HIGHLIGHTED DICE FOR JULY 2020

JULY 2020 HIGHLIGHTS

Here are the highlights of the dice added in JULY 2020

EVENTS OF PARTICULAR NOTE

Die # 99000

was added this month

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This month I discovered a method by which I can easily remove the paint from dice indicia
Then repaint the indicia with multiple colors per side
and not have the colors blend (much)

Many thanks to Daniel Fisher for his help with development of these processes

Cleaning

   1) Soak the dice in the non-corrosive cleaner of your choice for 24 hours
** NOTE - I use LA's Totally Awesome and a clear pill bottle so that it can be easily shaken
I then dump the contents into a small plastic container
   2) One at a time remove the dice and scrub with an old toothbrush
   3) Rinse the container and dice to remove the loose paint
   4) Refill the container with cleaner (and dice) to a level that will be sufficently deep for the ultrasonic cleaner
5) Microwave on 50% power the container with the dice to pre-heat the solution for the ultrasonic cleaner
** NOTE - I microwave until the container is almost too hot to touch
6) Set the ultrasonic cleaner temp and time (I use 50C and 20 minutes) and then run the clean cycle
** NOTE - use the basket included ... placing the dice on the bottom of the cleaner will BURN the dice
7) Scrub each die with the old toothbrush and repeat step 6 as needed
** NOTE - there were a few dice that had to be 'ultrasoniced' 6 times for 20 min to clean completly
8) Clean with soap and water then Rinse heavily the dice and container after cleaning

** FINAL RESULT **

Painting

   1) Paint the cleaned dice as desired ... dont worry about 'painting outside the lines' and allow to dry
**NOTE - I use Sharpie oil based paint pens (Fine Point) and allow 24 hours to dry
   2) Moisten a lint free cloth with high percentage alcohol
**NOTE - I have used 92% Isopropyl and 190 Proof (95%) Everclear
The Isopropyl is more harsh and can cause blindess over time ...
The Everclear is subtle and removes the excess paint a bit slower
   I use a spray bottle to moisten twice folded Scott Rags in a Box
3) Place the moistened cloth onto a hard surface
   ** NOTE - I use the glass tabletop of my computer desk
   4) Press firmly then release one face of the painted die onto the moistened cloth
    ** NOTE - Twisting or dragging of the die can cause blending effects ... or can smear the die
5) Blow LIGHTLY on the die face to dry it
6) Repeat step 5 and 6 choosing a clean and moistened spot on your cleaning cloth
until cleaned of excess paint

** FINAL RESULTS **

Here is what the cloth looks like

after cleaning the excess paint from

DICE OF PARTICULAR NOTE

	Many thanks for these beings contributions this month
	JAY OF J&J'S

		NICK HANNIVIG



		JIM CANAVAN

	CHERYL OF JSPASSNTHRU

(and other crowd funding projects) Dice received this month

Released the Gen Con and Origins dice this month

Gave us new Fantastic Four (Heroclix) and Avengers Infinity Gauntlet (DiceMasters) dice this month

Released their 6th plush d20

		This month .. I had the opportunity to play Betrayal at the House on the Hill And realized that I did not have the dice Seems there are 3 colors of these dice I still need a set of the black

Released their WARHAMMER AGE OF SIGMAR LUMINETH REALM LORDS dice this month