer level of badassness
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🫠👍
Man, it's so satisfying to watch you work.
Absolutely incredible work! One of a kind!
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!
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.
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!
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.
That final edit was fire, the lining up with the music was perfect
Absolutely beautiful piece
Man you never fail to absolutely amaze me with these mesmerizing D20s. You are an amazing artist with superb craftsmanship.
A stunning work of art as always.
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!
literally stunning - the colors and sparkle STUN me 🤩🤩🤩
making a resin dice that looks like opal has been a dream of mine for years
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.
Love watching your process and what you create - So cool, thanks for sharing!
This is honestly just the prettiest D20 I’ve ever seen. Incredible work!
Merry Christmas to you and yours! thanks for giving us something beautiful to watch today! your work brings me so much joy!
Absolutely stunning
Godspeed little video, may this comment help you be recommended to more people
Just stunning work
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.
I absolutely love your work, not only is the end result stunning but I learn nifty things about the gems I didn't know.
Semplicemente meraviglioso! Buon Natale!
Absolutely stunning!
What a stunning piece of work. You just created a masterpiece.
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
You're amazing man, keep up the motivation, people are always going to watch
These videos are super relaxing to listen and watch. Genuinely helping me with stress, your work is great. Keep it up man
Absolutely beautiful
Notifications that you have a new post are the highlight of my day. Thanks for sharing your craft!
Watching on my break at work and it really brightened my day. Your work is always stunning and seeing the process in such cinematic beauty is a real treat. Thank you!!!
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.
absolutly unreal! another show stopper, I am alwasye excited to see your videos and work
Your videos are genuinely the highlight of my week whenever you upload them. Thank you for sharing your craft
I stopped looking at your videos for a while jsut because. Now I come and you have amazing music and a very compelling narration. It really imporved. thank you
Your music choices are soooo good. It's not just the beautiful die. It's a significant emotional experience.
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
I love how different this process is from normal, it is so beautiful as a dice
Absolutely beautiful!
Love these videos they are satisfying to watch!
Beautiful work. Watching these fills me with envy :)
The best one so far! A work of art.
absolutely gorgeous
Absolutely beautiful! Loved everything about the Video. Especially seeing the dice roll in the End was great.
One day, I might get tired of watching you make these incredible dice. But god, today's not that day.
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!
This turned out gorgeous! I hope you have a safe and happy holiday season and the best wishes for the new year.
Absolutely gorgeous!!
Your precision, filming, quality of work and music is soothing. Im a new subscriber, thank you.
This is the best channel ive watched all year. Mesmeric videos. Love it, keep up the good work in 2024!
Yet another beautiful piece made, both the dice and video. You are truly an artist! ❤I can't wait to see what comes next
I love every die you make. Every new thing you try, every new material, they're all amazing, and thank you for uploading these videos. I look forward to seeing them. My favourite cut is the one you did on the amethyst, with the frosted edges. That was magical.
The purple D20 with the star cut and frosted edges is the best one so far. THAT cut was amazing!
Most beautiful dice i have ever seen, i would totally buy 1 ❤
So beautiful. Thanks for rolling it!! 👍👍👍
Watching this before my gig, been binging your videos all morning ever since I saw the amethyst one. Truly serene work ❤
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.
That turned out awesome. Dig the music choices they really make it epic.
I absolutely love Opal both natural and synthetic, but this is first class craftsmanship. Pure class, I always look forward to your videos, great chill vibes completed by incredible skills. The finished D20 is an absolute gem.
i think this is by far the most beautiful one i've seen
This has to be one of my favorite channels. Always am intrigued by how they go from gem to dice.
Absolute incredible work! It turned out so good!!