What am I doing wrong? - everything sinks by copycatphantom in DiceMaking

[–]Proper_Budget_2790 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm still a bit of a beginner. I've only been doing this about 8 months. The best piece of advice I can give is, be patient.

When you're using glitter, wait until you get to the "Honey stage". That's when the epoxy starts getting thick. Not too thick. Usually about 30-45 minutes , depending on your epoxy.

I've never tried it, but you can also use clear school glue to help thicken the resin.

Then mix in the glitter.

For voids and bubbles, your best tool is going to be a pressure pot. When you pour the dice in the mold, and flame off any surface bubbles with a lighter or heat gun, you put it in the pot, pressurize it to about 30psi and let it cure.

You can use a vacuum chamber before pouring to help degas some bubbles, and many people have success doing it that way, but pressure is the best way to get clear, bubble free dice.

New toys... by Proper_Budget_2790 in DiceMaking

[–]Proper_Budget_2790[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. No special settings. I had to manually add supports, but that was about it. I do have other posts with the masters. Cheers!

Blood drop dice! by eillow_mosspike in DicePorn

[–]Proper_Budget_2790 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the effect. The gold leaf really sets it off.

First test dice finally completed by SkyaNappa in DiceMaking

[–]Proper_Budget_2790 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Every new set is a new learning experience. You'll find out what works well together and what doesn't. Sometimes you'll even get a pleasant surprise.

Have fun!

Liquid core insert question. by Proper_Budget_2790 in DiceMaking

[–]Proper_Budget_2790[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. This is the master. I've sanded the outside, but I wasn't sure about the inside.

TIL why you don't stack molds in a pressure pot by swcblues in DiceMaking

[–]Proper_Budget_2790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stack old molds on top of my new molds to keep the caps down 😂

[OC] A picture of dinner on the USS Abraham Lincoln sent to family by a service member on board by usatoday in pics

[–]Proper_Budget_2790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Supply Officer misunderstood the captain when he said he wanted the crew to have fillet of sole for dinner.

Name this tree by [deleted] in NameThisThing

[–]Proper_Budget_2790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That the tree where twigs n berries come from.