How to mold dice in 3 minutes... and 22 seconds.

Molds! But fast. In this video I show how to make a cap mold, start to finish, using my infamous badonkachonk d20 as a master.

This is a fast cut of a much more detailed video that you can find here:    • How to mold dice! Even the chonky ones.  

Let me know in the comments which version you prefer and why!

You can check out my instagram for more examples of casted dice and other dice-related antics:   / thedicecraft  

If you’re interested in grabbing any of the tools or supplies I used, check out the following links. Please note that I get a small affiliate commission on the amazon link sales.

General supplies:
Xacto knives - https://amzn.to/3E8Lwqh
Packing tape - https://amzn.to/3xzyv84
Masking tape - https://amzn.to/3KH4DKq
Double sided tape - https://amzn.to/3roiZrE
Microfiber cloths - https://amzn.to/3xqlxJJ

Mold containers:
My main recommendation here now is the following product I found after I made this video:
Adjustable Mold Housing from Let's Resin - https://amzn.to/3Fld7Fr

Keys:
You can find the locking keys I use in most hardware stores -- they're called compression brass sleeves. Otherwise here’s a link with a few different sizes. Remember these are sleeves so they’ll need to be filled with resin so they’re solid and can be used for mold-making.
Compression brass sleeves, variety pack that includes three sizes - https://amzn.to/3vkBkXS
Compression brass sleeves, different sizes available - https://amzn.to/3EdQ9PN

Rubber tipped tweezers: https://amzn.to/3jTHZTj

Silicone:
The silicone I use, Sorta Clear 12, is generally very hard to come by on amazon so I’ll list a few other alternatives below. Sorta Clear 12 is very flexible but a lot of dice makers have a preference for around the ~20 shore hardness.

Smooth-On Sorta Clear 12 - https://theengineerguy.com/sorta-clea...

Smooth-On Dragon Skin 20 - https://amzn.to/3O8TwMv
Smooth-On Mold Star 20 - https://amzn.to/3jAdzp9

Mixing and pouring:
Postal scale - https://amzn.to/368iLNM
Large graduated measuring cup (32oz) - https://amzn.to/3E9HXjs
Small graduated measuring cup (8 oz) - https://amzn.to/3jy2cOi
Cheapo corded drill - https://amzn.to/3LYZcH9
Mixing drill bit - https://amzn.to/3rmWC5Z

Removing bubbles:
The vibrator I use isn't available on amazon unfortunately, but here's a link to a comparable one.
Dental vibrator - https://amzn.to/3Oao1BJ

Blocking silicone
Vaseline - https://amzn.to/3KHqdyt
Precision cotton swabs / Q-tips - https://amzn.to/3jA5oJC

Vents / reservoirs:
For smaller molds these funnels might still be too big.
Mini Funnels - https://amzn.to/36a0YWF
Plastic / Gel tape - https://amzn.to/368H0LN

Pressurizing:
There’s a lot of options in this area so I’m posting a few. Please note that pressure pots are ordinarily used for paint spraying so they need to be converted for casting unless they’re manufactured for casting (see notes below on which need conversions). If you’re just starting out I would recommend the 2-½ gal ones.Specifically, Harbor Freight often has 20% coupons so you can get a good discount on it. I eventually made it up to an 10 gal pot.

2-½ gal pressure pot (needs conversion) - https://amzn.to/3O8Z4Xq
2-½ gal pressure pot cheaper (Harbor Freight, needs conversion) - https://www.harborfreight.com/2-1-2-h...
2-½ gal pressure pot (no conversion needed) - https://amzn.to/3vcsETm
5 gal casting pressure pot (no conversion needed) - https://amzn.to/3ObeYk8

You'll also need a way to get air into your pot. Compressors are great but expensive. A bike pump will do if you have one lying around, just need to have an adaptor for your pot inlet.
6 gal pancake compressor: https://amzn.to/3rpzTGd
Cheapo bike pimp - https://amzn.to/3uBaiwa