Forging the Sun: D20 Dice from Bumblebee Jasper!

In this one I cut a 20 sided die from Bumblebee Jasper. I learn a few lesions on health and safety but we end up with a beautiful piece for a fan.
Video Editor - Andrew Janney
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Music:
Romeo - Cycles of Time
Diamonds And Ice - Time Flies
Damon Power - Arietta
Ada Ragimov - Prelude in E Minor Op 28 No 4
Stephen Keech - Grand Design

[@joetree6381]

The tiny natural imperfections in this really give it a mystical essence, like it's an ancient artifact found at the bottom of a crazed wizards chest of odds and ends.

[@ephemispriest8069]

Perfect description.

[@SillyInternetGremlinBoy]

Every single video, this man makes a dice that i would gladly sell an organ for, truly a master of his craft

[@MF_Dicedealer]

Die is singular, dice is plural.

[@ravenbloom6732]

@@MF_Dicedealer Only if you're American. British English uses 'dice' as both singular and plural.

[@Ajani.]

Wouldn't be surprised if he can make an incredible dice out of your organ

[@gah1292]

I would sell all of my kidneys for that die

[@natsterjam]

@@ravenbloom6732 Fun fact: America doesn't have an official language. They have just butchered/adopted English. Depends if you are American or British when it comes to butchered/adopted 😉

[@DarioVidili]

You're the Bob Ross of the D&D community. Please never stop.

[@shoshanahelek]

yes

[@pufthemajicdragon]

The die that convinces you to buy a respirator :/ I hope your recovery is swift and complete!

[@MattWeber]

Almost every bit of his process is done wet. A respirator wouldn't do much really.

[@digitaldritten]

@@MattWeber why wouldn't a respirator help?

[@redreaper5734]

Please for the love of god tell me how you number the five I’m going crazy trying to find it out

[@p1nkpolkadots]

​@@digitaldrittenthe liquid holds any dust that gets created so he doesn't breathe it in

[@xSaDii]

@@MattWeber After the lap gets dry (which happens very fast) some of the dust do get into the air, that's why he said "there was a sulfur smell" at 1:25. It also happens with sillica while cutting quartz, so using a mask or a respirator IS necessary for long term exposure

[@Scarodactyl]

Just spitballing, but if you cut it without respiratory protection I'd guess it's more likely you breathed in some sulfur which I think is probably more prevalent in there than arsenic and which can irritate the lungs. Always good to wear respro even if it's annoying.

[@GameDesignerJDG]

I wouldn't mess with it. Arsenic is a slow killer. Small amounts accumulate over time. I'd strongly recommend taking serious precautions if trying to cut a mineral that has hazardous properties. Cutting creates dust and dust ends up in peoples' bodies easier than you'd think. The only safe amount of heavy metal exposure is 0. After that, it's not easy to calculate risk vs reward.

[@Scarodactyl]

@@GameDesignerJDG I wouldn't cut it myself either tbh. I also wear a p100 respirator while cutting gems of any kind, though some would consider it overkill.

[@zanmorn1139]

I've never not seen a dice made by you that wasn't absolutely breathtaking and expertly crafted. Truly some of the best craftsmanship out there.

[@Merennulli]

That's beautiful. It's a shame you couldn't make a second one. You're definitely right to not use it, though. The arsenic concentration in the stone is pretty high and your risk is from breathing in the dust.

[@boticland4342]

Hey, that’s what masks are for, am I right? 🤷‍♂️

[@wiktorszymczak4760]

​@@boticland4342ah yes. I also dream of never again being able to enter my workshop without mask.😂

[@ssWinni]

Mask up lol

[@Merennulli]

@@boticland4342 It can be done with proper PPE and shop filtration, but that adds cost and effort that is presumably beyond what he wants to put in, particularly for a one-off. Arsenic poisoning longers, so you need filtrating ventilation of the work area in addition to masking, and the appropriate mask is somewhat expensive and restrictive for constant wear like you would need for this.

[@mrblack5145]

Fuck it. YOLO, right? Besides, the best artists are only treasured after death.

[@CarBENbased]

STUNNING as always! Shame you couldn't make a second one but you are absolutely right to not take the increased risk! Hope you're feeling better!

[@aidenwallin3523]

That is one of the coolest looking stones I've never seen before, and the title definitely fits. The rings remind me of polished malachite.

[@soadkrloz]

As a videographer, I love the way you show the dice at the end. Great work as always

[@RMAfan101]

I absolutely adore how you include the rolls at the end. Love seeing the end product in action!

[@Rainiiru]

im so sorry to hear about your health problems!!! i hope you are ok now and back to full strength, your videos are always a highlight when they come out to me and my other dice goblin friends

[@TraGiiXzaze]

Very few channels get me to turn notifications on. Yours is one of them. Love these so much

[@JoshInTheOutdoors]

It's amazing how much time, work and effort you put into making these and the video!. Keep it up. It's inspiring. It's super fascinating to watch. I love the choice of stone! Hoping your respiratory health gets better! You rock ...I couldn't resist the horrible pun...

[@An_Entire_Spinell]

Storytime and watching satisfying stuff, the best combo to start or end your day.

[@DHFHades]

I gotta know, how many times did you have to roll that to get the 20?

[@TheJundPlayer]

I am always impressed by the level of craftmenship that goes into these but this one feels like it had an extra level of challenge with the material looking to be more fragile than normal. Amazing as always.

[@ruysclan]

Oh, the final reveal was stunning! I love each one of these videos more and more, the editing and music, as well as the dice themselves, are just phenomenal

[@LunaK-423]

How do i still learn more about dice making with every video? This channel is such a gem.

[@IkaSternenlicht]

"Bumblebee Jasper gets its orange color from Arsenic." Forbidden cheese sauce mix/Cheeto dust. Jokes aside, I hadn't heard of Bumblebee Jasper before this video and the die looks incredible as always!

[@monkaeyes3417]

Damn I really like the holes in the numbering at the end. Really makes it even more unique than it already is.

[@risingoblivion2024]

A dice that will let me have the power of the sun, in the palm of my hand. Such a beautiful dice

[@carlosmercante1989]

Beautiful as ever. True jewels. Would make the sons of Durin proud. I would have asked for black or purple numbers but I guess this was the customer’s choice.

[@Rybonator]

Gorgeous as always my friend! :)

[@ericheft6184]

Love the color contrast. Thank you for sharing.

[@jacobtucker1348]

love your videos! learn something new every time.

[@connerscott2687]

I love the orange patches that look like mold growths or lichen. Would be awesome for a Spore Druid character.

[@bebielieween]

Considering that's the dangerous part of the stone, that'll be most appropriate. However- I am not sure I'd actually ever PLAY with this D20.

[@Groovewonder2]

I don't know if this channel is you full time job or not but good gods I hope it becomes it. You make beautiful pieces one could only dream of owning. Keep up the stellar work, my dude.

[@hedronrockworks]

Not full time. Just a hobby right now.

[@BasedBoosted88]

A video of yours got recommended earlier, I have just finished watching every single video on your channel. Truly amazing work, I can't wait for more. You are an amazing craftsman. Please keep rolling them at the end, I love seeing the die in use.

[@kairon156]

I love the style of dice you make and seeing the level of skill you put into making each of them.

[@chemgeektim]

Beautiful! And you answered I question that had been rolling around in my head, how you dealt with cracks, etc. Thanks!

[@jessetheunending9357]

Hey, congrats on over 4 years of marriage! I pray you have many more.

[@juanitarodriguez8238]

You are the God of stone dice craftsmanship

[@Gokou3036]

An avatar of Moradin at the very least, lol

[@Liger-Inuzuka]

This has to be the most beautiful looking one yet.

[@WookieWoman]

It's insane how beautiful your work is.

[@patheccles6068]

your videos are lovely, and watching the lapidary process is great. the music is always so moving and epic, incredible choices. but i almost feel like your personal, introspective commentary is the real star of the show.

[@L0rd0fTime]

Amazing work as always and frankly the cracks and other things you fixed just give character to the D20. Looking forward to the next one sir.

[@Craxin01]

It's amazing to watch a hunk of rock turn into something so well crafted.

[@GameDesignerJDG]

Gorgeous. Glad you were able to finish one die. It's really too bad some minerals are toxic. What kinds of safety precautions would you want before you could consider returning to dice with potentially dangerous minerals? Just curious about the... logistics? of lapidary. Not really saying it's a good idea.

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

The only real problem would be the dust. As he's using a wet grinding method for most of the work, the dust is already going to be minimised, but ideally, you would need a good quality respirator while working with it, and maybe a good ventilation system if you do a lot of work with those stones. It's also potentially an idea to wear nitrile gloves while cleaning out the water/sludge mixture, but in reality, as long as he promptly washes his hands with soap and water, that should be enough. In reality, as long as he's not licking the stone or breathing in lots of dust, he'll be fine. If you plan to make more than one, then you definitely need to be looking at that respirator, though.

[@Touketsuken]

It always makes my day to see a new Hedron episode, I absolutely adore the craftsmanship and put into every die

[@robuelike2969]

keep it up dude. talents like yours are not readily known to most people I would say. You making these videos has really helped make it known what goes into dice cutting and the story a player can have behind their character with a die.

[@TheSpeep]

I freaking love the pattern on this one. Even the crack, honestly, really adds a touch of personality to it.

[@666Daheretic]

Another amazing piece. I love these videos.

[@cherrysoftice6623]

Breathtaking dice, looks like a red supergiant star

[@hudspethboys8135]

Hell ya, love to see it when you upload!

[@grandogrigo]

The stone itself is crazy! And your hands tunder it into the masterpiece! Thanks for your art🙏👍💥

[@LucasFernandezNimes]

Que hermoso trabajo! Te quedo expectacular!

[@strawwmann3131]

Just glorious... again, including the music.

[@wallingstreeter3522]

5:29 that's what is magic in tabletop roleplaying games. The freedom and also the huge consequences of your choices are unique in this form of game. As a game master myself, i'm really happy that you enjoy DnD

[@dominicmodderman8285]

Absolutely remarkable. You never cease to put me in awe of your craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing your artwork with the world

[@starlightlion8603]

What an absolutely captivating dice

[@Honk_with_a_bonk]

I'm still surprised that this channel hasn't blown up yet.

[@Valkyrie2421]

Beautiful work your artistry is unmatched, I’m rather new to the channel but have seen every single video now and all I can say is wow I can’t wait until you’re open for commissions again if you ever decide to do so

[@CryoticAlchemy]

For future reference, most of those harmful chemicals using water eliminates 99% of anything that would ever cause an issue, but if you’re ever still concerned, a respirator would 100% keep you safe

[@jamescryer2356]

Incredible work as always.

[@dyslexichitman]

Your die are just incredible. Love the videos.

[@pieman3141]

Wakey wakey, new Hedron video just dropped!

[@calebb5106]

man this one turned out so good, wish i had the money to buy any of your other dice cause i can not get over how amazing each and every one of them are, down to all thedifferent face patterns you put into them

[@SirDrance]

Man, your videos reeeeeeeely make me want to pick up a new hobby. The dice you make are incredible

[@danandkari]

Right?! I wish it wasnt so prohibitively expensive...

[@inferno4442]

The way you make your 20 sided dice is absolutely amazing! Keep up the great work!

[@TheFishingExperience916]

I might have not been following you since 1000 subscriber's (no thanks to youtube algorithm) but i will be here for your 1 million and beyond keep it up you make some beautiful stuff GG good sr.....👍

[@BeastOrGod]

Two videos in TWO WEEKS!?!?=!!? Getting spoiled here!

[@ThePixelPear]

That raw specimen looks really pretty.

[@vertiform_city]

Yep, there's arsenic and sulfur in there. Even the polished form hazards exposure, so I would wash my hands after or avoid touching it altogether. Wish it was safer, its one of my favorite rocks.

[@nathanr.494]

i played in table top rpgs a long time ago. one character I played for 10 years. It was a ever evolving adventure that nobody wanted to stop. School days were ending and we all decided to retire the campaign and characters. good times. I still have my d20 from those days.

[@cubancavalier3051]

That bumblebee jasper is so pretty. Didn’t know that was a thing!!

[@patrickhaire87]

While I love the perfection and uniformity in the surface that most of your dice have, this is a different level. It's an artifact, a treasure, and I'm sure that's it's exactly how it will be seen by the receiver. 🔥

[@shipwreck9146]

I hope that these dice survive for thousands of years. They are truly art.

[@theeternalfog2965]

man these are so therapeutic to me and i love it. keep up the good work man

[@zoid3243]

damn, i kinda wish beautiful dice like these were within my teenage price range edit: or well, my teenage price range could fit these beautiful dice

[@AttacMage]

got lucky back when I was in HS and found a very cool metal d20 for something like 15-20 bucks and it's served me well for a long time now. given, it's definitely not as cool as gemstone dice. I'd like to find a set of those.

[@irishwristwatch2487]

That thing is absolutely magnificent

[@notyouraveragetenor]

Bumblebee Jasper is such a pretty stone!

[@thegnome54]

So beautiful! Thank you for the lovely roll at the end

[@talliaconner-flores5763]

So we could say that this die floats like a butterfly and stings like rat poison then? The fact that it's got arsenic in it cracks me up, it's like, hella pretty, but it's got a helluva punch!

[@erikbarnes4284]

Your work is truly inspiring. Not to take anything away from your processes but Bondic UV dental adhesive may be a more effective alternative than traditional Cyanoacrylates for the lifespan of the stone and / or dice? Before anyone has you work with Jade or Nephrite please be aware that those are technically asbestos and you may wish to take additional precautions, we need you around for later…?

[@HamWasTaken]

we need longer showcase scenes of these dice!!

[@yuGtahT]

Stunning.

[@pogostix6097]

My first DnD experience: A Mind Flayer (the Big Bad) leaves behind a pet to deal with us after making his dramatic exit at the end of the dungeon. We all roll against Telepathic Brain Owwies. My Murder Midget (Barbarian Gnome) is TOO DUMB to be afflicted by the telepathic brain owwies. So while everyone else is crippled by this floating brain thingy I roll a nat 20 and paste it with the flat side of my battle axe. Fun times.

[@tusharkotian4410]

The way you present your videos truly makes your work shine and your BGM selection is also great. Hoping to see a Ruby or Sapphire die one day!

[@danandkari]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@wallycola5653]

I loved hearing about your first experience with DnD

[@moonlightfr71]

Godly satisfaying to see your video's, like always it be !

[@JustSomeDudee]

A truly beautiful creation, as always.

[@extrabisexual7344]

it looks beautiful as always!! you were right to only make one. stay safe!

[@tsumgye5370]

d20s are iconic, but I'd like to see one of the other regular polyhedrons for a change. specifically the d12, which is the d20's geometrical cousin.

[@AsuraTheNoble]

I just want you to know I've been here for awhile silently watching ever joying your content. Stumbled on your channel shortly after you released the Dendritic Peruvian Opal video when looking for jewelry using moss agate.

[@Kingajramon]

I think this is my favorite one yet!

[@Gothmog3019]

Another masterpiece! thanks for the entertainment.

[@majogl188]

8:00 this is chaotic sorcerer dice all the way... besides the beautiful visuals, you don't know what happens... you might roll well, you might roll poorly, the dice might split in half and poison you... just epic 😂

[@tomischebywolok6894]

As a Toxicological ,I would recommend a complete cleaning of all of the equipment that you used during the grinding and polishing of this stone. The dust is not your only thing that you have to worry about. All the paste on your grinding and polishing disks are now contaminated with arsenic. I would suggest getting brand new disks as the arsenic, left on the disks you used, NEVER totally goes away. Each and every single time that you use the disks afterwards causes arsenic to be released back into your lab. Please for your health and your fans peace of mind DO A THOROUGH CLEANUP. I want you to make many more dice and not see you getting sick.

[@emilyjanet455]

Bump!!

[@georgemcconnell5405]

I have worked with materials for a long time. While they won't cause bacterial infections, the damaged tissue from the presence of such toxins will make one more susceptible to respiratory infection. Wear the proper ventilator for high dust operations. Ps. Just saw your dustmask, i would definitely suggest a silicon respirator with pancake filters designed for dust and volatile organic compounds. If you are concerned with contamination then thats the best course of action. Hard to get a good fit with a beard though... you can get forced air supply or an extracting unit to step up your health and safety game. You buy the right equipment to make beutiful art, now buy the right equipment to protect yourself as well! Much appreciation to you and your channel, take care!

[@tinythebrick4069]

i think that the cracks in the dice give it a lot of character. i like the paladin train of thought and raise you an oath breaker as the cracks could be a sign of their shattered divine power. also fantastic work as always mate. i'm always happy to see a new video or post.

[@Syrkyth]

Beautiful result! For future consideration, maybe invest in a pressure pot to stabilize fractured or crumbly stones by permeating every fissure with clear (or complementary coloured) resin? It sure would widen the types of stone you could work with! Peter Brown on KZbin has a bunch of pots and processes for stabilizing all sorts of materials for lathe turning. Also, if your do end up working with other toxic stones (there are a surprising number of them - yay stone-carving workshops run by ex-quarrymen!) maybe consider investing in vacuum/dust/fume hood or at least a reusable chemical/dust filter mask (though really, fine particulate in the arsenic realm probably warrants a full face setup to keep it out of your eyes/tear ducts).

[@SophieFox947]

How in the world was I not subscribed? Either way great video! I love how you can see the pores in the paint of the numbers

[@SugarSpice07]

Watching this right before D&D! I've been playing my first character for over a year now, and I've gotten quite attached. I've even recently started experimenting with making resin dice of my own!

[@DirtyPlumbus]

This was particularly interesting because I've never seen this stone before.

[@moonlight5050]

Wow....stunning again ❤

[@eboliator]

I get so happy when you post you have no idea

[@squidonglitter2320]

What a beautiful and unseemingly dangerous gemstone. The blood red numbers were very appropriate 😂 i'm glad you prioritised your health and only made 1 die. I kindly urge that you be more careful with your health and research the hazards of some of these gemstones. We take their beauty for granted. I'm glad you're safe and this hazard hasnt detered you from making something special and beautiful 💛

[@android24687531]

Turned out excellent