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How can I modify my Rubik's cube? (self.Blind)
submitted by FlowchartFanatic
I have an official, four-by-four Rubik's cube that I want to make more accessible. I have looked for tactile stickers or something like that, but I have only been able to find them for the three-by-three. Each cubie is a half-inch square. Any ideas for things I can stick on there instead of colored stickers?
ABlindManPlays 4 points 3y ago
One of the things that was recommended for me for things like my microwave and laundry utilities was using puffy paint to create raised sections that I can understand by touch. You may want to give that a try with certain shapes, like Triangle, Circle, X, etc.
8i8oio 2 points 3y ago
Puff paint forever!!!!!!!
And you can do a quick spray coat of rustoleum if you want it to last a long time. LOVE that stuff
And you can do a quick spray coat of rustoleum if you want it to last a long time. LOVE that stuff
FlowchartFanatic [OP] 1 points 3y ago
How long will it last? I'm pretty rough on this thing.
8i8oio 2 points 3y ago
I’m still experimenting with the puff paint, but rustoleum lasts FOREVER. I love it! I put it on everything! I craft with leather, wood, and metal, but I’ve seen it on fabrics.
changeneverhappens 3 points 3y ago
Braille letter stickers with the letter for each color?
This is assuming you're a braille reader.
They're small and stick surprisingly well and have the letter written in black bold print.
Other than that, literally any tactile sticker.
Googly eyes, gemstone stickers, tiny foam hearts and various shapes...
This is assuming you're a braille reader.
They're small and stick surprisingly well and have the letter written in black bold print.
Other than that, literally any tactile sticker.
Googly eyes, gemstone stickers, tiny foam hearts and various shapes...
ilivetofly 2 points 3y ago
This. What is the concern here? Any tactile stickers and a pair of scissors would do. No need to look for specific ones for the cube.
FlowchartFanatic [OP] 2 points 3y ago
Well, part of the problem is that the stickers experience a surprising amount of wear and tear (and I am pretty rough on my cube), and the other reason I asked is that there are almost a hundred little individual cubie faces that each need a sticker. There are lots of companies that sell replacement stickers for Rubik's cube a, so I was hoping that I had just overlooked one with Braille stickers.
FlowchartFanatic [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Can you suggest a link where I can order those stickers you mentioned? I don't have any googly eyes or gemstone stickers, so I thought it would be helpful to get some suggestions before ordering stuff.
changeneverhappens 1 points 3y ago
Braille stickers:
https://www.maxiaids.com/feel-n-peel-alphabet-stickers-1-sheet
Googly eyes:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07CYD3626/ref=sspa_mw_detail_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Gemstones with variety shapes
https://www.amazon.com/Self-adhesive-Multicolor-Flatback-Rhinestone-Stickers/dp/B01MTPS79M/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=gemstone+stickers+self+adhesive&qid=1569260698&s=gateway&sprefix=gemstone+sticker&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTFhLRjlWMTlRTUhSJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTY2OTA1MUxRTFBCTzQyVFhYQyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTk2MDc1M09TR0IyMFkzOEhSTSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
https://www.maxiaids.com/feel-n-peel-alphabet-stickers-1-sheet
Googly eyes:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07CYD3626/ref=sspa_mw_detail_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Gemstones with variety shapes
https://www.amazon.com/Self-adhesive-Multicolor-Flatback-Rhinestone-Stickers/dp/B01MTPS79M/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=gemstone+stickers+self+adhesive&qid=1569260698&s=gateway&sprefix=gemstone+sticker&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTFhLRjlWMTlRTUhSJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTY2OTA1MUxRTFBCTzQyVFhYQyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTk2MDc1M09TR0IyMFkzOEhSTSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
FlowchartFanatic [OP] 2 points 3y ago
Thanks!
stupidpoopoohead 2 points 3y ago
The Independence Market sells a Rubik’s cube that’s already modified for around $10. You could also order a pack of bump dots $8 and modify yourself. $1
FlowchartFanatic [OP] 1 points 3y ago
That could work. I can't tell from the website, though, how big they are. Do you have any idea?
lapingvino 2 points 3y ago
just buy two sets for the three by three: the number of sides is the same, you just have more squares (slightly less than double per side).
FlowchartFanatic [OP] 1 points 3y ago
That's a good idea. I didn't think of that. The problem is that the cubies on the three-by-three are bigger than the ones on the four-by-four.
lapingvino 1 points 3y ago
hm yeah... I think it would depend then on how much of them is significant for the desired effect, and if it would work to cut them smaller...
CloudsOfMagellan 2 points 3y ago
If you can find someone with a lot of dedication you can have various numbers of holes drilled in each square like a dice
FlowchartFanatic [OP] 2 points 3y ago
Ooh, that would take a lot of dedication. I could do that, but yeah, repeating for almost a hundred cubie faces? That would take a lot of patience.
CloudsOfMagellan 1 points 3y ago
I've got a 3 by 3 like that
pudursykurrr 1 points 3y ago
A Braille Cube already exists if you want to just buy one, it’s pretty expensive though ($49), you can check it out at this link here:
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FlowchartFanatic [OP] 2 points 3y ago
I mean, that's basically what I want but in four-by-four size. What those people apparently don't know is that there is already a thing called the "mirror cube" that just has a different thickness on each side. I have a knock-off, and it's great. I was hoping that there would be four-by-four replacement stickers with Braille somewhere out there, but it's not looking like that is the case. I'll just have to find some stuff to stick on my official four-by-four.
BlindWarriorGurl 1 points 3y ago
https://www.rubiks.com/en-us/rubik-s-touch-cube.html
FlowchartFanatic [OP] 1 points 3y ago
That's exactly the kind of thing I want. I already have a knock-off mirror cube, which is great. If only I could find those tactile stickers for the four-by-four.
annibear 1 points 3y ago
Braille letters are what I have on the tactile Rubik's cube I have. If that isn't an option, I love using Japanese puffy stickers--they're really cute and good if you have a lot of tactile sensitivity.
FlowchartFanatic [OP] 1 points 3y ago
I would like to use Braille stickers, but I don't have any of the equipment for it. I looked at getting a Braille label maker, but it would take forever to make all those labels. There are almost a hundred faces that need individual stickers. I found some packs of alphabet stickers, so I might get four or five of those and do it that way.
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