Almost IMPOSSIBLE chessboard.

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[@TheMoth4]

Do you sell the things you make? I know its probably more than i can afford but how much would a chessboard like this cost to buy?

[@BenVanKirk]

I do sell these for $550 each plus shipping.

[@TheMoth4]

@@BenVanKirk dang, thats too much, you do an amazing job though, keep it up!

[@BenVanKirk]

@@TheMoth4 Thank you Mothy. I appreciate the support.

[@ebincd2362]

@@TheMoth4 Honestly it's worth it, this is really high quality and beautiful work

[@relgamying]

@@ebincd2362 ik ngl

[@ChoogyYT]

This was one of the basic ideas in our lifetime. Awesome.

[@BenVanKirk]

I like to keep things simple! Thanks for watching!

[@callmeshanii5]

Here's the basic idea🤫.....................😲❤

[@BenVanKirk]

LOL... thanks for watching!

[@cameronf3343]

So where’s the part that makes it almost impossible?

[@BenVanKirk]

The wood squares don't touch and keeping them from floating in the epoxy.

[@xotiic5248]

how many ounces of epoxy did you use?

[@BenVanKirk]

Not sure on the ounces, but used about a gallon.

[@VirtousoForGod]

So beautiful 😻

[@BenVanKirk]

Thank you! 😊

[@MyChessSets]

Yo🔥🔥🔥

[@BenVanKirk]

Thanks for watching!

[@jboy27]

How do you coat the bottom?

[@BenVanKirk]

The entire piece was finished with Rubio Monocoat.

[@evilomskbird]

Lyrics: "Here's the basic idea"

[@BenVanKirk]

Thanks for watching

[@yatimen]

Karya ilmiah yang bagus

[@BenVanKirk]

Thank you

[@lousashrex]

Wanna play chess? I’ll play black and you can be čðß朰

[@BenVanKirk]

Sure... we can play but I am not good, and you are sure to win! Thanks for watching.

[@Xyz-prod]

What material is that ?

[@BenVanKirk]

This was made with walnut wood and Liquid Glass Deep Pour epoxy.

[@Xyz-prod]

@@BenVanKirk thx a lot 🔥

[@bike_gaming.]

What finish did you use ?

[@BenVanKirk]

Rubio Monocoat Pure.

[@Proclifo]

Which square would be light, and which would be dark?

[@BenVanKirk]

I think they used the purple square as the light color. Purple was the clients favorite color.

[@kalynmiller558]

CHECKMATE STALINGRAD!!!!

[@BenVanKirk]

Good game! Thanks for watching.

[@jjhyde]

You could totally use this in dungeons and dragons make a chess theme room and make pieces obstacles that you have to get past

[@BenVanKirk]

That is a great idea!

[@YashMavi-gb1ub]

I am a subscriber please gift me one

[@BenVanKirk]

I already gave this one away! I appreciate the support.

[@COAL-CRAWLERS]

How man ounces of epoxy did you use?

[@BenVanKirk]

From what I recall this took about a gallon and a half of epoxy.

[@CrazyFuzz8]

can you also make one from copper colors?

[@BenVanKirk]

YES! I have long form videos where I poured actual copper powder into epoxy to give it a metalic look. There are also mica powders that give the epoxy a similar effect. Thank you for watching.

[@KOl-xj4jt]

transparent better idea

[@BenVanKirk]

Thank you for the idea.

[@justindesoto2698]

What are the dimensions of the blocks

[@BenVanKirk]

Regulation size. 2 1/4".

[@cruzzindodge]

Beautiful chess board but those cheap plastic pieces 😂

[@BenVanKirk]

I know. I would make my own if I had the time and did this again. Those pieces are however, a regulation set.

[@vqsxd]

Heres the basic idea *proceeds to build nether portal chess board*

[@BenVanKirk]

Thanks for watching.

[@vqsxd]

@@BenVanKirk Thanks for sharing! God bless u

[@BadmintonFrogs]

Sigma horsey

[@BenVanKirk]

Thank you.

[@lombre9149]

"almost impossible" literally nothing is semi difficult about what is being done here but ok still cool tho

[@BenVanKirk]

Thanks for watching.

[@tirumalraot]

Now, install LED lights under the board.

[@BenVanKirk]

That would be fun. Thanks for watching.

[@Brucelee-pv6uf]

That gay chess board

[@BenVanKirk]

It's nonbinary but thanks for watching.

[@beingpeter2357]

What was that white clear stuff

[@BenVanKirk]

Rubio Monocoat.

[@beingpeter2357]

@@BenVanKirk thnx 🙂

[@Baseds_Backup_Account]

Now what you need are some purple chess pieces.

[@BenVanKirk]

I agree.

[@paranoidpumpkin98]

If only there were some magical pieces , It would complete the magical feeling it gives off

[@BenVanKirk]

That would be magical! Thanks for watching.

[@lukevalentine8763]

gotta make my own what's that liquid 👀

[@BenVanKirk]

Super Clear Liquid Glass Deep Pour Epoxy.

[@lukevalentine8763]

@@BenVanKirk thanks ben

[@SheelaPurushothaman-cg4zp]

"Here's the basic idea" *Proceeds to make a cool chess board

[@BenVanKirk]

LOL... thank you for watching!

[@fintan9218]

Im not big on epoxy, but this came out looking really cool.

[@BenVanKirk]

I appreciate that, thank you!

[@edoliohernandez1]

Awesome work 😊

[@BenVanKirk]

Thank you! Hope you enjoyed the video.

[@NumberSixAtTheVillage]

Look up some videos on epoxy safety, and make sure everything is well-ventilated and you're wearing respirators (or a good mask).

[@BenVanKirk]

Thanks for the tips!

[@ginesey]

What shade of purple is that? My adopted father is a huge star trek fan, and I'm going to make him a space themed tridimensional chess set, this purple with the swirls is perfect for the galaxy theme

[@BenVanKirk]

@ginesey - I used Purple Eye Candy mica powder - amzn.to/3QorLTK

[@ginesey]

@@BenVanKirk I've never worked with epoxy before. Did you use a specific epoxy to color ratio? And about how much epoxy did the whole project take?

[@BenVanKirk]

@@ginesey one trick is to add the color... take a clear disposable plastic cup and "scoop" out a little to see how dark the color is. I think this project took about 1 gallon or epoxy total. Just take rough measurements of the total square inches then use a conversion calculator on google to convert square inches to gallons or liters. Here is another video I did on epoxy tips and tricks that may be helpful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g32mc4J4nM6JnLc

[@ginesey]

@BenVanKirk I didn't realize that you had a full length video on this, just found it. Sorry for the 20 questions, and thanks for the help!

[@votso]

The audacity to say impossible when there's lot of it better than this

[@BenVanKirk]

I know right??? Thanks for watching.

[@chuggy67]

Sweet 😋

[@BenVanKirk]

Thank you for watching!

[@cathalellard6841]

Love the bord is a true work of art

[@BenVanKirk]

Thank you for the kind words! Thank you for watching.

[@stuffthataguydoes]

bro is sending his pieces to the nether

[@BenVanKirk]

I hope so!

[@GarrettOtt-hw6qc]

It's beautiful beautiful

[@BenVanKirk]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@jordanwhite6098]

How much for one?

[@BenVanKirk]

$650 you can choose the color.

[@wyattj.sullivant3494]

Very nice! May I ask if the tape caused ridges/lines on the underside of the board? Those would be a pain to sand out.

[@BenVanKirk]

Wyatt - those marks were left over from the tape and CA glue. If I were to do this over, I would probably attach each block to the mold with some fast-curing epoxy instead of using painters' tape and CA glue.

[@wyattj.sullivant3494]

@@BenVanKirk Thank you!

[@ZakSTV_]

Bro got the Limited Edition MC Nether Portal Chess board

[@BenVanKirk]

I am not sure what that is but sound cool!

[@ZakSTV_]

​@@BenVanKirkit's like a portal to a different dimension in a video game which looks exactly like this

[@Randomsass]

The piece is made of plastic😂💀

[@BenVanKirk]

Liquid plastic!

[@QuartzChrysalis]

thats so pretty

[@BenVanKirk]

Thank you!

[@chitowntexan]

😍 Niiiiice

[@BenVanKirk]

Thank you!

[@chitowntexan]

@@BenVanKirk You're very welcome & thanks for sharing 😊

[@lord.d1_]

You should've done white and green

[@BenVanKirk]

That would be a cool combination. I had to go with what the client wanted in this case.

[@lord.d1_]

Doesn't look impossible

[@BenVanKirk]

Almost... LOL.

[@Plevela]

It is amazing 🤌🤌🤌

[@BenVanKirk]

Thank you Dawn_p!

[@beyourself2956]

Chessboard Nether Portal

[@BenVanKirk]

Is it??? I will never tell... Thanks for watching.

[@lavi0111]

Bruh it's so beautiful. I feel like wanting one

[@BenVanKirk]

Thank you so much!

[@ritubetu6395]

There won't be a men who wouldn't love it

[@BenVanKirk]

Thank you Ritu Betu! Thanks for watching.

[@zacharysherry2910]

This is the board I will conquer ;)

[@BenVanKirk]

Please do and keep me updated! Thanks for watching!

[@Unpug]

WONDERFUL

[@BenVanKirk]

Thanks for watching!

[@paul_warner]

Thank you for showing me the basic idea

[@BenVanKirk]

Sure thing Paul. There is a long form video with more details too. Thanks for watching!

[@TravisDavis-jn4nw]

@@BenVanKirkcan u post the link here I just looked for it didn’t see it 🙏

[@guywholovemaps1591]

Are you not understand? What does the title mean?

[@BenVanKirk]

This was really difficult to make.

[@zell177]

🥵

[@BenVanKirk]

Don't be sad...

[@exetrf4ng837]

Now make purple pieces to go with the board

[@BenVanKirk]

I like that idea. I have never made anything with Epoxy molds like that. Do you have any to recommend? Thanks for watching.

[@exetrf4ng837]

@Ben Van Kirk Haha i know nothing in the field of epoxy molds and stuff like that. I just thought since you made the white squares purple, you could maybe paint the white pieces purple lol

[@BenVanKirk]

@@exetrf4ng837 I see. That may work too! Although... I don't like to paint much! LOL

[@RTXti-zd1ul]

Portal chess

[@BenVanKirk]

Heck yeah!

[@ItsNotDerrian]

Dude that looks fucking sick. Do you sell these?

[@BenVanKirk]

I do. $600 plus shipping. Premium walnut, Liquid Glass Epoxy, Black Forest Furniture oil and ceramic top coat.

[@ItsNotDerrian]

@@BenVanKirk woah. That’s pricy. I would definitely buy one someday though

[@BenVanKirk]

@@ItsNotDerrian understandable. There is over $100 in epoxy in there alone...

[@drsands2417]

Not gonna lie it kinda hurts my soul see those squares not touching…

[@BenVanKirk]

I know... the purest get me on this every time! Thanks for watching!

[@sceay]

Is it hard to make something like this myself, I do have the tools to make it, I dont know about the epoxy and stuff tho. It looks amazing if you would have any tips for a "do it yourselfer", I would gladly hear them!

[@BenVanKirk]

I think you can do it if you take your time! Here is a video I created on the basics of how to pour epoxy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g32mc4J4nM6JnLcsub_confirmation=1 I also have a full length video on how I created this with more details about the process.

[@leftysheppey]

If I played chess irl, or had money to spend on this, I would. Absolutely mesmerising chess board

[@BenVanKirk]

Thanks Adam!

[@peik8855]

What material are the chess pieces?

[@BenVanKirk]

These were just weighted plastic regulation size pieces. amzn.to/3YNcNHS

[@GalaxyTM260]

That looks sooo good.

[@BenVanKirk]

Thank you!

[@MAGICC.GAMING]

Take my money !!!

[@BenVanKirk]

Sure! $600 plus shipping and I will send you one!

[@IOD_]

soo basic his brain couldnt process the idea of actually placing the pieces so the corners all touched....BEFORE pouring epoxy.

[@BenVanKirk]

That's how everyone else in the world does it. That small detail makes this very unique and much more difficult to build.

[@Aditya-wg3lp]

Its cool, but you gotta use a light square and a dark square, both squares are pretty dark here no chess player would prefer this Sorry im being nitpicky here, its truly is a beautiful board

[@BenVanKirk]

Thank you for the feedback. I made this to the customers specifications.

[@Aditya-wg3lp]

@@BenVanKirk ah i see

[@pucci_seq636]

How did you get the swirly effect in the purples?

[@BenVanKirk]

The trick is to swirl the epoxy when it slightly thicker than honey. Also, take your time so you don't introduce new air bubbles into the piece. If you swirl it too soon it will not hold. Thanks for watching!

[@pucci_seq636]

@@BenVanKirk Thanks! loved the vid

[@RealPelekito]

where did you buy the chess peices from?

[@BenVanKirk]

I used these, regulation size 4" King, good weight - amzn.to/3HLN8d6

[@priyalingappan6351]

real minecraft real block chess

[@BenVanKirk]

I like it!

[@d1mw1t]

I want this

[@BenVanKirk]

I can make you one!

[@d1mw1t]

@@BenVanKirk really?

[@BenVanKirk]

@@d1mw1t I can make you one in a color of your choice. I sell them for $550 plus shipping.

[@d1mw1t]

@@BenVanKirk oh cool Maybe when I save up enough I'll get one

[@lyv8627]

Gorgeous ❤

[@BenVanKirk]

Thank you!

[@sbehera6185]

Awesome bro, Looks great!

[@BenVanKirk]

Thank you!

[@strips391]

Глазомер бомба, щелей между кубиками вообще нету)

[@BenVanKirk]

Спасибо

[@Dr__Malak]

Awesome, I'm thinking of adding some neon colors

[@BenVanKirk]

That would be cool. Others have suggested adding LED lighting too.

[@travilingkatanauser7012]

There should be a variation of chess where you can enter a portal then with custom dice with the e letters and numbers on it teleport to the portal the dice says

[@BenVanKirk]

If you invent it, I will try it out! Thanks for watching.

[@futuregull2331]

Which squares would be the light squares? The purple?

[@BenVanKirk]

That would be the idea. This client wanted purple specifically but you could do just about any color imaginable.

[@futuregull2331]

@@BenVanKirk Very nice!

[@beaconblaster33]

i don't understand what the "basic idea" mean but it's cool nonetheless

[@BenVanKirk]

Just allowing the epoxy to flow between the wooden blocks. Thanks for watching!

[@riskysway2542]

Wow, that looks amazing bro! I am 15 yo and i love this stuff, but what is the thing you pour in called and how much does it cost?ty!

[@BenVanKirk]

I poured epoxy mixed with purple pigment into the mold around the wood. I use Super clear Deep Pour Liquid Glass. Cost about $100 per gallon. Thank you for watching!

[@riskysway2542]

@@BenVanKirk wow that is expensive, for me.But for someone like you, which is skilled in using it, it's great cause u can sell the board for more.Talent is paid

[@BenVanKirk]

@@riskysway2542 You can always start with smaller projects too!

[@blast.9805]

That looks amazing, you did a great job!

[@BenVanKirk]

Thank you so much! Thanks for watching?

[@XLR-ob6bo]

Imagine adding the letters and numbers in a crisp colour and font

[@BenVanKirk]

That would be cool.

[@JesusHaroldChrist]

YOU FELL INTI MY TRAP CARD

[@BenVanKirk]

Thanks for watching.

[@loner2007]

U should have done some darker colour with white painted wood

[@BenVanKirk]

That would be an option too. This client wanted the walnut and dark purple.

[@loner2007]

@@BenVanKirk PLEASE PLEASE TRY GOLDEN AND WHITE PLEASE 🥺❤️

[@user-lu3si7ji3o]

❤

[@terrymcginnis634]

Magnificent

[@BenVanKirk]

Thank you!

[@gumjuicee6746]

Dude that looks so good!

[@BenVanKirk]

Thank you!

[@ontheway1053]

It's Gerald Undone version of chess board.

[@BenVanKirk]

Thanks for watching.

[@unapologeticallycreative8365]

I recently used a similar method for making a chessboard. I laminated 4 of the strips then a glue up. After that I cut again and reversed into the chessboard formation and glued again. Once glued I then added the resin. It came out pretty good.

[@BenVanKirk]

That is awesome! Thank you for sharing and for watching the video.

[@BobChess]

Super coolll

[@BenVanKirk]

Thank you BoB Chess

[@Pychic_m00n-mew]

Woah that looks sickkkkk

[@BenVanKirk]

Thank you so much for the kind words and support.

[@Scout_21]

Am I the only one that thinks the purple squats look like realistic nether portals from minecraft?

[@BenVanKirk]

Great comparison! Never thought of it like that. Thank you for watching.

[@relgamying]

oh wow i never thought of that

[@hosamar1141]

First thing i realised

[@BenVanKirk]

@@hosamar1141 Guess I need to play more Minecraft.

[@hosamar1141]

@@BenVanKirk Yeah you should!!

[@friscoHub415]

And how Did you make it look like there was a black hole in each one or it was spinning if you just poured it in by the way I think that's awesome it looks amazing

[@BenVanKirk]

The key to getting any swirl or pattern to stay in the final project is to wait until the epoxy is slightly thicker than honey. Once it's at that consistency you can swirl it or make any other design you want, and it will hold. Just be careful to take it slow so you don't introduce air bubbles into the piece. Thank you for watching and the kind feedback!