How to Make Clay Dice

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start with a soft bit of clay.

   The piece of clay must be equivalent to the size that you want your dice to be.
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   Step 2: Roll the piece of clay into a long

   , Discard any pieces that are not equal in size. , Make one ball for each die.
   
   The ball does not need to be perfect. , Squeeze the top and bottom, then left and right sides, then front and back sides.
   
   Repeat this squeezing process until the piece of clay resembles a perfect cube. , "2" and "5" are placed opposite one other. "3" and "4" are placed opposite one other.
   
   Simply remember the number placement like this: the numbers opposite each other equal
   7. (1+6=7; 2+5=7, etc.) , Bake in a low-temperature oven; 250ºF or 121ºC is a good, low temperature.
   
   Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until properly baked. , The die will still seem a little soft while hot; just leave them to harden on a cooling rack and only touch when they've cooled off completely.
   
   Once cooled, they're ready to use.
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   Step 3: snake shape.

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   Step 4: Cut the snake shape into equal parts.

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   Step 5: Roll each piece of clay into a ball.

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   Step 6: Using your fingers

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   Step 7: shape each ball into a cube.

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   Step 8: Use a pen

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   Step 9: or other slender-tipped object

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    Step 10: (even a stick will work) to write dots or the numbers 1-6 on each die

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    Step 11: as follows: "1" and "6" are placed opposite one other.

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    Step 12: Place the completed die or dice on a baking sheet.

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    Step 13: Allow to cool.

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