So... this is a thing that now exists in the world. I know it will never be mine (nor would I want it to, truthfully, as that would be a waste), but I feel glad just knowing it exists somewhere. What an absolutely marvelous work of art.
Bro, If in 30 thousand years an alien race combs through our ruins and find this artefact they would understand so freaking much about us, it's a mathematical work of art to be used as part of social entertainment, constructed out of a synthetic grown crystal... It's a weird thing to exist and that's also a part of it's value
@@hedronrockworks I don't know what you normally use, but could an alcohol rinse work? You could spray it on to rinse off the dust, then the remaining liquid would evaporate. Might react differently with some of your dice like the stone ones, but most of your crystal dice should be safe.
I'm so glad you didn't paint the numbers! The whole time, I was saying to myself, just frost the numbers and let them be, and that's exactly what you did. Beautiful, beautiful work. Once again, you made the Arkenstone.
@@jackdaw634the same way you don't usually have a Damascus knife in the kitchen drawer, this aint necessarily for playing, it's an art piece on the shape of an usable object, that can be used yes, but it doesn't need to be
Ya know, this channel's vid really reminds me of Mythbusters in that the editing and everything tells the story of DRAMA without, like, having to have anything go wrong?? It's just edge-of-your-seat attention-holding just from watching the work all unfold!
You are so right in that statement! You know that both the Mythbusters and this Channel will make it, but they show the viewer how much work they have to put in to make it work. Its like a song and dance that is just perfect to watch.
I've just been sitting here flabbergasted for twelve minutes. No wonder you don't want to sell it, that looks like it belongs in a goddamn museum. Thank you for sharing your masterpiece with us.
my man 3D printed and designed a motorised camera fixture just to give us some of the best videography possible and to give explosive emphasis on the stone and its facets, i love everything about it!
Absolutely amazing work as always! The stone is so beautiful and the UV glow is INSANE! I love how the double bevel and frosted edges really bring it to life. I cant blame you for wanting to keep it - I don't think I could let it go either, haha! Also, big kudos to Andrew for the superb edit. Keep up the great work! 😊
I love the effect in the numbers where it is almost like a little extra glow or highlight to the edge of them. That material and cut creates a lot of little highlights and features that give you so much more to look at, which is odd since it is such a clear crystal. Beautiful!
That shouldn’t be for sale, you should be allowed to keep your coolest die. If I made something like that I’d be kicking and screaming if I had to sell it.
Yeah but what if someone sent him that Stone and paid a pretty penny so that he could make it rightfully he shouldn't keep it because it's not his especially if it was a commissioned piece.
I am the type of person when I see a creator on RUclips making something amazing I am confident I could do it myself and most of the time i actually do it from armor to cosplay to science things I should not be making at home... But this. This work of art is something I felt deep in my soul I could not create. Between the math, immaculate hand eye coordination, and basic knowledge of stones I know 100% I could not do that even with all the equipment. You have an amazing talent and it is unique. Keep doing what you're doing, even if years go by of the same exact things I will absolutely be watching and enjoying it the entire time.
I have been making jewelry for over 45 years . Man that is fabulous. Great job . I have always wanted to get a machine, just to repair some stones. But man that is so cool ,the fluorescence. Thanks for the view.
As a creative, I completely understand the feeling about the reluctance of selling your "pièce de résistance"; and i agree- DON'T EVER SELL THAT BABY!!!! No price would be high enough to compensate with the lose of fulfillment and pride you get from creating something this beautiful 😍 Hats off and kudos to you!!
I wonder what evolutionary reason led my monkey brain to be absolutely entranced by a symmetrically shaped reflective rock. Great work, its one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen.
I read up on this once. It has something to do with the “sparkle” of water. The flash of light and sparkle in your field of view would cause our monkey brains to become intrigued and therefore drawn to water. Helped us not die apparently.
I've honestly never been super compelled by gems, but this is really doing something to me. I cannot conceive a price you could put on something this beautiful that even comes close to how much it's worth. Couldn't imagine having this and selling it for any amount of money.
You better NOT sell this dice, this is a masterwork! Absolutely enthralled with the end product and can't even imagine how stunning it would be in real life. Keep it as a homage to your craft.
This is the most gorgeous gem I have ever seen you create... I would not blame you - nay - I would wholeheartedly agree with you if you decided you could not sell it! It is a masterpiece, literally. It is beautiful beyond words.
You are now a character in the prologue of the story. A gem cutter of renown created a masterwork emerald of such wonder, many eyes marveled and coveted it.
The addition of the frosted edge as it was described I pictured it bigger. The resulting line of frosting was so thin, shockingly thin, absolutely stunning.
Andrew's cinematography and work with that awesome dice rig in the end is a perfectly beautiful parallel to how this gem turned out. I felt breathless at the end, going for that ride watching what you two created!
Mate, it has been an honour and a privilege to watch you and your channel grow ❤ All the way from Australia. My grandfather and I used to go to a local lapidary club every Friday night before he fell ill. Faceting was the last thing we tackled together before we had to stop going. Cheers for what you're doing bud, don't stop.
This is an incredible die! It's so good it doesn't look real, especially in the glamor shots with the black background. It looks like someone rendered a perfect green die in Blender. What an incredible piece of work.
This is why I'll always come back to the channel. The editing The cinematics The lighting on the finished product. It's all so magical. This video and the others on it are definitely a treat!
it's been a while since I've seen the crafting of something so absolutely stunningly beautiful that it brings literal tears to my eyes. this is the first video from your channel I've seen, but it certainly won't be the last. from the editing, the palpable tension and anxiety of having to risk mistakes in order to finish the project, to the awe-inspiring finished piece... I feel justified in calling this sublime in the genuine meaning of the word. Mind-boggling and unbelievable to behold, incredible almost beyond the imagination. You absolutely deserve to keep it rather than sell it - a veritable masterpiece.
Been watching the channel for a while now and this one truly took my breath away. What an incredible material and you drew out the true art hidden within.
Every single die you make, I'm thinking "this is the most amazing thing I've ever seen." But this one especially, something about the pride you have for you work, just makes it that much more special.
I never thought I would describe a die as "breathtaking" before, but you made that a reality. Your work is always amazing, but this was next level. Well done, Sir. Well done... :)
wow... that might be one of the most beautyfull dice i´ve ever seen. this time you really outdone yourself. i love that new triangle grind you did, would love to see more of your works being made that way.
Damn, the cinematography of this video during the cutting, but especially in the reveal was insane. Great camera work, and editing. Oh yeah, and that D20 is definitely one of the coolest I’ve seen.
This is what true talent, craftsmanship, eye for detail en hyper fixation looks like. You had me captivated by the thumbnail and the process was like watching a conductor lead its orchestra to the best rendition of the most beautiful song ever made. I would not want to buy it as it belongs with you. Your centerpiece, your masterpiece, your Mona Lisa.
I don't play dice games. I am not really one for gemstones. But even still, I watch every single video you put out, and am consistently put in awe. Keep up the good work.
I understood immediately when you said it would be hard to sell 😂
my precious!
can't say I blame him.
So... this is a thing that now exists in the world. I know it will never be mine (nor would I want it to, truthfully, as that would be a waste), but I feel glad just knowing it exists somewhere. What an absolutely marvelous work of art.
Bro, If in 30 thousand years an alien race combs through our ruins and find this artefact they would understand so freaking much about us, it's a mathematical work of art to be used as part of social entertainment, constructed out of a synthetic grown crystal... It's a weird thing to exist and that's also a part of it's value
Wish I could have put it so well, but this is what I want to say as well. Beautifully put.
How much does it cost?
@@toms1313 Not only that, but a synthetically grown crystal that has been doped specifically with Lutetium so that it can be used in lasers.
Lab grown crystal pricing could be driven to near zero if enough interest existed.
Every craftsman keeps their masterpiece, so KEEP IT DUDE!
keep the current Masterpiece, sell the previous one.
@@AgiHammerthiefexactly.
Every craftsman also needs to eat LUL
I also thought, I couldn't sell it 😂
Imagine if over a lifetime he kept the real good ones and just had a vault of extremely irreplaceable items
Man Andrew is killing it with the cinematography
100% agree!
get that man a raise
camera robot was a good investment
This might be the best gemstone d20 in existence... period...
I don’t know, the dichroic moissanite one was my favorite.
It’s lab grown 😂😂😂
@@JoseyWilds Same as opalite, but that's considered a semiprecious stone, so I guess that would be more accurate?
It looks like a 3d model from how flawless it is.
I leave a little dust on it so you can tell it’s really. Haha Jk it just to hard to clean it off.
@@hedronrockworks Hope my comment didn't seem to be negative. It's really that flawless looking.
@@hedronrockworks I don't know what you normally use, but could an alcohol rinse work? You could spray it on to rinse off the dust, then the remaining liquid would evaporate. Might react differently with some of your dice like the stone ones, but most of your crystal dice should be safe.
@hedronrockworks would an obsidian D20 be possible I'd love to see you attempt it
@@hedronrockworks try some rodico.
Dice is perfect but did you notice how smooth the logo transition was 12:06
I'm so glad you didn't paint the numbers! The whole time, I was saying to myself, just frost the numbers and let them be, and that's exactly what you did. Beautiful, beautiful work. Once again, you made the Arkenstone.
They'd be hard to read in play, but man, does the aesthetic make a small thing like that worth it. It does look absolutely amazing unpainted.
With translucent gems like this, frosted numbers are usually the right move.
@@jackdaw634the same way you don't usually have a Damascus knife in the kitchen drawer, this aint necessarily for playing, it's an art piece on the shape of an usable object, that can be used yes, but it doesn't need to be
Ya know, this channel's vid really reminds me of Mythbusters in that the editing and everything tells the story of DRAMA without, like, having to have anything go wrong?? It's just edge-of-your-seat attention-holding just from watching the work all unfold!
Mythbusters is my favorite show from my childhood. I watched it with my dad every week. This is a huge compliment, thank you.
You are so right in that statement! You know that both the Mythbusters and this Channel will make it, but they show the viewer how much work they have to put in to make it work. Its like a song and dance that is just perfect to watch.
I've just been sitting here flabbergasted for twelve minutes. No wonder you don't want to sell it, that looks like it belongs in a goddamn museum. Thank you for sharing your masterpiece with us.
Half of the fun is showing it off 😄
my man 3D printed and designed a motorised camera fixture just to give us some of the best videography possible and to give explosive emphasis on the stone and its facets, i love everything about it!
Thank for appreciating the little things that make it work.
I like your modification to the sandblasting cabinet. Very clever!
This was Kye’s idea. It’s a fabulous idea. Thank you for noticing.
this guy evolution is insane, ive been here since the start and every dice are getting better and better
That’s the goal!
Absolutely amazing work as always! The stone is so beautiful and the UV glow is INSANE! I love how the double bevel and frosted edges really bring it to life. I cant blame you for wanting to keep it - I don't think I could let it go either, haha! Also, big kudos to Andrew for the superb edit. Keep up the great work! 😊
2nd the comment about Andrew. He did a fantastic job on this one!
@@hedronrockworks The Editing is beautiful. Good Job to everyone, though.
This is truly a masterpiece. Legitimately left me in speechless awe on that final reveal. That you for sharing it with us!
You created a perfect object. Profoundly simple and simply profound.
This needs to be on exhibit or displayed somewhere. What a thing of beauty you’ve created and added to the world!
I love the effect in the numbers where it is almost like a little extra glow or highlight to the edge of them. That material and cut creates a lot of little highlights and features that give you so much more to look at, which is odd since it is such a clear crystal. Beautiful!
woah. Those frosted facets are a subtle but stunning touch, I love when you go full send on ideas like that!
That shouldn’t be for sale, you should be allowed to keep your coolest die. If I made something like that I’d be kicking and screaming if I had to sell it.
Yeah but what if someone sent him that Stone and paid a pretty penny so that he could make it rightfully he shouldn't keep it because it's not his especially if it was a commissioned piece.
I am the type of person when I see a creator on RUclips making something amazing I am confident I could do it myself and most of the time i actually do it from armor to cosplay to science things I should not be making at home... But this. This work of art is something I felt deep in my soul I could not create. Between the math, immaculate hand eye coordination, and basic knowledge of stones I know 100% I could not do that even with all the equipment.
You have an amazing talent and it is unique. Keep doing what you're doing, even if years go by of the same exact things I will absolutely be watching and enjoying it the entire time.
Holy shit, this is amazing! The shots at the end don't even look real, like this is a 3d render or something, it just looks too perfect!
I have been making jewelry for over 45 years .
Man that is fabulous.
Great job .
I have always wanted to get a machine, just to repair some stones.
But man that is so cool ,the fluorescence. Thanks for the view.
As a creative, I completely understand the feeling about the reluctance of selling your "pièce de résistance"; and i agree- DON'T EVER SELL THAT BABY!!!! No price would be high enough to compensate with the lose of fulfillment and pride you get from creating something this beautiful 😍
Hats off and kudos to you!!
This is one I genuinely don't think you should sell. It is such an amazing piece of art it feels like it belongs somewhere that everyone can see it.
I wonder what evolutionary reason led my monkey brain to be absolutely entranced by a symmetrically shaped reflective rock. Great work, its one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen.
Shiny math rock make brain feel good
I read up on this once. It has something to do with the “sparkle” of water. The flash of light and sparkle in your field of view would cause our monkey brains to become intrigued and therefore drawn to water. Helped us not die apparently.
@@KillaSemsey that makes a lot of sense
@@hedronrockworks😂❤👍
I've honestly never been super compelled by gems, but this is really doing something to me. I cannot conceive a price you could put on something this beautiful that even comes close to how much it's worth. Couldn't imagine having this and selling it for any amount of money.
The culmination of mathematical, materialistic, and artistic beauty. Probably one of the most beautiful pieces of functional art I've seen. Ever.
The transition from the die rotating to finaly stopping on your logo as the outro was so smooth 👌👌👌👌 amazing stuff
This is simply amazing!!!! This would be the prized jewel of my, admittedly small, dice collection. This is a heirloom level work of art!!!
Kings would easily wage wars for this piece of art in the medieval age.
Perfection my man! Absolutely glorious. As a lifelong craftsman and jeweler I can confidently say, well done.
The skaven would fight wars over this thing.
*are
**fighting
Bro, i would too... Have you seen it???
Yes-yes
I'd throw hands too, to be fair.
Absolutely would not want to sell that either. Wow! Very well done sir!
This channel has renewed my interest in turning a chunk of slag glass i got into dice
Congratulations on creating the most beautiful piece of modern art I've ever seen.
You better NOT sell this dice, this is a masterwork! Absolutely enthralled with the end product and can't even imagine how stunning it would be in real life. Keep it as a homage to your craft.
Wow! You are a true artist. Beautiful artwork ❤ not so often, a video catches me so much
Oh my gooodness.. what a beauty. I completely understand not wanting to part with this masterpiece. Incredible work, sir!
Holy ... I'm actually speechless. What a marvelously beautiful work of art. This has to be THE most beautiful D20 I have ever seen.
The close-ups are always so good! Really let's you appreciate the great workmanship.
Wow! What a work of art. Absolutely love the care with the craftsmanship. You’re a master of your craft.
This is the most gorgeous gem I have ever seen you create... I would not blame you - nay - I would wholeheartedly agree with you if you decided you could not sell it! It is a masterpiece, literally. It is beautiful beyond words.
You are now a character in the prologue of the story.
A gem cutter of renown created a masterwork emerald of such wonder, many eyes marveled and coveted it.
That frosting really worked well on the edges. That came out incredible
what a BEAUTY!! Those facets look AMAZING
Yeah that might just be the most perfect, beautiful d20 I've ever seen. The clarity, the glow. My gosh.
This and your amethyst are by far my favorite pieces you've done. This is intensely beautiful.
I really love this new facet pattern! Much more slick and less busy than the previous one, while still creating interesting faces
Doug truly is a master at making dice out of rocks. That die was breathtaking.
This is INSANELY well done, just absolutely jaw-dropping!
Cinematography on the final reveal was totally on point! Loved the transition to your logo. Well done!
This gem might be part of humanity for ages...
The addition of the frosted edge as it was described I pictured it bigger. The resulting line of frosting was so thin, shockingly thin, absolutely stunning.
The cut on this is absolutely bonkers!
Andrew's cinematography and work with that awesome dice rig in the end is a perfectly beautiful parallel to how this gem turned out. I felt breathless at the end, going for that ride watching what you two created!
Mate, it has been an honour and a privilege to watch you and your channel grow ❤ All the way from Australia.
My grandfather and I used to go to a local lapidary club every Friday night before he fell ill. Faceting was the last thing we tackled together before we had to stop going. Cheers for what you're doing bud, don't stop.
Easily one the of the more beautiful things I've seen in my 45+ years of life. Just brilliant work
I'm going to appreciate not only your work but your music choice in this video :D
Hats off to Andrew for the music choices
That is an absolutely outstanding piece of art. Wow, there are hardly words. Excellent excellent work on that.
Absolutely just immaculately done, a true master piece of art and gem cutting.
This one is truly the crown jewel of the collection! So amazing with and without the black light!
WOW this video in and of itself is a work of art. Seriously well shot. Not even to mention the masterpiece of a dice.
Oh my god... This thing is just staggeringly beautiful. Incredible, wonderful work.
this is my favorite artificial stone and i'm so happy to see it as a dice
I can't help but be amazed by your craftsmanship, It's simply incredible.
Bro's actually done a Silmarillon
This is an incredible die! It's so good it doesn't look real, especially in the glamor shots with the black background. It looks like someone rendered a perfect green die in Blender. What an incredible piece of work.
BEAUTIFUL. JUST BEAUTIFUL.
Wow! What a beautiful piece! I just shared this video because I like it so much.
Thanks for sharing!
magic shiny math rocks. yay
There are no words to describe how beautiful it is
This is why I'll always come back to the channel.
The editing
The cinematics
The lighting on the finished product.
It's all so magical. This video and the others on it are definitely a treat!
Thanks for the support!
@@hedronrockworks o7 of course! Your videos are always great to watch!
Your best creation yet. A absolute masterpiece. When i saw it sparkling ✨ in the end i just couldn’t stop smiling. Well done.
Much appreciated! I couldn’t stop smiling while making it.
Want it. Want. Neeed.
My preciousssszzzz 😊
it's been a while since I've seen the crafting of something so absolutely stunningly beautiful that it brings literal tears to my eyes. this is the first video from your channel I've seen, but it certainly won't be the last. from the editing, the palpable tension and anxiety of having to risk mistakes in order to finish the project, to the awe-inspiring finished piece... I feel justified in calling this sublime in the genuine meaning of the word. Mind-boggling and unbelievable to behold, incredible almost beyond the imagination. You absolutely deserve to keep it rather than sell it - a veritable masterpiece.
Thank you so much for the kind words, it means a lot!
I know kryptonite when I see it. did you get this sample straight from lex luthor?
Haha
What a beautiful piece of art you have created!
This and the Christmas YaG are my absolute favorites!
I'm always so excited to see your next build. Truly a masterpiece. What a beautiful D20!
One of the few channels to consistently make me literally drop my jaw in awe. Absolutely incredible
I don't have the words for how insanely beautiful that is!
Been watching the channel for a while now and this one truly took my breath away. What an incredible material and you drew out the true art hidden within.
It really does have a unique quality to it.
Wow, what an absolutely stunning piece
This is all SO cool - love your work, the way you describe what you're doing and the process.. also the production quality! A+++
this is absolutely a masterpiece i feel like you can't say it enough
This is it right here. Wow. Absolutely breathtaking.
Every single die you make, I'm thinking "this is the most amazing thing I've ever seen." But this one especially, something about the pride you have for you work, just makes it that much more special.
That die might be the coolest thing I’ve ever seen! Amazing work Doug!
I never thought I would describe a die as "breathtaking" before, but you made that a reality. Your work is always amazing, but this was next level. Well done, Sir. Well done... :)
Yes, I think this might be the best yet. Simply astonishing.
Ok so now the editing is getting as high quality as the dice. This channel is easily the best channel I have seen in the last two years.
I worked with YAG lasers during my time at the NRC in Ottawa.
Fascinating physics ❤❤
wow... that might be one of the most beautyfull dice i´ve ever seen. this time you really outdone yourself. i love that new triangle grind you did, would love to see more of your works being made that way.
Damn, the cinematography of this video during the cutting, but especially in the reveal was insane.
Great camera work, and editing.
Oh yeah, and that D20 is definitely one of the coolest I’ve seen.
This is what true talent, craftsmanship, eye for detail en hyper fixation looks like. You had me captivated by the thumbnail and the process was like watching a conductor lead its orchestra to the best rendition of the most beautiful song ever made. I would not want to buy it as it belongs with you. Your centerpiece, your masterpiece, your Mona Lisa.
I don't play dice games. I am not really one for gemstones. But even still, I watch every single video you put out, and am consistently put in awe. Keep up the good work.
Again it is absolutely amazing what you've done there!!! This probably is the most beautiful one... yet 😉❤
Just... Wow.
This is stunning. Doesn't even feel like a dice, more like some kind of magical orb
Amazing
Absolutely stunning and the facets on the faces bring it to a new level even without the uv reactivity. Chefs kiss