I just started my own dice making too, no pressure pot. Kinda curious, how does the pressure pot affect your molds like that? I’m literally thinking the silicone must seal it shut making it hard for air to release, no? Wasn’t sure if I should get my own pot, I never get clear dice haha
Hello! I know I’m not Busy Wizard, but I make dice too and use a pressure pot. Basically a pressure pot condenses the bubbles until they are barely visible by allowing the resin to cure under high pressure. A vacuum chamber pulls bubbles out, which in a mold would lead to large pockets and a huge mess. Leaving air in the resin can also create voids and bubbles in the final product. I believe Rybonator made a good video on the difference between using and not using a pressure pot as well. California Instruments makes a fantastic, consistent pressure pot, but you can also make one yourself through Harbor Freight. I have never once had bubbles in my dice since I began using a pressure pot. Hope this helps!
I wanted to start but I keep hearing about how crucial a pressure pot is. I just live in literally 1 room apt witha bathroom in the hallway and thats it. So not a lot of space for it, and idk how much electricity it takes but the electricity in my room sucks. Is it more electricity than an ac? I want to know the difference too. I don't want to start making dice but worried for ruining a batch bc of no pressure pot..
@@phoenixastra4429 don’t have an answer either, but because certain resin can put off chemicals while it cures that is unsafe~ if your space is particularly small just want you to be careful 👍
@@burningcal Okay, I think I'll be alright. I CAN go downstairs or in the basement. I think there are outlets in the basement I can use and a clearer space. I did more research, tysm! I had no idea they could be so dangerous hahaha. I would probably just do it on the weekends primarily.
A pressure pot is pretty small and it can be filled with an airbrush compressor which is pretty quiet (that’s what I used when I lived in a tiny apartment). The bigger issue is the toxic fumes created as the resin is mixed and cured. I only recommend that people either work outside or inside a resin tent. I have pinned posts about it on my IG and TT, and I have shopping list of everything that you need on my Amazon store Front. I also offer a custom consultation to help you figure out where to set it up and everything that you will need to make your space work. You just need to DM for services😊
I just started my own dice making too, no pressure pot.
Kinda curious, how does the pressure pot affect your molds like that? I’m literally thinking the silicone must seal it shut making it hard for air to release, no? Wasn’t sure if I should get my own pot, I never get clear dice haha
Hello! I know I’m not Busy Wizard, but I make dice too and use a pressure pot. Basically a pressure pot condenses the bubbles until they are barely visible by allowing the resin to cure under high pressure. A vacuum chamber pulls bubbles out, which in a mold would lead to large pockets and a huge mess. Leaving air in the resin can also create voids and bubbles in the final product. I believe Rybonator made a good video on the difference between using and not using a pressure pot as well. California Instruments makes a fantastic, consistent pressure pot, but you can also make one yourself through Harbor Freight. I have never once had bubbles in my dice since I began using a pressure pot. Hope this helps!
I wanted to start but I keep hearing about how crucial a pressure pot is. I just live in literally 1 room apt witha bathroom in the hallway and thats it. So not a lot of space for it, and idk how much electricity it takes but the electricity in my room sucks. Is it more electricity than an ac?
I want to know the difference too. I don't want to start making dice but worried for ruining a batch bc of no pressure pot..
@@phoenixastra4429 don’t have an answer either, but because certain resin can put off chemicals while it cures that is unsafe~ if your space is particularly small just want you to be careful 👍
@@burningcal Okay, I think I'll be alright. I CAN go downstairs or in the basement. I think there are outlets in the basement I can use and a clearer space. I did more research, tysm! I had no idea they could be so dangerous hahaha.
I would probably just do it on the weekends primarily.
A pressure pot is pretty small and it can be filled with an airbrush compressor which is pretty quiet (that’s what I used when I lived in a tiny apartment). The bigger issue is the toxic fumes created as the resin is mixed and cured. I only recommend that people either work outside or inside a resin tent. I have pinned posts about it on my IG and TT, and I have shopping list of everything that you need on my Amazon store Front. I also offer a custom consultation to help you figure out where to set it up and everything that you will need to make your space work. You just need to DM for services😊