After taking a look, I think you're right! My dumpster die looks identical to the Scattergories dice I'm seeing online. They use letters A-P, R-T, and W. I'm assuming the other letters were ditched because they're not that common. That, and they didn't want to R&D a new style of die. lol
@@ClyFaker Those few letters are very hard to use in a game like Scattigories, and it's not a game that I have seen a lot of people playing. Also, I absolutely loved this video and it came at the right time because I was just thinking about making my own dice. It's nice to see that you can find moulds for a budget.
@@veramuses As far as I can tell, these molds have only been on the market for a month or so and the first orders are just arriving. You chose the right time to get into the hobby.
I got into resin with this molds two days ago and I love it :) I just didn't want to pay much money for molds, when getting into the hobby is an investment already and I am not sure if it is my cup of tea. Now I can say: Getting the d20 out of his mold is a bit of a struggle but it worked and I happy, proudly joining my pen and paper group with custom dice (and gifting a selfmade d20 to everyone in my group)
These only just hit the market, and there wasn't any way to know they were coming. $70 is still a steal compared to all of the other prices I was seeing. As for getting ruined after 10 uses, that was inevitable. Molds are considered consumables after all.
@@LastRites47 Those should look nice. A little ink or food coloring should be able to pull that off. Be careful not to add to much though, and anything water based (like the food coloring) will change your resin curing time a bit.
@@tspooner01 It's not illegal to buy these molds, or use them for personal use. It is, however, illegal to sell the molds to other people. As a consumer, you are doing nothing illegal by buying these molds and using them to make dice for you and your friends.
Just received my pack of the 19 molds from Ali. I'm very excited and can't wait to use them. I don't GM or play anymore, but still this is going to be awesome adventure - luckily without silicone-related woes. Thanks for pointing out all the pros and cons of the set. Love the wicked dice you made, evil colours 💛
To be honest, I don't really play anymore either. That might change in the future, but for now I'm just enjoying indulging my shiny math rock addiction on my terms. I still think these molds are an amazing way to learn the craft on a budget. I even use them to test out color ideas, since they're easier to replace than my other molds when they wear out. I'll be sticking to my custom master molds (tutorials coming soon) for any I decide to sell though.
@@ClyFaker Not planning to sell any of resin creations, my Etsy store is dying anyway. But I can try and make all the dice I've ever dreamed of having 20+ years ago, when literally any d10 or d4 were a luxury. Can't wait ^.^
I bought 3 sets of these, 1 from wish and 2 from Amazon. They were all the 19 pieces and I can make several sets of dice with them. The only complaint I have with them is if I'm not careful I get voids on the top of them that I fill with UV resin and then sand them down.
Great Video! Really thinking about making some custom dice for each player in my campaign. However, I don’t have a pressure pot. Do you recommend making dice in these molds without a pressure pot? I’m just worried if I mix a color in, there’ll be too many bubbles.
If you use a low viscosity resin or a UV curing resin you should be pretty safe. UV would be the safest since you can let it settle completely before exposing it to a light to cure, though you would risk solid pigments (like mica powder) selling to the bottom.
I've been toying with vibrations and heat with these molds and no pressure pot, but Dark Moon Dice has a good video where she suggests partially filling them with the lid off and using heat (like a BBQ lighter) across the top, before placing the lid on and filling them to the top. Also with a reservoir idea for them!
Nice video. I feel like you kind of glossed over the sanding though. I’ve made the two D20s from the 19 piece set, and you have to sand down 4 faces to get rid of the sprue and the raised lip from the cap. Not really a big deal, but it was a surprise to be sure. Thank you for sharing!
Yeah, I decided to focus less on the final dice and more on the molds in this video. I did talk about the extra lip a bit with the D24, but that's about it. I'm getting ready to make some similar molds with custom master dice (tutorials coming soon), and we'll see if I get the raised lip in my molds as well.
I bought the sophie and toffee ones, and they were alright for a bit. But today I had my d20 mold die (ha) on me. It ripped. I was so upset becuase they are not cheap. I just saw these and I'm going to give them a shot. Thanks for the video!!!
One very important thing to keep in mind about molds is that they're consumables just like your resin. Even the best made molds have a limited number of dice they can make.
Cly Faker I had only used the mold about 8 times, so I was upset, especially after my other molds that I had created were lasting longer. :( hopefully these ones can come through! At least they won’t break the bank if I have to replace them.
Hi Cly Faker! I’m new to your channel and just came across this video! I just got some dice like this from Etsy for quite a bit more money - about $35. Wish I had seen your video before I purchased! Anyway, I’m new to this resin business and wanted to ask you what did you use to sand down your dice? Thanks and look forward to more videos!
I hope you enjoy your stay! I'm hoping to have more dice making tutorials soon. 😁 As for sanding, right now I use 2 inch sanding discs and a power drill. It takes a bit of practise to get used to, but it's a whole heck of a lot faster than hand sanding. I also finish my dice off with a buffing sponge attached to the same drill and some PlatX plastic polish.
Sadly the hot glue reservoir failed. The moment the glue cooled it popped right off. That being said, I did find a couple of other methods that worked perfectly. The main method people have been using is to snip off the tips of plastic pipettes to use as funnels and makeshift reservoirs. It works, but you need to sacrifice a pipette per die every time. The method I'm using right now is a bit different. I made the reservoir by brushing 100% silicone caulk around a marble that I placed on top of the mold's fill hole. When it cures the reservoir is fused to the mold permanently.
@@carmelzebra7 Maybe I did it differently then, since I haven't actually looked at any tutorials for that method. I just saw people talking about using the little funnels and then threw something together. I basically just cut off a pipette's tip, set it into the mold, and then applied a bit of hot glue around it to act as both a depth marker and a stabilizer. After that I trimmed the tip so that it didn't actually sit inside the die as it's curing and then removed it from the mold. I filled the mold using a syringe (this would probably also work when using them as squish molds), put the funnel back in the mold, and then topped it off.
Could anyone who has more experience with cooking and/or working with plastics tell me if it would be safe to use these moulds for making chocolate dice? I do have ethical concerns about the way they've sourced their moulds but at the same time I also want to make a snack platter for next years' roleplayers reunion.
While these molds could be used for making chocolate dice, I have no idea if the silicone used is food safe (especially with their questionable origin). You might be better off sourcing some food safe silicone and making molds from a cheap set of retail dice. The molds wouldn't even need to be perfect since the dice are meant to be eaten.
I bought a set from wish and I think this is the 10th die I make but no matter what, everytime it ends up with one single giant bubble on the top and I don't know how to prevent it. I don't have a pot and the problem with the molds I bought is that the hole where you have to put the syringe is always different size on every single die so it is almost impossible not to let some air enter. Any suggestion?
The main issue with these molds is that they don't have a reservoir for excess resin, and that leads to the issue you're experiencing. Heck, I had the same issue even with a pressure pot. A common solution people are using is to make a little funnel and stick it into the mold fill hole. That will allow you to put in some excess resin to prevent the large voids. The tips of disposable pipettes work well.
@@ClyFaker Ok thank you very much, it seems a pretty good strategy. I will try it a soon as possible, cause I really like the practicality of these molds even for a beginner like myself and I was going mad for this problem.
@@ClyFaker I hope to see your modified versions of these. I plan on trying to do the hot glue idea to the caps of these. Hoping for better results. Right now my dice look like they need a dentist lol
The hot glue idea flopped, but I did have some success with a couple other methods. The common fix is to use the tip cut off of a disposable pipette as a mini funnel/reservoir. If you want a more permanent solution you could use 100% silicone caulk (DAP is my go-to brand) to build a reservoir.
@@ClyFaker Great idea considering I have some DAP on hand. I've tried the cut pipette method. I'm not sure if it's just I'm not getting to the pressure pot in time or my mix is off. I'm using Art & Glow 2 part resin with a 40 minute work time. but every time I have some bad cavities. I guess the next step would be is a second pour to try to fill them if the DAP fails. Thanks for the tips.
Thanks for the video !! For the 7-dice set, were all the molds the same size ? In the comments of the Aliexpress link, people tend to complain that the sizes are not the same for the same set. Just to be sure haha
I spent big bucks on the home made silicone molds sold in Etsy. I didn't realize that they have no covers, so one facet of each die is blank. So I got ripped off, I think, unless anyone has an idea how I can work around this issue. I bought some little stickers used for gel nails, so they look nice, but I don't know if anyone would use them in the games.
so i have these molds. I am new to dice making. I know some of the basics when it comes to resin, and the air bubbles.i do not have a pressure pot. i have that same issue when you get the big gap bubbles. should i just wait till it dries and add a second squeeze of resin in after it first sets?
If you're having a large void at the fill hole, you might want to add a reservoir for a little extra resin to the molds. The most common method is to use a tiny funnel, which are typically made using the cut off tip of a disposable pipette.
i had some difficulty at the begining since i dont have a presure pot, and i know your comment is 7 months old, but maybe it'll help other people ! So what i do now is that i pour my resin with the cap open, and i pour resin on the cap itself on the number side, and way until 5 to 6 hours to put the cap on. I burn the bubbles on the surface with matches, and try to keep at least a pipette full of resin to add some to the dice if needed ! with this i usualy get very little flaw on my dice ! i hope it'll help someone out there (sorry english is not my first language)
I've been looking into that myself actually. I'm comparing tumbling media right now so I can figure out what has the best chance of working. Assuming it does work, it might be better to use a vibratory tumbler instead of a rotational, since that has a lower chance of rounding the edges.
@@Chellenunley If you want to cut down on the sanding time but still want to guarantee sharp edges, you could always power sand. That's what I do at the moment.
How would you suggest getting rid of the edges created by the top piece of the mold? I have tried cutting it and sanding, but the face just looks wonky and uneven when compared to the rest of the faces. It seems like yours are all even and I have the same molds.
I have severe issues with bubbling on my dice and it's extremely frustrating. They are beautiful otherwise but the top bit is always bubbly, and I really don't want to invest in a pressure pot :(
These molds still get a few bubbles even with a pressure pot, but not as many as others I've used. I get rid of them by filling the bubbles in with UV resin before sanding. Of course, if you're going to be doing a lot of resin casting I definitely suggest getting a pressure pot. It's life changing.
Prep your resin by putting the resin bottle and hardener bottle in a warm water bath for a few minutes before using them. Also, mix your resin slowly! That reduces micro bubbles. If you're still having issues with larger bubbles make sure you're filling your mold slowly, keep an eye on the mold and use a toothpick to help bring bubbles to the opening so you van fill the void.
That's already on my list. I've been changing up my sanding techniques between each dice set video to see how much I can decrease my sanding time while improving my overall quality, and I think I just about have it.
@@ClyFaker Oh perfect ^.^ I look forward to seeing it. I got a silicon mold set from amazon that look just like these and I've issues finishing then to look as nice as yours do
The one thing that hasn't changed between my various dice making videos is the fact that I power sand using a drill. I recently upgraded to one that spins at 3000 RPM, and it takes around a minute or less to completely process a die face. That includes multiple grits and polish.
@@ClyFaker I have a dremel that works to get it sanded down but doesn't have a wide variety of grit so I will usually hand sand it for a bit but I can never get it as clean as I'd like
There are plenty of dice makers that don't have pressure pots. Some people use low viscosity resins that don't trap air bubbles easily, while others use UV resins that don't cure until you shine a UV light on them. Since these molds are translucent, they'll work very well with UV cure resin. Just be sure to let all of the air bubbles escape before shining the light on them.
@@Cregavitch No problem. I don't always reply that quickly, but I was messing on my phone when the comment alert came in. My channel is still small enough that I don't have to disable alerts to keep my phone from blowing up. lol Glad you liked the video. Based on the traffic it's getting it looks like I should make more dice making videos. 😃
I like using a heated metal skewer to mix my resin first then pour, the small surface area of the skewer helps to avoid trapping air in the resin while mixing (that is normally when air gets trapped in) and the heat helps any air bubbles to rise if any air bubbles do get trapped in.
I've heard about that happening with some sellers for the seven piece sets. Apparently they mixed some of the larger molds into their stock without realizing it.
The same has happened to me! They arrived two days ago and the D10% is giant. It’s a bit of an inconvenience, but luckily it’s not one of the most important die on a dice set.
Wait, a large percentile die mold exists now? If only it did when I ordered my 19 mold set. I can only make a six piece big set. I guess I could make my own massive masters, but that's beside the point.
It's definitely possible to get minimal bubbles with these molds. There are techniques like warming the resin slightly before mixing to improve the flow, mixing slowly to minimize bubbles, filling any bubbles with UV resin before sanding, etc. These molds offer up a relatively cheap way to practice.
While I didn't show my process in this video, it's not much different from what I do in my other dice making videos. Here's my latest: th-cam.com/video/Qf_1h2BEkyA/w-d-xo.html
I got it in a bag of "factory seconds" (aka flawed) dice many years ago. They're made by Crystal Caste, and a few online dice vendors still have a few sets (without the flaws) in stock.
These moulds are taken from Dispel Dice, I would be very hesitant giving my money to Ali and wish. You'll also run into trouble if you ever sell dice made from these moulds unless you buy a license to use the font 'Visby'. Technically nothing wrong with using them for personal use, but supporting Chinese manufacturers who steal designs from artisan dice makers is wrong imo
No they aren't. The font is not exactly the same. Probably the masters they used to make the molds were deliberately manufactured to be similar, but the font is not the same as what dispel uses. The molds are not made from her dice.
@@ashlynnomalley it IS the same haha. And deliberately profiting from someone else's design is still a super shitty thing to do. I'm sorry if you bought these moulds and regret it, but unfortunately these are Dispels dice. Rybonator just released a video similar to this that addresses it.
@@maxgregory3442 I'm not saying that making an imitation of someone elses work isn't unethical. All I'm saying is that these are not molded from her dice, and the font is not the same. imgur.com/a/J3ThCxP here is a picture of dispels 2 vs the aliexpress 2. Hers is very pointed at the corner, the aliexpress ones arent. They are similar, but not the same. Hope that clears things up :)
@@ashlynnomalley how about using examples from the video? imgur.com/gallery/PDo3gkr They're exactly the same. It's really obvious. Hope that clears it up for you :)
@@ashlynnomalley just because they did a shitty job of making the moulds (theyre cheap for a reason) or because someone did a shit job sanding them, doesn't prove they aren't made from dispels dice
The jury is still out on that one. It's probably possible, but you might need to buy the commercial usage rights to the font (Visby Round, and it's surprisingly cheap). Of course, even then you'll still have to deal with people pointing out that they're based on Dispel's molds, and that's too much of a headache for me.
No problem. 👍 All of that said, if you're new to dice making these molds are a decent way to practice at a low cost, since even the best made molds only have a limited number of uses before they wear out.
I actually talk about that near the end of the video, and since the release of this video I did a bit more digging. As another comment pointed out, the fonts used by Dispel are Visby and Visby Round (they seem to have changed font versions at some point in testing/production), and these molds are the Visby Round version. You can buy a commercial use license (which covers the production of these molds) from the creator of the font or font vendors for $25 (that covers just the bold version, $75 gets the whole family). If a dice maker wants to play it safe they can also pay the fee to the font designer. That being said, I don't suggest using these molds if you intend to sell your dice. Not just because of the backlash that's been going on either. One of the big issues with these molds is that some of the dice are terrible when it comes to number distribution, with the D10 being the worst offender.
@@flagrantyeti No problem. 👍 If you want to know more about the issues with number distribution on these dice (and others), I have a short rant about it in my custom dice master design tutorial. th-cam.com/video/nCowrvfOr3Q/w-d-xo.html
@@ClyFaker I made couple of dices, but I never thought there is any community built around it, beside big manufacturers. Are there any hubs for such folk? I'm interested in learning more and sharing my knowledge :)
@@mjastrz There are a few subreddits and Facebook on the topic. I don't use Facebook, so I only know they exist and that's about it. On Reddit there are a few dice makers that frequent /r/dice, /r/diceporn, and /r/resincasting.
@@ClyFaker Thanks, I came here from /r/resincasting, but since I browse reddit rarely, I never notived there any dices till now. Its mostly about jevlery.
i believe these molds are stolen from dispel dice. please don’t buy them just because they’re cheap when they’re ripping off the hard work of another artist. not only the font but the style themselves is taken.
That kind of looked like the D26 that is used in Scattigories! It's a die with all 26 letters of the English language.
After taking a look, I think you're right! My dumpster die looks identical to the Scattergories dice I'm seeing online. They use letters A-P, R-T, and W. I'm assuming the other letters were ditched because they're not that common. That, and they didn't want to R&D a new style of die. lol
@@ClyFaker Those few letters are very hard to use in a game like Scattigories, and it's not a game that I have seen a lot of people playing.
Also, I absolutely loved this video and it came at the right time because I was just thinking about making my own dice. It's nice to see that you can find moulds for a budget.
@@veramuses As far as I can tell, these molds have only been on the market for a month or so and the first orders are just arriving. You chose the right time to get into the hobby.
I got into resin with this molds two days ago and I love it :) I just didn't want to pay much money for molds, when getting into the hobby is an investment already and I am not sure if it is my cup of tea. Now I can say: Getting the d20 out of his mold is a bit of a struggle but it worked and I happy, proudly joining my pen and paper group with custom dice (and gifting a selfmade d20 to everyone in my group)
Scategories. It's a game my family loves to play.
Cant believe I spent 70 bucks on a set of dice molds that got ruined after 10 consecutive uses when these babies exist 😭
These only just hit the market, and there wasn't any way to know they were coming. $70 is still a steal compared to all of the other prices I was seeing.
As for getting ruined after 10 uses, that was inevitable. Molds are considered consumables after all.
I think I'm gonna yoink me a couple of these and make all my players custom dice!
Good luck!
Any ideas about the types of colors or inclusions you want to add?
@@ClyFaker I'm gonna shoot for translucent acrylic. I'm thinking purple, light blue hues
@@LastRites47 Those should look nice. A little ink or food coloring should be able to pull that off. Be careful not to add to much though, and anything water based (like the food coloring) will change your resin curing time a bit.
@@tspooner01 It's not illegal to buy these molds, or use them for personal use. It is, however, illegal to sell the molds to other people. As a consumer, you are doing nothing illegal by buying these molds and using them to make dice for you and your friends.
Just received my pack of the 19 molds from Ali. I'm very excited and can't wait to use them. I don't GM or play anymore, but still this is going to be awesome adventure - luckily without silicone-related woes. Thanks for pointing out all the pros and cons of the set. Love the wicked dice you made, evil colours 💛
To be honest, I don't really play anymore either. That might change in the future, but for now I'm just enjoying indulging my shiny math rock addiction on my terms.
I still think these molds are an amazing way to learn the craft on a budget. I even use them to test out color ideas, since they're easier to replace than my other molds when they wear out. I'll be sticking to my custom master molds (tutorials coming soon) for any I decide to sell though.
@@ClyFaker Not planning to sell any of resin creations, my Etsy store is dying anyway. But I can try and make all the dice I've ever dreamed of having 20+ years ago, when literally any d10 or d4 were a luxury. Can't wait ^.^
Those oversized dice moulds are perfect for me. I have a DM who is getting close to legally blind and has a lot of trouble with reading dice.
If you need gift ideas for your DM there are a few sets of oversized dice on Amazon that don't cost much more than standard dice. They look great too.
Wow!! Those numbers are sooo cool!!! And I love the color you used 😍
The pigment I used in the resin is a custom blended mica powder that took ages to get right. It was worth it though. 😁
Thanks for this video, I was getting really frustrated for my dice not coming out nice, and now I know I need to put them the reservoir :3
The dice is from scattagories, it's an old mattel or Hasbro game from the 80's
I bought 3 sets of these, 1 from wish and 2 from Amazon. They were all the 19 pieces and I can make several sets of dice with them. The only complaint I have with them is if I'm not careful I get voids on the top of them that I fill with UV resin and then sand them down.
Any tips on how to avoid getting the voids on top? Thank you!
@@jadekips i tap the mold a little bit to get bubble under the hole and then add a drop or 2 more of resin. It works 7/10 times usually lol
@@IRuleEverything101 thank you so much for replying!
Great Video! Really thinking about making some custom dice for each player in my campaign. However, I don’t have a pressure pot. Do you recommend making dice in these molds without a pressure pot? I’m just worried if I mix a color in, there’ll be too many bubbles.
If you use a low viscosity resin or a UV curing resin you should be pretty safe. UV would be the safest since you can let it settle completely before exposing it to a light to cure, though you would risk solid pigments (like mica powder) selling to the bottom.
@@ClyFaker Awesome! Thanks so much!
I've been toying with vibrations and heat with these molds and no pressure pot, but Dark Moon Dice has a good video where she suggests partially filling them with the lid off and using heat (like a BBQ lighter) across the top, before placing the lid on and filling them to the top. Also with a reservoir idea for them!
Nice video. I feel like you kind of glossed over the sanding though. I’ve made the two D20s from the 19 piece set, and you have to sand down 4 faces to get rid of the sprue and the raised lip from the cap. Not really a big deal, but it was a surprise to be sure.
Thank you for sharing!
Yeah, I decided to focus less on the final dice and more on the molds in this video. I did talk about the extra lip a bit with the D24, but that's about it.
I'm getting ready to make some similar molds with custom master dice (tutorials coming soon), and we'll see if I get the raised lip in my molds as well.
Use a wire cutter to trim off the excess edge around the sprue face, you’ll get better results
I bought the sophie and toffee ones, and they were alright for a bit. But today I had my d20 mold die (ha) on me. It ripped. I was so upset becuase they are not cheap. I just saw these and I'm going to give them a shot. Thanks for the video!!!
One very important thing to keep in mind about molds is that they're consumables just like your resin. Even the best made molds have a limited number of dice they can make.
Cly Faker I had only used the mold about 8 times, so I was upset, especially after my other molds that I had created were lasting longer. :( hopefully these ones can come through! At least they won’t break the bank if I have to replace them.
Yeah, 8 uses seems a little low.
They look so good I bought my own set
I'd love a video making dice with these from start to finish. Looking to get into dice making and I'm struggling
That d20 with the letters is for Scattergories!
You ever got around to making a video for that hot glue fix for these molds?
really like the fond on the dice
Hi Cly Faker! I’m new to your channel and just came across this video! I just got some dice like this from Etsy for quite a bit more money - about $35. Wish I had seen your video before I purchased! Anyway, I’m new to this resin business and wanted to ask you what did you use to sand down your dice? Thanks and look forward to more videos!
I hope you enjoy your stay! I'm hoping to have more dice making tutorials soon. 😁
As for sanding, right now I use 2 inch sanding discs and a power drill. It takes a bit of practise to get used to, but it's a whole heck of a lot faster than hand sanding. I also finish my dice off with a buffing sponge attached to the same drill and some PlatX plastic polish.
Thanks so much for your helpful response! I will definitely take your advice. I live for the budget friendly nerdy crafting tutorials!
I definitely want to start leaning more into that type of content. The world could always use more chainmaille videos. 😁
AGREED!🙌
Have you tried the "hot glue reservoir" idea yet? and if so, how did it work out?
Sadly the hot glue reservoir failed. The moment the glue cooled it popped right off.
That being said, I did find a couple of other methods that worked perfectly. The main method people have been using is to snip off the tips of plastic pipettes to use as funnels and makeshift reservoirs. It works, but you need to sacrifice a pipette per die every time.
The method I'm using right now is a bit different. I made the reservoir by brushing 100% silicone caulk around a marble that I placed on top of the mold's fill hole. When it cures the reservoir is fused to the mold permanently.
@@ClyFaker I tried the cut pipette thing before, and the pipette just would get pushed and pop out so it was ineffective for me
@@carmelzebra7 Maybe I did it differently then, since I haven't actually looked at any tutorials for that method. I just saw people talking about using the little funnels and then threw something together.
I basically just cut off a pipette's tip, set it into the mold, and then applied a bit of hot glue around it to act as both a depth marker and a stabilizer. After that I trimmed the tip so that it didn't actually sit inside the die as it's curing and then removed it from the mold. I filled the mold using a syringe (this would probably also work when using them as squish molds), put the funnel back in the mold, and then topped it off.
@@ClyFaker I'm not sure what I did wrong. As soon as I added the resin it just kind of pushed the pipette out haha
@@ClyFaker check out dark moon dice. She snips the pipettes and uses tape to seal them so she can reuse them. Saves on waste!
Hey cly great to see you're still making videos 💜
Yep!
Now if only I could get a consistent schedule going. lol
@@ClyFaker felt that on a personal level
Could anyone who has more experience with cooking and/or working with plastics tell me if it would be safe to use these moulds for making chocolate dice? I do have ethical concerns about the way they've sourced their moulds but at the same time I also want to make a snack platter for next years' roleplayers reunion.
While these molds could be used for making chocolate dice, I have no idea if the silicone used is food safe (especially with their questionable origin). You might be better off sourcing some food safe silicone and making molds from a cheap set of retail dice. The molds wouldn't even need to be perfect since the dice are meant to be eaten.
You can use silicon baking/chocolate dice molds that are similar or make them with food grade silicone
I bought a set from wish and I think this is the 10th die I make but no matter what, everytime it ends up with one single giant bubble on the top and I don't know how to prevent it. I don't have a pot and the problem with the molds I bought is that the hole where you have to put the syringe is always different size on every single die so it is almost impossible not to let some air enter.
Any suggestion?
The main issue with these molds is that they don't have a reservoir for excess resin, and that leads to the issue you're experiencing. Heck, I had the same issue even with a pressure pot.
A common solution people are using is to make a little funnel and stick it into the mold fill hole. That will allow you to put in some excess resin to prevent the large voids. The tips of disposable pipettes work well.
@@ClyFaker Ok thank you very much, it seems a pretty good strategy. I will try it a soon as possible, cause I really like the practicality of these molds even for a beginner like myself and I was going mad for this problem.
One problem if these dice molds is you can’t sell the dice you make with them as they are often remolds of existing dice
Hey Cly, I'd like to know what more you did to get the faces on the lids to come out better? I've cast 5 sets now. the faces are painful.
I used a pressure pot when casting, and then I did lots of sanding to address any issues.
@@ClyFaker I hope to see your modified versions of these. I plan on trying to do the hot glue idea to the caps of these. Hoping for better results. Right now my dice look like they need a dentist lol
The hot glue idea flopped, but I did have some success with a couple other methods. The common fix is to use the tip cut off of a disposable pipette as a mini funnel/reservoir. If you want a more permanent solution you could use 100% silicone caulk (DAP is my go-to brand) to build a reservoir.
@@ClyFaker Great idea considering I have some DAP on hand. I've tried the cut pipette method. I'm not sure if it's just I'm not getting to the pressure pot in time or my mix is off. I'm using Art & Glow 2 part resin with a 40 minute work time. but every time I have some bad cavities. I guess the next step would be is a second pour to try to fill them if the DAP fails. Thanks for the tips.
Thanks for the video !!
For the 7-dice set, were all the molds the same size ? In the comments of the Aliexpress link, people tend to complain that the sizes are not the same for the same set. Just to be sure haha
I'm one of the lucky ones that got the correct sizes when the seven piece kit came in. 😁
I got some from Amazon and they were all perfect, except a giant D10. I've decided I'll be making sets with two percentile die.
@@ClyFaker Well please send some luck over here haha
@@Hyperactiveinsanity Oh I see ! At least you found a good way to do nice sets anyway ^^
I can only spare some for a couple of days. I'm getting ready to print some new mold masters, and I don't want the prints to fail again. lol
I spent big bucks on the home made silicone molds sold in Etsy. I didn't realize that they have no covers, so one facet of each die is blank. So I got ripped off, I think, unless anyone has an idea how I can work around this issue. I bought some little stickers used for gel nails, so they look nice, but I don't know if anyone would use them in the games.
so i have these molds. I am new to dice making. I know some of the basics when it comes to resin, and the air bubbles.i do not have a pressure pot. i have that same issue when you get the big gap bubbles. should i just wait till it dries and add a second squeeze of resin in after it first sets?
If you're having a large void at the fill hole, you might want to add a reservoir for a little extra resin to the molds. The most common method is to use a tiny funnel, which are typically made using the cut off tip of a disposable pipette.
i had some difficulty at the begining since i dont have a presure pot, and i know your comment is 7 months old, but maybe it'll help other people ! So what i do now is that i pour my resin with the cap open, and i pour resin on the cap itself on the number side, and way until 5 to 6 hours to put the cap on. I burn the bubbles on the surface with matches, and try to keep at least a pipette full of resin to add some to the dice if needed ! with this i usualy get very little flaw on my dice ! i hope it'll help someone out there (sorry english is not my first language)
What did you use to get that color?
I ordered these, still waiting on them...but, my husband was asking me if anyone had used a rock tumbler instead of sanding?
I've been looking into that myself actually. I'm comparing tumbling media right now so I can figure out what has the best chance of working.
Assuming it does work, it might be better to use a vibratory tumbler instead of a rotational, since that has a lower chance of rounding the edges.
Cly Faker My concern was the sharp edges. I’m a game science girl all the way. Lol.
@@Chellenunley If you want to cut down on the sanding time but still want to guarantee sharp edges, you could always power sand. That's what I do at the moment.
Mine always have bubbles and huge gaps😔 I don't have a pressure pot either
The letter d20 is from scattergories
One of these days I need to play that game. I keep seeing copies while out thrifting.
How would you suggest getting rid of the edges created by the top piece of the mold? I have tried cutting it and sanding, but the face just looks wonky and uneven when compared to the rest of the faces. It seems like yours are all even and I have the same molds.
I sand my dice. These days I've even moved on to power sanding to speed up the process. It takes a bit of practice though.
Hi! How can you paint the numbers in black?
I have severe issues with bubbling on my dice and it's extremely frustrating. They are beautiful otherwise but the top bit is always bubbly, and I really don't want to invest in a pressure pot :(
These molds still get a few bubbles even with a pressure pot, but not as many as others I've used. I get rid of them by filling the bubbles in with UV resin before sanding.
Of course, if you're going to be doing a lot of resin casting I definitely suggest getting a pressure pot. It's life changing.
If it's just on the top face then use a lighter when the bubbles rise to the top, the heat will pop the bubbles.
Prep your resin by putting the resin bottle and hardener bottle in a warm water bath for a few minutes before using them.
Also, mix your resin slowly! That reduces micro bubbles. If you're still having issues with larger bubbles make sure you're filling your mold slowly, keep an eye on the mold and use a toothpick to help bring bubbles to the opening so you van fill the void.
Scatagories is the game the alphabet D24 came from
Are these not stolen design dices?
Can you make a sanding or clean up video?
That's already on my list. I've been changing up my sanding techniques between each dice set video to see how much I can decrease my sanding time while improving my overall quality, and I think I just about have it.
@@ClyFaker Oh perfect ^.^ I look forward to seeing it. I got a silicon mold set from amazon that look just like these and I've issues finishing then to look as nice as yours do
The one thing that hasn't changed between my various dice making videos is the fact that I power sand using a drill. I recently upgraded to one that spins at 3000 RPM, and it takes around a minute or less to completely process a die face. That includes multiple grits and polish.
@@ClyFaker I have a dremel that works to get it sanded down but doesn't have a wide variety of grit so I will usually hand sand it for a bit but I can never get it as clean as I'd like
@@ClyFaker I do have a drill to though curious to see how you use it to power sand!
Scattergories uses a d20 letter die.
So I do... need a pressure pot 😩😫 to make these?
Anyway to do this without any pot
Can you use these without having a pressure pot? If so, how do you avoid air bubbles in the molds?
There are plenty of dice makers that don't have pressure pots. Some people use low viscosity resins that don't trap air bubbles easily, while others use UV resins that don't cure until you shine a UV light on them.
Since these molds are translucent, they'll work very well with UV cure resin. Just be sure to let all of the air bubbles escape before shining the light on them.
@@ClyFaker Wow, thank you! Did not expect such a quick response! Great video btw :)
@@Cregavitch No problem. I don't always reply that quickly, but I was messing on my phone when the comment alert came in. My channel is still small enough that I don't have to disable alerts to keep my phone from blowing up. lol
Glad you liked the video. Based on the traffic it's getting it looks like I should make more dice making videos. 😃
I like using a heated metal skewer to mix my resin first then pour, the small surface area of the skewer helps to avoid trapping air in the resin while mixing (that is normally when air gets trapped in) and the heat helps any air bubbles to rise if any air bubbles do get trapped in.
@@uselesswriting3092 I've never heard of that method before. I'll have to keep that in mind.
8:40 make a stand for it
Man, mine arrived but the D10 is twice as big as all the other dice!! Whyyy
I've heard about that happening with some sellers for the seven piece sets. Apparently they mixed some of the larger molds into their stock without realizing it.
The same has happened to me! They arrived two days ago and the D10% is giant. It’s a bit of an inconvenience, but luckily it’s not one of the most important die on a dice set.
Wait, a large percentile die mold exists now? If only it did when I ordered my 19 mold set. I can only make a six piece big set. I guess I could make my own massive masters, but that's beside the point.
Cly Faker I can make a normal sized 6 piece set and a gigantic d10% basically 😂
At least you'll be able to tell them apart at a glance. lol
Bit late for this comment but, is there any harm in buying these if you dont have a pressure pot? will it still work out with minimal air bubbles?
It's definitely possible to get minimal bubbles with these molds. There are techniques like warming the resin slightly before mixing to improve the flow, mixing slowly to minimize bubbles, filling any bubbles with UV resin before sanding, etc. These molds offer up a relatively cheap way to practice.
I must buy molds to make click clacks!!!!
Just wait until you start designing your own mold masters. I keep making fancier click clack math rocks.
I have no molds and I must clack.
would have loved to watch your process.
While I didn't show my process in this video, it's not much different from what I do in my other dice making videos. Here's my latest:
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Can you be successful without a pressure pot?
I just got these as a set and free shipping for about $6.
Scattergories. That was the game
Please tell me where you got the Simpsons D4! Did you make it or did it come with a game?
I got it in a bag of "factory seconds" (aka flawed) dice many years ago. They're made by Crystal Caste, and a few online dice vendors still have a few sets (without the flaws) in stock.
I think it's Scattergories for that huge die.
These moulds are taken from Dispel Dice, I would be very hesitant giving my money to Ali and wish. You'll also run into trouble if you ever sell dice made from these moulds unless you buy a license to use the font 'Visby'. Technically nothing wrong with using them for personal use, but supporting Chinese manufacturers who steal designs from artisan dice makers is wrong imo
No they aren't. The font is not exactly the same. Probably the masters they used to make the molds were deliberately manufactured to be similar, but the font is not the same as what dispel uses. The molds are not made from her dice.
@@ashlynnomalley it IS the same haha. And deliberately profiting from someone else's design is still a super shitty thing to do. I'm sorry if you bought these moulds and regret it, but unfortunately these are Dispels dice. Rybonator just released a video similar to this that addresses it.
@@maxgregory3442 I'm not saying that making an imitation of someone elses work isn't unethical. All I'm saying is that these are not molded from her dice, and the font is not the same.
imgur.com/a/J3ThCxP here is a picture of dispels 2 vs the aliexpress 2. Hers is very pointed at the corner, the aliexpress ones arent. They are similar, but not the same. Hope that clears things up :)
@@ashlynnomalley how about using examples from the video?
imgur.com/gallery/PDo3gkr
They're exactly the same. It's really obvious. Hope that clears it up for you :)
@@ashlynnomalley just because they did a shitty job of making the moulds (theyre cheap for a reason) or because someone did a shit job sanding them, doesn't prove they aren't made from dispels dice
That alphabet die is from a game callled Scattergories
Can these be used for commercial purposes
The jury is still out on that one. It's probably possible, but you might need to buy the commercial usage rights to the font (Visby Round, and it's surprisingly cheap). Of course, even then you'll still have to deal with people pointing out that they're based on Dispel's molds, and that's too much of a headache for me.
@@ClyFaker So probably just better to invest in a set of masters? That's kinda what I figured. Thanks for the quick reply, and great video!
No problem. 👍
All of that said, if you're new to dice making these molds are a decent way to practice at a low cost, since even the best made molds only have a limited number of uses before they wear out.
These looked kinda big compared to regular dice
They're slightly bigger, but not by much.
I've seen people selling these in my country for 100 dollars the full set... :'D I love my country
Scategories. What do I win? Lol
Thank you god for this video
are you at all concerned that these molds seem to have directly ripped off Dispel Dice's copyrighted fonts?
I actually talk about that near the end of the video, and since the release of this video I did a bit more digging.
As another comment pointed out, the fonts used by Dispel are Visby and Visby Round (they seem to have changed font versions at some point in testing/production), and these molds are the Visby Round version. You can buy a commercial use license (which covers the production of these molds) from the creator of the font or font vendors for $25 (that covers just the bold version, $75 gets the whole family). If a dice maker wants to play it safe they can also pay the fee to the font designer.
That being said, I don't suggest using these molds if you intend to sell your dice. Not just because of the backlash that's been going on either. One of the big issues with these molds is that some of the dice are terrible when it comes to number distribution, with the D10 being the worst offender.
@@ClyFaker ah, good to know!
@@flagrantyeti No problem. 👍
If you want to know more about the issues with number distribution on these dice (and others), I have a short rant about it in my custom dice master design tutorial.
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Scattegories
There is dice makers community?
Yep. Handmade dice have been pretty popular for a while now, and the number of people making them is going up daily.
@@ClyFaker I made couple of dices, but I never thought there is any community built around it, beside big manufacturers. Are there any hubs for such folk? I'm interested in learning more and sharing my knowledge :)
@@mjastrz There are a few subreddits and Facebook on the topic. I don't use Facebook, so I only know they exist and that's about it. On Reddit there are a few dice makers that frequent /r/dice, /r/diceporn, and /r/resincasting.
@@ClyFaker Thanks, I came here from /r/resincasting, but since I browse reddit rarely, I never notived there any dices till now. Its mostly about jevlery.
@@mjastrz try the facebook group Dice Making Discoveries
not sure if you know but these designs are from Dispel Dice so there is a certain morality problem with buyng these in my opinion.
I made sure to cover that later on in the video, as well as the fact that most pre-made molds on the market are also cast from existing dice.
Maybe watch the whole video before leaving a comment.
To bad the masters used to make these molds is a ripoff off of another set
These use dispel dice as masters. Don’t sell dice from these.
i believe these molds are stolen from dispel dice. please don’t buy them just because they’re cheap when they’re ripping off the hard work of another artist. not only the font but the style themselves is taken.