Whether you're a professional magician, or just a beginner learning simple tricks, the ability to load dice is a novel skill to have.
Steps
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1Decide what number you would like to try to roll with your dice. You can only weight the dice to increase the probability of one number being rolled. Decide what number would be most beneficial for you to be able to roll.
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2Use any of the following techniques to load the dice:
Method 1 of 2: Melting
- 1Place your dice in a microwave for about twenty seconds or leave them in a hot car with the value that you want facing the top.
- The plastic dice will melt a little, putting the weight toward the low end. The result is that when thrown, the heavier end tends to end up on the bottom, and the desired result shows up more often than with fair dice.
- If you think the process is taking too long and your results are not improving, try putting the dice in a hot glass of water and then microwaving until just below the boiling point. Any high quality die can take it without showing a good amount of warping.
Method 2 of 2: Drilling
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1Identify which numbers will need to be drilled in order to roll the number you selected in Step 1. To do this, look at the number on the opposite side of what you want to roll. For example, if you would like to increase the odds of rolling a 4, then you would look at the side of the dice that is opposite of the 4. This would be a 3. In this example, the 3 is the side that you will want to drill.
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2Secure the dice in a vice. Place the side you will be drilling facing up. You will be drilling these dice. You do not want to hold them steady with your hand because of their tiny size. It is much safer to use a vice to hold them in place while you drill.
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3Use a small drill bit. It should be no larger in diameter than the dots on your dice. You will use it to drill holes into the dots. Only drill where the dots are located. Try to drill straight down to prevent drill holes from intersecting or cracking your dice. You do not need to drill a deep hole. Make the hole no more than 25% of the way through the dice. A more shallow drill is preferred.
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4Repeat this process as many times is as necessary to prepare all of the dice that you will be weighting.
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5Finally, pour a quick drying, heavy liquid in the holes, such as lead, cement, or (for a lesser effect) candle wax.
Tips
- Always have an identical pair of unloaded dice, in case an audience member wants to inspect them afterwards.
EditWarnings
- Allow dice to cool before touching with bare hands
- Use caution when dealing with hot substances
- Do not use loaded dice when gambling
- Do not use loaded dice to cheat
