Mike Lowen
@mike.lowen.co.nz
By day a Father, Husband, Software Developer. By night, pretty much the same things but probably lazier.
Been a while since I posted some #dice I've been working on. These two sets are for a friend who's description of what they were after was “Purple marble with gold glitter” I gave them two options and they were keen to take both.
November 15, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Been a while since I posted some #dice I've been working on. These two sets are for a friend who's description of what they were after was “Purple marble with gold glitter” I gave them two options and they were keen to take both.
The aforementioned unfinished dice from my last post
September 12, 2025 at 12:24 AM
The aforementioned unfinished dice from my last post
Been a while since I posted any #dice I've been doing (got a bunch I need to finish). Testing a new mould I made I did test pour of clear with a sparkle ✨️. Gave this set to a friend who suggested inking then red and I'm glad he did because it really pops and looks fantastic.
September 11, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Been a while since I posted any #dice I've been doing (got a bunch I need to finish). Testing a new mould I made I did test pour of clear with a sparkle ✨️. Gave this set to a friend who suggested inking then red and I'm glad he did because it really pops and looks fantastic.
Made an attempt at some mica drop #dice, it all sank to the bottom face. Either poured them to early or put too much mica in. They're pretty, just not what I was going for.
July 6, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Made an attempt at some mica drop #dice, it all sank to the bottom face. Either poured them to early or put too much mica in. They're pretty, just not what I was going for.
The finished version of the WIP #dice I posted earlier in the week. Very badly with how they came out, loving how the gold numbers pops against the purple.
July 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The finished version of the WIP #dice I posted earlier in the week. Very badly with how they came out, loving how the gold numbers pops against the purple.
It's taken a lot of trial and error but I'm so stoked to finally have my first full set of #dice from a mould I made from a set of masters I printed. A couple of small spots of cure inhibition, thankfully they were on faces I likely would've likely sanded anyway.
July 2, 2025 at 10:23 AM
It's taken a lot of trial and error but I'm so stoked to finally have my first full set of #dice from a mould I made from a set of masters I printed. A couple of small spots of cure inhibition, thankfully they were on faces I likely would've likely sanded anyway.
The look of a good boy who desperately wants some of the snack I'm eating that he's not allowed
June 27, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The look of a good boy who desperately wants some of the snack I'm eating that he's not allowed
To celebrate the Matariki long weekend I cleaned up & rearranged the office. It has become a dumpung ground & I wanted a place to make dice that wasn't the dining table. So I moved the shelves, added a bigger bookcase, & got a workbench. Here are the before and after shots.
June 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
To celebrate the Matariki long weekend I cleaned up & rearranged the office. It has become a dumpung ground & I wanted a place to make dice that wasn't the dining table. So I moved the shelves, added a bigger bookcase, & got a workbench. Here are the before and after shots.
Lastly the glow in the dark set, shots with lights on and off.
May 19, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Lastly the glow in the dark set, shots with lights on and off.
A purple liquid core set, inks the numbers with gold paint that really warmed the dice.
May 19, 2025 at 8:36 AM
A purple liquid core set, inks the numbers with gold paint that really warmed the dice.
My first attempt at "blood in the water" dice.
May 19, 2025 at 8:36 AM
My first attempt at "blood in the water" dice.
This white and brown set was meant to be reminiscent of a hot chocolate
May 19, 2025 at 8:36 AM
This white and brown set was meant to be reminiscent of a hot chocolate
Black & ruby "Brimstone" set
May 19, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Black & ruby "Brimstone" set
The critical fail set, the red faces on this set isn't quite as nice as if like them to be
May 19, 2025 at 8:36 AM
The critical fail set, the red faces on this set isn't quite as nice as if like them to be
Silver & gold "Electrum" set
May 19, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Silver & gold "Electrum" set
Red & gold set. An ink drop dirty pour, a bit too much ink came out of the first dice poured (the D6).
May 19, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Red & gold set. An ink drop dirty pour, a bit too much ink came out of the first dice poured (the D6).
Before I left Flux I made a bunch of #ttrpg #dice sets to give away to folks. Unfortunately I forgot to take pictures of the finished dice, so I'm going to share the WIP shots in this thread. Had a lot of fun with them and loved how they turned out. First up is the red & purple with gold flakes set.
May 19, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Before I left Flux I made a bunch of #ttrpg #dice sets to give away to folks. Unfortunately I forgot to take pictures of the finished dice, so I'm going to share the WIP shots in this thread. Had a lot of fun with them and loved how they turned out. First up is the red & purple with gold flakes set.
This feels like a bit of milestone - this chonky die is made from a mould I created based on a master I printed. It's not perfect by any means & there's a big of cure inhibition around some of the numbers but all in all I'm really happy about the outcome of my first attempt. #resin #dice #d20
May 9, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Kids are asleep, wife is watching tv, time to watch some @criticalrole.bsky.social and ink some #dice.
April 27, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Kids are asleep, wife is watching tv, time to watch some @criticalrole.bsky.social and ink some #dice.
My first attempt at making a silicone dice mould is done. It's looking like it came out okay but won't be sure until I cast my first set of dice in it.
April 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM
My first attempt at making a silicone dice mould is done. It's looking like it came out okay but won't be sure until I cast my first set of dice in it.
My adventures in #resin #dice making continues. Pics of my favorites so far, hoping to use the blue dice in the first pic to try creating a mould. The others are excitements with dirty pours, the florescent green on the last set ended up being a lot more clear than expected.
March 31, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Cast my first set of #dice this weekend. They were meant to be blue but I added a bit too much dye. First photo was when I had just taken them out of the mold, the second was after it had been sanded, polished, and painted.
March 9, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Cast my first set of #dice this weekend. They were meant to be blue but I added a bit too much dye. First photo was when I had just taken them out of the mold, the second was after it had been sanded, polished, and painted.
