Lightning Bolt Dice & Mass Potions: Failure is OK

[@Rybonator]

For clarification on the lightning bolt dice, there was uncured silicone around the numbers, so the resin didn't fill up the mold properly, and you can't actually get any numbers on the dice. They are also super hard to sand due to the shape without causing some issues. We'll knock it out in Round 2 I'm sure! 😁 Also for those asking, the creator of the file asked that I not share it, so I am going to respect their wishes. :) If they change their mind or decide to sell it, I'll link it up for you all.

[@cheriemaves]

Just to see what you're working with, you could use a glossy, clear spraypaint to coat the lightning bolts. But I think most of us watch your channel because you show your failures along the way. Great insight, thanks for the video!

[@pandacatplayz]

The failures are what makes the channel good. A lot of channels just put the time when they did it perfectly but nobody learns from those channels

[@ClokworkGremlin]

I was going to ask what went wrong with the lightning bolt dice, they looked good to me.

[@Fromplenickel]

Have you considered getting a small tumbler for your 3d printed things like those lightning dice? Could be something to look into for smoothing down the roughness of complex shapes.

[@soaringwyvern9251]

the matte effect could be caused by the texture of the 3d print. you may be able to *polish* them a bit with acetone or something to smooth out the texture.

[@michaelfleege6250]

You could hit the lightning bolt dice with a clear coat that would fill in imperfections and may bring back the translucence.

[@Rybonator]

I thought about that, but since the numbers were messed up anyway, I didn't have too much of a point in doing so

[@lokilaufeyson7193]

@@Rybonator try makeing the bolts into necklaces and give to friends/family?

[@otamer7345]

"Aw man, his cake looks better than mine." "Oh boy, two cakes!"

[@CobraCreates]

I never really understood why there are so many channels out there that are afraid to show when they fail or struggle. Failure is a part of any craft and it's important to realize that you shouldn't get discouraged by it! So I really appreciate the honesty of this video. Even if things went sideways, it was still educational and relatable.

[@Rybonator]

Thank you my friend :) I'm glad that others find the failures as educational, and not... Upsetting? I don't even know the right word for it haha. We'll all learn together!

[@robingoodfellow9171]

@@Rybonator Sometimes you get even more information out of failures, because you learn what to avoid and don't feel that discouraged by your own mistakes. So thanks for your vids. P.S. Twintig is really cute 😁

[@robingoodfellow9171]

Edit: Thanks for your vids in general, I mean, not that they are failiures!

[@Rybonator]

@@robingoodfellow9171 glad you like what I do :) And yes, Twintig is the absolute cutest! Haha

[@reddragon1516]

Honestly seeing that a craftsmen got it wrong made me want to try it myself! This looks awesome!

[@resinAce]

Your health potions had the hallmark of resin that boiled due to an uncontrolled exothermic reaction due to pouring too deep (I have seen this many times 🤣 ). The technical data sheet for your brand of resin advises a maximum pour depth of 1/4". If you use a resin that is suited to deeper pours (you can get brands with pour depths up to 2") you should not have that problem. You will also find those resins cure slow enough to self degas without the need for vacuum or pressure.

[@snosibsnob3930]

So if you want a larger mass of resin, you should do it in layers?

[@caitlynbaker320]

@@snosibsnob3930 you could but as he mentions in the video, you may have issues with being able to see the line between the layers

[@iusethisnameformygoogleacc1013]

@@snosibsnob3930 No, you should do it using a resin designed for larger masses of resin.

[@williammccarter7012]

Resin would boil when pressurized by 2+ atmospheres? I feel like I've done deeper pours without pressure and didn't get boiling. I don't have the exact figures infront of me for resin specifically, but pressurizing increases the boiling point by significant amounts.

[@oregonmodding]

@@caitlynbaker320 I use naked fusion art resin. It's crystal clear and I can pour deeper then these potions.

[@QuizMasterEntertainment]

Let me tell you, mistakes are better teachers than success, gotta know where things went wrong to know what to work on, when there's plenty wrong, there's plenty to learn

[@Rybonator]

Oh I learn a ton then! Haha. :) But it's true, they both educate, and motivate the crap out of me when I fail.

[@jennythomas6455]

Dude, you are seriously one of the most humble people and its honestly heartwarming. None of us expect you to be perfect!!! Honestly, I love seeing that my favorite creator makes mistakes too, and you were at my totally n00b level at one point too! Its all about learning, and we love learning from you, so this type of video is actually very interesting, at least to me!!! We love you Rybonator!!! Keep doing you, and don't let your brain put too much pressure on you!!!! I just bought my very own pressure pot today, so I am excited to progress and learn from your videos!!!

[@Rybonator]

Let me tell you what, after being up till 4am editing this and debating on whether it was even worth posting, thank you. Truly :) This was amazing to hear, and I just appreciate the wholesomeness that you put forth Jenny. You rock! :)

[@SkriptzSome]

@@Rybonator Actually... I'd love to see more failed projects. We all can learn from mistakes, and if someone has made some mistakes already, we can avoid them, and make our own :D

[@danaparsonsliquidcosmosart2669]

-cheers Jenny cus she said it perfectly-

[@vanerek]

"this is some Peter brown amounts of resin", that cracked me up man, about the mistakes, dude, shit happens and let's remember that failure is the best teacher, those lightning bolt dice are going to look amazing, even those you already have look pretty neat

[@Rybonator]

I one day hope to use as much resin as that man lol. I appreciate that vanerek. Hard to look past your own mishaps sometimes, but hey, it's how we grow!

[@Defahn]

I shouted "YESS" out loud when he pulled out the literal gallon of resin

[@yellowice0]

Failure isn’t failure, you just learn how not to do something that you intended

[@heinoushiccup5609]

As a person planning on making health potions the upcoming week, this video was like Divine Intervention. Thank you, your struggles were not in vain.

[@Rybonator]

The stars aligned :) I'd 100% go with a smaller pour in the phials to make it work better if you are using a pressure pot. Best of luck Hiccup!

[@seraaron]

You could say the little line on the health potion is just a natural separation of layers of the the solvents and ingredients in the potion. Like a vinaigrette. "Shake well before use!" (which works doubly, because shaking these bottled dice is how you use them). No mistakes, just happy accidents :)

[@goliyth5134]

My sympathies big man, this reminds me of a crafter adage - "You are not a crafter unless you have the scars to prove it." I can't speak for all of us subscribed, so this one is mine. We don't want you clean; We don't want your carpet unstained; We don't want you not pulling out your hair. Otherwise we can't relate - The community is NOT that clean, non-frustrated, and composed - Your one of us, so be one of us and we will thank you for it. P.S. - Don't forget the tea/coffee staining for the labels.

[@Rybonator]

I appreciate this a lot Goliyth :) I know it seems like a lot of the big makers do incredible projects each and every time, I just want to show that we struggle a LOT along with you all :) You are not alone!

[@jasondool9392]

Honestly, if I had money, I would love to pay for any of those "failed" attempts. They still look miles better then I could do, and I think it adds character if something isn't exactly perfect.

[@twistedsyn]

I agree! I would love these just for the aesthetic! I think they're beautiful as is! A little sanding and a clear coat, and I'd take them, flaws and all!

[@jamespooh2]

They still looked so good. I'd definitely buy it

[@spicybeantofu]

Yeah its barely noticeable too.

[@danieldeak9141]

Wow. This video was quite shocking.

[@tvojamami4800]

Was that a pun?

[@Rybonator]

1st comment on one of my videos is a pun? That's pretty on brand.

[@danieldeak9141]

@@Rybonator someone gotsta do it.

[@jameshennessey2943]

My old engineering teacher used to say 'the man who never made a mistake, never made anything'. It's only a mistake if you don't learn anything, and you did. Great video!!

[@goldenjolteon3010]

I'm personally fond of purple lightning. What's everyone else's favorite color for lightning to be?

[@ashleyhallgrimson3696]

I would love to see an electric green.

[@themaidenlesswretch7819]

Like a blue-green.

[@InterKnight2007]

Yeah I'm definitely into blueish-purple for lightning magic.

[@seanbeard3280]

Purple and Pink are my favorite because they are cool looking and so unexpected

[@Queer_Nerd_For_Human_Justice]

Cyan!

[@Sydnai]

Do NOT call it failure! Call it "Gaining experience". We try, sometimes it goes wrong so we try another method/path what ever we wanna call it. In the end we succeed with even better results! Without Trial and Error you wouldn't get your knowledge. :)

[@dapperdan3668]

You learn more from failure than you do through success. You cannot grow without struggle. Thank you for sharing.

[@hardcoreghostloser8525]

Rybonator: “so this was a fail” Me who watches because I enjoy the content: likes vid and comments about wanting to see more “failed” projects

[@LlamaNewton]

I made health potion rollers for my players following your first video, and they were my first resin craft. I used a little more resin than you did in that video because I wanted the potions to look more full, and I had the same issue you did here with the resin pulling away, but I assumed I had done something wrong! Turns out, no, it's just because I don't have a vacuum chamber. Thanks for sharing your learning opportunities with us. It's great to see that these things don't just happen to us newbies and to hear how you troubleshoot and solve problems.

[@Khontis]

I have learned in life to not be afraid to fail. And when you fail, fail with just as much aplomb and spectacular enthusiasm as you would if you would succeed.

[@Rybonator]

Amen! :)

[@philosophersink7072]

I deeply appreciate that 'Peter Brown' is a not only sensible, but immediately understood, measure of resin volume 😂

[@CaptainRayaa]

If I might make a suggestion, you could include the spru on your printed die so you don't have to worry about adding in one later. That way you have full control of it from the start.

[@mathieudebibikoff4369]

2:40 "this is peter brown levels of resin" this cracked me up so much man, I never really noticed how much he used untill you pointed it out XD

[@zalindae]

I always find when crafting I am my own worst enemy in seeing the flaws in everything. Your potions look awesome even if they were not exactly the same. Keep trying with the others and you will get it.

[@stealthhound9286]

Failure or not, the work and experimentation you do is still impressive. The knowledge you obtain and share with your audience is great, and it is useful. I'm sure all 3 of the attempted products will work out in the future, even if it takes some figuring out!

[@ajumpingspider3948]

this is actually really encouraging! your videos are what got me to finally sit down and try to make my own dice i so far have not had a singe set come out perfect and constantly have one or all of them come out with voids, realistically i know that you won't be perfect with a new craft instantly. you can only learn from your mistakes, find ways to improve and keep going! so thanks for making these videos :)

[@moontowne4873]

I know nothing about resin or dice making. I don’t even play DND like that. I just really like cool dice and this channel fulfill that perfectly

[@Kagane1001]

I love watching your fails, because it is so much more informative. I don't cast myself, but I want to get started. And If I ever get to it, I will make so much less mistakes, because you are courageous enough to show your mistakes to the world. So yeah, keep doing what you're doing, it's awesome By the way, I had a thought about the Sophie and Toffie molds: Have you thought about drilling a hole into the lid and inserting a pipette tip into it as reservoir? Dark moon dice did this with the alibaba wish molds that too don't have a reservoir. If you use punch pliers you should be able to get a perfect hole. The molds are really pretty so it's a shame you can't use them in the pressure pot

[@Mystical.Eclipse]

Just became a Dice Master Patron! You’re just so creative and make the best dice making content. Can watch your videos for hours.

[@Rybonator]

Thank you so much Crystal :D I'm glad you like what I do so much that you'd be willing to support it. Know that I truly appreciate it. Hopefully many more hours of content to come for you :)

[@Gossamer367]

Thanks for this. Sometimes I get frustrated when creating and it's easy to get down on yourself when it seems like everyone online only shows final products. It's really nice to see your process.

[@abbeyroad653]

I'm so glad you show your failures on this channel. Literally, the other day I was trying to make some Pokeball dice, and due to all the different colors having different densities, my black kept floating to the top and distorting the other colors. But that's ok, because I'm gonna keep testing them and experimenting till I get them right! And I know I am a newbie to the dice game, but even getting to see pros like you mess up, defiantly reassures me that I will find a solution, and I know your 2nd/3rd tries will probably be just what you want. We're all learning together, right? Gotta keep the dice goblin hoard strong!

[@doodledicemonsters]

Pokeball dice would probably work best in muiltiple pours, one of each color. Make sure to warm your resin before mixing so that it can cure fully.

[@Verity_Reigns]

I liked this. It’s always good to remember that failure is a thing that happens and good things can come of it. Also it’s nice to see your process even when things don’t go right because we sort of get to learn along with you.

[@Rybonator]

I'm glad that you all are able to learn from my mistakes :) You'll be learning a lot if that's the case! Haha

[@sagesarrazine6270]

As small a kingdom as it is, this video officially makes you reigning king of the dice-making KZbinrs

[@samwaterlord6888]

I’m new to the resin casting hobby and honestly , I’f I made any of these, it would be my best creations, you do a great job when you make dice, and don’t let anyone dictate how you do it. Just keep making

[@brunocharbonneau5272]

Hey some real life stuff ! I mean we all like the shiny perfect dice we see here but this shows every beginner dicemaker that faiure is almost guaranteed at some point. I've seen a lot of people starting to make dice recently and I have just started about 1½ months ago. Did I fail? Yes. Will I fail again? Yes! Do I fail less because this channel has taught me tons of things through some failure? ABSOLUTELY! Keep up the great work Rybonator, tour humility serves you well.

[@jrglackn]

Your honesty and openness about the process is what drew me here and keeps me here. Success is great and worthy of celebration, but man, so is the struggle, because now you (and we) get to take what didn't work and riff on it. Keep keeping it real. 👍

[@timefire2586]

It's hard to express how good it is to know that some of your projects don't turn out as expected. I'm gonna make my very first set of dice in a bit (currently still looking for smaller cans of resin and silicone because I don't want to spend a lot of money on things I might never use again) and I'm really nervous about messing it up. I love your videos (they're what got me to try out dice making in the first place!) and it's just great to know that even your projects aren't always perfect.

[@Vortex_Marin]

Actually, I think this is gonna be one of my favorite videos from you. I'm planning on starting making some dice soon, and I have a very low tolerance for failure. It's because of your channel that I fell in love with clic clacs, so seeing you fail is actually gonna be good for me. That way I know even with experience, we can't always have perfect results. So thanks for posting this video 🙌☀️

[@Rybonator]

Bam! This video was worth it then :) I'm glad that you are able to see that others struggle too, even if you don't see that online as much. I personally can't wait to see what you create Ambre :)

[@highwaycavalier]

I think it’s really admirable that you don’t let the issues keep you down as they come up. Your videos are always enjoyable and I think your attitude toward mistakes is very important :)

[@seanflynn6577]

So appreciative of you showing your failures. So many DIY creators make me feel like I'll never be able to succeed, but this channel keeps me trying even through my own failures until I learn enough to succeed.

[@simpson6700]

dice don't always have to be clear, i love the mat/cloudy look!

[@isabelladeyoung1425]

You are such a fantastic person!! Every time I watch a new video of yours I find myself laughing at the commentary, loving how you explain your process, and so much more. It's truly awesome that you post video of your failures during the process, and tell us what actually went wrong instead of dismissing it! It helps all of us who try to do this on our own, and it is greatly appreciated. :] Keep being incredible, and most of all, have fun !!!

[@mustypit5143]

Fail videos are still good videos. I love learning from your mistakes to know what to do and what not to do. Don't feel bad for it!

[@DramonFireclaw]

Thank you for showing us this. It helps to know that even the people who really know what they're doing mess up sometimes, and that there's a lot to be gained from that.

[@Petrichoral]

Hey I love this and the message behind it is really important and impactful. Honestly, seeing people we look up to fail and learn from it, is the reality we don't see but *SHOULD* see. Hope you're well and safe in these hard times :)

[@mildgrooveon]

Peter Brown AND Sequelitis references? I approve. Subbed.

[@DelphinianDrow]

I would love to see more failure compilation videos. Most times for my art, it's seeing the people I look up to struggle just like me that keeps me going more than seeing them succeed. My first dice set came out horribly and for a while I wanted to stop because I would have to remake the molds, buy new supplies, and wait a lo longer. Seeing you admit to your failures, especially multiple ones, is really refreshing not only to my motivation but just as media in general.

[@RyleyJLL]

Thanks for throwing this up! I am starting making dice and have hit some roadblocks. I follow your guides as much as possible and it's INCREDIBLY frustrating to drop the money in the pressure pot and accompanying tools only to fail. This video really helped in knowing to just push forward and see what I can do. Hopefully once this COVID-19 crisis ends and I can see my normal group I can hand every one of them they're personal dice and they'll be perfect. Keep it up my dude.

[@kirajones1650]

It was nice to see some of the problems that can arise and it was better to see you put a positive spin on it. Overall very enjoyable to watch and I can’t wait to see round two of the lightening bolts~

[@pandacatplayz]

You could polish the lightning bolt dice that might help

[@BarqueCat2]

I thought the same - maybe even brush with UV resin - but apparently the uncured silicone stopped the numbers from forming properly :(

[@Rybonator]

I could, but since the numbers didn't form properly, I could polish all day long and still get incomplete dice :/

[@lovelylittlesteamboat5498]

I know this probably won't change how you view them, but I think that the lightning bolts look awesome, even if they're matt or whatever. Also, we love you regerdless of your failure or succes, just keep doing what you do and stay awesome man!

[@PiokoMew]

I really love this type of video! ❤️ You're such a positive person and makes it great, even if things don't work out. Many channels show videos where everything goes great, and while that might be what they consider "good" content, it may possibly be only partially helpful. Sure you have all the steps, but someone trying it may think that BOOM! You can just knock it out! But if they have trouble with it and get frustrated, thinking that they can't do it because it looked so easy on KZbin, they may quit all together. Sometimes things in KZbin seem a little too perfect, and I feel videos like these can help us DIY'ers understand that failure is part of growing your craft! Don't give up! So thank you and keep it up!

[@Merviking]

This is great! I definitely have days or even weeks where nothing wants to turn out right with stuff that I've done a hundred times. Always learning!

[@DummyUrD]

Dude these things are awesome and I think they are more helpful as well since you go into the failure points, a follow up will then be able to show how to solve for problems like these in general and how you overcame the issues you encountered in detail Awesome vid!

[@licialove182]

I honestly just come here to listen to you talk lol. I find your sense of humor super relatable and the fact that you are just a nerdy human like me all the better. It's cool to see all the aspects of creation. Even the sucky faily bits. Thanks for sharing. It means a lot.

[@Mofu-Kitty]

As someone who has always wanted to make health potions and Mana potions this is extremely helpful. I will I'm going to have to start photographing and logging what I do for my creations as someone always wants something I haven't made in ages

[@DCReviews4]

Yeah man that's why I love your channel. It feels like I'm just hanging with a friend while you are in your workshop making dice for the session coming up next week. Don't stress about making perfect videos, just have fun and we will have fun.

[@buriichibakaimouto]

The Peter Brown ref made me cackle. Thank you for sharing the ups and the downs. It's very important to share both sides of things since they're valuable learning tools.

[@tylerloconte8974]

Thanks for being such a good dude.

[@art_of_Miko101]

It looks awesome ♡♡♡♡ And it's okey to fail from cresting them. What will you do is to learn it from the mistakes to make it better. And amazing video man!

[@hayleytaylor8277]

I like seeing videos like this. Sometimes things do go how we want them and it keeps us humble.

[@Elsren]

This was a really, really good video. Do I ever intend to make dice? Nah. But your content has been super fun to watch, and this video in particular was really... encouraging? Idk dude, but I just wanted to comment and say it was rad of you. I look forward to seeing what you create next, success or failure!

[@Blackburnerable]

There is no such thing as failure, only unexpected results

[@toxicgentleman7246]

Cant wait to see what those light ing dice will look like once you get them complete. I really like the different style of dice that you show off. Makes them more interesting to see than the standard style. Keep up the good work

[@pingpongwarlord618]

Honestly, the finish on the blue lightening bolt look fantastic for an ice dice.

[@hoorahforsnakes]

it's always good to see someone's process. i think you can definitely learn a lot from this video. where you poured the extra bit of resin to fix the potions made me want even more for you to try making a multi-layered dice set tho. a similar sort of thing to what happened with the potions, except deliberate and with different colours for the layers.

[@yoshisushi3016]

Fantastic video as always, next time can you show us how you go about painting minis, and keep it up

[@phacialoveskakashi2119]

I understand and appreciate the reason for this video. But there's something that i've learned from taking a six sigma course for work: it's not truly failure, as long as you 'fail forward'. This means that as long as you learn something from things you perceive went wrong and take that knowledge to do better moving forward, you didn't fail at all. And i really like how that has helped me both at work and my home life.

[@Rybonator]

I actually have a black belt in Lean Six Sigma and teach classes on that as a consultant on occasion! :) That is exactly one of the things that we focus on as well. Though I admit, it's harder to implement in my hobby work, as I care so deeply about the final result haha. Working on practicing what I preach from work in my home life. :)

[@War-Jac]

Thank you for showing us your failings. It really helps us all learn!

[@deviateaxb]

Ooh thank you for making my dice a reality!! I’ll definitely work on making it more maker friendly

[@stephanietrevino4099]

I'm happy you posted this. I'm new to resin and I've made so many castings of ONE project and I can't seem to get it right. I feel like i needed to try harder and maybe i was doing something wrong, but then you upload this video, it encourages me to keep trying because it reminds me that failures are normal so thank you

[@jenniferpodgaetzvo1384]

I love seeing this side of crafters, sometimes I put myself in a bubble thinking im the only one struggling and fighting with current projects when im not the only one.

[@godismetons]

I really love your videos! Its so calming to me, to watch you work on these beautiful projects. and yes, the glamour shots are nice at the end, but I'm here because I love how you show your process and how you explain things. so even when things go wrong, I still really enjoy your video! and seeing the 5 k likes an 3 dislikes, I think I'm not the only one with this opinion. We all mess up some times, and you still made something great out of it! Thank you for sharing so honestly!

[@pixelcat4187]

That sequelitis shoutout made me giggle, good taste man

[@jerkinandlurkin8742]

Been watching your vids for about a year now, and love every single vid you post. Keep it up man, it always brings a smile to my face

[@beaureynolds4267]

In regards to repeatable processes, I use a scale for measuring mica pearls and flakes. One of the inexpensive ones from harbor freight set to grams. It's how we mixed automotive paint at the last place I worked. I measure the weight of the resin and weight of the flakes for a ratio and record it, even if I have no intentions of duplicating. It turns "failures" into color samples for the next success. I still count drops for the color though. Impressive color match you did on the second health potion pour, that can be really tricky. I think sanding the first pour for a mechanical bond would have helped mitigate that line, but what a pain. Great content!

[@Undomaranel]

Your honesty and self reflection is insanely refreshing. Thank you for your humility and maturity.

[@NicoleRamosnixxlove24]

Let me tell you that I love all your videos I started to make dice because of you. And i love watching the videos even if its a fail. Also the pearl power turns everything foggy it happened to me in a set of dice I made two days ago 🥰 but don't get discouraged we love all that you do! Thank you

[@thethirdgarbear9855]

this is all amazing! thank you so much!

[@fairyqt]

I love seeing videos of people's experiments whether or not they turn out! It's really comforting to see you aren't the only one who isn't perfect. Thank you for sharing. On a different note, I used to work a lot with Sculpy and I've noticed that red is by far the most staining color. It's just an aesthetic thing, but if you want to avoid the red residue left on your molds, then I suggest trying a different color like white or even one of their translucent colors.

[@discountedartificer250]

hope you keep rolling on (PS you help keep me sane during the quarantine )

[@hollymane1710]

Anything arts or crafts is ten percent theory, ninety percent practice. Failures is how you learn to draw, sew, sculpt, and so on so even if it's frustrating in the short term failure pays out far more than success in the long run! Good on you for not only admitting your mistakes, but giving everyone who watches you some valuable lessons in the field of resin crafts.

[@fishafishy]

Thank you for posting this. I know it’s over a year old at this point, but I just started making dice and things and this is a very encouraging video. In our kids we know the professionals mess up too, but failure is how we learn and seeing yours helps me know how different things work and don’t. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@ashleymartin9590]

I can't wait to see your next project and it's important to let people know there is going to be failure you just have to pick yourself back up!

[@BeccaTheWarriorCat]

Art can be an extremely frustrating process but it's important not to let it get to you too much, and I'm glad it didn't discourage you. Sometimes I can go weeks without creating something I'm proud of and that's absolutely not a bad thing. It makes the product of the things I create something I can appreciate more. Love your videos dude, keep up the excellent work :-)

[@moss4480]

One mans trash is that same mans treasure

[@anondecepticon]

Your willingness to try new things and share the results, good or bad, is the main reason I subscribed to this channel. I love experimenting with resin, trying out new materials and techniques, and while I haven’t tried making dice (yet), watching your videos never fails to inspire me. 😊

[@Jasonwolf1495]

Rybonator: They're not perfect enough! Me: They're still a million times better than anything I got.

[@kaueferraz9493]

0:14 I guess we found a 9gagger! Cheers mate, and thanks for being my inspiration to start in this hobby!

[@sickviking9892]

I loved this video. I love when professionals and people who I look up to are willing and comfortable with sharing their failures. It's an important thing to see, instead of just "here is the formula" but also "this is what happens when you get the formula wrong, now I know and now you know." It's both humanizing and inspiring, and makes me want to get into resin casting so much more. Thank you for sharing this, I always love your videos and this one is no exception (and I don't feel it's off brand for you. Your channel does very much feel like a "Guys I'm doing this experiment let's see what happens" and in a theme like that not all experementations are going to work out as you probably know well lol. So it doesn't seem out of character to post an experiment even if it failed, at least to me.)

[@trickstar-grimm]

What! Mistakes are the reason im here. The successfull experiments are just a pretty bonus. You rock, man. Love your channel :D

[@ohimjustabard9396]

Hey dude, I've been trying to make my own dice lately and I've run into loads of failures and issues and it's been real demoralizing cause all the dice people I see never seem to have any problems. I was contemplating just giving everything up cause it was clearly not meant to be. So I can't tell you how much this video meant to me and how timely it was. Thank you so much for being honest and showing the process and the fails. It gives a small creator like me so much hope and will to continue forward. Thank you so so much!

[@dammitspawk]

Love your videos, no matter how they turn out! I think you should open a one time shop to sell the potions that you mucked up to fans who aren’t able to support you via patreon! It would help you to get back at least a little of the monetary value you put into them and as fans I’m sure most people won’t mind the little mess ups if it means they have something made by tour hands! Another note if you didn’t know already, if you pour another layer of resin while the first layer is half cured (still sticky) then you wont get that line bc the new resin will bond with the half cured layer, just if you run into a problem like that again! Also I must say, I miss your old intro music 😭

[@Jackalopefriday]

So I love that you're posting this! I don't make dice, I may never make dice, it's not what speaks to me, BUT I DO love sculpting and I really love art dolls and figurines and have been trying my had at that ... for about a year? I've only cast 2 things so far, but one of them I've made maybe 6 silicone moulds of & while each iteration has gotten better the results still aren't where I want them. I've learned so much from watching your channel & actually have 2 nice quality moulds I'm super pleased with now! I recently purchased a vacuum chamber to try to get my bubbly-mess of resin under control but you've got me jonesing for a pressure pot, which I think would be far better for my purposes... and well... that's a lot of ramble to say - you've helped me not give up on something I'm excited about & seeing you struggle with things makes me feel so much better & I just really appreciate it.

[@jordansams6240]

So i just started dice making recently, i actually just got my pressure pot up and running and am making my second set of dice. You are the reason i was able to start and got interested in it, and thats all because of the fact that you aren't about trying to seem perfect and amazing. The fact that you are so humble and focus on shining light on your failures as well as your successes is the best thing for me. I love seeing what works, but i also love seeing what doesn't work so i can learn from it as well.

[@igknightlord63]

As a content creator you shouldn't feel any remorse about sharing your craft, good or bad you are showing an important step in any activity we do in our lives. You show what we can achieve and what might go wrong. I say that any project is worth sharing no matter how good or bad. If you can understand what went wrong or how to fix it then share it, if not then share it any way. If we as a community cannot put our heads togeather and help you find a solution then we will help you move foreword to new ideas and possibilities. Do not get down at a few mistakes and do not think of it as wasted time, think of it as a learning experience for all and strive to continue your work, and over time you may find a solution to one of your past mistakes and try it again.

[@MissiveCauseIMissYou]

This was a wonderful video. We've all been frustrated and just acknowledging that the people around us, whose skills we respect, also struggle and fail is very affirming. Thank you for sharing.

[@steamgoth-lassassin4099]

Creating anything involves experimenting, whether it's dice, sculptures, drawings, whatever it is you create. Very few people are willing to show off their mistakes. It takes a lot of courage to do so, especially in a positive way. Thank you for sharing and also for being kind to yourself for making these mistakes. I see lots of people be too hard and sometimes harmful to themselves when they mess up. This was truly inspiring in a way that is very rare to see in many communities. I hope you and your wife are staying safe in these hard times.

[@christopherpaasch1039]

Practice makes perfect, your videos are great!

[@kerielwatson3197]

I love seeing people's failed experiments. As someone whose been playing with resin, sculpy, painting and loads of other things... Seeing the successful display their failures really helps me know my fails are normal and even a positive!