Carving the Sparkliest D20 Ever

In this video I carve a spectacular D20 from Topaz. I mixed star facets and bevel facets for a breath taking effect.
Video Editor - Andrew Janney
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Other dice and the tray at the end:
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Songs:
Matt Stewart-Evans - From Small
Raphaël Angelini - Less Than
Ohad Ben Ari - Clair de Lune
REW - Idyllwild

[@numbersandreality]

It made me feel the same way I felt when I used to look at gems as a kid. The deep desire to possess it not because it is expensive, but because it is beautiful and flawless.

[@kitkakitteh]

Admit it; you’re 1/4 magpie on your mama’s side. You just need it because it’s shiny.

[@Lily-ge4tm]

I have the same urge about most pretty things

[@Dragonair_]

I have the urge to steal shiny things, especially clear things like glass and crystal. Even plastic 😃

[@jollimaiahtacksworth]

I'm pretty sure it's that beauty and flawlessness that made stones expensive in the first place

[@numbersandreality]

@@jollimaiahtacksworthYeah, and they are worth every cent that they cost

[@lawnmower16]

This is absolutely BREATHTAKING. The reveal at the end doesn't even look like it could be real life, it looks like a 3d model

[@xxartimisxx]

I was thinking along similar lines! I felt my breath catch when we saw it finished and just so beautiful! Breathtaking is a very apt word

[@matts3425]

i like that he doesn't hide any of the imperfections at the end. you can see the faces with 6, 4, and 18 have imperfections on the numbers and on the faces numbered 15 and 7 you can see imperfections on the dice itself. gives it some character and lets you know it's not some perfect 3D printed object made out of perfectly consistent materials. a person made it out of a stone. cool that it doesn't look perfect.

[@potapich2]

I was thinking the same as well, looks more like 3d render, such a great job with this one

[@rift8966]

Yay, 1,000th like. 😊

[@cesarrenteria9193]

Speaking of 3D models, It would be pretty awesome if you would release an STL of the D20 model for Resin printing.

[@djHVNTER2]

The way the light dances and reflects off the surfaces is absolutely magical. Well done.

[@FaultyTable]

The word you're looking for is refraction

[@pollianapavloski7911]

Absolutely beautiful

[@hxnslshhax9011]

@@FaultyTable in 3d rendering we call that caustics

[@delphinium4987]

Somewhere in my brain, it makes sense that D20s were originally carved or sculpted (and that they're not all made of resin) but actually seeing the process is mind blowing. It's so neat to see all the instruments and tools that go into making them

[@kobold7466]

fun fact throughout history lots of dice including d6s were carved from bone

[@Hawk7886]

​@@kobold7466shit I want someone to make a D20 out of my femur. I'd roll nat 1s all day long.

[@williamzinedineh]

@@kobold7466 and the oldest found were around 3000 years old

[@agnidas5816]

@@kobold7466people still "roll them bones" and that is wild. the oldest profession was probably bookie ..

[@user-xj8qy9dj7t]

​@@agnidas5816oldest profession was probably a whore tbh

[@DirtyPlumbus]

I don't think I've ever seen such a clear topaz, or maybe just never seen one polished so well. That's amazing.

[@zamboozle3741]

i gotta say dude, this d20 is absolutely stunning, and i can hardly believe that topaz could be so clear and sparkly. i don't know the first thing about gemcraft, but i can still appreciate how much precision and effort must go into making these works of art,

[@LPMinifridge]

Fun fact! Topaz is naturally quite clear like this. The many varieties of colored topaz we see in stores is induced using chemical/biological reactions. One of the most common is to irradiate the stones, (This is why if you were to take a Geiger counter into a jewelry store, any colored topaz would register as having a very minimal radiation signal.)

[@conan4real]

its actually called faceting! not gemcraft, although that name is very cute

[@lemonbread378]

i scrolled past this a couple times and SO GLAD i finally went "yeah alright fine" and clicked god i love seeing a master of their craft make creating something this beautiful look as easy as breathing

[@gayraffe]

same!

[@danielforrest2952]

Hahahahaha that’s how it got me

[@teximexi836]

It should be illegal to use Clair de Lune when creating things so beautiful. It literally holds you ransome as you dive into a trance from the mastery being displayed in front of you. Awesome work man, its absolutely stunning.

[@waterchestnutful]

Uh sir this is a wendys

[@DanielleStJohn]

Agreed. It was an inspired choice to accompany a piece that shines like a star in the night sky with a piece titled Moonlight.

[@chazkranz5618]

Have you ever considered leaving a half finished die in the stone? After you get your initial flat and finish cutting in the geometry of the die, leaving it in the rest of the unfinished stone and only polishing some of the faces to give a “die trapped in stone” kind of look. It could be stood up as a paperweight/desk bauble and I think it would look incredible

[@RiceCubeTech]

That sounds super cool!

[@ben_shoots_]

People like you are why the internet was invented. Bringing together a comparatively tiny population of enthusiasts and enabling brilliance like this is just awesome.

[@kiddwong4186]

Every now and again KZbin recommends me a true artisanal video. I have literally no interest in dice but I could watch a 100 of these videos. Really beautiful! Keep up the amazing work and thanks for sharing with the wider world.

[@strayreaper778]

I have always been into rocks and gemstones ever since I was 9 and seeing what you can carve them into blows my mind away. and this is 1 out of millions of shapes that it could have been, yet each rock is so unique within an icosahedron and can tell so much about someone's personality. I would love to see more of this and wish to learn from this. 😊

[@Thrillrider10]

And here, we see precisely why topaz is so highly sought after. Absolutely gorgeous.

[@sapphiretoffee1100]

How can you tell if its topaz or quartz? I think it looks exactly the same as quartz....

[@Thrillrider10]

@@sapphiretoffee1100 topaz has a significantly higher refractory index, so light shines through it much more.

[@sapphiretoffee1100]

@@Thrillrider10 oooooo that's so cool! Thanks for the info :D

[@terabyte3763]

@@Thrillrider10 Quartz has a refractive index of 1.544-1.553 and topaz of 1.609-1.643, you wouldn't be able to tell with the naked eye. This could be quartz, glass or topaz. If it cuts glass, then it's topaz as it's hardness is 8, quartz won't cut glass.

[@DanielFerreira-ez8qd]

​@@terabyte3763 quartz can go as low as 1.4

[@teighttt]

Products like this simply made out of things like topaz or quartz make me question why people are willing to spend so much on something like a diamond when you can find something with a similar composition that will look just as beautiful. Love your stuff, keep it up. :)

[@brentogara]

There is a category of products known as "Vleben goods" which exist *solely* to demonstrate the wealth of the owner/purchaser. They are usually, of course, the highest quality that can possibly be produced, but more than that, they are *needlessly* expensive, to the point that their expense is their fundamental feature, and their greatest appeal to a certain type of person.

[@thehoodedteddy1335]

It’s a flex

[@Alchemist09]

Diamonds won't break or scratch. Other gemstones will, but can be avoided. But yeah, diamonds are overrated. I checked his website and he explains to be careful when rolling his dice to avoid breaking them on hard surfaces. I would still love to have one though, this is amazing

[@thehoodedteddy1335]

@@Alchemist09 fun fact, they do burn

[@Alchemist09]

@thehoodedteddy1335 just checked it on KZbin. That's pretty wild. I never thought about it, but it makes sense since it's carbon.

[@guacamolefrappuccino6171]

oh my gosh, a whole video about making a whole dice set would be stunning, You make such incredible work and I'm always mesmerized by the process and finished result! you make it look so easy despite my clear knowledge that it WOULDN'T be!

[@LizInTheSun]

I make DnD dice out of epoxy but also have a love of gems and stones and watching your videos just brings me straight dopamine to my brain. Thank you for sharing your craft.

[@TheLazyBot]

That one looks SPECTACULAR! I didn’t even know people could just buy topaz that big and unblemished, wow

[@meeponinthbit3466]

According to Breath of the Wild, topaz is common AF. Edit: just to clarify, I was thinking amber when I wrote this. Opps.

[@Merennulli]

​@@meeponinthbit3466Topaz grows wild in Hyrule, but we currently have an embargo on imports from Hyrule due to Ganondorf exceeding UN gloom emissions standards.

[@meeponinthbit3466]

@@Merennulli Damn, didn't realize that had passed That totally explains why I can't find anyone that'll ship me Chuchu jelly too.

[@InTheMindOfficial]

Topaz is such a common stone that its really not that surprising

[@ProminentCorpse]

I remember as a child I had a rock that looked almost identical that I got from a science museum. I don't know if it actually was topaz but it was pretty damn similar in appearance.

[@konerking4293]

You're killing me with these stone dice, Ive never thought of using dice as a precious piece of jewelry or a display piece. But damn its such an amazing way to glorify the history and personal attachment.

[@hedronrockworks]

Thank you very much

[@ryanwillis8859]

The dedication to your craft is a thing of beauty, I'd say on par with the sparkles this die creates

[@SilverMichi]

I can't help but think dice carved from semi precious stones have got to be magical ❤

[@livefromhollywood194]

YOU ROLLED IT!! AAHH that was beautiful. You have no idea how much it added for me seeing it roll. This is also probably my favorite one so far! No wait maybe the Amethyst... ahhh they're all so good!

[@hedronrockworks]

Honestly I make these in the hopes they will be rolled. I had to roll that darn die like 200 times to get good looking rolls in camera.

[@nukacola3795]

@hedronrockworks and we all Thank you kindly, sir! The turn out was breathtaking. Thank you for sharing your passion and craft

[@Mantorix]

How many good records did you have to drop because they were 1s? lol

[@mateuscortianoschwarz7276]

@@hedronrockworks is it hard for any of these d20s you made to chip when throwing?

[@shanex4399]

i recently discovered your channel and your videos never fail to entertain me. Theres something so peaceful watching someone make somthing so beautiful.

[@ksp-crafter5907]

Right?

[@curlyraps]

when something is a labor of love, it shows; the craftsmanship, attention to detail, and energy you poured into your work is truly awe inspiring, thank you for sharing your art with us

[@AndrewAhlfield]

Gemstone cutting and faceting is so fascinating. Thank you so much for making this video and sharing the process with us!! I love the shot where you show the light patterns traveling through the stone! :D

[@dedchild]

Can I eat the shiny jellybean?

[@Nightlight404.]

Yes. Your death will be very shiny.

[@stillnotstill]

Do not eat the shiny jellybean Gaze admiringly at the shiny jellybean

[@Grung2077]

e a t

[@azuredragonofnether5433]

Daring today, aren't we?

[@irishwristwatch2487]

Glad to see Im not the only one who thought this!

[@HansPeterWuerst]

Im always amazed at the start, the point where you look at your stone and how you can "see" the dice already inside. I think that is the most impressive point of your videos, art and skills. Its fascinating watching your journey on revealing your image and bringing the dice to light

[@AlexaFaie]

Its a human trait that has existed all the way back to the Palaeolithic era when people were knapping flint into tools by breaking of just the right bits that at the final hit you get the tool shape popping off in one piece. The ability to visualise just which angles you need to process (whether by percussion like flint or grinding like here) a block into the desired object is just incredible. Plus really cool that its stayed with humans for so long.

[@GregContinue]

seeing the potential in what is still raw, and emerging the beauty and meaning with dedication and sweat, sharing with the world, this is definitely art!

[@arthurschwieger82]

That turned out very well. As a gamer, KZbinr, and CNC hobbyist, I enjoyed watching the manufacturing process and seeing the glorious D20 you ended up with. Thank you for sharing the journey.

[@Ehanray]

4:35 ive heard this background music so many times its so calming and nice, also thats a good dice.

[@TwelveRats]

It's called claire de lune if you were wondering

[@Zombees_]

The craftsmanship, not only for the stone, but for the video is absolutely incredible. It's a beautiful process to watch each and every time and the final product is absolutely stunning! Something almost therapudic about watching and I'm curious of making it has a similar effect

[@hedronrockworks]

It does. Sometimes I listen to a book on tape and just zone out. Other times I just listen to the machine.

[@michaelpeterson7830]

As both a gamer and a hobbyist faceter...I'm doubly in awe of your creations.

[@andresfriant-hm2ot]

i love to watch this while Clair de Lune is playing, and the result is beautiful

[@SpecialJumpstyle]

Not only are you creating an amazing product but the video itself is so high quality! Cut, music, voiceover and picture quality. Truely a pleasure to watch your work!

[@Pow3llMorgan]

So not only is the product completely stunning in its beauty, the video _itself_ is also very, very well done.

[@garderachi]

Your dice just keep getting prettier, keep up the great work! It's really cool to see the process behind making them

[@TommyLikeTom]

it's pretty cool that such an ancient art is still awe inspiring to us

[@thezeoxys9180]

This whole process feels so otherworldly. So magical. Thank you for sharing this beautiful work.

[@countrycraftscustomwoodworking]

Best recommendation that KZbin has ever given me. What an amazing process to see. I'm always fascinated by other mediums outside of wood. I've wanted to try my hand at making these type of dice in wood but have not done enough research on how to go about it. With that said you did a fantastic job on this. The close ups of all of the facets and the beauty of the material is just outstanding. So happy I got to watch this.

[@rectangleboy]

I love how each face lights up fully as it rotates. It's like looking at Christmas lights.

[@abdelrahmanayman1356]

This is one of the coolest things I have ever seen! You are truly a master at your craft. I truly can't get over how beautiful this is

[@star_platinum19]

What a video, it felt like watching a masterpiece film. I'm not into these things but still watching this video felt more entertaining and enthralling than anything I've recently seen on the platform. What an art of beauty, such talent. I'm so impressed and fascinated. I hope you are able to achieve more with your talent.

[@danasonofbear]

People who say diamonds are a girl's best friend clearly haven't seen this gorgeous piece of art.

[@ennuiphantom]

The crystalline dice works really well with Claire De Lune playing in the background. Very nice.

[@uncleric3797]

I’m just in awe that the mind can envision the end result like that and have the skill to execute it. Well done.

[@Djoodibooti]

This is so gorgeous it actually made me cry. So much love put into your craft, how can someone not be touched.

[@fancyslayer99]

Glad to know I wasn’t the only one moved so much by it

[@Dragon0fDeath]

Oh, she is ABSOLUTELY stunning! Beautiful shine, beautiful numbers, the star shape. You can see your love for your craft so clearly in it 🥰

[@beeisland]

I love that you show them rolling in the videos now. A very welcome addition. This die was absolutely stunning.

[@squidonglitter2320]

Watching your videos have a therapeutic effect to my anxieties. I feel so calm and grounded. And witnessing the finished die brings it all down to a peaceful resolution and I can finally breathe out all the stress i had in the weeks and months. It's thanks to your professionall editting, camerawork, choice of music and even your voice that all together makes such a soothing video. Thank you so much ❤

[@WrenchAtHome]

Man, the craftmanship on this is amazing and the end result is truly mesmerizing. Lovely work, gorgeous dice; I subbed!

[@user-yi6mz7cb2n]

Dude I cannot even tell you how freaking excited I get when I see you've dropped another video. This one literally made me audibly scream. It's so sparkly ✨👁️👄👁️✨ you're a wizard 🪄

[@justhutz2626]

This dice somehow looks like the most high end 3D animation I ever saw. Just it is real and not animated what makes it blow my mind 🤯

[@NicholasJScott]

one of the few times a KZbin video has literally took my breath away.. its so beautiful..ITS SO CLEAR!! its amazing..

[@tmvward]

You did a fabulous job with both making this beautiful dice, but also with how you edited your video. As you walked us back through each stage as the music swelled, it was like watching the end of a movie when the main character reflects on their life, satisfied, and dies peacefully. It was very lovely. I hope you have a prosperous new year and thank you for sharing this.

[@something-from-elsewhere]

The light play when it rolls makes it look like the numbers are swirlin around inside there and it's an incredible effect~ (also, as always, it's a treat to look at from any angle) Stay awesome

[@ArtemisNightlock]

This turned out beautifully. It almost looks like a piece of clear ice. I especially like that you left the numbers matte and didn't ink them. Stunning work as usual and the attention to detail is astounding!

[@hockysa]

I watch all my videos in 2x speed. Claire de Lune and your work made me watch this in normal speed just to appreciate the art.

[@CalicoShadowPlusCat]

That is the most beautiful gemstone and the most beautiful dice I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing this journey with us. I would be afraid to play with that to be honest. It looks like something that a starlet would wear around her neck on the red carpet or at some fancy gala. Outstanding!❤

[@tomaszkarwik6357]

A new dicemaking video means that this day will be good

[@Voidelle]

I put your channel into the same category that I put my mechanics: Incredibly meticulous craftsmanship, well edited and completely out of nowhere lol. Binged every video the day I found the channel. I’d rather own one of there dice than any piece of expensive jewelry, seriously love it 🖤

[@earthwormandruw]

Can we make engagement D20's a thing?

[@Voidelle]

@@earthwormandruw YESSSS!!!

[@jeffreymoffitt4070]

​@earthwormandruw no joke, thats what me and my GF are doing!

[@86fifty]

Oh, hey, I follow mymechanics too! Definitely true that the craftsmanship is so important to both of them

[@gustavchambert7072]

​@@earthwormandruweasy, just find your future spouse in a game store xD

[@pyro-millie5533]

Its so sparkly I’m gonna cry!! I love rocks and geometric shapes and rolling dice and sparkles. Your channel popped up on my recs and I subbed so fast!!!

[@jennynations7676]

I love how it looks like water when you roll it. Your skill is so cool (for lack of a better word). You did an excellent job.

[@judeconnolly2478]

I always love the music you use in your videos, very soothing!

[@Nightlight404.]

Your videos are all so calming. Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful work with us.

[@BrightSkies7]

i love your videos. theyre so calming and oh so relaxing., exactly what i need to wind down and realx. not to mention your dice are insanely gorgeous. im gonna keep coming back for more this is awesome!

[@GuitarReviver]

I watch a lot of different people making a lot of different things, but this is by far one of the best videos of sheer craftsmanship I've ever seen.

[@iamnoone9041]

That is a thing of beauty. The way it sparkles and throws the light as it rolls makes it look magical. Playing with a set of those dice would enhance any game session.

[@CrixJoki]

Man, my heart can´t take it, I think I fall in love every time you upload a new d20! But Topaz, this is THE one, stunning :)

[@trimaexthegreat5286]

Man am I glad I watched the whole video. The end product was breathtaking. I paused the video for a solid 25 minutes to admire the spectacle that was the d20. Just know, many people such as myself appreciate your work. Good on you!

[@bluefaygox23]

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful, it’s so precise and intricate whilst maintaining it’s fragile and elegant nature. Truly a beautiful piece and I hope you roll Nat 20’s every single time. The perfect d20 ❤️😮‍💨

[@derekmagee7467]

Putting the quality of the dice aside, your videos continue to get better and better with each one. You are a true craftsman in both mediums.

[@forloveofthepage2361]

There is something so soothing about watching the process of turning something that is raw and beautiful into a work of art.

[@disgustd7333]

the way you facet those is temendously beautiful, i am in absolute love with the star facets and the lines connecting everything it looks imhumanely perfect

[@melchiorbest5330]

Super nice the throwing-dice part at the end! Wonderful job!

[@theophania6163]

This brought a tear to my eye and I’m not sure why but I think hearing your expression of gratitude while crafting something so magical and beautiful might have something to do with it. Thank you for sharing your craft.

[@Itatsu1998]

Wonderful to see False Life Dice in another dice maker's video. Love seeing how connected the community can be.

[@ExpandDong420]

This is legitimately beautiful and the ideal use for such a stone, imo. It glints fantastically while rolling

[@saintespritco8645]

I just discovered this channel, and even though I'm not a fan of tabletop role-playing games, what you do is clearly art in my eyes. New subscriber here ;)

[@didierllvr3793]

I'm a geologist and tabletop accessory builder, how can you not love this channel. Started looking at your vids a few vids ago and love every one of them !

[@kranja5782]

i have never in my life shed tears over a die before but good lord. there's always something deeply touching about watching a brilliant craftsperson at work--the focus, the dedication, the passion. the choice of music certainly helped. clair de lune always makes me well up. but to watch such a beautiful thing take shape, the loving shots of it shining under the lights, felt very special. the action shots of it rolling at the end are a charming new touch as well. i appreciate leaving it on the 20. it's good luck. got to train it up so it knows what it's supposed to do.

[@zwaarvlees]

This is beautiful! Love watching this craftmanship, it baffles me, its almost hypnotizing

[@pross6525]

Really amazing craftsmanship and attention to detail. Definitely a labor of love.

[@Grooove_e]

So glad I stumbled upon your channel. You are a master of your craft and the D20s you make are absolutely breath taking. I cant wait to see what kind of stones you will work with next

[@michaela3910]

Gorgeous! You are so talented. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.

[@omegaman116]

I just discovered your channel, and i'm in awe. The production quality is simply amazing, just like your gem cutting work. And how the the tracks in the background music merge together, is just incredible. Props to you.

[@ECPLO]

Same here!

[@HeisLeg3nd]

Super talented. I don’t play games like this. Although I paint warhammer competitively, and so I see these dice used a lot, and just blown away at the talent you posses. Amazing work.

[@See-ris]

I've never once thought or cared about the creation of dice, but this is pure art. I'm simply blown away by the patience, skill, and craftsmanship required to make something of this caliber. Truly inspirational. Love & Blessings :)

[@wBeardd]

you never fail to capture the magic that these dice bring

[@Isaiah-Hughes]

The music makes this insanely relaxing and beutiful! Havent seen a channel like this before. Amazing work, man!

[@AltairTheGamer]

This is wonderful! I would love to see more of this type of content. This is a work of art, hands down!

[@maximegede1317]

Seeing how beautiful it became brought a little tear to my eyes. Truly a beautiful piece of work. Good Job!

[@taxiuniversum]

Wow! Absolutely stunning! So beautiful! 😍😍😍

[@abcdefghi__li]

차분한 음악, 편안한 목소리, 아름다운 결과물… 최고의 영상👏🏼👏🏼

[@ethanmuyskens]

Incredible as always. Thanks for sharing these!

[@tombalom7647]

Your videos never stop surprising me you manage to make these dice more an more beautiful each time with I can imagine a lot of patience and a lot of skill thank you for sharing the process with us!

[@Secretlycat31]

I really enjoy the classical music in these edits and the making process with it is just lovely

[@LPcrazy_88]

DUDE! I freakn love watching your creative process. Your edits are top notch and the stuff you make is freakn impeccable!

[@krisjohnson9447]

I grew up with a faceted crystal sun catcher in my moms kitchen window, when you rolled it at the end, that all I could see, the rainbow spray from it was beautiful. Thank you for sharing, and the storytelling.

[@DrunkinChaos]

That is absolutely stunning. Great craftsmanship you are a true artist. Can’t wait to see what’s next.

[@MiMi-qb6tk]

whooaaaa it's gorgeous!! what a great craftsmanship!!

[@dimisimple]

Great work and precision. Lovely close-ups. Enjoyable video.

[@wolfsbane4516]

I just came across this video and I LOVE this so much! I am a sucker for rocks and minerals AND dice. This is such a great crossroad of my interests. I hope you continue to do awesome things with cool materials! Looking forward to seeing more!