Squishy dice tutorial [text only,for now]
The dice mold(you can find the 3d model to print here)
Something to dye your silicone with. Preferably pigment powder,but liquid silicone dyes or watercolor paints in a tube will work aswell. Just don't add too much liquid colorants,or you'll disrupt the curing process!!! that's very very important!
A mixing stick to stir up the silicone
Two plastic cups(preferably measuring cups. Remember,only use plastic for this one because silicone will stick to silicone!!)
Gloves,if you need to use them for crafts
A flat surface to work on
Some extra silicone made in a constrasting color,to fill in the dice's numbers with
Some electrical wiring tape to cover the mold with(just incase,so you can avoid silicone leaks)
Assemble the mold parts together.
Put tape around the edges of the mold. Cover up any spots that don't fit as tightly
Pour equal amounts of silicone into the two separate cups respectively,part a and part b
Combine the two parts into one cup,scraping the sides with the stiring stick to get all of uncured liquid silicone out into just that one cup
Add materials that you're using to color the silicone
Take your mixing stick,and stir up the mixture. You will have to do this for about 6 or more minutes,depending on the type of silicone kit you use. Some cure faster than others,so just watch out!
Carefully pour the mixture into the mold,do this slowly and try to pour it slightly high above the mold so it comes out thinner(it's much less messy that way,you'll avoid over filling the mold hopefully this way)
Don't touch the mold for the estimated curing time,just leave it be after that previous part.
Try to leave it alone for a few extra hours just to be safe,then poke the silicone gently with your finger. If it's hardened to the touch and won't stick to your finger at all,then congrats your squishy should be done!
Very carefully unmold your squishy. Test it some more to make sure it's fully cured. Expose it to the air for a bit,then it's time to make your extra silicone for the numbers!
Mix up equal amounts of a tiny bit of silicon,then add your pigment or liquid dye.
Mix this up extra well,then carefully use a toothpick or paint brush to add on the numbers in silicone.
Let each side cure first before making another batch to color the other numbers,so that you can rest the unpainted sides down on the table to let your extra silicone cure.
Once everything is done curing,carefully give your stress ball a test squeeze.
Congrats! You've just made a very cool dice stim toy.
