Marble fusion: GIANT octahedron (how to epoxy solder marbles)

[@pocket83]

If you enjoyed this, *check out the second-channel video:* ►kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ_Gf3ujmJied9k There was way too much here for just one! Have a great weekend ;)

[@shadowboyii]

it's not often that I say this on the internet but thanks I really enjoy your work keep it up and again thanks

[@bringamosa8480]

May I be free and ask why a second channel? Could be on this one too just as informative in my opinion :)

[@xtozlabs8440]

You seemed to have a lot of fun doing this. If you haven't already, you may want to check out atomic crystal packing lattice structures. Some of the geometries are as beautiful as they are intricate. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_structure#Classification_by_symmetry Careful, Its a rabbit hole one could easily get lost in ; )

[@ΘωμάςΠέτρου-ψ9β]

pocket83 once again great project and beautiful result, so much information and tips like a lecture on geometry and material science, thank you for sharing this!

[@bluejay_films9081]

Make a puzzle

[@Makebuildmodify]

The lattice shift at the end is making me lose my marbles. Great video!

[@SteveRamsey]

These are stunning. Amazing process and very engaging video! Beautiful.

[@pocket83]

Thanks, Steve. I appreciate the compliment! I'm kinda proud of these two. Hey, I gave you a (very) brief nod on the second video. Watch it if you get the time.

[@YooPico]

It's past midnight and I just spent 20 mins watching a guy gluing marbles together...don't regret a second! There's something oddly calming about your voice. The only ASMR I would watch are these videos.

[@devjock]

Rubik's bricks (edge connections), PVC hex board (tiling and glue method!), Copper and ornaments (metal bending and soldering), Building block medley (meaningful linkage distance), Four-piece tetrahedral cannonball puzzle (angle math, puzzle pieces, first epoxy method!), Geodesic sphere puzzle (benefits of elastic puzzle pieces), Platonic solid wireframes (math, jigging/rigging, soldering!), Build of a Flexi (cube) puzzle (piece management, benefits/beauty of similar puzzle pieces), Marble size sorting (material selection, tool construction), Epoxy casting with BBs (well, here we are.. The forerunner to epoxy mastery) 8 years of video's man.. You built up to this video for 8 years. That's dedication.

[@qwaccc]

So worth it

[@AlexanderDyer]

The editing in this video is great! So many great cuts with supporting B roll and many of the shots have wonderful and beautiful composition. All that and I haven't even mentioned the subject of the video. Layers and layers of entertainment, education and instruction. So good.

[@Cadwaladr]

Reminded me of my favourite sphere-stacking formula: ρ=τ/√72 where rho is the density of the spheres and tau is just there to annoy Matt Parker.

[@Robzter117]

I think this is the video where they talk about that formula: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZrRfYCOmMqni6M

[@maxximumb]

But using Tau, you will make Vi Hart happy.

[@nicholaslau3194]

parker sphere

[@CutieMoli]

My brain is not meant for maths... thank god for languages though...

[@daneekaplan4284]

What a great project. Part math, part science, part craft project= maker perfection with a big dash of ZEN. But WHY did you not make a clear version? A clear marble octahedron would be stunning, something I would put on my coffee table. Ok, I get it, it's just a personal preference thing and all that, but the light would shine through it so beautifully. Anyway- there is something so beautiful. as you pointed out, about those welds that look molten. This is a great project and as always you do such an incredible job teaching difficult concepts. You are an excellent teacher- great communication skills and the way you go about showing multiple methods for reaching the same end result is very effective. Ok, enough about you.

[@pocket83]

By all means, continue showering me with praise! Seriously though, thank you. Simply put, I just couldn't find clear marbles. I leave that to you ;)

[@RhymingMime]

I appreciate how you always have the physical visual pieces to demonstrate the details of understanding

[@ashtonfitzgerald]

This technique would lend itself quite well to some very interesting 3D marble puzzles. Going to have to take a go myself! Thanks for the great vid.

[@pocket83]

Thank you! Here's one to get you started: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2Wmn39ti8mFbtE

[@ShyamSundarY]

Something about marbles is so therapeutic ! Including the sound of them hitting each other. I felt like a child once again. Thanks a bunch for this video !

[@L-Squared]

The way you described the math formula made it go from looking mind boggling to realistically understandable. Cheers.

[@masn1881]

I’ve been OBSESSED with shapes lately and this is a great project to feed my makers block

[@addiedelfierro7357]

SQUID check out Vihart

[@hellodolly7301]

My brain feels stimulated with the light flowing through the marbles. And the fact that you took the time to do this project with all the math is mind blowing!

[@CheveeDodd]

The amount of effort you put into these projects is inspiring. Not only the end product, but the effort to simplify the process and make it accessible to anyone.

[@AppliedScience]

Really enjoyable build video.

[@Nono-hk3is]

Your demonstrations of techniques and the relevant physical processes are extremely good.

[@poopcxck]

Would be neat to do this with all clear marbles and hook up some sort of RGB to the stand. Great video, Pocket.

[@kbutler1785]

Your videos are so relaxing and interesting. I’m not subscribed to any other channels like this, but I love yours. Keep them coming :)

[@simonrossi3640]

I'm a simple man. I see a new pocket83 video, I click like. Love your content

[@rippspeck]

This is incredibly entertaining. You really know how to talk to an audience.

[@nitsuj00]

Good job, really liking your resin and marble vids man

[@malins3134]

Yes, at last! Thank you for keeping at it, I really do enjoy all of them and I really apriciate all the different things you try out. Keep them coming Pocket!

[@johnnygroebs4407]

Outstanding, incredible creativity, craftsmanship, and ingenuity!

[@feraswadi]

can u put a light inside it😅 thats will be cool I think😍

[@matthiasburger2315]

That's really nice and the ending with the lattice structure is the best part.

[@taleandclawrock2606]

I love all the sciencey bits...3 kinds of size sorting set ups for the marbles, im. impressed.

[@Elvyngrath]

Wow, your design really catches the light. Thank you for sharing.

[@kwadens9309]

These are the kinds of people who actually deserve the viewers and yet they have less viewers than the people who don’t deserve it..

[@ethanrichards2053]

The octahedron of transcendence!Also, really cool.

[@ledraps22]

Your videography was phenomenal in this project. Along with an interesting project to begin with, you simply make videos that are just so pleasing to watch.

[@wolfgang4468]

This is an absolutely outstanding video with a quality way above most of what is found on KZbin. Your knowledge, accuracy and creativity are hard to beat. Thank you very much for sharing, those marble patterns are just beautiful!

[@Briguy1027]

entrancing . . . and the ending with the two shapes was neat. I could see you making a bunch of different shapes and just have them lying around for people to combine in various ways.

[@seanc215]

This is your best video, on many levels. Cinematography, math, design ... you’ve nailed it all. It’s not even my favorite of your projects. But damn ... it’s so so good.

[@eikeschwarzwald6799]

This is amazing work. I know that it's mostly because of your way of representing it, but it's so satisfying to watch you build puzzles and sculptures.

[@Hallworks]

The most satisfying video of 2018!! Couldn't take my eyes off the screen!

[@goinnewoods5314]

This video was really interesting, and fun to watch. It's interesting to see how different people approach things differently. You took a mathematical approach, while if someone told me to make a geometric shape like this...I'd probably just sit down with the marbles and work it out piece by piece, fitting them together until they were the shape I wanted. No math involved, just hands on experimenting, and fitting marbles together like a puzzle. Neither way is wrong, and that's what cool about getting to see how someone tackles a project like this.

[@MarkusArkus5]

This is one of the coolest build videos I have ever seen. Loved the mathematical analysis!

[@pocket83]

Thanks!

[@zackgotnext]

You deserve a lot more subs an views

[@WildSeven19]

Your videos are always fantastic. You have a unique combination of creativity and ingenuity.

[@bhoiiii]

Well done, sir. Very thought provoking.

[@MarkSchamel]

I really enjoy all of your videos. This was my favorite one. Thank you!

[@TheKopakah]

Love the comunal lattice explanation at the end.

[@SandiRose2008]

I love these. Saved the video to my 'Things to Do' file. Thank you.

[@perotekku]

Best channel on KZbin, always glad to see a new video from you, they never fail to inspire me.

[@jamesjenkins7779]

Really cool! I very much enjoyed your presentation... very delightful to watch. May God continue to richly bless all that you put your hands to accomplish.

[@XavierAncarno]

Mind blowing and soothing at the same time

[@raymondsalazar4562]

Ok Seriously... I was randomly watching this vijeo and I gotta say. Your presentation was ideal for my particular attention span/type. Interested from start to finish.. Then, after it was over. You jaw-dropped me. I've seen it on paper. Full comprehension. However your simple nonchalant lattice shift, at the end.... It was just so "here, look. See?".... Bravo. Subscribed. Keep it up. Onto more of your vids.

[@zebragoboom]

Always excited when you upload again

[@MandyWoodArtist]

very soothing to watch - educating and interesting and I really just had to watch it to the end.

[@AndreaArzensek]

I found a lot of enjoyment in this video!

[@annagawenda]

I really admire your knowledge and creativity! It's amazing!

[@garbageperson1766]

I found this video completely by accident cause I was struggling with the sum formula and you just explained in two minutes what my math teacher took an hour to explain and I actually understand it. this is sorcery

[@danieladamczyk08]

These look beautiful. Awesome paper weights!

[@Hellnogizmo]

This is the kewlest thing I've ever seen! I'm trying this with smaller marbles!

[@AgdaFingers]

Those are neat! They look beautiful, and they teach advanced math skills! So cool.

[@NicoSmets]

Great stuff. Always a pleasure watching your videos.

[@robertlangley258]

Amazing, thank you for video. My granddaughter will love a couple of these. Buying marbles today.👍

[@pocket83]

Thanks. I'm sure you'll find the process enjoyable. I hope she likes it! Best of luck. Oh, and there's also a second video (about stands and such) if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ_Gf3ujmJied9k

[@jcmakes5977]

Does not disappoint as usual. Very cool build! So much time and patience on this.

[@Quest4it]

Love your videos! They remind me of my childhood. MY GRANDPA loved gadgets, puzzles and magic tricks. As a child he would amaze me with all the cool tricks he could do! I always learned something new when I was visiting them:) Thanks for sharing! Really cool project!

[@pocket83]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed.

[@SavvasPapasavva]

I put the one you sent me somewhere where I keep knocking it and it spins and spins and spins, and then drops and it still hasn't broken! :)

[@pocket83]

Maybe I should've included a spare marble! I'm continuously surprised by how well the process works. The bond is much stronger than you would suppose. I have to ask: what did you think it was when you first saw it? I mean, did you wonder just how the hell I did it?

[@SavvasPapasavva]

pocket83 I thought it was for killing wet rot fungus with magical light rays... loI. I knew it was epoxy buy I didn't realise you used capillary action. Funnily I use to use that method with plastic glues all the time at one point. I actually bought some UV glue to try join some marbles myself but I didn't work so well. 😫 I want to make something with marbles too. 😁

[@gravesbroderick928]

So beautiful. This would be a great children's toy!

[@saphire1026]

They are beautiful! And thanks for the great tutorials!

[@pamcarr4003]

WOW! How cool is this!?! Thank you for sharing this! Pam

[@BenGamber]

You have doomed my wallet and all available surface space in my room. These projects are fascinating and I am compelled to replicate them.

[@evelindagarces]

VERY SOOTHING VOICE AND WORK. ENJOYED SO MUCH GOING TO HAVE MY NEPHEW SEE THIS

[@toolhog10]

I was actually just going back through infinite series to brush up. This vid was dropped at the perfect time. Now i feel the need to go look into crystal structures again. These builds are oddly satisfying.

[@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Always a pleasure.

[@pocket83squared]

Thanks! This one is worth a try. Great result, and super easy.

[@1976ClassicCelica]

From dollar store to craft show. Definitely going to try this.

[@mkeider1]

I really enjoyed this video and find your marble sculpture quite beautiful. Keep up the good work.

[@elcatrinc1996]

this is just, relaxing

[@auracruz6211]

Beautifully stunning..! Awesome job. 👍

[@chriscraftpro3246]

These would be a great Christmas present

[@andrewbradford8474]

Very high quality video. Great work!!! The larger one's would make a great accent light, or maybe a night light??? BEAUTIFUL!

[@tiffstead3164]

I’m crap at maths and I understood that no problem, good job! Still blew my mind at the end..

[@lauram5905]

This method would be great for making large glass perler style ornaments. Nice work!

[@crojokes]

The most amazing video I've seen in a while...

[@-a13x-75]

Damn, you are my one of my favorite channels to watch on youtube!!!!!

[@Nrwn-Qsr]

Awesome! I was somewhat amazed at how well the epoxy flowed into the contact points and stayed there. I wouldn't have guessed they could be that clean and neat, I'd have expected a lot of scraping and cleanup... It was like a well soldered joint, when the solder just flows in perfectly, no drips, no mess. Excellent as always! As a side thought, you should look into sharing your musings, ideas, etc. on Steemit. Ya may be a great fit there, and ya could earn a few (or more) bucks as well.

[@pocket83]

It is *SO* much like soldering, isn't it? That's why I titled it epoxy-soldering. Give it a try- the joints are also surprisingly strong. I don't know what Steemit is, but I'll search it when I get a moment.

[@Nrwn-Qsr]

TBH, I didn't even notice the "epoxy-solder" in the title...I see Pocket videos and I just click. When I went to your second video, I realized the majority of my comment here was just rehashing what you'd already stated. As for Steemit, I'm just really starting to look into it myself, so I'd probably do a poor job explaining it, but I think it could be really good for a thoughtful, insightful, creative content creator like yourself, and may consume less time than making and editing these 20+min. videos and potentially a better monetary reward for ya. I've got no skin in the game there, so this really is just me sharing something I find potentially helpful for someone like yourself. Cheers!

[@nosoupforyouever15]

Sir I find great enjoyment in all of your videos keep up this amazing random stuff you do we here at the internet love it

[@BikersGarage101]

Thanks for taking the time to bring us such cool ideas and great videos! Thumbs up from Biker’s Garage 101

[@alexanderdickie1982]

Takes me back to solid state chemistry in uni! Your visual aids are much better!

[@Friendly_Boo]

Wish I had the discipline to make the things you do. Awesome work

[@davewalton2358]

Fantastic!! Would look great with an LED buried in the middle and shining through.... Great video, love your work!

[@TheDirtBiter]

I found your patience in the construction amazing! I got to thinking if you made only the exterior layer of the shape and omitted one of the top marbles you could then have a marble light shade. Your video has given me an idea to incorporate something in that line for a future build in one of my clocks. Thanks!

[@thenextstepp]

I was just watching some of your older videos when I got this in my recommended section. I was actually thinking about fusing marbles like this to create one of those pyramid puzzles for my kids.

[@ianmacfarlane1241]

I've missed your videos - it's great to see a new upload.

[@AshayDoshi]

I had subscribed to you a loooooong time ago. Your videos have always been great but they have also improved so much. You go into great detail and your projects are always exciting. And then there's a bit of philosophy & geometry too :) thanks!

[@mccc4559]

LOVE IT BRO - GREAT JOB - MATH - SCIENCE - SO FUN - GREAT WISDOM - EDIT SUPER - THANK YOU - BEST WISHES TO YOU - THANKS FOR SHARING WITH US - YOU MADE ME HAPPY!

[@rrhopewell]

Great art project. Those are really pretty

[@kurtgordon]

A brilliant art form and well executed! Thank you for sharing your process. I️ have a feeling I️ will be unlocking an achievement someday soon!

[@dianab8423]

This video is so incredibly entrancing

[@pocket83]

Thanks a bunch. I love this one.

[@Kaytsey]

Man, I really really love your videos, but this one is probably the the one I enjoyed most.

[@pocket83]

Great. This was a tough one to make. I hope you try it! Oh, and watch the second part! kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ_Gf3ujmJied9k

[@vastyesaltydog]

Very cool. Also, I’m glad that you’re using your next-level super-genius powers for good.

[@carolyndignam3592]

I thoroughly enjoyed your building of these marble pyramids, and they are so beautiful! Also I must say which is embarrassing, I am absolutely horrible at math. But I gotta tell you, you explained it so well that I actually understood what you meant!! I can’t wait to try making these. I’m going to check out your other channel also, I’m sure you will be teaching me a lot more projects. And “math” 🤯 Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video and your great explanation of how too!!

[@nickm5911]

Great to see you back!

[@sue8935]

Awesome. You should be a math professor. You really have a talent for it.

[@GraniteValleyDave]

Fantastic video mate. Really gets me thinking, and also makes me want to make stuff.

[@LooksLikeDemon]

This was a beautiful video (Not only because you made small ramiel's, one of the angels in neon genesis evangelion, I love ramiel)

[@Newmachinist]

Another excellent video - thank you very much for publishing it and the others