Creating a Magical D20 from Shimmering Lepidolite!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2024
- Hey Everyone! In this video, I faceted a D20 from a beautiful piece of Lepidolite! This stone was definitely a bit tricky to work with, but the final result is absolutely stunning. This stone's unique glittery finish and vibrant purple color makes it perfect for a truly magical D20. I love the way it catches the light and brings out the stone's natural beauty. Let me know what you think in the comments!
This D20 could be yours! Check it out, along with several of my other stone and gemstone dice at www.SageAndNettle.com
Thank you!!!
Music in order of appearance:
Ardie Son - Sleeper Valley
Nsee - Tree House
Letra - Circle of Life
ANBR - Dawning
Yehezkel Raz - As Long as in the Heart
Asher Fulero - Unequited
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Stunning piece and love the extra facets to soften the corners. Can't believe you're only at 400 subs, with this level of quality of both work and video.
Thank you so much, that's so kind! We'll get there in time, just gotta keep working hard! 😊
Is there a reason to not paint the numbers immediately after sandblasting, before pealing the stickers off?
Honestly, I never really considered it. Another person brought it up to me just recently as well, so I'll definitely be trying that on my next one. 😊
Do you take commissions? I have a stone I'd love to have made into a D20. I'm not sure what it is. It's a translucent purple with a white/tan exterior.
Unfortunately my commissions are currently closed, but dice will still pop up in the shop as they're completed. If you’re interested in a custom die, or want to be notified when commissions open, sign up for my email list on the Contact tab of my site, and you'll be the first to know 😊
Between you and Hedron, I have gone through "this seems like an interesting hobby" to "this would be absolute torture" twice now. Grinding the facets is one thing, but when I watch one of y'all lay out the numbers I know I would go full Lovecraftian gibbering madness by the third die.
Hahaha, It's definitely taught me to be incredibly patient! There's definitely a level of meditation to it as well though! 😊
I’m seeing a dwarf Cleric using this beautiful stone.
Oohhh! I could totally picture a Dwarf Twilight Cleric! A Cleric serving as a guardian to a sacred crystal cavern where the stars can be seen within the stones, a connection to the sky far far above. Perhaps a Cleric of Selûne? 😊
This is amazing! I just found your channel and I’m hooked. That green stone on the shelf was beautiful what is it?
Thanks so much! That one is a Serpentinite, which is a combination of several of the serptentine minerals (like chysotile and lizardite). Up close it has a really cool green and black scaly texture to it, hence the name, haha! 😂 It's on my to-be-cut list, and I think it'll make a beautiful D20 once it's finished.😊
Just found your channel and so far all of the dice you've created have been absolutely stunning. And your videos are very relaxing to watch.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!! ❤
Absolutely gorgeous d20. Love your videos and hope you become more popular. If you facet other things like gems that would be cool to see to!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! I have a handful of rough gemstones and some nice designs that I've been wanting to cut, it's just a struggle of finding the time to do so, haha! Once I do, I'll make sure to record them as well! 😊
@@SageAndNettle that would be awesome. Can't wait to see
Absolutely gorgeous result! Do you plan to also do other dices besides D20s?
Thank you! I've done other dice in the past, but making whole sets comes with a suite of new challenges. The first major hurdle is sourcing enough of the same type and style of stone to make a whole set, which can be difficult to ensure. Additionally, cutting seven dice takes seven times as long. This is fine, but it pushes the price out of many peoples affordable range. I may make more full sets in the future, but for now I'll be sticking mostly to just D20's. 😊
Was that a plastic razor blade you scraped the glue off with?
Yup! It's super nice because it's much softer than the stone so I can scrape the resin off without worrying about scratching the stone. 😊
Congrats on upgrading to chamfers! (Bezels) It certainly takes the look up a notch! How much do you think it would cost to get into this as a hobby? I feel like it would tickle a corner of my math brain in a good way.
Thanks so much! To be honest, it's not the most affordable hobby to get into. I saved up for a long time to be able to get started, but I had my heart set on the Ultra-Tec V5 faceting machine. The faceting machine alone was $5,600 but all in I was about 9-10k before I cut my first stone. However, you could always get a cheaper machine or search for a used one on facebook marketplace (though be warned they can still be very pricey).
Look in your area for a rock club. The club I belong to has a faceting lab where you can use a machine owned by the club. This way, You can try out the hobby without the steep upfront cost. Then, if you like it, you can look into getting your own machine. The club would also probably have some good leads for used machines or maybe you can get together with a group of club members for a group buy. Sometimes manufacturers/resellers are willing to offer discount on multiple units.
Beautiful die and a very nice edited video, was a treat to watch. :)
Thank you so much!! ❤
Can you facet metal like copper or tungsten ot titanium?
Honestly, I'm not sure. Many metals are softer than the gemstones I work with, so I think it might work. Though I wonder what kind of wear that would cause to the laps. I'll have to look into it in more depth and get back to you. 😊
pick a random rock from your yard and make it a d20
My very first d20 that I cut was just a random rock from my yard. You can see a small gif of it on the "my story" tab on my website! I still keep it on my desk, and I hope to make it into a piece of jewelry pretty soon! 😊
Awesome I was the 1000th sub
OMG thank you so much!! 😊❤
@SageAndNettle you deserve it! Quality content. Also any plans to do lapis lazuli? That's my favorite
YES!! I've been dying to add some lapis lazuli to my cut-list, but I've been struggling to find a suitable piece for a reasonable price. I went to a local gem show this weekend and scoured every booth looking for a piece but couldn't find any that were the right size. 😕 Hopefully one day soon!
Just finished watching through all your videos, and I gotta say your progress is amazing! This one is by far the best yet with the bevels and video quality, the pacing felt very good and the music was timed well. I think this die would work very well with my current Kenku sorcerer with ties to a dark celestial being.
Thanks so much, that's very kind of you! I put a lot of effort into both the dice and the video, and I'm glad that shows through! 😊Ooo, that sounds like a fun character! The die definitely fits well with the ties to the dark celestial being for sure!
A beautiful die. Though with how soft the stone is, I'd be afraid of it breaking any time it's rolled.
Nahhhh, the softness is only really something to be aware of for me while I'm carving it, and to take in to account for the design. Now that it's completed, It'll be totally fine to roll without issue, especially with the bevel design. I just recommend that it be rolled in a felt or leather lined dice tray, and rolled away from other dice, just to be careful. If you're careful, and take good care of it, it'll last for years 😊
That’s truly beautiful well done.
Thank you so much! ❤
Awesome looks amazing. Can't wait to see what you make next.
Thank you so much! 😊
Loved the video as always.
Thanks so much! ❤
Beautiful piece!
Thank you! ♥