Today I have a quick DIY gift idea for the Board Game lover in your life or you could just make it for yourself. A cool Dice Tray, the boys made these Dice Trays for their Dad for Father's Day and I thought I would share how they created them so those of you needing gift ideas for the Board Game loving people in your life can get started creating gifts for Christmas if you wish.
The purpose of a Dice Tray is to not lose you dice under the couch and to reduce problematic rolls like the dice being cocked, etc. Keeping this in mind I kept my eye out for some nice deep frames that weren't too big so they didn't occupy too much table space. I would have loved to upcycle a old frame but after 15 months of scouring op-shops I had no luck so bought the frames from The Reject Shop and I am trying to come up with something to use the glass for or find a artist who will use it and give it to them.
So here is what you need.
Helmar Fabric Glue
Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Felt in your preferred colour
2mm and/or 3mm Craft Foam
Deep Photo Frames
Scissors
Pen or Pencil.
Remove the back piece from the frame, this is the part you will be working with.
You won't need the glass or hanging hardware so save them for something else if you wish.
Place the back piece down on your foam and trace around it.
Cut on the line.
Do the same with your felt.
Run some Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive around the outer edge of your back piece and a squiggle in the middle and adhere your foam down.
Once your Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive is dry run some Helmar Fabric Glue around the edge of your foam and adhere down your felt.
Put your frame back together without the glass or hanging hardware and you are ready to role.
E made a mini Dice Tray with Green felt so our awesome DM has something a bit more compact when needed. He had to test it out with his favourite D20 and he was pretty happy with his role.
Why not make a Dice Tray as a gift for the board game loving person in your life? They will love it.
