How to make silicone molds using The Smith's Forge Dice Mold Making System | Vol.1

It's done!
After months of designing and testing files I am happy to present to you The Smith's Forge | Dice Mold Making System!
Here is a link to my store and the files!
Etsy Store | thesmithsforge.etsy.com
The Complete Collection of Files
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List of Supplies
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Tools
- Printed "Smith's Forge Dice Mold"
- Dice masters
- Pressure pot
- Paint brush
- Wrench
- Flat surface
-Microfiber cloth
Supplies
- Silicone (I used BBDino 20a)
- Vaseline
- Tape (I used Circut Standard Transfer Tape)
- Scalpel
- Gloves
- Silicone measuring and mixing supplies
- Far too many paper cups
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Product Description:
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This is the Entire collection of The Smith's Forge Dice Mold Making System!
It includes files for the "Solo", "Full Party" and "Full Party XL".
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Full Party XL - This is the larger version of the "Full Party" Dice Mold made to hold an extra large set of Dice. This Mold makes a Large 120 mm silicone mold. The d20 in the photo is 35mm.
Internal Mold Making Dimensions:
Diameter: 120mm
Height: 62mm
Full Party - This is the larger version of the "Solo" Dice Mold made to hold a standard set of Dice. This Mold makes a standard 100 mm silicone mold.
Internal Mold Making Dimensions:
Diameter: 100mm
Height: 62mm
Solo - This is a mold making device that I engineered because I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for online.
Internal Mold Making Dimensions:
Diameter: 60mm
Height: 62mm
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The molds features include:
A two part mold for easy access to your master and any inclusions
A two part inner ring that makes placing your taped master easy
A screw on ring system that prevents leaks
Built-in tapered keys to lock your lid down securely
A Built-in flat surface for protecting the bottom of your mold while making your lid
A print that requires no supports
Grips on parts to easily unscrew the rings, even under the pressure of your silicone
With this purchase I have included my recommendations for printing and instructions with pictures for using the mold.
Thank you so much for your time, and just keep rolling with it!

[@daves6220]

Nice mold design!

[@TheSmithsForge]

Thank you, we just dropped a Vol.2 with a bunch of new features!

[@patrickwagner9154]

So cool Thank you very much for sharing your Mold Maker with us. I love them.

[@TheSmithsForge]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@billcurran7210]

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.

[@TheSmithsForge]

Thanks! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@wYatt121509]

Subbed, good work and keep it up.

[@TheSmithsForge]

Thank you!

[@lennartbruggink15]

love it! i am having trrouble with printing masters, but when thats sorted, i am considering buying and printing these mould

[@TheSmithsForge]

Keep an eye out, might make a masters video soon. Remember to have fun!

[@candybingham638]

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.

[@TheSmithsForge]

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_lab]

@@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 :)

[@purgvtxry]

how are you getting around cure inhibition, is that tin-cure?

[@TheSmithsForge]

Nope, that’s platinum cure silicone! I print masters in a resin that doesn’t have cure inhibition.

[@TheMailm4n]

Can i use a resin printer to make this mold? Or filament only?

[@TheSmithsForge]

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.

[@CryptidMom]

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. :(

[@TheSmithsForge]

I find that Cricut transfer tape doesn’t cause inhibition with the silicone that we use.