Resistent dice tower

[Alexandra]

Hi!
In case of some one looking for a way of doing a resistent dice tower ( for those butterfinger friends that come over to play ), this was my solution:
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You can also use this process to do other stuff...

I don't have photos of the making process ( because I usually forget to take it ), but I can explain the process:

1. sculpt the tower shape in clay. You can do it full so it has resistance to pressure. Don't forget the textures and details - it has to be exactly as you want it;
2. make a silicon mould of the tower and the base separately. Do it in several layers and cover all parts that can be stuck later on, like windows.
3. make a plaster mould over the silicon one. This mould will support the silicon and prevent it from deforming.
4. take the plaster away and carefully take the clay from the inside the silicon so you don't tear it. Make clear cuts to it if you see it's needed.
5. wash the silicon of the bits of clay with a tooth brush.
6. when dry, glue the cuts with the same silicon of the mould. If you see air bubbles of imperfections, correct it.

Now the tricky part: the polyester resin filling.

1. be sure that you follow the supplier recommendations and a scale. I usually use 2% of accelerant, so that it doesn't cure to fast, giving time for the bubbles to come out.
2. before you pour anything, rub the moulds with concentrated dish-soap. it'll prevent the resin to stick to the silicone. use also in your hands to make a protective layer.
3. for the base, just turn it over and fill it. tap it smodlly so that the bubbles surface for you to pop it out.
4. for the tower, fill each side with the mould lying and the bottom for last. take care not to put to much on that last part, because you will want to open it.
5. when it's solid, take it from the moulds and rub it with nail polish remover. It'll finish the curing process on the surface.

Now, for the finishing part:

1. with a Dremel or something like it, cut open the tower in a not very even line. the more crooked the better.
2. place the trays on the inside with glue ( this one has 3 ). I used Araldit, an epoxy two components glue and acrylic glass for the trays.
3. glue it back together with resin
4. glue it to the base

And paint it as you want!!
Enjoy

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[TheIRA]

That is pretty cool! I have seen the clear plastic ones around. Always thought it was a cool concept but looked strange on the table. This would fit right in. Plus if you didn't feel like using it (or it was giving you a bad dice day) you could just it as terrain too.

That is the Bomb!

 

[Alexandra]

You can use this technique to do almost anything: if you can do it in clay, you can have it in resin.

 

[Meph]

Nice job man. it's a good solution indeed for those unfortunate few that can't throw a handful of dice without them flying everywhere.

 

[Alexandra]

Nice job man. it's a good solution indeed for those unfortunate few that can't throw a handful of dice without them flying everywhere.

Or, in my case, when you play with guys that tend to fix the throw on their behalf....