Whether you want to level up your tabletop role-playing experience or make some extra cash on the side, The Critmaker™ Guide to Dice Craft has everything you need to start making gorgeous resin dice at home.
Based on over a year of research, testing, and conversations with top dice makers, this guide will change the way you approach dice crafting. With step-by-step instructions and expert tips, you can create quality dice without breaking the bank!
As I went through the huge amounts of resources for dice making online I realised that apart from all the solid information there was also a lot of contradictory advice and superstition. Figuring others would be in the same boat, I set about writing the guide as a way to help other dice makers who might get lost too.
The guide is perfect for both beginners and seasoned makers looking to improve their dice.
Artist Spotlights: Between each chapter is a two page spread highlighting some of the worlds best dice maker and some of their most beautiful creations (all used with permission). Not only did these incredible artists offer their photos, they also gave insights and tips throughout the book. Some of the incredible artists include Yaniir, Dice of the Seeker, Direfox Dice, Fighting Chance Studio, Critical Miss Dice and many others.Topics Covered:
• What equipment you need based on your level including a beginner checklist
• All about resin (safety, important resin terms, choosing the right resin, understanding "the honey zone")
• Everything about pressure pots including converting a paint pot and leak testing
• Incredible techniques such as:
• Mastering the "Dirty Pour"
• Otherworldly "Petri" dice
• Best ways to create layered dice
• Casting with blanks and inclusions
• Creating beautiful "smoke" and "cloud" effects
• Making stunning "Liquid core" dice
• Loads of troubleshooting information
• Minimising bubbles
• Preventing raised faces
• Repairing voids in your dice
• Tips for organising your workspace
• Advanced finishing techniques such as vibratory tumblers, ultrasonic cleaners and rotary tools
• Mould Making and everything you need to know about silicone and handling "cure inhibition".
• Printing and designing 3D masters.
• Testing your dice for fairness
Become a Critmaker™
Critmaker™ is more than just a name. It's not who we are, it's who you are. You're the Critmaker™, we help you to learn the art of dice making. A Critmaker™ is someone passionate about dice craft and bringing new handmade creations into the world.
What people are saying
"Does this book cover everything? No, there are so many techniques and products out there that it would be impossible to write that book. This book gives you enough for you to feel confident about the steps you are taking and what your goal should look like. The rest is up to you. Good luck!"
"With Critmaker's book, it has made the processes of using resin (not just the dice-making) much more understandable, affordable and do-able. If something goes wrong (which it has in the past) I can pretty much find the answer and right the wrong next time by finding it in the book."
"For those starting out and getting overwhelmed by all the YouTube videos available, Critmaker's Guide is invaluable to help stear you in the right direction! (Also, there are so many pictures of all the pretty shiny math rocks fellow dice goblins! So many pretties!)"
