[Tracy]

I purchased the dice molds from this store a while back and have had nothing but trouble from them. I’ve made 7 sets of dice so far and have not gotten a single usable cast from them.

The molds are extremely difficult to fill since the pour spouts are extremely small, even when using a toothpick to guide the resin in. It’s not uncommon for a mold to look fully filled, only for it to come out of the pressure pot 12 hours later half empty. Even when the mold is fully filled, almost 2/3rds of my dice will have a void at the pour point, making them completely unusable. While I can potentially attempt to re-mix the same colors of resin and fill the voids left behind, it would be nice if there was a way I could fill the dice in only 1 go.

And even when I get a fully formed die, since the pour point is at the tip instead of on a face, the tip has to be completely reconstructed manually through sanding.

Is there anyone who has been able to successfully create a set of dice from these molds, and do it consistently? If so, how? The video provided by ResinObsession is very basic and does not cover anything beyond basic casting.

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Tracy,

I’m sorry to hear the dice molds aren’t working well for you. It sounds like you are very frustrated.

Since you are using a pressure pot and the molds are only filling halfway, it sounds like you may not be using enough resin.

The other thing that may be complicating matters is whether or not you are using a casting resin. These mix in a thinner viscosity and fill a mold more easily.

Can you tell me about the resin you are using?

[Tracy]

I am using this resin.

https://shop.resinobsession.com/products/resin-obsession-super-clear-resin-6-oz-kit-jewelry-quality-resin

I generally use from three quarters of an ounce to an ounce of resin for 1 set of dice, but am still unable to fill the mold completely.

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Tracy,

You are using a casting resin which is great news. This resin works great with a pressure pot, so I suspect you aren’t using enough resin. Have you tried warming the resin? That will make it flow easier into the mold making voids less likely.

[Tracy]

Yes, I place my resin containers into shallow boiling water before mixing them, then place my mixing cup in shallow boiling water while mixing and between pours. Despite this, when I attempt to pour the resin into the molds, I am unable to ever get the molds to fill properly.

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Tracy,

Instead of shallow containers of boiling water, try using deeper containers of ‘really hot’ water (not quite hot enough to make tea) to heat your resin for 5 minutes. Then gently turn the bottle back and forth (top to bottom) to get the warm resin even mixed throughout.

This is how I like to warm up the super clear resin:

 

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So I know us Florida folk tend to freak out about cold weather. 🥶 🐊🌴 Did you know your resin freaks out about being cold too? 😱 . Even in the sunshine state, I warm my resin in a hot water bath before mixing. Not only does it help to make sure it cures, it also helps to make sure it cures bubble free. 🤩 . If you want my actionable tips on showing your resin the ‘spa time’ it needs (and deserves) send me a DM. I will send you a link to the article with my tips. 🔥

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Something like the warmer mentioned in this article might help you too: https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-resin-resin/how-to-get-your-resin-to-cure-in-cold-weather/

[eric Tulp]

I would say you are not using enough resin. Im new to it as well but i have found an almoat perfect amount to make one set of dice. I use 17 or 18 grams of each hardner and resin. That is equal to just over one ounce. (1.2 onces) as well ive switched to using a plastic spoon for my last pour and it was the best yet. It helps you control the flow alot better as you can take less and not have to worry about dumping all of it.

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