It took ages to make this, but it was free and it kept me busy, so... yeah, a fun summer project. Take a look - anyone can make something like this. It just takes time (and glue).
I used a soymilk carton. This was a mistake. The outside was a bit waxed and the glue didn't stick perfectly, but more problematic was that it was too thin and needed to be braced inside. I added some ramps for the dice to tumble over, too, so it wouldn't be a straight drop.
I attached each brick individually, using a lot of glue, and stuck it to a foamcore base. Then I painted the whole thing with a 50-50 mixture of black paint and Modpodge to seal it.
I made the top separately so the dice tower stuff was hidden.
Next I painted individual stones different shades of grey and brown. The, I drybushed highlights in beige.
Finally, a blackwash (this is where it comes to life) and a coat of pure Modpodge, which dries glossy clear.
