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Today I tried laser engraving some custom dice. I'm pretty happy with how they came out!
https://mastodon.network/media/2bX7dm2rcA056SySL5A
Apr 7, 2017 at 11:25pmWeb
Show threadGZ :full_moon:Apr 7, 2017
@katjapurrs Coooool!
Show threadGZ :full_moon:Apr 7, 2017
@katjapurrs Where did you do it/how much did it cost?
Show threadYour brain.. on bots.Apr 7, 2017

@Gargoylezoo I did it in my laser cutter, right next to where I'm sitting.

The blank dice were something like $20/100

I got the artwork from http://game-icons.net

Laser cutter was like $2500.

I'm thinking about making custom dice for people as a side thing.

Show threadGZ :full_moon:Apr 7, 2017
@katjapurrs I would definitely be interested! Can you do more complex dice like d12s and does?
Show threadYour brain.. on bots.Apr 7, 2017
@Gargoylezoo I would have to find a source for blank d12s. Right now I only have 16mm D6 dice in white, blue, red, green, yellow and black. The white ones it's possible to paint the engraved part with a paint pen and wipe the excess off on a sheet of paper. I'm going to try that soon. Have to get some paint pens from the hardware store :)
Show thread:two_hearts:EuphoriaApr 8, 2017
@katjapurrs @Gargoylezoo Nail polish makes great "paint". There are sometimes great deals on close outs, overstocks & kits.
Show threadYour brain.. on bots.Apr 8, 2017
@Euphoria That's a good point. I was planning on heading over to the art store today to get an oil paint pen to try out.
Show threadFranny GaedeApr 8, 2017
@katjapurrs They look great! Intended for a game?
Show threadYour brain.. on bots.Apr 8, 2017
@mfgaede One of them is to help decide what game to play. The other was just a farm themed one, because theme!