Iso-path tiles from acid dipped marble

This video deals with making tiles for the board game, Iso-path. Later videos will deal with fashioning a solid-surface game board and carving the eight play pieces from raw minerals. If you would like to see how to make a wooden game board, or learn how to play, watch the following video:
► • Iso-path: game board c...
The tough part about making an Iso-path set is the game tiles. The tiles featured here are made from a set of Carrara marble hexagons. A mosaic set like this is a great alternative to making your own pieces, because hexagons can be picky and tricky. Most home centers will carry several types of these mosaics in stock, especially in ceramic. Just remember that you will need at least 37 tiles.
To the patient, and to young people: the reaction taking place here can be dangerous. But you can also achieve the same weathered marble look in a slower, safer reaction! Old marble buildings, statues, and gravestones have been slowly dissolved by the rain over time. Industry releases stuff into the air which becomes sulfuric or nitric acid in the clouds, and this acid changes the pH of the rain water just a tiny bit. But the Earth is a delicate balance, and even a slight change can be enough to melt rocks! Thus, even mild acids will do the trick with enough time. So if you don't like the idea of working with harmful chemicals, you could try this project by experimenting with vinegar or lemon juice. Try reading about acid rain- it's pretty weird how even tough things have weaknesses.
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SAFETY:
Of course, I assume no liability for what you do with this information. Before attempting to work with any acid or base, inform yourself. Use all appropriate PPE; avoid any skin (and especially eye) contact, and use only in a well-ventilated area and with respiratory protection. Remember: dust masks DO NOT filter out acid fumes. In fact, even with the appropriate respirator cartridge, I still hold my breath while around vapors that result from chemical reactions.
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Music:
"Truth in the Stones" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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[@VagabondTE]

I would love to make this but I have an apartment. Do you have any recommendations for useing the tiles without the acid wash?

[@pocket83]

Sure! Just get ceramic ones. There's a whole bunch of different types at most home centers. Some of them look great as-is. If your heart is set on weathered marble (and you are patient), you could also try experimenting with soaking them in a milder acid, like vinegar.

[@VagabondTE]

pocket83, Sweet, I was hoping it would come in other stuff. I use ceramic tile a lot with my plastic recycling but I don't really pay attention to what they have. And I've got a ton of vinegar so we'll see.

[@DirtyFacedKid]

Look for honed marble mosaic tile.

[@sam11o]

Too be fair marble is soft enough to hand hone

[@JeremyCook]

I wonder how weathering with a rock tumber would work.

[@FishersShop]

Eggceptional! Nicely done. :)

[@sgsax]

Nice premium upgrade on the game. Can't wait to see the upgraded board to match! I like how you are going for tactile feel as an aspect of building the game. Adds another dimension to the design. We all know products that just "seem" better, without really knowing why. Heft, texture, shape, size, details like chamfering the tile edges, these all add subtle but tangible improvements that we might not notice but recognize as being "quality". Thanks for sharing!

[@kadehuddleston]

Very well done. I appreciate that you went through all the safety tips for the acid. It shows you handle chemicals and tools with respect and care, and that says a lot about you. Fantastic video.

[@rippspeck]

I used to work in a paint and varnish factory. This type of haptic surface finish is indeed called _soft_ (to the) _touch,_ as you correctly described. Might be a case of faux English since I'm German but on the other hand, the product is being sold around the globe with this label.

[@mindwolf80]

I thought I was getting a little scrambled up, but you laid things out clearly.

[@MortiePL]

Eggcelent.

[@Lomky]

What an eggregious thing to say.

[@nodariel]

That's a cracking project! Really eggcelent :)

[@XPStartupSound]

Awesome video pocket. Thanks for the safety info, but also the fact that you are respectful of our time while on the topic. I think you've mentioned in the past how you don't want to hold the hand of the viewers, and I feel that this video struck a good balance because that part was pretty informative. Awesome game, by the way. Excited to see the next video!

[@freevideoservice]

How can you drop an egg six feet without breaking it? By dropping it seven feet - it won't break for the first six.

[@Ryanstuff]

The care and effort you put into your projects is rare and impressive. I'm not a craftsman myself but I still enjoy your videos and problem solving techniques.

[@qwaccc]

I’m so happy right now, thanks for uploading.

[@pocket83]

Alright! Hope you enjoy ;)

[@qwaccc]

pocket83 I enjoy it thoroughly, your videos are just so incredibly relaxing, there are a lot of big adjectives in this sentence, but there is no hyperbole.

[@haloandrei]

Subscribed because of your mentality. I mean, when you stoped to explain the acid, IN MORE WAYS, i was impressed.

[@finalninjazero5140]

I dont comment much, but its been such a pleasure seeing your videos these past few years.

[@pocket83]

Thanks for letting me know that.

[@finalninjazero5140]

pocket83 :D anytime!

[@anthonyleggio4877]

you have the patients and dedication of an elderly man that has nothing to do and i think that's great

[@pocket83]

Eh, it's all an act. I'm a train-wreck in real life. Sorry to kill the buzz.

[@haun_ted]

been watching for a couple years now and i still think this is one of the best channels to watch when i want to see a chill video, see some great/satisfying craftsmanship, and learn some stuff randomly, all in one place.

[@pocket83]

Awesome. Thank you.

[@LivefreeanddiyTv]

I don't really understand the ovum reference... 🤔🤔🤔

[@RobertMilesAI]

I think my ideal version of this would have little circular indentations to keep the round pieces centred. Then you could have matching bumps in the bottoms of the tiles as well and have everything automatically align neatly

[@pocket83squared]

Pegs, you mean. I can't agree. To align neatly would be to snap mechanically in place. Such restrictions of movement contradict the organic feel of the game's play. Note that Chess sets do not tend to use pegs, either. After lots and lots of scrutiny (years' worth now), the present "ideal" design uses felt-bottomed marble tiles and round, semi-flat stones. In this version, placement is quick & easy, forgiving, and pleasant in the haptic sense. Please don't take my snappy reply as an offense. At present, this game is in the early process of manufacture, and so my default setting is to be critical. Every suggestion is being considered, but they'll only stand as permanent features if they can be well-argued. Every element has to be justified; in this way (and I've said this from the beginning), the game has designed itself.

[@tjf2998]

Thank you for the wonderful content pocket. All your hard work to produce quality content is much appreciated.

[@pocket83]

Thanks!

[@sparkyprojects]

If someone wanted an easy magnet idea, you can get sheets of magnetic material, it's used for printing on to make fridge magnets, then you just need a metal playing surface.

[@pocket83]

That is a really good idea! It might be a bit tough to see which ones are two layers, though (because those are thin).

[@sparkyprojects]

One side is the brown/grey magnet, other side is white printable, may not work so well for stacked, unless you put something on top of the pieces.

[@pocket83]

What if you took a standard wooden isopath board, and then lined the base of it with sheet magnet? If all of the wooden tiles were also lined (top and bottom), would it work? I mean, hypothetically; I'm just wondering. It has a strange polarity. That sheet magnet stuff is also probably expensive. Especially if it's the self adhesive kind.

[@KainYusanagi]

It's cheap as all hell, actually. www.amazon.ca/Flexible-Magnetic-Material-12-inch-Magnetizing/dp/B001NGE9C0 and for the self-adhesive kind, it's even cheaper by volume. www.amazon.ca/Small-Parts-Flexible-Adhesive-0-03-Inch/dp/B005HY990G/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_201_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=R28YFMR0RAMNNB9GA4QR Note the former is for a 4x12 sheet for around $3 CDN, while the latter is for a 24x12 sheet *with adhesive* for $13 CDN (cheaper if you combine with other orders to reach $35). You could even add ferromagnetic metal strips to the tiles, either sandwiching them between layers of wood or simply sitting them atop the tile, for the magnet to attach to and prevent it from sliding all over, too.

[@sparkyprojects]

I have some here, it doesn't stick too well front to back, but is fine mag side to mag side. Easier to post the search link, it's shorter, i have the printable, but there's just the mag sheet too www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=magnetic+paper The 'magnets' are stips very close together, you have to be careful about putting 2 together, they could misalign themselves kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWjKZXWaq8ylfqs shows this

[@MaxMakerChannel]

Those marble tiles look super fancy! Awesome project! 😎 👏

[@Phreekful]

Just found your content, love it. Hope you finish up the documentation of this project, it looks great.

[@AlexisFrazerWalmesley]

I am eggstatic by the eggceptional attention to detail. Eggcellent video and game idea!

[@GraniteValleyDave]

The marble sure looks eggceptional! Great video as always mate!

[@roboactive]

Instead of using silicone for the bottom part of the hexagons, you could use hot glue. Then you wouldn't need to sand and drill all the small holes i think. Fantastic video as always! Keep up the good work!

[@hiimapop7755]

I love iso-path so Im happy that you decided to revisit it and even make a different version.

[@TheNinjapig27]

I always love coming back to your isopath videos. It's such a genius idea for a game in my opinion and its one of my favorite games to play. I was curious about if you were ever gonna make that solid wood board you talked about in this video along with the hand carved pieces. I would love to see a video about that!

[@pocket83]

Thanks! This is one of my favorites, too. The plan was to make two videos: one about a board from a solid-surface countertop material (which I did start filming), and one about making stones from two very specific materials. I hope to get back to it someday.

[@KingBobXVI]

"Let's make a fun board game! Ok, here's your materials, unpack them, and oh, don't forget this one will literally kill you by melting your skin off!" Slight tonal change there, I like it :P

[@coltons1055]

Your creations are some of the most beautiful things I've seen. Thanks for all the split second frames!

[@bringamosa8480]

We talking about the stuff you make OMELETS with?

[@PraetorianCuber]

can't believe the last iso-path video was 11 months ago, truly a really cool game and watching you create the pieces and board is really awesome

[@kevenlewis355]

I love that piece of advise, "We don't want fear and avoidance, we want to be prepared and cautious

[@jakobsors5335]

i always get eggcited when i see that you uploaded a new video, because it is always eggstremely entertaining and intereggsting content

[@KarlRoyale]

First I am in the process of making my own game board, I have a cardboard version and it is a blast to play! Just got an idea for the complaint that the tiles are difficult to lift. if you cut a grove half way up the circumference of each tile that would give a space for the fingertip to grip. Should be just enough to add friction to the thickness of the tiles. Just an idea, thanks for creating a great game. This would be easier with wood tiles than marble. Marble tiles could be engraved with dimples at the center of each side with a drill bit

[@paulpardee]

I've been considering 3D printing an Iso-path board and pieces (because 3D printer), so I'm certain I'll use the silicone technique. It'd be a lot less work with printed tiles because of the inherent texture on the pieces. I'm sure I'll find a use for your acid-bath mosaic tile idea in the future, tho!

[@pocket83]

You might not need to. 3D printers make this project easy! Some of the printable designs out there use locking tiles. Let me know what you come up with, though. Good luck.

[@greenatom]

The tiles, especially after the felt is applied, look delicious!

[@pocket83]

I see. @ 13:04, they look like Oreos, except mostly filling!

[@AdvancePlays]

Looking forward to the other parts, this was neat. I think if I were to make one I'd give the pieces and board a slight bow, so the convex curve on the bottom indexes with the concave curve on the top.

[@KaiTheRailwayGuy]

Wow, you could start shelling these out and making a fortune. A truly eggcelent board game.

[@sidraket]

it seems like moving on to stone the weight is enough you could have very gentle registration marks. the top surfaces of the playing board and each hexagon could have a slightly concave slope, and the bottoms of each hexagon could be slightly convex. This would encourage the hexes to rest in the proper locations on the board as well as on top of each other, and also cause the player pieces to tend to want to rest in the center of a hexagonal space, with out requiring any real player thought. You would slide the stone hexes or pieces around and they would subtly tend to encourage being left in the proper location.

[@MultiPets.]

The new board with marble pieces looks really premium compared to old one, love it.

[@ramraghunathan4262]

Thanks for the great video, I always like your craftsmanship and ingenuity. The silicone seems to work very well, and I personally think it would look better than the felt. Any particular reason you didn't use it for the marble pieces as well?

[@pocket83]

Thanks! The felt ones seem to slide around _just right._ Also, I like the noise suppression. It gives the tiles a nice, quiet feel. Silicone might be too 'sticky' for the final board.

[@CryptolockerMD]

Wow I have no idea how I ended up here, but I watched the whole thing through. You are like a Canadian Bob Ross.

[@pocket83]

I live in Pennsylvania, but thanks!

[@vickierayhill4637]

I love wool and wool blend felt. I do alot of traditional crafts and I use it when I can.

[@aaronjackson5907]

Please make more videos!!!! I love your stuff!!

[@coolbionicle]

That sandpaper started growling at me at the closeup

[@vickierayhill4637]

Have you thought about carving a shallow divot in the tiles so the stone has a spot to lie in? Might make the tiles easier to lift up from the first level during play. Give the index finger tip something to grab while the thumb pulls up the edge.

[@pocket83]

Like worry stones! Stylistically, that would be beautiful. However, it would also be an incredible amount of work, and the tiles weren't thick enough in this case to lose the mass. The ultimate board could look like that, though. Perhaps in amethyst? As for lifting the first tile from the middle, there is enough play in between the pieces and the board to cause enough of a small space to pry it up (It would probably be easy if I had nails). After the first one, moving tiles is easy.

[@xaytana]

It'd be interesting to see your take on a three player variant of this. Since it's hexagonal based, it could accommodate a third player easily, and there's three layers to the game, could be an interesting concept to play with.

[@pocket83]

Yes! It works. It's a mess of confusion to try and strategize, but it plays fine. So far as I can tell, there's no advantage to the level field player, as long as he must also move a tile during his turn. This means that he has to work the field against himself. It's really interesting. I didn't write three-player into the rules yet, because I'm not certain how the scoring should work. I'm hoping to get some feedback from others who have tried it.

[@Everfalling]

wait what's the eg g thing about?

[@tennicktenstyl]

Everfalling I don't know man

[@roboactive]

Easter maybe?

[@maxximumb]

Could you make player pieces that were not as flat? More like baby bird kernels.

[@pocket83]

ok, that counts as clever.

[@clamage]

Game ova, man! Game ova!

[@markbulichsr.836]

Am I missing something??? Whats a baby bird kernel ? I googled it came up with birds eye frozen corn

[@setaa2]

Hey Pocket, nice video I just wanted to say something, If you bake baking soda It will become more alcaline and better neutralizing an acid

[@denisethasder8193]

Eggcellect work! The silicone ones worked out nice

[@ledraps22]

That marble is beautiful. You did another excellent job with the videography on this one.

[@victorquadros1428]

I love every single part of these videos; From the craftsmanship all the way to scientific and mathematical explanations.... keep it up pocket! Also, don't take this the wrong way this is just a technical detail, but baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) doesn't release a hydroxide ion unless in solution. The reason why baking soda can neutralize the acid to begin with is due to the fact that the acid itself is already dissociated in water. Acids wouldn't be able to work unless in solution. Same thing with bases. In theory, if we had a hydrochloric salt, it would be totally fine to touch. However, once in contact with water the salt dissociates and becomes the extremely dangerous acid.

[@pocket83]

_[Nods respectfully]_ You are entirely correct, but I'm teaching concept here. My explanation of ions/compounds/salts was a super-crude mnemonic device. Given your obvious familiarity of the subject, I'm sure you can appreciate how tough it can be to get someone to pay attention to any explanation of physical phenomena at length. I have to reduce it to bare bones. As a former chem nerd, your point is noted, and conceded not without some residual embarrassment. But you can't realistically expect me to further complicate the matter (pun) for this type of presentation. Simply put, my content aims to be varied but general. It is my opinion that we should learn to use as many tools as possible, and that the arcane is too often a discouraging barrier to entry. The physical sciences need not be the exclusive academic club that they've become; such division of intellectual labor has caused a rift in our society, and an unacceptable scientific illiteracy has resulted. So basics are better than nothing, I guess. Thanks ;)

[@victorquadros1428]

I completely concur with your statement, and thus I have no rebuttal for there is none. Scientific illiteracy/anxiety/fear/ignorance/incompetence (many synonyms and adjectives) is one of the largest epidemics within the human conscience to be entirely frank. The darker side of the coin is also the fact that there is little interest aside from monetary gain. I love the natural and physical sciences as both a hobby and a career, and inquiry within the subjects should be endorsed rather than retarded. I dunno, but I do know that kerfuffles over the basis of the subjects (flat earthers) are a good reason why illiteracy should be prevented.

[@aarondcmedia9585]

Do you think you could turn all the pieces upside down and spray them with plastidip? It's rubberised plastic paint and comes in a number of colours. I have painted my bicycle frame with it and it looks good - not sure if it would work better with really smooth or rough tiles. An interesting video - good to see the process you go through.

[@pocket83]

I didn't try the spray-on kind, so that might work. Tried it with a brush: it was a disaster. In general, I don't like plastidip. Cool product, but it's overrated and too expensive. But it did have traction, so it could be worth some further experimentation.

[@JCarlosXJ]

Wow, that's going to be a really impressive iso-path game. I'm going to make a couple of these to give them to my family. Looking forward for the next video.

[@pocket83]

Are you going to use marble tiles? Good luck ;)

[@Nomaran]

Always worth waiting for your videos. Really love the look of marble, I might have to give this a go. After I finish some home improvement projects.

[@basselsalah4604]

you could make them carved slightly inward from the side facing down and give them a turned edges from the upper side, so that they would snug when you lay them on each other.

[@VemFanTogMittNick]

Everything about your videos is just amazing. And I have a terribly high standard

[@Kolajer]

Great seeing you back!

[@Dragonman0007]

Also, pool acid! You could have used the silicone that you hand-mix. You can paint it on; you’d need to use medium- to high-grit sandpaper so you can make a grab area.

[@timfid]

Love it definitely will be back to watch the board and pebble things Lol

[@Metabus_]

I really like this project eggcept the fact that you split it in 2 parts.

[@pocket83]

It will be *five parts* in total. It took 19 minutes just to go over most of the details of the tiles. I can't make an in-depth explanation of a brand-new board game in ten minutes and still chronicle multiple approaches to constructing it. You are free to find an unsponsored channel that can do it better and with more concision.

[@Metabus_]

oh sorry i didnt know it would be five parts. sorry if this sounded like a complaint, take your time with the projects i really like how in depth you make these. i meant that i would have preferred one long video.

[@pocket83]

I understand. I just can't do that because of the format. If it were 1.5 hours, it would get only a fraction of the views and ad revenue. I'm sorry about that, but I have to play the game at least a little. I also have to attract new viewers with activity and varied content. Think about how different this is from the loud and empty stuff that's out there- it's an uphill battle to get people to watch it.

[@Metabus_]

that makes perfect sense. make your videos as long as you want aslong as there is content within it

[@jaymsstewart1462]

I love these Iso-path videos! By far my favourite videos from you

[@pocket83]

Wow, that's awesome! Thanks! I think the game is so good, so I really want to promote it. I'm planning on another three or four Iso-path vids.

[@yrtott]

I always really enjoy watching your videos, no matter what it is. They are well made and tough through.

[@ErrorUncertainty]

Beautiful work, I really enjoy how many materials you show us and what fantastic results you get.

[@chemusvandergeek1209]

Unless you consider pins and holes to be an eyesore, simply drilling holes into the wooden tiles, as well as the board, and placing a short pin in them that only goes halfway through the tile would have the pins prevent slippage. You might also use ball bearings in smaller recesses to similar, but diminished, effect.

[@projekt6_official]

Nice! Looking forward to the next video!

[@eternal8song]

The etched marble is a really good look. It makes me want to get back into stone carving.

[@Everfalling]

you can probably use drawer liner for the underside padding to keep things from sliding. the same stuff people use to keep a piece of wood from moving when sanding.

[@victorgalvez927]

Very eleggant and pleasing for the view.

[@leoskyclad4857]

Cool stuff man. Elegant marble and smart use of silicone on the bottom. thumbs up!!

[@tamar7065]

Wowww those pieces came out gorgeous.

[@evancashman7614]

When I was getting taught to clean the beer lines at the bar I used to work at we ran the acid through the lines and my boss told me to splash a single finger through the stream and then rub my thumb and finger together so I would know what having acid on my skin felt like if I ever spilt some! Good times, but now we just have to use gloves :)

[@liriosogno6762]

I'm super excited to see you making the board! Didn't even notice the video was 19min long 😂

[@rurouni5513]

If you're an entrepreneur and you're watching this, please invest on this man's idea! I would buy this game!

[@TheNinjapig27]

Your videos are great and in my opinion you are the best maker KZbin channel on KZbin. When do you think part two of this project will be out?

[@pocket83]

Wow, and that's like the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me. I'm going to start filming tomorrow for the board, and I'm ordering materials for the pieces (for part 3) now. Let's say two weeks? I don't know for sure, because I want them to be good. I really like Iso-path, so I'm going to be promoting it hard.

[@trynottodie5352]

Jeez, I just did my Chemistry GCSE and now this!!! Joking of course, great vid

[@singinginthedark2786]

spray on tool grip, you can get it in any home depot or hardware stores, it is a spray paint rubber compound, I have used it for this exact same type of reason before and it worked great, you can even get it in colors

[@pocket83]

Spray stuff should work. I tried the dip can stuff (using a brush) on a tile; it was definitely sticky. It's also messy, expensive, and bonds approximately as well as silicone does to a surface, so there are pros and cons to it like everything else, I guess.

[@recklessroges]

In the game of weichi, (Go) the Japanese have four distinct colours: black and white for the playing piece; yellow wood for the playing surface and a dark cherry for the containers for the playing pieces. I was wondering if the white playing pieces should be a different colour from the white hexagons to make it easier to see the pieces?

[@heyimamaker]

This looks like a fun project, I wanted to make Hive Carbon but the artwork on the pieces seems tricky.

[@MMMo-vt1jh]

When making the silicone grips, have you tried mold release instead of wax-paper?

[@z4zuse]

Just some trivial 'ei' feggt: in the Dutch language 'eis' is eggtualy pronounced identical to 'ijs'

[@nistramai]

I dont know if its a good idea or even if its possible, but why didnt you try silicone on the bottom of a marble tile? It may wear down on the marble faster though, but it would be an effective combo.

[@OrangeC7]

Now, I don't have the materials and tools that you have to make this in real life. _However,_ I believe I may have another solution for those who cannot make this beautiful game for themselves. brb while I go program Iso-path in JavaScript and figure out how to host a server and web domain. Anyways, this is really cool. You're really great at figuring out how to do stuff like this and actually make it real. I wish I could do what you do. =)

[@dawsie]

Interesting thanks for this looking forward to seeing the next instalment of the making of the game board.

[@havocmaverick]

You remind me of me 20 years ago. I loved geometry and math. I did hours of math before i made things.

[@TitaniumSporks.]

What do you do to come up with ideas for things to do? Or how to do things? That silicone padding idea was pretty cool and I'd like to know your process behind coming up with ideas like that.

[@pocket83]

Thanks. That's a really flattering question! But there actually is a process. First, clearly state the problem. Then decide how much money/time/thought/effort you are willing to invest beforehand. Now look around, and see what it available to you. How can you apply the stuff at your disposal towards solving your problem? Don't rule anything out, until you _know_ for a certain reason why it wouldn't work. After you've gone over everything you can think of, select your potential way forward from what remains. The silicone thing was just a case of ruling out what won't work first, and then doing whatever is left. But an idea as good as Iso-path takes lots and lots of thinking, and many failures. That sort of determination is hard work. Hope all of that doesn't sound too pretentious.

[@clydeulmer4484]

That's a very, very good answer. I recently retired after several decades as a software developer. Nailing down a clear definition of the problem, setting the boundaries of the problem, and doing a cost/benefit analysis of possible solutions made the actual software pretty easy... And a smidgen of creativity never hurt :-) Clyde

[@pocket83]

Interesting. Software de-bugging sounds like one of the cleanest examples of where a logical approach will get you to the finish line the fastest. Problem solving in general is probably just like that in a whole bunch of fields. I also think you're right about adding a bit of creativity. Logic is stubborn, like a Roomba that's stuck in a corner. But if you go out to the garage and start randomly spraying stuff around like Jackson Pollock, you aren't really problem solving. Too much art is useless, but too much rigor is similarly maladaptive. Art and science are a dichotomy that have a maximum usefulness when they compliment each other. So when you can't see the solution logically, squirt a little paint on it! The other side of the coin: art that doesn't adapt to changing circumstances during its creation is an illogical rubbish, like postmodernism and/or relativism. _Ars sine scientia nihil est._ I try to use both tools.

[@chaimweiss8341]

Amazing craftsmanship

[@alexkaplan6581]

Instead of silicone caulking, liquid silicone (the kind used in casting) might work better. It could be poured onto the tiles in a thin layer.

[@IrishAnonymous01]

I don't recall seeing a finished marble board. Did you ever finish it?

[@joshuagarner2349]

Love these videos. Can't wait to see what you do next

[@pocket83]

The board! Thanks.

[@zachthehunter]

You might solve the sliding problem by putting a dowel in the bottom of all the tiles (maybe an 1/8" or even shorter). Then put a hole in each space on the game board and a hole on the top of each tile. Each tile would notch into its place and not move.

[@pocket83]

Yes, I discuss alternatives @1:15. Problems: center-pinned pieces will still rotate about their pin (as will button magnets). This could be addressed by a small perimeter wall on each tile, but then the pin wouldn't be needed. But the real reason I don't like the pin idea is because of its visual distraction. Ok, here's what I think would be ideal: lots of teeny-tiny perimeter pins and holes, just like a checker piece has. But that would require manufactured parts.

[@manimal785]

I plan to make this. Two undeformed thumbs up.

[@LylWren]

13:04 That's a pleasant sound.

[@theeightbithero]

Thought of doing the same thing with black marble floor and flip the color of glass beads?

[@magventure1019]

Add magnets in the side so they stick together, also this looks very fancy

[@ItsJordeh]

Question! I love the Idea of this game but just looking at the board would make me think that say if the climber wanted to remove a piece from the center of the board, they would possibly have issues picking that piece up. Maybe like kind of an inverse donut shape in the center of each piece with ridges to allow for easier movement would be a good addition, albeit probably hard to do with marble

[@pocket83squared]

I know exactly what you mean, but in actual play it's usually only the first move that can be tricky. However, you can still press on one side of a piece to get the other side to 'pop' up just enough to grab it. That's a good argument for using thick (wool) felt, or to switch to a foam rubber traction foot. The concave donut ring idea could be great on a manufactured part, especially if it also worked as a locking mechanism. for example, if the bottom of the piece also had a convex donut.

[@69adrummer]

"...a bacon cheeseburger and a six-pack..." haha that says it all! Have a great weekend!

[@fentonogon1441]

Did one of those border have a 3 player aspect with with black and clear pieces not 3 of the corners?

[@tntcake6327]

Ive been waiting two years for him to make the other two parts but apparently he made them off camera or procastinated real hard