Any tabletop gamers out there have a friend who can't seem to keep their dice on the table? Well... this could solve that. It could also solve them magically rolling 20s whenever they find them under the table.
Dark Horse Workshop I just lucked across your channel this morning while learning leather working and bouncing around your videos. Can you recommend a shop to buy a starter tool set? I’m a custom pipe maker and have been getting into adding leather working. This winter I was commissioned to build a Viking throne and will be using a ton of leather on it and would love to emboss some knotwork. I’ll be carving most, but for the seat and arm rests I’ll use leather. I’ve only seen a few of your videos, but will be burning thought them. I’m really loving your work. Cheers
Great artwork, cool design on the box, been toying with the idea of making a dice box like this for my 1980s Risk game. Thanks for the ideas your stuff is so awesome! Thanks, Clinton
another tip... When you do NOT want stain or dye to run to the back, build a border with masking tape! Just put masking tape around the edges, so the tape is vertical. The tape should be put on so that it builds a wall and the stain stops at that tape. It's super easy.
For your edges you should try a smaller flat edge paint brush for acrylic or stains you would be surprised the amount of extra control you get with a smaller brush on the edges
Are you using waxed thread? It just doesn't look like it to me. Another nice project. I really like the Viking inspired carving that you do because it's not like all of the normal leather carving that you see.
I really dig your weights. What are those? I'm currently just using a 2.5lb round weight but have been wanting something a little more flat. I kinda like the handles on yours. Did you make those?
Honestly you can just start with anything, I wouldn't sweat it too much. But when you get a better one, just get a really good one. I'd either go dirt cheap or pricey. :)
Some people feel as self-deprecating but I feel that it's just being critical of my work and knowing what I can do better vocalizing it so that I make sure I remember to do better.
you are such an inspiration to me, i started leather working after i discovered your channel a few months ago, literally learnt everything of your videos, can't stop carving and drawing since then, thank you
ALL this guys videos summarised in two lines: *Step 1.* Be a ridiculously talented artist. *Step 2.* Make the thing. Maybe *Step 3.* Act like it was easy. :P
Epidemic Sound is such a smart choice for your channel music. There's lots of freebie stuff out there but OMG so much of it is trash and I swear I've heard some of those infernal loops a billion times by know. Most of my favourite creators use Epidemic and IMO if you want to set your channel apart from the rest, stay away from the junk and go with Epidemic. EDIT: I am not compensated in any way for my comments - I'm just a video consumer that appreciates it when channels stay away from crappy "music".
Great tutorial Richard!! Thanks for sharing! Is there a way to come to your shop and practice embossing and armor building? I have a few armor pieces which need a refresh and improvement. I'm in Raincity too. Let me know, thanks.
I really enjoyed watching how you draw the raven. It shows how much patience you need to have to get everything just right. Both of my young boys have been trying to carve with me but of course don't have quite the same amount of patience. Hopefully after seeing this video they will see that nothing comes easily, you have to have patience. Can't wait to see your next project.
Craftsmanship of the masters. When I put on ma leather I made, and rock to sum Metallica, Delta Parole, Foo Fighters or the Smashing Pumpkins I feel like I can do anything in the whole wide world.
Nice! I've made card boxes from cardstock before, and done journals and such by hand with leather, but hadn't thought of making a dice tray completely from leather. (Was going to make a wooden one and line it with leather, but hey. Whatever.) This came out looking really good. Keep up the good work!
You should try a swivel knife with an angled blade, I think you will really like it, especially if you like the ceramic blades. (not my thing, I always manage to destroy them)
Wow, you can sell these things. I congratulate you very much, maybe sometimes I'll even get my skin and do something. I'm sorry I can't very well in English
My son is a DM. Showed him this video and the armor videos. We're getting our first tool set for leather working. He just made his friends wooden boxes for their dice. This is a dynamic upgrade. I may put buckles or clasps on mine to keep it closed in transport. Love the videos and patterns.
Really like your work . My ancestors I found out a few years ago came from the viking country still have relatives in Norway and Denmark. I do a lot of scrollsawing and use viking artwork. It a lot of work to cut out of wood but looks great when I finish. I live so far in south Georgia that Florida is not but 40 m iles away. Hope you keep up the great work you are good. Tony Robins can teach you a bunch. He told us one time "If it's to be, It's up to ME" how true how true.
Don't forget you have Angelus pens! I love the dye-liner fine points for small details. Bleeds way less than brushes. You can also buy similar pens for much less on amazon if you look for things like "refillable watercolor pens."
hey dude i antique the back too when it gets wonky from moving it around. no shame just room for improvement. more through failure than success right? big fan of the channel
I can do more than imagine my shoulder clicking and poping all the time. I live it. It started spontaneously when I was in highschool and ranges from annoying to painful. I'm doing physical therapy to help with the instability. If it doesn't get better I may have to have surgery. Trying to avoid that.
I just thought I would share a tip for those of us that do not want to spend the money, or just another "tool option" in the toolbox... when outlining your drawing onto leather, you do not need a special stylus/awl. Use a ball point pen! Not only is it just as effective as a stylus, but you can see where you've already traced so You don't get lost in your drawing! An awl is better for real intricate work.
First time viewer of your content... loved it. Wondering what software you used on the iPad Pro. I am looking to get a decent digital drawing sketch pad of some sort. Really liked the apparent functionality of that software.
Hey there! I was wondering, wouldn't it be a good idea if you had hardened the leather so that it wouldn't be floppy since it is going to be used as a box?
It's neat, but i think an old fashioned leather dice cup would make more sense and be a bit easier to transport. It would also really cut down on material usage.
I've never dyed leather, so forgive me if this is an obvious question, but when you dyed the whole piece brown and then painted carefully around the carved raven, then dyed the raven black, why didn't you just dye the whole thing brown and then add black to just the raven? since black is darker than brown? does the dye not work well when you try to stack colors like that?
Any tabletop gamers out there have a friend who can't seem to keep their dice on the table? Well... this could solve that. It could also solve them magically rolling 20s whenever they find them under the table.
Dark Horse Workshop I just lucked across your channel this morning while learning leather working and bouncing around your videos. Can you recommend a shop to buy a starter tool set? I’m a custom pipe maker and have been getting into adding leather working. This winter I was commissioned to build a Viking throne and will be using a ton of leather on it and would love to emboss some knotwork. I’ll be carving most, but for the seat and arm rests I’ll use leather. I’ve only seen a few of your videos, but will be burning thought them. I’m really loving your work. Cheers
You know what improves dice roll accuracy even better? Bolt cutters and finger removal, because we all know he's doing it to cheat.
i appreciate that you note all the mistakes that you made so we can learn from it and avoid making them as well. failure is indeed a fantastic teacher
I also use the antique stain or gel on the back. I like how it lays down the flesh side and smooths it out.
Same here. Or dye then go over it with Tan Kote and slick it down. Tan Kote darkens and evens out the color so you don't have to use gel all the time.
Great artwork, cool design on the box, been toying with the idea of making a dice box like this for my 1980s Risk game. Thanks for the ideas your stuff is so awesome! Thanks, Clinton
That raven is beautiful!
another tip... When you do NOT want stain or dye to run to the back, build a border with masking tape! Just put masking tape around the edges, so the tape is vertical. The tape should be put on so that it builds a wall and the stain stops at that tape. It's super easy.
For your edges you should try a smaller flat edge paint brush for acrylic or stains you would be surprised the amount of extra control you get with a smaller brush on the edges
Really enjoyed watching this mate well done
Thanks for sharing
Great job!!!
Just started playing d&d with my gf and her family. Also wanted to try some leather working. Gotta say this might be my first project.... Maybe.
Are you using waxed thread? It just doesn't look like it to me. Another nice project. I really like the Viking inspired carving that you do because it's not like all of the normal leather carving that you see.
These must be expensive? Would make an awesome valet tray
I don't sell them, so I'm not sure on their price. Just providing things for people to make themselves. :)
I really dig your weights. What are those? I'm currently just using a 2.5lb round weight but have been wanting something a little more flat. I kinda like the handles on yours. Did you make those?
What drawing app are you using.
Procreate
What is a decent swivel knife that won’t break the bank?
Honestly you can just start with anything, I wouldn't sweat it too much. But when you get a better one, just get a really good one. I'd either go dirt cheap or pricey. :)
Why so self-deprecating ? Great work as always. Thanks.
Some people feel as self-deprecating but I feel that it's just being critical of my work and knowing what I can do better vocalizing it so that I make sure I remember to do better.
you are such an inspiration to me, i started leather working after i discovered your channel a few months ago, literally learnt everything of your videos, can't stop carving and drawing since then, thank you
I think the prince of ravens would appreciate this!
ALL this guys videos summarised in two lines:
*Step 1.* Be a ridiculously talented artist.
*Step 2.* Make the thing.
Maybe *Step 3.* Act like it was easy. :P
Epidemic Sound is such a smart choice for your channel music. There's lots of freebie stuff out there but OMG so much of it is trash and I swear I've heard some of those infernal loops a billion times by know. Most of my favourite creators use Epidemic and IMO if you want to set your channel apart from the rest, stay away from the junk and go with Epidemic.
EDIT: I am not compensated in any way for my comments - I'm just a video consumer that appreciates it when channels stay away from crappy "music".
Great tutorial Richard!!
Thanks for sharing!
Is there a way to come to your shop and practice embossing and armor building?
I have a few armor pieces which need a refresh and improvement.
I'm in Raincity too.
Let me know, thanks.
I really enjoyed watching how you draw the raven. It shows how much patience you need to have to get everything just right. Both of my young boys have been trying to carve with me but of course don't have quite the same amount of patience. Hopefully after seeing this video they will see that nothing comes easily, you have to have patience. Can't wait to see your next project.
Craftsmanship of the masters. When I put on ma leather I made, and rock to sum Metallica, Delta Parole, Foo Fighters or the Smashing Pumpkins I feel like I can do anything in the whole wide world.
I wipe the stain on the back all the time, it’s damn near impossible to not get it on there, so I just incorporate it
Nice! I've made card boxes from cardstock before, and done journals and such by hand with leather, but hadn't thought of making a dice tray completely from leather. (Was going to make a wooden one and line it with leather, but hey. Whatever.)
This came out looking really good. Keep up the good work!
well the best acronymm for fail is First Attempt In Learning so yeah you do in a way
You should try a swivel knife with an angled blade, I think you will really like it, especially if you like the ceramic blades. (not my thing, I always manage to destroy them)
I now have titanium... it’s in my wrist so I know how much fun it can be working after surgery. Keep up the good work!
Been looking forward to this. Awesome stuff! Was not disappointed.
Wow! Beautiful raven design!!!
are the dimensions of the lid a little bigger than the bottom?
Indeed, or it would have a tough time performing it's lid requirements.
The gamer and artist in me are screaming way cool!
Thanks. :)
Wow, you can sell these things. I congratulate you very much, maybe sometimes I'll even get my skin and do something. I'm sorry I can't very well in English
My son is a DM. Showed him this video and the armor videos. We're getting our first tool set for leather working. He just made his friends wooden boxes for their dice. This is a dynamic upgrade. I may put buckles or clasps on mine to keep it closed in transport. Love the videos and patterns.
Really like your work . My ancestors I found out a few years ago came from the viking country still have relatives in Norway and Denmark. I do a lot of scrollsawing and use viking artwork. It a lot of work to cut out of wood but looks great when I finish. I live so far in south Georgia that Florida is not but 40 m iles away. Hope you keep up the great work you are good. Tony Robins can teach you a bunch. He told us one time "If it's to be, It's up to ME" how true how true.
Don't forget you have Angelus pens! I love the dye-liner fine points for small details. Bleeds way less than brushes. You can also buy similar pens for much less on amazon if you look for things like "refillable watercolor pens."
hey dude i antique the back too when it gets wonky from moving it around. no shame just room for improvement. more through failure than success right?
big fan of the channel
Sir Can you tell who match the most important tolls in this epic job cost plz ?
I want to mack some thing for me and my girl
Thanx
First!! Great video as always, this is a project I've been putting off myself so it was great to see the box come to life
20!
lol, leather work is so fascinating. Beautiful work.
Да уж братишь))) с таким ролом кубов, тебе точно не стоит играть в настолки)
Beautiful work Dark Horse, I'm jelly, 😂
Oh this is fantastic. I am going to make one but use it as a jewelry box.
Im inlove with that raven!! That would make for a sweet tattoo
Oooo, mama likes 😍 great job!👏✊
the raven was badass.
Very cool....
Looks great.
I can do more than imagine my shoulder clicking and poping all the time. I live it. It started spontaneously when I was in highschool and ranges from annoying to painful. I'm doing physical therapy to help with the instability. If it doesn't get better I may have to have surgery. Trying to avoid that.
Ya it's a tough road.
A.R.T
which program are you using on the iPad pro for drawing?
Procreate
Wow cool!
I just thought I would share a tip for those of us that do not want to spend the money, or just another "tool option" in the toolbox... when outlining your drawing onto leather, you do not need a special stylus/awl. Use a ball point pen! Not only is it just as effective as a stylus, but you can see where you've already traced so You don't get lost in your drawing! An awl is better for real intricate work.
I have a hard plastic stylus pen from Nintendo I love
First time viewer of your content... loved it. Wondering what software you used on the iPad Pro. I am looking to get a decent digital drawing sketch pad of some sort. Really liked the apparent functionality of that software.
Procreate is really easy.
Hey there!
I was wondering, wouldn't it be a good idea if you had hardened the leather so that it wouldn't be floppy since it is going to be used as a box?
I haven't done a lot of water hardening, but it's a good idea. I'd avoid waxing something like this.
I just dropped waaaaay too much money at my local Tandy Leather. Your videos really inspired me to get into leathercraft. Skål!
Awesome
It's neat, but i think an old fashioned leather dice cup would make more sense and be a bit easier to transport. It would also really cut down on material usage.
Great idea. :)
loved the video, anyone know what app he used for the drawing or similar and if its available for android.
Procreate
I've never dyed leather, so forgive me if this is an obvious question, but when you dyed the whole piece brown and then painted carefully around the carved raven, then dyed the raven black, why didn't you just dye the whole thing brown and then add black to just the raven? since black is darker than brown? does the dye not work well when you try to stack colors like that?
I mentioned in the video that if I could have a do over that's what I'd do. I was tempted to make the raven antique Brown so was being dumb
@@DarkHorseWorkshop ohhh, must have missed that, thanks!
Gorgeous work! What do you find works best for application of oil based stains over large areas?
Large chunks of wool remenants.
@@DarkHorseWorkshop thank you very much!
Hey, what software are you using for the sketch up? I really like the mirror feature.
Procreate
@@DarkHorseWorkshop thanks
Your very talented.i just got my tools and waiting on my leather. What size leather would you use for wallet inside credit card compartment