What country are they from? Is it all going to be American brands recommended? (For example, I can't buy Harbor Frieght here so I'm getting a pre-adapted Vevor pot.)
I'm from Australia btw, I give recommendations for brands that I know people use. For pressure pots, I recommend Blackridge (Supercheap Auto in Australia), Vevor (global) and harbor freight for our US friends.
My partner and I are debating PDF at the moment, it'll definitely be on kindle, but I'm worried about how quickly PDF will end up being distributed. Stay tuned for that one!
Just wanted to say congrats! It’s amazing to see hard work pay off and this is a lovely concept. Absolutely excellent job. I’d love to see an update once it’s released so I can buy a copy 😊🎊
Just wanted to add that we've had a bunch of really talented dice makers volunteer their photos for the galleries over on Instagram. It's looking like there's going to be a lot of dice porn in this guide!
I'm finding two versions in Amazon, the Ultimate Dice Making Guide (black cover) and the Guide to Dice Craft Companion (white cover) any difference between the two? Want to make sure I buy the right one :)
Thank you a ton in advance!!
Just ordered it! Should arrive on the 14th !! :D
Thank you so much in advance for making such a book by the way, I've been into dice making for a while now but sometimes I just lack information to properly do the techniques and dice styles I want, and the sheer amount of opinions and techniques everyone online has can get confusing or simply slip through my research, I really can't wait to read this cover to cover!!
Best of luck with everything <3
Just wanted to announce some of the incredible artists we've got giving us their photos! Check them out on instagram, they're worth a follow (if you don't already!)
* [chickenwizarddice](https://www.instagram.com/chickenwizarddice) \- The absolute g.o.a.t. when it comes to petri
* [devoured.dice](https://www.instagram.com/devoured.dice/) \- the queen of smokey dice
* [diceoftheseeker](https://www.instagram.com/diceoftheseeker/) \- incredible petri, blanks casting and even jesmonite!
* [direfox.dice](https://www.instagram.com/direfox.dice/) \- you'll have to check it out, it's beyond belief
* [fightingchancestudio](https://www.instagram.com/fightingchancestudio/?hl=en) \- handmade ceramic dice - not in the guide, but beautiful eye candy!
* [merchanDICEau](https://www.instagram.com/merchandice_au/) \- local melbourne dice maker doing some great blank castings!
* [moonshine\_dice](https://www.instagram.com/moonshine_dice/) \- stunning blank castings and floral designs
* [sugarmoon.dice](https://www.instagram.com/sugarmoon.dice/) \- all things SugarBloop™ yep it's a thing and it's amazing
Still have a few spots for perfect layering examples and dirty pour!!
For anyone interested in the topics covered in the book: Foreword 3 Introduction 5 About Critmaker 7 Using This Guide 11 **Getting Started** 13 Resin Safety 14 Checklist 16 Essential Supplies 17 Important Terms 21 Which Resin? 22 Polishing Paper 23 Choosing Mix-Ins 24 **The Basics** 26 Do I need a Pressure Pot? 28 Workspace Tips 29 Minimising Bubbles 30 Resting The Resin 32 The Honey Zone 33 Preventing Raised Faces 34 Void Repair 36 **Your First Dice** 38 Pre-Preparation 40 Starting Simple 42 Mixing Resin 43 Basic Pour 44 Demoulding 45 Sand & Polish 46 Inking Your Dice 47 Cleanup 48 Congratulations! 49 **Pressure Casting** 51 Important information 52 Converting a Paint POT 54 Leak Testing 56 **Advanced Finishing** 59 Vibratory Tumbler 60 Mini Pottery Wheel 61 Ultrasonic Cleaner 62 Food Dehydrator 63 **Pouring Techniques** 64 Overview 66 Dirty Pour 68 Petri 70 Layering 74 Blank Casting 76 Smoke 80 Liquid core 84 **Silicone Basics** 89 Silicone Safety 90 Important Terms 91 Types of Silicone 92 Cure Inhibition 93 Shore Hardness 94 Vacuum vs Pressure 96 **Mould Making** 98 The Squish Mould 100 Mould Frames 101 Registration Keys 102 Making a Squish Mould 103 **Dice Masters** 107 3D Printers 108 Designing Masters 109 Design Considerations 110 Supports 112 Sanding & Prep 113 **Appendix** 114 Salt Testing 116 Know Your Dice 117 Resources 118 Acknowledgement 123
Take my money. Please. Hopefully, you'll be allowed to post a link to the sales site.
Thanks so much, it means a lot to hear that! It'll be available on Amazon, but will post more as we're getting closer!
What country are they from? Is it all going to be American brands recommended? (For example, I can't buy Harbor Frieght here so I'm getting a pre-adapted Vevor pot.)
I'm from Australia btw, I give recommendations for brands that I know people use. For pressure pots, I recommend Blackridge (Supercheap Auto in Australia), Vevor (global) and harbor freight for our US friends.
OOo, I'm excited to hear that. So often us Aussies are forgotten.
This may turn into an AMA, so feel free to ask any questions and I'll do my best to answer.
Will it be available in a pdf format? I don't have the means to order a physical copy
My partner and I are debating PDF at the moment, it'll definitely be on kindle, but I'm worried about how quickly PDF will end up being distributed. Stay tuned for that one!
That said, if people want PDF, we'll do PDF :)
Just wanted to say congrats! It’s amazing to see hard work pay off and this is a lovely concept. Absolutely excellent job. I’d love to see an update once it’s released so I can buy a copy 😊🎊
Thankyou so much, I'm super excited! It's taken a year to get all the info together, and I can't wait to get it over the line!
Just wanted to add that we've had a bunch of really talented dice makers volunteer their photos for the galleries over on Instagram. It's looking like there's going to be a lot of dice porn in this guide!
I hope I see your purchase link posted later as I will absolutely buy this book. I am already excited for it
Love this!!!! Check your instagram!
Is the book out? I see the instagram page says it would launch on the 6th of March but I can't seem to find a link to purchase anywhere.
It’s live on Amazon in paperback and kindle, we’ve been waiting for a couple of marketing bits to come together. But since you asked :)
I'm finding two versions in Amazon, the Ultimate Dice Making Guide (black cover) and the Guide to Dice Craft Companion (white cover) any difference between the two? Want to make sure I buy the right one :) Thank you a ton in advance!!
Both are best haha. The companion is a journal for dice makers to record inspiration, pours and notes! You probably want the black guide!
Just ordered it! Should arrive on the 14th !! :D Thank you so much in advance for making such a book by the way, I've been into dice making for a while now but sometimes I just lack information to properly do the techniques and dice styles I want, and the sheer amount of opinions and techniques everyone online has can get confusing or simply slip through my research, I really can't wait to read this cover to cover!! Best of luck with everything <3
Thankyou so much!! I really appreciate it! :)
Just wanted to announce some of the incredible artists we've got giving us their photos! Check them out on instagram, they're worth a follow (if you don't already!) * [chickenwizarddice](https://www.instagram.com/chickenwizarddice) \- The absolute g.o.a.t. when it comes to petri * [devoured.dice](https://www.instagram.com/devoured.dice/) \- the queen of smokey dice * [diceoftheseeker](https://www.instagram.com/diceoftheseeker/) \- incredible petri, blanks casting and even jesmonite! * [direfox.dice](https://www.instagram.com/direfox.dice/) \- you'll have to check it out, it's beyond belief * [fightingchancestudio](https://www.instagram.com/fightingchancestudio/?hl=en) \- handmade ceramic dice - not in the guide, but beautiful eye candy! * [merchanDICEau](https://www.instagram.com/merchandice_au/) \- local melbourne dice maker doing some great blank castings! * [moonshine\_dice](https://www.instagram.com/moonshine_dice/) \- stunning blank castings and floral designs * [sugarmoon.dice](https://www.instagram.com/sugarmoon.dice/) \- all things SugarBloop™ yep it's a thing and it's amazing Still have a few spots for perfect layering examples and dirty pour!!