Thank you for making this! I just started working on my new molds. How large do you make your dice?
@TheSmithsForge10 күн бұрын
My dice range in size (on the max dimension) from 16mm to 40mm!
@ChrisTaylor62821 күн бұрын
Noice
@lukerand21 күн бұрын
Wow!!! How long did that take to print?!?!
@TheSmithsForge21 күн бұрын
66 hours!
@Nannestad93Ай бұрын
Hey there! How many Grams silicone would u recommend for the buttom and top on your different molds ? :D
@TheSmithsForgeАй бұрын
That’s sorta a complex answer given a few things. Firstly not all silicone weighs the same amount, and secondly you need to subtract your dice from that weight. I do the volume calculation breakdown here! (Page9) drive.google.com/file/d/1pva95C6I6Sr7hl7PejJVLOLpCsBRkMB0/view?pli=1
@patrickwagner9154Ай бұрын
I love it. When do we get it?
@TheSmithsForgeАй бұрын
Soon! We are working out the shipping side of things at this point.
@witch500Ай бұрын
@@TheSmithsForge Will this only be available as a shippable product or can this be printed as well? I can't make out the materials
@jasondrasАй бұрын
Sweet
@maiadraconica6488Ай бұрын
i tried something like this but the strugggle was the the resin didnt have space to go with the pedestals slotting in so neatly and it resulted in very lifted faces. i added resevoirs to the lid though
@TheSmithsForgeАй бұрын
Playing with the angle of the platform is key to fighting raised faces, too steep and the resin will fight to escape.
@maiadraconica6488Ай бұрын
@@TheSmithsForge sounds really complicated xD I stuck little tubings in the lid to give the resin a place to escape and function as a reservoir which helped a lot
@lcm361Ай бұрын
will any files be sold? great idea
@TheSmithsForgeАй бұрын
I actually listed the files for this one for free! makerworld.com/models/133790
@lcm361Ай бұрын
@@TheSmithsForge thanks a lot for this
@TheWubWolf2 ай бұрын
Pretty sweet video, i am on the edge of buying your mold System, as its one of the best designed ones i have seen yet. Also i would love to see a video of you explaining how you made your dice masters in Fusion360 as i bought masters in the past, and i wanna now try to make myself some more!
@TheSmithsForge2 ай бұрын
I definitely plan on making a dice master video in the future!
@TheWubWolf2 ай бұрын
@@TheSmithsForge I am looking forward to it!
@jec54762 ай бұрын
Thanks for making this kit--it's extremely helpful.
@TheSmithsForge2 ай бұрын
Glad to help!
@purgvtxry3 ай бұрын
how are you getting around cure inhibition, is that tin-cure?
@TheSmithsForge3 ай бұрын
Nope, that’s platinum cure silicone! I print masters in a resin that doesn’t have cure inhibition.
@caitlyn65203 ай бұрын
What software are you using to create these platforms? I really enjoyed your video and would love to make a mould using this technique!
@TheSmithsForge3 ай бұрын
This is done in Fusion360, take a look at their personal license!
@TheDoranMaster3 ай бұрын
This is awesome!!!!!! I’m so happy the algorithm showed me your channel!
@TheSmithsForge3 ай бұрын
I’m so happy you’re here!
@emtkjaers.journey3 ай бұрын
Fantastisk videos love to see your process
@TheSmithsForge3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, you all are the reason I do this.
@patrickwagner91543 ай бұрын
Thank you. I don't know anything about CAD Software, but I will try it like you made it.
@TheSmithsForge3 ай бұрын
Glad to help! If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me here or on the Dice Making Discord !
@lukerand4 ай бұрын
When the beat drop (pop) 🥵🥵🥵
@TheSmithsForge4 ай бұрын
Thanks….lol
@JerZyTattoos4 ай бұрын
I feel like I just bought V1. Guess I know I'll be getting this one soon too!
@TheSmithsForge4 ай бұрын
I made Vol 1 in December, so about 6 months lol.
@daves62204 ай бұрын
Nice mold design!
@TheSmithsForge4 ай бұрын
Thank you, we just dropped a Vol.2 with a bunch of new features!
@patrickwagner91544 ай бұрын
Really nice. I use Version 1 for the Mold for my Weddingdice and I love it. Next Month I will buy V2 and try it with my new Masters. Thank you very much, you make my life a lot easier. 😊
@TheSmithsForge4 ай бұрын
I really appreciate it!
@Dj_Soundwave4 ай бұрын
I just gave the docs a quick look. I see a table and a formula to calculate silicone for the bottom half of the mold, but i can't find it for the top. I might have overlooked it.
@TheSmithsForge4 ай бұрын
The calculation is for the bottom half, if you want a rough number for the top half replace the dice height section with how thick you want your lid. I do 20mm
@Dj_Soundwave4 ай бұрын
I dind't understand the inner markers up until the mold was ready. I really was like ooowww thats what there for.
@TheSmithsForge4 ай бұрын
Yeah it’s hard to explain a double negative haha!
@Dj_Soundwave4 ай бұрын
Hell yheah imma buy it right this instance
@jasondras5 ай бұрын
I’m curious about the purpose of the things he is sticking to the dice?
@TheSmithsForge5 ай бұрын
Those are platforms, It’s a technique I’m playing with that moves where the flashing is on your dice face
@lukerand5 ай бұрын
I’ve been waiting for this. I’m gonna make so many dice
@ChrisTaylor6285 ай бұрын
Dope
@jasondras5 ай бұрын
I have been following your mold design for a few months, since I found it on Reddit. I’m happy to see the magnet addition.
@TheSmithsForge5 ай бұрын
Thank you! People like you are the reason I make projects like this.
@TheMailm4n6 ай бұрын
Can i use a resin printer to make this mold? Or filament only?
@TheSmithsForge5 ай бұрын
Hey, I designed for, and print mine on FDM printers. But I have had a few people print theirs in resin. Just a couple of things to keep in mind. Resin printing is harder to get dimensional accuracy, you will want to really tighten your settings with dimensional tests. Then just keep in mind that silicone reacts to certain resin for a while after it is printed.
@geameliai45006 ай бұрын
That looks great! Is that the spindown mold you made in the other video?
@TheSmithsForge6 ай бұрын
This is not, just one of our standard 35mm d20 molds!
@candybingham6386 ай бұрын
Have you ever had an issue with the pressure squeezing the Vaseline onto the dice face? I stopped using my pressure pot for this reason. And I'm talking about minimal application of Vaseline, nothing excessive.
@TheSmithsForge6 ай бұрын
Personally, I have not when I used the brush. But our Vaseline is fairly think. I currently testing some other options for releases too. Hoping to have a few more videos out soon!
@makers_lab5 ай бұрын
@@TheSmithsForge While the pressure pot works, I can recommend a vacuum chamber for silicone. It degasses quickly, you can locate the curing item somewhere suitable, and it doesn't tie up equipment. Vaseline is ideal, but I dilute with white spirit to make Naphtha (Eric Strebel's favourite release agent). This gives a mix that's easier to apply and gives a thin layer. Just need to ensure the diluting doesn't introduce sulfur or anything else that causes cure inhibition with the platinum cure. No concern for tin cure. The tip about using transfer tape is a good one! Hadn't thought of that. I like the mould cases. When I was moulding a victorian doorknob I wanted a similar case, and on mine, I created two halves of the cylinder like yours, with a v shaped lip and groove down the edges so the two halves slotted together. I had a vertical wedge down the seam on the outside that a clip could be slid onto to hold the halves together. So press the halves together, slide a clip down on each side and done. The shell slotted into a base that had keys on, you'd do the pour, remove the base when set, open the halves and shift the mould, close it again, apply the release agent the top off the cavity with the second pour. Getting the base off was slightly tricky if I remember, but super satisfying like you were saying :) Tape would have been easier. Interested to see what else you come up with :)
@CryptidMom6 ай бұрын
Does the transfer tape not cause any cure inhibition? Every time I try to make a mold with a tape border, the edges are just awful and sticky. :(
@TheSmithsForge6 ай бұрын
I find that Cricut transfer tape doesn’t cause inhibition with the silicone that we use.
@ChrisTaylor6286 ай бұрын
Awesome. What are the fins on the red part for?
@TheSmithsForge6 ай бұрын
Thanks for asking! The ring helps add more tension to the top of the mold.
@lukerand6 ай бұрын
I think he’s specifically talking about the aggressive spikes at the top of the red ring. Right, @christaylor628 ?
@TheSmithsForge6 ай бұрын
I should have specified, the top of the ring is the redesigned portion, it was added to help with tension and support. While reducing the need for extra plastic to be printed, as much as possible.
@lukerand6 ай бұрын
Appreciate the clarification, keep up the great work! Proud of you.
@lukerand6 ай бұрын
Best one yet
@lennartbruggink157 ай бұрын
love it! i am having trrouble with printing masters, but when thats sorted, i am considering buying and printing these mould
@TheSmithsForge7 ай бұрын
Keep an eye out, might make a masters video soon. Remember to have fun!
@wYatt1215097 ай бұрын
Subbed, good work and keep it up.
@TheSmithsForge7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@patrickwagner91547 ай бұрын
So much better without the Pixels
@TheSmithsForge7 ай бұрын
I completely agree haha!
@patrickwagner91547 ай бұрын
Nice Intro The Pixel-Thing is a little bit to much.
@TheSmithsForge7 ай бұрын
Thank you! I wasn’t really sure how I felt about using transitions, definitely was a bit overkill.
@billcurran72107 ай бұрын
That is a really cool idea for making molds! I've got a friend who makes dice, this would be a pretty cool gift for him.
@TheSmithsForge7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Let me know if you have any questions!
@patrickwagner91547 ай бұрын
Very nice Dice. I love your Mold Makers.
@TheSmithsForge7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad to hear from someone using them!
@TheSmithsForge7 ай бұрын
We are in the middle of testing that effect out actually, it has to do with getting the natural convection of the resin to spin the ink as it cures. Hoping to completely understand it and post a video soon.
@upstart41537 ай бұрын
How did you get that effect on the dice? I haven't been able to figure that out.
@TheSmithsForge7 ай бұрын
Still working out the details, hopefully there will be a more in depth video soon!
@patrickwagner91548 ай бұрын
So cool Thank you very much for sharing your Mold Maker with us. I love them.