How To Make Silicone Dice Molds in a Pressure Pot

[@wolfashb4n370]

"just call me Bowie cause I'm the dice goblin king" You already have my love as a content and dice creator, the Bowie references just made it better

[@Rybonator]

Bowie always makes it better :)

[@robertc.9016]

Oh my god I know so much about how to make dice... Hopefully one day I’ll actually use this knowledge

[@gamer23xd91]

I've dared to try it out and now I habe Spirald out of control tomorow the 4th set of dice i made is ready to be finished and I don't even habe a Pressurpot for now. So I incurade you to try it but. Sorry for my Bad English I'm German.

[@stillnotstill]

Gamer 23xD good luck with your dice!

[@hartbits_]

I know how you feel! I ended up making just one and it was a mess LOL. I got a little disheartened but someday I'll try again :3

[@Rybonator]

Hopefully you make some dice with tiny noodle rings... in a red dye...

[@i.z2335]

i have a idea could you make dice with small planets inside them like marbles that look like planets

[@nathanricketts2415]

That sounds very weighted!!! But maybe plastic ones would look amazing

[@AinaraPardo0808]

Or make spheres with resin, with glitter and everything, so it looks like a planet but doesn't weight. 🌍

[@TheAsadJK]

@@nathanricketts2415 What is you make the planets out of resin first

[@i.z2335]

Yea the resin sphere sohnds realy good

[@KeieiH]

The spinning sphere ones with a little glitter swirl and a resin planet in the center. Man that would be sick! I don't know if it's possible but that would be so awesome.

[@Nate_Fishes]

Came for the video, stayed for the Bowie impressions.

[@Rybonator]

As all do who are truly dice goblins :)

[@Vampireangel1011]

Thank the gods I only invested in a pressure pot and not both vacuum and pressure. Knowing that pressurizing silicon can yield the same results as a vacuum chamber pot makes me happy I just bought the one. Just started getting into dice making and DnD in general and I want the perfect dice to hopefully sell. Your channel is a godsend!

[@MassiveTestes]

FINALLY! I've been wondering about this for months now and couldn't find any infos on wether you actually need a vacuum chamber at all. Thanks for this!

[@Rybonator]

Glad you found it useful :)

[@Hopeless_Fool]

I started making dice about 3 months ago and realized rather quickly you absolutely need a pressure pot for casting clear dice. So I spent the $137 and was super excited however I then instantly found out you need to remove air from the molds aswell. So out of desperation to save $120 I threw a new set of molds in the pressure pot and it thankfully worked. Been doing it ever since and haven't had a single problem. Would definitely recommend as it's way easier than a vacuum chamber and much faster.

[@Rybonator]

^ You got that right :) It's a great tool to do both jobs from.

[@cjninja5945]

I'm so happy the dice goblin is here! and now that i know i only need a pressure pot i might be able to actually get started! This was super cool and thank you for doing this.

[@Rybonator]

I'm glad you like him and the video :) If you get started, best of luck to you!

[@uberrod]

Just wanted to let you know what a huge source of inspiration you have been for me. I have my pressure pot and currently have a full set of dice sorta clear 12 molds curing under pressure. Thank you so much for your channel and the wonderful content you create! I've made molds not under pressure using UV resin. So looking forward to doing it all under pressure! Thanks again!

[@Rybonator]

Thank you so much for sharing that Rodney :) I really appreciated hearing that this morning. I can't wait to see what all you create! Send pics for sure :)

[@uberrod]

@@Rybonator I will send pics. Molds are now full of resin and in the pressure pot. 2 full sets. One set where I made the molds and one set using house of molds molds (I made way too much resin). How much resin will make a full set? Will find results tomorrow night! The molds did look amazing though. So clear. It was nice being able to see down into them to know when the molds were full of resin. I'm really looking to seeing a video from you with the sorta clear silicone. I used your trick of the sleeves, so fingers crossed.

[@BenVonHandorf]

Just wanted to thank you for these videos. I wound up molding and casting some custom D20s for my gaming group for Christmas with different colors for the different classes. It was a fun project and I found your tutorials very helpful. Now if only I'd thought to use a pressure pot on my molds there would have been less sanding... SO MUCH SANDING...

[@Rybonator]

Oh gosh sanding is my least favorite part haha. It's no fun, but necessary! That's awesome that you did that for your friend group by the way :) You rock!

[@funforall9741]

I got my mom a pressure pot for mother's day and helped her set it up, we carved some custom dice they look and feel amazing thank you for making these videos you rock and "roll"... sorry for the pun

[@WickedZen]

Will hopefully trying this out today. I had got a pressure pot for casting pen blanks and decided to get into doing dice after coming across your videos. I REALLY didn't want to use up space, or $$, in having a vacuum chamber too. Glad to see I might not need one!

[@Rybonator]

It totally works just fine! You should have no problems :)

[@LiveWithMadness]

That intro was soooooooo clean dude! I love your videos, it motivates me doing a full gaming set for my friends and I, including table!

[@Rybonator]

I'm glad you like it my dude :) You totally got this! I'd love to see what you create

[@rgnissen202]

I would also die for the dice goblin... Pun intended

[@Rybonator]

I see what you did there ;D

[@LafeiMcCloud]

OMG thank youuuuu!!! We just bought our pressure pot (still getting it set up since some of the parts we got werent fitting properly) but this will save us so much time and money!! you dont know how happy this makes me! I really love your videos!

[@Rybonator]

I'm glad I was able to help save you some cash :) Also, thank you! :D

[@joek9235]

SO GLAD you made this video, I felt bad so many people just went straight out and bought vacuums without really needing them. Although, you probably just hurt the vacuum industry lol great video as always and keep those Labyrinth references coming

[@Rybonator]

Agreed, it can hopefully save people some cash. Honestly though I still prefer the vacuum chamber, as it helps make SURE I get all bubbles, where if there is a large one underneath the dice, the pressure pot MIGHT not get it :)

[@legacy-scales]

I love the new mascot. It's me every time I get new dice 😂

[@Rybonator]

Glad you like him :)

[@CandyCoatedPain]

Just bought a vaccum chamber yesterday... *face palm*. Oh well! Ty for this video I had been researching this exact question so it is really nice to see live results!

[@Rybonator]

That's ok! The vacuum chamber is still my preferred method, as it ensure that I will be 100% bubble free, where this is like 99.5%

[@MADhorseKD]

Subbed good sir :) Getting my pressure pot this week after seeing this. Already did a bunch of research, but you're the first ive seen who was 'really' clean, clear and direct about it without taking 20 minutes of rambling on and on about stuff that didnt matter to the subject. As a fellow educator, i highly appreciate this. plus, you mentioned which PSI/bars you use :p

[@SorceressZephyrYT]

This saves me a lot of pressure. I was originally going to be getting both a vacuum chamber and pressure pot, but it seems that thanks to your video I'll only need one tool!

[@ultatack6020]

Pressure pun intended?

[@Rybonator]

I see what you did there ;) Hopefully it saves you some cash! :)

[@Vampireangel1011]

It definitely saved me cash! I had just bought a pressure pot and I wasn't sure if my mold I made without it would yield a clear dice without vacuuming bubbles out of it, but thank god I don't have to spend another 100 or so bucks on a vacuum chamber as well.

[@Oimfiel]

Thank you SO much for this video, this helps me a lot! After I'm finished saving up for my new PC I am definitely going to save up for a pressure pot and start making some dice!

[@Rybonator]

Nice! Can't wait to see what you create :)

[@alexpan3853]

WOOO thank you for this, i have the materials for a pressure pot but not a vaccum chamber, and didnt feel like spending over 100 on one, so this really does help

[@Rybonator]

Glad it can save you some cash :)

[@colinSAcolin45colin]

Wahoo! Glad to see you back rybo! I've been getting the dice shakes ever since you took a holiday break.

[@Rybonator]

I'm back boi! Should be trying to get at least a new vid out every week now again :) Good to see ya!

[@VGlauren]

In regards to the point about not needing a vacuum chamber: If you cure Sorta-Clear silicone in a pressure pot, you will actually be able to see that some bubbles form and expand over time. I made a few molds out of the softer Sorta-Clear (18 I think) and over the course of a few days, bubbles started slowly expanding inside of the mold. I didn't have the same problem with harder silicone, like Sorta-Clear 37, but it could be an issue with the MoldStar silicone since it's also pretty soft. It seems like any inclusions in the like hair, dust, etc trap air and end up becoming bubbles that expand after the silicone is removed from pressure. I think the best tactic is actually to vacuum de-gas first to get the bulk of the air out, then pressurize. My biggest mistake was including pieces of already cured silicone. When I pour MoldStar molds, I always use cut up pieces of unusable molds, since the silicone bonds so well to itself, and it allows me to reuse silicone and reduce waste. This is fine in the vacuum, but in the pressure pot, it creates a TON of bubbles. I always do my MoldStar molds in the vacuum for this reason.

[@Rybonator]

That's really good to know! I have been wondering about cutting up some of my old molds to save on some silicone. I'll be sure to keep this in mind. Thank you VGLauren :) You rock!

[@VGlauren]

@@Rybonator It seems to work great with MoldStar, I have a box of cut up molds that I use whenever I pour it, and haven't had a problem with it. I think it might depend on the silicone - adding cured silicone doesn't seem to work as well with Sorta Clear series silicone, partly because it's nearly impossible to vacuum de-gas, which means it goes into the pressure pot with a lot more air trapped in it.

[@daniellewis191]

My vacuum chamber kit shipped yesterday, and today you release this video

[@Rybonator]

Honestly it's not a bad thing still. I prefer to use the vacuum method over pressure still, as it is a GUARANTEE that it works, and no bubbles will reform later. If you use a soft silicone, there is a chance that re-expanding bubbles could ruin your molds eventually (though it's a super small chance.) A vacuum ensures you have perfect molds every time :)

[@reallypod7083]

This may be the wrong place to put suggestions and comments, but I'd love to see some raised number molds and polishes to make the numbers more shiny than the rest of the dice using the raised number molds, keep up the awesome work!

[@Rybonator]

Those are difficult to create, as polishing/fixing them up is really hard to do with raised numbers. Not impossible! But difficult. I'll see what I can do in the future :)

[@joviteh6355]

The ultimate question has finally been answered! No longer need to buy the vacuum chamber! Dice goblin looking adorable btw

[@Rybonator]

Glad it can answer the ultimate question :) Also thank you! Glad you like him :)

[@w1ndexpfc]

Imagine a company owning a type of dice edge. Nice video appreciate your knowledge.

[@Rybonator]

Glad to help where I can :)

[@jessicadutton1546]

A pretty cheap alternative to a vacuum chamber I've found, for small projects at least: wide mouthed mason jar with the two-part lid, a vacuum bag (space bag), and a tiny electric vacuum that comes with some vacuum bag sets. (I got all of this for about $20.) Replace the lid plate with the vacuum bag seal bit that attaches to the vacuum, and run the little vacuum for 5-10 minutes. I was kind of afraid of burning the tiny motor out, but I haven't done it yet. 😅 I'm still pretty new to all this stuff, but this has worked pretty well for me. I've been using the molds I made this way in a pressure pot, and they have been working great.

[@Rybonator]

That's a great alternative! I want to try some cheaper versions of my setup for people to follow as well :)

[@doctorflippant3522]

I actually made my first mold and die yesterday/ day before! they both came out great. Thanks for inspiring me. :)

[@Rybonator]

That's so cool! I'm glad that it worked out so well for you :)

[@Ragoom_]

I've been looking for a well defined answer to this question with an example for so long, thanks so much!

[@Rybonator]

Glad you found it helpful :)

[@samu3lk5000]

Hey I got a suggestion: I make art out of resin and measuring is a PAIN IN THE BUTT, so what I do is I pour the two resin parts into separate glass pump-action soap/lotion dispensers. That way, for some of my molds I'm like "Okay, this one takes 5 pumps of each. This mold takes 7 pumps." Saves me a lot of time and you don't have to deal with measuring or sticky resin cups for when some of it inevitably spills over the side.

[@Rybonator]

That is an awesome suggestion! I only worry about having air in the pump and getting my measurements off :(

[@samu3lk5000]

@@Rybonator I haven't had any problems with it yet and I've been doing it a couple months. Each time I fill the pump, about the first pump and a half is wasted to make sure there's no air inside, but otherwise it's pretty consistent. Also, in my experience, you don't have to be TOO accurate. If you're in the ballpark, it'll usually still work fine.

[@EtherealAshie]

This is so helpful! I was legit just looking this up the other day whether I could do this so seeing the video of the result is super helpful! Thank you so much!

[@Rybonator]

I'm glad you found it helpful :) Maybe saved you some cash!

[@xeylah]

I LOVE the dice goblin!!! What a cute lil guy!

[@Rybonator]

RIGHT? He is a straight up cutie :)

[@OregonDARRYL]

I was two minutes away from buying a vacuum kit. Thanks for the help.

[@madmadame1508]

Could you make a video on how to make original molds? Essentially I would want to make my own molds to eventually sell my dice.

[@JadeParadox]

Your best bet is to design the dice in a CAD program and 3d-print them with a resin printer (like the one he reviewed a couple weeks back. Then use those 3d-printed dice as the master for a mold. Multiple skillsets involved and more equipment needed, but that's kinda the cost of doing business.

[@madmadame1508]

@@JadeParadox Thanks for that, I've got a few friends with printers. Will look into designing a mold.

[@eskimojones3471]

@@madmadame1508 Look up dice making discoveries on facebook, i believe that they have a free to use and sell set of master dice files, could save you some difficulty in making your own.

[@madmadame1508]

@@eskimojones3471 Thank you kindly, will look into.

[@Rybonator]

I'll be posting a vid on that in the next few weeks!

[@TheGeekBox]

True can get both done with a pressure pot :) but i still feel the vacuum has the edge on rubber silicon in terms of bubble extraction. Love the vids!

[@dhesyca4471]

Thank you for including links to supplies, Rybonator!

[@Rybonator]

Of course :) It helps me as much as you all

[@lwolfstar7618]

Omg I've been searching for this kind of info, so glad i only need one set up as i live in a pretty small house lol. Thank you so much!

[@Rybonator]

Glad you found it helpful :)

[@z3rotollranc3]

Thank you for finally helping me figure out which system I should go with. I've been having the pressure pot/vacuum chamber debate for ages. Also for another dice making idea, how about aluminum shavings in a dark tinted resin?

[@Rybonator]

I have been planning on doing a cold casted metal dice like that for some time now :)

[@ConnieConnie824]

Awesome! I just started making moulds and was so curious about putting it in my pressure chamber to cure.... Now I know 😊

[@Rybonator]

It will totally work! :) Can't wait to see what you create!

[@JonMW]

For applying silicone to your cast-forming die, I'd just get a gloved finger, dip it in the silicone, and dab each face. Faster than a paint brush, I think. Also I'm wondering if the bubbles in the silicone are actually microscopic, or if they're being forced to DISSOLVE into the liquid. Because if they were just very small but still present, wouldn't they re-expand when pressure was released and deform the silicone?

[@Rybonator]

It could possibly be the explanation that you mention, I have heard of them becoming soluble in resin, but not in silicone. (though it still could be the case.) My general though process was that after the silicone cures, there is simply enough resistance from the cures silicone to prevent the bubbles from re-expanding. I'd love to do some additional testing/reading on the subject!

[@SpookyFXdotCom]

I already had a pressure pot from many years ago for SFX make up reasons. But because of your earlier dice making videos I purchased a vacuum pump and purchased all the parts to make a vacuum chamber. (face palm)

[@Rybonator]

I honestly still prefer the vacuum chamber method. It allows me to ENSURE that I am getting all the bubbles, as if there was a bubble that was too large, a pressure pot might not fix your issue.

[@lizcauthorn7473]

Awesome info! I’m just getting started with dice making and it’s great to know I’ll be able to use the pressure pot I’ve got on the way once I’m ready to start making molds!

[@kayenesskorin2588]

Once you have the clear silicone can you talk about the pros and cons of UV resin too? I know you’ve touched on it before but a video about it would be good

[@Rybonator]

Totally! Once I get some different types I'll do that :)

[@WickedZen]

So I cast two 10-sided dice. Happy with the results except for one half of one of the dice which had significant pitting, the side opposite the sprue. Unfortunately when I cast the mold I did not have my tray system and I had a slight mishap when tightening the lid which resulted in one mold tipping over. i quickly righted it and had enough leftover to fill it back up from halfway. I am guessing that affected the mold and that is what caused the pitting in the casting but wanted to check and find out your thoughts.

[@Rybonator]

Hmm that is odd, normally the pitting occurs on the side near the sprue, or the upper most portion. Try painting the silicone on with a bursh or toothpick before fully pouring and pressurizing and see if this fixes your issue.

[@nostalgiaplayers6375]

Very informative video! I do have a question. What dice is legal to cast from if you plan on selling them on etsy?

[@Rybonator]

So PROBABLY most of them, but I don't know that for sure. I will have a solution to this problem coming in the next few weeks :)

[@firejeco]

This is fantastic news! All I need now is a pressure pot, but untill I can get one myself I can borrow a friend's pressure pot! 😍

[@Rybonator]

That works great then! :)

[@palgaea]

God the davey bowey reference at the start!!! XD I've been waiting for this tutorial since i stoubled on your first video ❤

[@Rybonator]

Glad I was finally able to deliver :)

[@BlightVonDrake]

As this channel progresses it just seems like there's less and less reason to even have a vacuum chamber.

[@Rybonator]

Honestly if not it's ok, I still prefer the vacuum chamber, as it helps make SURE I get all bubbles, where if there is a large one underneath the dice, the pressure pot MIGHT not get it :)

[@martjanamoon1785]

i love the feel-good messages on your tiny cups

[@Rybonator]

Right? Makes me happy to use a dixie cup :)

[@GamerInk83]

Awesome comparisons! Thinking I will need to make a trip to harbor freight and pick up a pressure pot.

[@Rybonator]

It really is fantastic for taking your hobby to the next level :) Check out my part 1 vid on pressure pots, as it shows all that you need to get started.

[@TaggedByTim]

I love the mascot! I would love to see a resin version of him sometime since you have that resin printer. I also just bought one and I'm in the process of seeing all the fun things I can do with it.

[@Rybonator]

I need to get better at 3d modeling him, or try and make one of him out of clay some time :)

[@therachelaher7808]

Have you had any problems with your pressure pot losing pressure over the course of a few hours? If I get my pressure pot to 30 psi or so and leave it overnight, it's completely lost pressure. I've checked for air leaks using soapy water but I can't find anything. Idk if it's normal and I just need to re-pressurize every few hours since it's a homemade unit or if there's something wrong with my pressure pot. Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge of dice making with all of us fellow dice goblins, we are truly blessed to have our goblin king 🙏

[@Rybonator]

Yes I did have this issue! So the soapy water helps identify, but you might also have a leak UNDER the lid. Spray around the rubber gasket and see if this is the problem. If that's the case, rub some vaseline around the rubber part of the lid and it should fix your issue :) It worked for me!

[@Rybonator]

Also thank you :) I'm glad to have such amazing goblins!

[@Nightwatchmen82]

Lube the rim of the seal with petroleum jelly, rub it evenly around and it should work

[@LycanFayn]

Whilst I'm not planning to make more gamescience molds, I was wondering how well your dice ink - I found the ones I made didn't hold paint well (anything I used to wipe the face down, even very lightly, would pull up the paint) and should figure out if it is my silicone or the dice I used before I get more silicone! (the molds I bought which are generic dice do not have this issue and ink well) Also very happy to see you only need a pressure pot and not a vacuum chamber to make decent dice, though I doubt I'll be getting one anytime soon!

[@Rybonator]

The Game Science dice do NOT ink very well, as they are super thin where the numbers are. IMO. Other dice I have no issues with :)

[@LycanFayn]

Thanks for the response! Hoping to make some more soon (may even be designing my own...)

[@indranig2920]

This is crazy, I literally was looking for information on this earlier this morning! Thank you ahhhhhhhhhhh

[@Rybonator]

Eyy perfect timing then :)

[@alexwood7337]

Do you leave the mold in the pot at 30-40psi for 8 hours? I'm learning so much! Thank you.

[@Rybonator]

I leave mine in for 24, the full demold time of the resin :)

[@DurdleDers]

Rybonator: Makes DnD dice channel to show off cool dice. KZbin: Show us your secrets!!!!!!!!! Also, love the new Icon!

[@Rybonator]

I'm all about showing the secrets :) Also thank you! Glad you like it :)

[@lightningqueen1145]

Ok my goodness thank you for this video I was so worried after your "setting up your pressure pot/vacuum chamber for dice" 2 parter or whatever it was that I would ALSO need to get a vacuum chamber along with ordering more silicone and all the parts to modify the pot. Honestly my parents are at their wit's end with my dice-making, they agreed to pay for the modifications to the pressure pot but nothing else unless I could pay them back-

[@michellemurgia486]

Hi! Do you have to let the mold (and later the resin) cure while inside the pressure pot for the whole cure-time? Or can you get it up to ~40 psi and then take it out? Will the bubbles come back, or once shrunk, are they just going to stay shrunken?

[@dannypettigrew]

Hey Rybonator!! I really love your videos, I just got into them this year. I've really enjoyed all the terrain series videos. (It's funny, I watched you before I had seen Black Magic Craft and now I watch them too cause of you :D) I would love a new terrain series one, maybe how to make a castle gate like the one you made your tower to match. Great video!! :D

[@Rybonator]

I actually started a huge project on that, but it kind of died off due to me failing pretty bad at it haha. So probably pretty soon I'll start a new one up again :)

[@secretshadow6992]

Great video! I'm about to start making my own dice molds and I'm excited. I just have one question: the dixie cups you use to make your molds, are they the standard 3oz ones, or the larger 5oz ones?

[@Rybonator]

3oz! 5oz is just too large in my opinion. Glad you like the vid! Best of luck in your making my friend :)

[@natashalogan5317]

This is so helpful!!! And the mascot is soooo cute! I'd totally buy Merch of him hahaha!

[@Rybonator]

Well stay tuned in the next few weeks ;)

[@brianna8766]

AAAAHHHH I LOVE THR NEW MASCOT SOOOOOO MUCH HE IS SO ADORABLE 😍

[@Rybonator]

Right!? He is a straight up cutie ;)

[@IceAdamant]

Thank you for proving this theory!

[@Rybonator]

Of course :) Always happy to try new things

[@borbborbb]

Have you ever tried using a paint mixer stick in a cordless drill to mix your resin/silicone? I've done it a few times and i find it works really well to really mix the materials together

[@Rybonator]

I have not, but that might be worth looking into! Could save my wrists on really heavy mixing days haha :)

[@borbborbb]

@@Rybonator it does have a tendency to get a lot fo bubbles so youll definitely need to use a vac chamber/pressure pot after but it also looks soooooo satisfying sometimes

[@wishbone25]

Since water-based pigments are not great, is there an alternative that would get richer colors? I've seen you use powder pigments in other videos. Love the videos. You make me want to start creating my own dice, but I just bought a 3D printer so my hobby plate is full atm.

[@Rybonator]

Powders or resin specific dyes are the best ways to make it happy :) Hey nothing saying you can't involve dice with your 3d printer ;) I have a new video on that coming in the next few weeks.

[@denniss8443]

How often do you replace the silicone molds you make for your dice? Is it based off how many castings you can get out of it?

[@Rybonator]

They last for 100+ pours if you take good care of them :)

[@denniss8443]

@@Rybonator Ty for the help

[@CaPtInFOOSHSAck]

Hey Rybonator, is it possible to make these silicone molds without a pressure pot? If so, is it worth making dice without one? Thanks for the fun videos!

[@Rybonator]

Absolutely! The pressure pot simply allows for you to get molds that are usuable with pressure casted dice. If you don't care about transparent or bubble-less dice, thne you don't really need one :)

[@CO-uq3uh]

Have you done a video on how to cast dice without a pressure pot? I don't have one, but I'd like to make some!

[@Rybonator]

I have! Check out my 24k and glow int he dark dice :)

[@wuerfel_schmied]

You can add some talcum poweder on the mold outside so the sleeve gets easier on and off and you don't need to force it into place and thereby distort your mold.

[@Rybonator]

That's a great tip! Thanks :)

[@theguildrat-8902]

Been watching loads of your dice making vids and theyre great! Thinking of starting myself and was wondering if one could get by without a pressure pot and vacuum chamber just to start experimenting with the hobby? Or should i expect really pocked / bubbly dice?

[@Rybonator]

They will probably be bubbly, but if you make opaque dice, you may never notice it! Check out my 24k gold dice or my glow dice, neither were made with a pressure pot :)

[@theguildrat-8902]

@@Rybonator thank you for replying! might give that a try for a start :)

[@Tibby_D]

Yeeees I’m so glade you tried it again and it worked for you

[@Rybonator]

Thank you for the painting the numbers tip my friend :) I bet that made a difference!

[@link_master_dice1908]

I have been seeing people around the Internet doing frosted dice. Maybe that would be an interesting thing to test. They are sanding them and then making molds after sanding

[@Rybonator]

You totally can do that! Or you can spray your dice with a matte varnish when they are done to get the same effect, and protect them as well :)

[@wintterdior7442]

Dice Goblin pins HYPE!!!!

[@Rybonator]

Working on that :)

[@XCVIII]

So is there a good way of making molds without a pressure pot or vacuum chamber, both are way beyond my budget. Same for getting bubbles out of the resin

[@Rybonator]

You can do all of this without a pressure pot or vacuum :) Those just help to remove bubbles

[@tommidartsch4949]

When making new molds and casting new dice, do you use any mold release spray?

[@Rybonator]

I personally do not, however some other dice makers do :)

[@smorpd]

indeed

[@Rybonator]

Indeed

[@AmyChappell]

my same pressure pot won't hold pressure between 30 and 40psi, do I have something not tight enough, or does it naturally loose air? Also, do you keep it in for the entire cure time? I did, but I had to keep pressuring my pot up since it didn't hold. It lost between 5 and 10 psi over an hour, until I would (every hour) put more air in.

[@crashoverride93637]

I have been experimenting with 3d printed mold molds I have had great success and use less than a quarter as much silicone ( although I'm using composimold because its reusable)

[@TheCatmandu13]

I printed some of those as well to try out and was hoping for a resin savings. Haven't tried it yet on a master, but thanks for posting the info.

[@Rybonator]

Does the composimold work well for dice making? I've been curious :)

[@crashoverride93637]

@@Rybonator i have had had pretty good success even without a pressure pot the stuff is pretty awesome, it has its limits I trying to recast a wizkid mini that had a staff and the heat melted the staff before it set and I ended up with a derpy staff in the mold and original and its clear enough to see where your cutting but not clear enough to do uv resins I assume ( haven't tested that) I would love to see what you could do with it with your setup amazon has 3 pounds of it for 39$ ( it's more than you would think it's about the size of a soccer ball ) it comes in like muffin tin shapes I think it's like the overpour from factory. Well I hope you get some and make some videos I learned a lot from your channel and I think more people would prefer a reusable ( recastable) solution instead of 2 part silicone which gets pricey fast www.amazon.com/ComposiMold-Used-3lbs-Reusable-Making/dp/B01NBMEKWA/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=composimold&qid=1581707509&sr=8-4

[@Chellenunley]

Which sorta clear did you get? I was wanting clear molds so I can add stuffs. Lol.

[@Rybonator]

Sorta Clear 12 :) My next video should show it off! Then you can see if you like it :)

[@jerseycaramel17]

When you hot glued the die, does the glue come off the original die so it can be used again? Or is the die ruined now?

[@3287490]

The hot glue should come off easily and both dice would be usable again. At least in my experience with making the molds using his methods

[@Rybonator]

Totally usable again :)

[@Loopy_lollipop]

Do you have to use a vacuum chamber or pressure pot to be able to make the moulds?

[@Rybonator]

Great question! No you don't, you only need to do that if you plan on pressure curing your dice to get transparent dice. Otherwise you don't really have to worry :)

[@Loopy_lollipop]

Thank you I'm excited to get into dice making but have to start on a tight budget

[@CTMillan]

Please review the aliexpress dice molds!! 🙇‍♀️

[@Rybonator]

Got some in the mail soon :)

[@ABaumstumpf]

If you have a vacuum-chamber: USE IT! Is is vastly better for the livetime and quality of the mold to first degas the silicon. And same thing for the resin. The pressure-pot works on resin cause the air can go into solution and the resin once cured is strong enough to hold it there. But for silicon that is not the case. Not only can it hold far less gas dissolved, but many if not most mold-making silicons can not hold the gas dissolved under normal atmospheric pressure. So over time random bubbles form throughout the mold and that can also happen close to the surface of the object you want to cast, creating indentations or even rupturing. But having a chamber is by no means a must, only when you really wanna make sure you get crystal clear castings and the best molds you could possibly get.

[@WCA1421]

I'm having a hard time getting the corner of the die squared after cutting off the sprue, any recommendations? I think I'm going to recast my moldswith a small dowel on a face instead of a dice on the corner but I am concerned that the hole left will be too small.

[@paullafleche5069]

I use a Dremel with a cutting bit, and leave the spures on when taking the dice out of the molds.

[@Rybonator]

A pressure pot really helps with the holes being too small, as it will mostly allow the resin to pull down into the mold, so you should have no real worries :)

[@WCA1421]

@@Rybonator it's really the holes being too big that's the problem, I end up having to whittle the corner where the sprue is down a lot to match up with other sides.

[@lulzderp3073]

Will you make a video about your dice collection at some point!

[@Rybonator]

Yes! It might actually be my next vid :)

[@jeevanganatra2781]

Hi i was wondering how long do you need to leave your resin in the pressure pot? Is it just up until around 40psi or do you leave it in the pot for the entire cure time (the cure time on my resin is 3 days)? Also have the same question for if i was to use a pressure pot for silicone? Thanks *(goblin emoji that doesnt exist)*

[@Delzak]

So the pressure pot delivers the exact same results as a vacuum pot would? Or is it that there are some negative side effects from pressure setting the silicone but they are so minimal that it is negligible?

[@Rybonator]

^ Essentially what you said. I have heard from some people that their molds come out warped when curing silicone in a pressure pot, but my imagining is that they used too high of a pressure, and it may have even warped the dice they were using under the pressure, but I can't be certain.

[@Delzak]

@@Rybonator So for someone starting out, just go with the pressure pot and experiment before dishing out the extra money for a vacuum chamber. Thanks for the insight :)

[@elizabethstevenson9707]

What brands of dice are legal to use for molds? I’ve been using Chessex is that not fine? Haven’t sold anything but I might in future.

[@Rybonator]

Honestly I'm not sure. Chessex is a big name, but I don't know if they have patents or not. The ideal way to go about things is to design your own dice/pay someone and have them 3d printed before selling for 100% certainty.

[@elizabethstevenson9707]

Hectic. I guess I'm buying me a Dremmel tool. I'll try resinning over the numbers and carving new ones on with it. Thanks!

[@mjballardproductions]

Love your channel rybonator! Question. At exactly 30 psi my emergency valve release begins to release air and I cannot seem to find a way to stop it from doing this. I've gotten it to about 28 and essentially had to duct tape it in place so it doesn't release air in an effort to keep the pot pressurized. Any advice?

[@robertcassistre5527]

Do you have a video on how to convert a pressure pot for resin casting?

[@barrettbarnyard1959]

:( I just got a FREE pressure pot (still needs tweeking) but now I need a vacuum chamber to have a decent MOLD?? anyway I can get out of that? also how long do you keep your castings pressurized?

[@lukepaping]

Any suggestions on good dice brands that aren't illegal to make molds of? I'm looking to get into dice making this year with a view to eventually selling a few sets on the side to help fund the hobby and I don't want any trouble

[@Rybonator]

So your 100% clear bet is to get a set 3d printed/design for yourself. If not, I would reach out to specific manufacturer's to see if they have a patent on their designs for which dice you intend to replicate. CHANCES ARE (don't quote me), any dice you can get from Alibaba or something similar are not branded.

[@lukepaping]

Thanks for the advice, I'll let you know when I've made something worth showing off.

[@NaClGod]

If you vacuumed the silicone, then put it in the pressure pot you might get some super smooth molds. But as it is, I don't think you would see a super big difference. Maybe it would be noticeable with clear dice?

[@Rybonator]

0 bubbles is 0 bubbles, so doing it twice would just be double work for no reason :)

[@mikelivingston8431]

Hey, thanks for all the great content. I'm struggling to get my mold to fill completely. I usually end up with a bubble right at the top near the screw. Is there a trick to make sure the molds fill up all the way?

[@Rybonator]

So I warm my resin up in a hot water bath (sink water) for about 20 minutes before mixing and pouring, it helps seep into the molds more easily. You can also try taking a pipette and suctioning the top of the molds where the air normally sits and seeing if there is air there or not before moving on to pressure casting! Hope this helps :)

[@mikelivingston8431]

@@Rybonator thanks dude! I'm using alumilite slow which only has a pot time of 12 mins. That might be my issue. I'm just to I'm patient to wait over night for dice

[@lisaroper421]

So now I want to know if the instapots can be used. Probably a bad idea in lots of ways. I just keep wondering...

[@Rybonator]

Great question! But no they cannot. They create pressure with heat and steam, which is a no go for molds or dice making

[@elix5232]

How long do you keep the pressure pot on?

[@Rybonator]

During the entire time that the dice is curing, up until it's demold time :) Usually 24 hours

[@rachelnugent3840]

I don't entirely understand how the pressure pot or the vacuum pot work, but do you think other vacuum sealing devices would achieve the same effect? Such as a vacuum food sealer or vacuum clothing storage bags? I'm new to your channel and to the dice-making community, but I feel like I've already learned a lot from your videos! Thanks!!

[@Rybonator]

POSSIBLY. If they can get a right seal around the silicone when pulling the vacuum, it could maybe work :)

[@mattdavis5652]

I'm new to this still waiting on supplies to get here but on a previous video when he used the pressure pot on the mold the dice came out with a lot of spikey bubbles on the outside. What was done differently that he didn't get the spikey bubble on the outside this time?