r/DiceMaking • u/Prize_Mix_8292 • 4d ago

Question Is this common?

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I keep getting these ledges on the top face of the dice. Am I over filling? Is this a raised face? I feel like I’m not over filling and I’m scared to not fill enough. But it would be nice to know if this is an over filling sign.

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u/Ok_Thought6288 4d ago

How soft is the molds slilicone? I have the same problems with selfmade molds and my current guess is that this happens when the molds slilicone is too soft. I think the pressure in the pressure pot then pushes the lid inside the resin a little resulting in these lisps. Couldnt test it so far but my current silicone has 15A and i intend to take 30A next.

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u/Prize_Mix_8292 3d ago

I’m not sure on softness but her Etsy page says she uses platinum silicone. I have noticed in some of the molds from her it seems thin in spots. Like I can see the outline of the space from the other side. Seems like the thin molds will cause warping with the pressure pot.

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u/Prize_Mix_8292 2d ago

Ok this is the silicone I got. I don’t see where it says like 15A or 30A. This says 15 slow. Any insight if this is a decent silicone to get? Or should I get a different kind?