Faster Resin Polishing - Pottery Wheel

This video goes over a way to speed up your Resin Polishing by 10x! Dice Polishing is bearable now!
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So I know that I do more dice making that showing off the pottery wheel in this video, but it really is just that simple to use. I sanded these two sets with 0 practice, and got fantastic results. 10/10 would recommend.
Now, the pottery wheel I use in this video is fantastic, though I think really any wheel would work just fine. So if you can find one for cheaper to give a shot, I say go for it! As this one is a big expense, and really is only needed by people who are making dice in a large enough quantity to merit the price.
Either way, those dice that I made look darn good if I do say so myself :)
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Pottery wheels go for around $170, so they are expensive, but worth it if you are polishing a large amount of dice IMO.
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If you have any ideas for what you would like to see built/reviewed in the future, let me know in the comments down below! Then subscribe so you don't miss any new videos coming out in the future! Also, if you liked this, gimme that sweet sweet like.
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[@tntcake6327]

Your puns are awful, please use more of them

[@Rybonator]

My puns are FIRED up lately, and I've been KILN it ;D

[@mystictabletop6040]

@@Rybonator sir you could be on the end of cnn 10

[@Whatever1076]

His puns are WHEELy bad =)

[@andon_RT]

I, for one, think they're punderful.

[@ItsTheGofa]

Yup, Rubo is definitely "dicing with death" hahahahah um sorry........

[@xXItzLazerzXx]

That purple and silver set deserved every single chef’s kiss it received.

[@josephpriest4925]

I doubt Rybonator will see this, but his barbarian dice got me thinking: what if he puts a magnet in clear dice with a small amount of metal shavings, so you get the cool look of the magnetic spikes inside the dice that you can see through the clear dice. I think that would be a cool vid

[@Rybonator]

I see all >:) I also add all to my to-do list! My wife suggested this a while back. Totally gonna give it a shot :)

[@caddyshack4977]

@@Rybonator You keep upping the ante with your alliteration, soon you won't be able to keep up

[@lavaguava2648]

"i doubt rybonator will see this" he says

[@omegaflameZ]

Might want to check out Peter Brown's recent stuff. Pretty sure he did something pretty large like that (and learned a few tips along the way IIRC).

[@notSoAverageGuineaPigEnjoyer]

Hello nicol bolas

[@rheabynum-lichty3683]

Regular conversation in my house: Me: oo Rybonator has a new video! Spouse: How much money has he cost me now? Me: 🤓 🥰

[@Rybonator]

Tell your spouse I apologize for the dent in your wallet! haha

[@Cyrashe]

The purple foil set looks so good!! You should definitely let us know in an update how much he likes them, they're one of the cleanest foil dice I've seen in a long time.

[@Rybonator]

Will do! :) If he hates them, it just means I get to take them back, so win win either way haha

[@Cyrashe]

@@Rybonator Win win indeed!! Although I'm unsure how high your odds are of that, even when unused I would 100% have these dice sitting as a decoration on my shelf.

[@highwaycavalier]

Those purple and silver dice look AMAZING. (also I love the half silver half gold inking, what a cool look)

[@Rybonator]

Glad you like them! :) It was a fun experiment that turned out pretty well

[@Scarriana]

when used for pottery, the lever is rarely used: instead the platform beneath it is used as a foot pedal, so you can have both hands on the clay as you control the speed. seeing a wheel used like this is wild

[@qvatch]

I used one of those for years and I never knew there was a lever.

[@Rybonator]

Gotta think outside the box :D (Not me, because I was told this is useful for this haha)

[@chrishuber2768]

A lot of people throw standing up, the handle would be needed on this style of wheel then.

[@takeachansey7048]

The gun metal with purple dice give me evil magic user vibes

[@Rybonator]

Oh totally, fits a warlock vibe heavily

[@pricklybiscuit]

I like to believe most of the time making these videos are spent on coming up what to say for the intro

[@Rybonator]

It's a good 95% of my time editing

[@jessicawashington3987]

I do ceramics and the dice flying off at the end is so relatable. I've set one too many almost finished green wear on the wheel only to bump the pedal and destroy it.

[@Earendilgrey]

My first time on an electric wheel I threw stuff all over. I opted to use the manual ones in class after that. I am too much of a lead foot for electric.

[@Rybonator]

We'll pretend that I didn't do it on accident, but rather to show it off >.>

[@thingswecarry7564]

In an age of hyperbolic modesty it's really nice to hear a maker say "The thing I made is awesome!" This sets a great example for younger makers to be proud of their work. Good stuff man.

[@Rybonator]

They absolutely should be proud of what they do! I feel like I improve each and every time, so it's fun to watch my own progress. :)

[@thingswecarry7564]

@@Rybonator I agree! Keep up the great content. Hope to be making my own dice as well soon!

[@Waldhexe]

You could totally make a custom sanding pad where it's a series of circles that get smaller and smaller so you just move in a layer to go down a grit. Save time changing the paper

[@saucercrabzero]

I bet this would be a great use for a laser cutter, have very precise concentric circles cut out so there's no gaps, and then you could semi-permanently adhere it to the glass disk

[@Jumbojet776]

Holy crap, those are some pretty dice! Also tempted to do this as hand sanding is slowly destroying my shoulder xD

[@annedavis3340]

RSI's are no joke, friend. Please don't wait! It's easier to prevent than reverse damage.

[@Rybonator]

Sanding is the worst part of dice making by a long mile. If it can make that easier, it's worth it to me

[@JaydotDice]

yeah my thought was spend $200 now and save $$$ in surgery costs later for my wrists. Invest in your body if nothing else.

[@pooyataleb2514]

These sets maybe your best yet

[@Rybonator]

Thank you! I was really pleased with them :) I feel like they look professional, and I'm proud of that.

[@CotalCosta]

The animated dice goblin is the cutest thing in the world!

[@Rybonator]

I'd die for him haha

[@novahkoo]

no one: literally no one: rybonator: ITALIAN FINGER KISS

[@Rybonator]

*MUAH*

[@ClokworkGremlin]

"Once you take some away, you're never going to be able to get it back." -Rybonator, 2020 Someone frame that.

[@yokonamigaara]

The purple set literally looks actively magical :O Its definitely one of my fave sets you've made

[@vanerek]

Oh God, the puns, the awful puns... Please don't you ever dare to stop. In hindsight, the pottery wheel makes a lot of sense, you're adding the consistency of the machine to the equation. OMDG (oh my dragon god), those silver and purple dice are beautiful man!

[@Rybonator]

Couldn't stop if i wanted to :P Glad you like them! I'm pretty proud of these bad bois

[@fealubryne]

Those purple and silver dice are gorgeous, holy crap. And also, now I gotta listen to You Spin Me Round, I have it stuck in my head thanks to you!

[@Rybonator]

Listen to the NSP version, it's a great cover :) or the Dope version if you like metal

[@fealubryne]

@@Rybonator Oh nice, I'll check those out. Thanks for the suggestions!

[@spontaneouspentagonalweird7404]

both these dice sets are *gorgeous* omg

[@TheRompsh]

This man is the reason that I can live through quarantine

[@Rybonator]

I know this is a joke, but it made me smile either way :) Hope you are having a great day my friend!

[@TheRompsh]

Rybonator it’s not a joke I love dice and dnd and other youtubers are quite boring so thank you I can 1 idea for dice it could be a warlock/demon dice

[@Rybonator]

@@TheRompsh Warlock dice are totally gonna be coming :) Also, I'm glad that I helped during such a crappy time haha. Have a great day Rompsh!

[@TheRompsh]

Thank man and I hope you have a good day too stay safe

[@KyleneeBoBeanie]

I used to love making dice, but I have up because I have a joint condition. If I sanded and polished a die, I couldn't use my arm for three days. I have baggies full of unfinished dice, and only 2 finished D20s. I'm so excited about this video because I can get back into the hobby and actually use what I make. Thank you for changing my life!

[@Rybonator]

This made me smile so hard :) I hope this is what you need to get back into doing what you love. Can't wait to see what you create Kylene!

[@Tinivee]

I need the pokemon set for a friend....and also myself. Love the creative way to roll the dice! :P

[@martjanamoon1785]

wow i really love those purple silver dice, they even might be my favourites ones yet

[@Rybonator]

Glad you like them :D I am super happy with how they turned out

[@MadMeeper]

Oh my god, the dice goblin got animated, its SO well done!

[@Rybonator]

I needed to be able to show how dang cute he truly is!

[@solar_dragon]

I really love that metal colour, it’s beautiful

[@Rybonator]

Glad you like it! :)

[@NygelBurdick]

Man those are some pretty dice... that foil and silver combo was really worthy of all the chef's kisses.

[@That1ComicGuy]

I could watch you sand dice on the pottery wheel for hours and not be bored.

[@MuseEgo]

I love how much your videos have improved and changed since the channel started. I've learnt a ton watching them all and I can't wait to see what you'll cover in the future!

[@IQzminus2]

Saw your Twitter, and just wanted to say thanks for speaking up

[@Rybonator]

Of course my friend. Hope you and yours are doing well.

[@necrosylum.l3013]

Oh my. I absolutely love those dice you made for your friend. They are like my dream dice. The cool metal mixing with the dark purple caused by the shadows. I can't wait to try doing that for myself. I've finally got everything i need to make dice like these (though i only have a vacuum chamber not a pressure pot) and i have my own set of sprew molds curing. That you Rybonator for all your videos they helped me understand so much and develop my own way of doing things, you are what i aspire to be as a dice maker.

[@sib_here_]

I have officially ordered the supplies to start dice making! I found your channel on my recommended and I havent stopped binging since(this was only a few days ago oops) I researched a bunch and am getting everything within the next week! Super excited to start this hobby! Thanks Rybonator for introducing me! (Also your videos are great and very bingeable and I love the puns at the start of every video. Oh and your videos are extremely helpful for getting into this hobby, very well spoken and the links in each video helps alot!)

[@emmett_m]

Every day Rybonator adds to his arsenal of dice making tools... what will he add next? A personal resin factory? A 7000 watt laser to etch different numbers in? The ability to bend resin only with his mind? We will never know...

[@vedritmathias9193]

Enamel paints, or whatever is used to put the enamel in the numbers. Because enamel > paint.

[@teaganabel950]

Ok now you spun me round with that amazing intro!

[@Rybonator]

Like a record baby!

[@WarlordSh4Dow]

Wow, those dice turned out fantastically! Absolutely love that gun metal colour with the transparency! Glad these turned out so amazingly!

[@brunocharbonneau5272]

After the Facebook tease this week I was so excited to see this video. Can say that I have been delighted with it. And hey now you don't even need a dice tower anymore you can just use that pottery wheel. I also want to say that Twintig looks so adorable with his new animation, I kinda hope someday we'll have Twintig plushies.....

[@Rybonator]

Glad it was worth the wait :) We'll call this the spinning initiative table. Everyone put their dice on there to roll for initiative at the same time haha. So I have looked into twintig plushes, and we can do it, but the cost was gonna be around 20-25$ each. Not sure if people will wanna pay that. Maybe around Christmas :)

[@brunocharbonneau5272]

@@Rybonator I'd even throw some extra money if you tell me it comes with your Twintig voice and short sentences like "Let's play a game of Castles & Crusaders, shall we?"

[@alanabop5535]

I love the color choices you went with for the numbers!! I bought the same paint for reinking and realized the same thing about them not being quite as color shifty as I expected, but the're still fun for bright numbers!! Great video :)

[@irishbabe8923]

I bought some crochet hooks with engraved sizing on it that was really hard to read so I totally tried the overfill and wipe off with finger method and now I absolutely love them! This is definitely one of my favorite channels!!!

[@matthewvinsonhaler934]

those are the coolest dice i think ive ever seen you make!

[@dezkyger2585]

These dice look absolutely phenomenal!

[@ItsTheGofa]

Rybo, you really do just get better with each episode. Those purple dice are to die for (pun intended) and the Pokemon "Silver & Gold" are a fitting tribute sir :)

[@zacpackman9186]

dam those are some lovley dice awsome work as per usual

[@isabelladeyoung1425]

Thank you so much for linking the pottery wheel!!! I’ve been looking for a nice one to invest in for a while and this one looks perfect! You’re a lifesaver :]

[@Rybonator]

It's SOOO freaking nice to have haha. It's a game changer for sure. Hope you enjoy!

[@gamerliliturra7434]

I just want to say that I got myself a little pottery wheel after watching this and omg my wrist and fingers thank you so much! It works so well!! Thank you for all your videos, many of them have been really helpful in my crafting and dming!

[@KhanaHatake]

HOLY MOLY THAT PURPLE DICE!!!!! That ink color was incredible, too!

[@rileyplaysanimalcrossing4415]

god the puns in the intro get me every time i needed that today thank you :D

[@MageRights]

Those gun metal dice are absolutely phenomenal - ive been going back and catching up on your videos and just like *chief kiss* all over dude. Also can't help but think the gun foil dice are another one of those sets where just changing the color of the number could change the whole vibe - like makin them green and giving either a WoW-ish or even like Hulk vibe. You're doin amazing and I'm looking forward to more stuff!

[@machazychaz]

the the opace and foil looks so fucking sweet!!! also at the end the one dice that held onto the spinning tray is a keeper for the sheer willpower it exudes

[@CL30]

I would not have guessed that dice making and pottery equipment went together. Nice!

[@Rybonator]

Me either! haha but hey, it works :)

[@greenecrayon]

Thank you for all the fun things you do

[@azraelfaye]

I reeaaaallly need that purple set

[@mitchan3763]

Your puns are the #2 reason I watch your videos.

[@SlenderverseTrash]

The purple flakes and gunmetal dice oh my god my new favorite on this channel, the color shift paint for them were perfect and aaaaaaaa clicky math rocks make me happy heheh

[@prestonhawkins5782]

Absolutely life changing... In my cart already

[@eddvcr598]

Holy HELL the cuteness of the animated Twintig at the end just SLAYED ME!!!

[@marclytle644]

Ok... roll initiative. *turns on pottery wheel*

[@Rybonator]

"Everyone place your dice on the initiative wheel."

[@Tar0B0I]

These are SO GOOD!

[@OffbeatWorlds]

Those silver and purple dice turned out so cool!

[@Rybonator]

Glad you like them :) Thank you!

[@okieo2k958]

That into was great

[@Rybonator]

WHEW, that's where I put 90% of my effort when editing haha

[@hiredgoon13]

i work in a metallurgical lab and we wet polish (150gt to 0.05 um) a lot of epoxy (usually with metal samples in it), using very similar setup. our systems use sheet magnets on the platter an a magnetic base plat to hold the pads

[@Donovan_Du_Bois]

That purple foil is gorgeous.

[@Rybonator]

Right? Such a pretty color :)

[@JC-ze2et]

I don't play tabletop games, but I love watching you make dice!

[@IcsulX]

Ok, for the first time ever I am blown away by the dice I see. Damn I want some of those purple dice.

[@QuizMasterEntertainment]

Now that is taking it a a next level, you are getting close to being able to open up quite a decent store

[@Hopeless_Fool]

This helps a lot. I started making dice but got really discouraged and stopped because I couldn't get a good finish on the sanded side of the dice when the other sides looked amazing. Using the spruce method and a pottery wheel I'll try to get back into it.

[@olddaydreams]

The dice goblin is animated at the end!!!! That’s so adorable!!!

[@Rybonator]

I'd die for that cuteness

[@Akiitsu]

I'm lovin the cheesy puns. Keep it up.

[@mydeerling1020]

That intro is love!!!

[@Rybonator]

Glad you is love it :)

[@SkyMineYT]

Holy, that Purple foil set look amazing

[@Rybonator]

Glad you like it :)

[@lux0rd01]

Both sets ended up absolutely gorgeous

[@LucianCiel]

Your intros always make me laugh. 👍

[@davidlewis8304]

“So clay attention”

[@lwolfstar7618]

Omg you were an old school pokemaniac too? Nice! I played blue like 100x i swear. Then gold almost as many times XD oh back to dice, these are as gorgeous as always, and omg WHEEEEE rofl

[@shinashayesteh564]

I've got a pinched nerve in my elbow, and so polishing dice was starting to get super painful for me. I got a pottery wheel but wasn't sure how to set it up, so this video was really helpful--thanks so much! I feel excited again now about polishing dice instead of dreading it, lol

[@pjamestx]

I wonder what the advantages of a pottery wheel over a disc sander would be? Maybe better handling of wet sanding? Great video, I'm getting ready to cast my first dice here in a week or two, just getting some 3d printed dice ready, I've been 100% inspired by your channel to give this a try! [edit] Ok, I thought pottery wheels were way more expensive, but they're on par with disc sanders, so I can see the fact that they're designed to handle wet clay/water as being a big advantage!

[@Rybonator]

Your edit kind of answered your own question :) It's all about the wet sanding and variable speed in my opinion. Glad you liked it! Best of luck on your casting :)

[@oAlexanderXavior]

I got a pottery wheel! I'm so pumped!

[@quasimofo6811]

Would be really interesting to see a video testing out some cheaper pottery wheels to see if they're good enough to sand dice with. Great video as usual!

[@EsahctheCoyote]

If you get your wheelhead drilled for bat pins, you can use bats (plastic discs made to fit on your wheel so you can take off fresh pots without warping them) with your sandpapers attached so you can swap out grits quickly

[@Rybonator]

Oh that would be a super great idea :O

[@elizabethb.1346]

Newb question: How long do the Zona papers last? Like how many dice can you use on a paper, on average, before they need to be tossed?

[@RedCoyote]

Yes! Someone finally says it! Gen 2 is so good and still my favorite Pokémon generation.

[@thePunisher95125]

Nicely done. You should make dice that are specifically for a person who’s playing a necromancer character so look like they are bone colored and crimson colored for number.

[@nicoleclay8593]

Awesome tutorial i have a small pottery wheel I’m gonna try this

[@DominoGalaxy]

Woah i looooove the silver purple ones :O

[@Adamwinniemarv]

I looked through some comments and didn’t see anyone else bringing it up but you can buy a mini pottery wheel for $30-$40 on Amazon as well. Is really small but it does take up much less space.

[@aliceblanchette1291]

to the patron who's name is CTHUWU. you are my hero and I love you

[@adamc2693]

I love your channel you are so helpful. Also as an idea have you ever tried instead of paint trying uv resin for the numbers and then sanding it down?

[@KoalaMeatPie]

Thank you for painting in the numbers :-D

[@epiclemonadex3119]

I love these dice! The new polishing technique makes them look like glass. I'd love to see the colour shift in a big boi die

[@bobboi2807]

I really love the purple flakes and gunmetal colored dice. But when you put the color shift paint onto them, I just immediately thought of Megatron from Transformers.

[@Rybonator]

That's not a bad thing IMO haha :)

[@fynnleyreader3511]

Hi robynator! I'm not sure if you wanted an answer to this but the reason it's listed as a 9in plate is because potters usually leave a small amount of room on the wheel for the purpose of wiring off their pieces from it! If there's a need to make anything bigger than the plate then there are ways to put a larger plate on the wheelhead! (My poor ceramic teachers are probably shaking their heads at me omg)

[@KoalaMeatPie]

I am imagining a classic 70s-80s sitcom where the wife comes into the garage and explains to her husband "You got a Pottery Wheel!? Why did get a Pottery Wheel!?" - "Make math rocks shiny" *LAUGH TRACK*

[@art_of_Miko101]

Man! I love the smokey purple dice that you made for your friend's birthday and I really want to buy them to support ya But I don't know how the heck to buy them online oof. But until then, I'm rooting ya man!

[@brookelee7830]

Decided to try making dice after you sparked my interest! I have made my silicone molds, using your tutorials 😄. Before I pour the resin, do you have any tips for preventing bubbles without a pressure pot or vacuum chamber? You’re awesome 😎 keep up the great work 👍

[@chrispit46]

Hey great vid.very enjoyable to watch.I just have one question do you not need to use like a clear coat or some sealant over the numbers to prevent them coming off after some use? Again loving the vids thanks.

[@MrQuickLine]

Rybonator - on the surface, tehre are those ridges you mentioned, but then the bigger grooves. See if there's a way to make concentric circles of different grits that you can align to those deep grooves. Then you don't even have to remove sandpaper. As soon as it's good at this grit, move it over an inch to the next grit.

[@Rybonator]

You'd still have to remove it more often, as there is less area to sand the dice on each grit, and so the paper would get less effective more quickly. I totally thought about your idea! But didn't think it was worth the effort to cut them all out like that haha.

[@kronoskai2738]

Nice to see this tool used this way! I have been wondering if something like this could be used for polishing dice. My thought was for a jeweller's facetting machine. Sort of similar to a potter's wheel, but smaller, and with an arm to chuck the jewel into, and angle and pressure dials to help control the depth of the cut/polish. Not sure that part would work for dice though.

[@sebastianlodbogath5340]

Hi, I’m new here but have been binge watching your videos. All your dice look amazing. What recommendations do you have for someone who’s looking to get into making dice?

[@steamgoth-lassassin4099]

I would argue what the best Pokemon generation is, but my only excuse is that Gen 4 were my first games (which did have the Gen 2 remakes which I enjoyed) and Gen 7 gets heritage points with me. I absolutely love the purple set! It would make a great set for a magic-based class.

[@smallerhermit4289]

you made me collect dice and play D&D (haven't made dice yet)

[@Rybonator]

Sorry for the crippling hobby! Haha :)