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Custom dice factory and production process.

See how custom metal dice and custom resin dice move from molds and casting through polishing, coloring, quality inspection, and packaging. These real production photos show the workflow behind B2B samples, custom projects, and repeat wholesale orders.

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Metal dice productionMold making, die casting, polishing, plating, coloring, and packing.
Resin dice productionMaster models, molds, casting, polishing, engraving, coloring, and packing.
Custom project controlArtwork, material, finish, number color, sample, and packaging review.
B2B order preparationSKU separation, inspection, packaging checks, and warehouse staging.
Real Production Evidence

A visible workflow builds more trust than a product list alone.

Custom dice buyers need to know how a design becomes a repeatable physical product. Factory photos make the key control points visible: tooling, casting, surface finishing, engraving, number filling, inspection, and retail packing.

For brands, game stores, distributors, crowdfunding projects, and event suppliers, this process supports better sample feedback and clearer production requirements before a bulk order begins.

Metal dice die casting workshop with production machinery and cast components
Metal die casting workshop and equipment used for repeatable component production.
Worker casting resin into a multi-cavity custom dice mold
Resin casting into multi-cavity molds for controlled batch production.
Factory workers inspecting and sorting finished blue polyhedral dice
Visual inspection, sorting, and bagging before final packaging.
Metal Dice Manufacturing

Metal dice manufacturing process.

The metal dice workflow turns an approved shape and face design into a plated, colored, and packed product. Each stage affects weight, edge feel, surface consistency, finish color, and number readability.

  1. Mold
  2. Die Casting
  3. Polishing
  4. Electroplating
  5. Coloring
  6. Packaging
Technician machining a metal dice production mold
Tooling preparation for the approved metal dice shape.

Mold making

The approved dice geometry, face layout, symbols, and production method are translated into tooling. Accurate mold preparation supports consistent shape and repeatable custom faces across a production batch.

Metal dice parts moving through die casting equipment
Die casting machinery and freshly cast components.

Die casting

Molten metal is formed with the production tooling. The cast parts are separated and prepared for finishing. This stage establishes the core weight, structure, and surface that later polishing and plating refine.

Worker polishing metal polyhedral dice at a buffing wheel
Manual polishing before the selected metal finish is applied.

Polishing

Cast surfaces and edges are polished to remove roughness and prepare the dice for plating. The target finish is reviewed for surface uniformity, edge feel, and readable face details.

Metal d20 and d4 dice suspended on racks during electroplating
Metal polyhedral dice arranged on racks for electroplating.

Electroplating

The selected surface finish is applied after polishing. Finish choices are matched to the approved sample so the product line has a consistent visual direction before the recessed numbers are colored.

Worker hand coloring numbers on plated metal dice
Hand filling recessed numbers on plated metal dice.

Coloring

Number and symbol recesses are filled with the approved color. Contrast, fill coverage, and surface cleanup are checked because readable faces are central to both gameplay and retail presentation.

Workers packing finished custom dice into metal presentation boxes
Retail box assembly and set packing for finished dice.

Packaging

Finished sets are counted, matched to the correct SKU, and packed into the approved box, tin, bag, or private label format. Packaging artwork, inserts, labels, and carton requirements are confirmed before shipment.

Resin Dice Manufacturing

Resin dice manufacturing process.

Custom resin dice involve more manual control over color, inclusions, casting, surface finishing, engraving, and number fill. Physical samples are especially useful when buyers need to approve handmade visual variation.

  1. Master Model
  2. Mold
  3. Resin Casting
  4. Polishing
  5. Laser Engraving
  6. Coloring
  7. Packaging
Worker preparing master models for custom resin dice molds
Master dice preparation before mold production.

Master model making

The custom face layout, logo, number style, and dice geometry are prepared as master pieces. These models define the shape that the production molds will reproduce.

Rows of silicone molds prepared for resin polyhedral dice casting
Multi-cavity silicone molds prepared for resin casting.

Mold making

Production molds are made from the approved master models. Mold condition and cavity shape influence edge consistency, face detail, and the amount of finishing required after casting.

Resin being poured into custom dice mold cavities
Controlled resin casting into prepared dice molds.

Resin casting

Resin, pigments, and approved decorative inclusions are prepared and cast into the molds. Color references and sample expectations guide the batch while allowing for the natural variation of handmade resin work.

Worker polishing a resin die against a finishing wheel
Individual surface polishing for clear faces and clean edges.

Polishing

Resin dice are finished to improve clarity, remove casting marks, and refine the surface. The target can vary by product type, including sharp edge resin dice and other specialty forms.

Laser engraving workstation marking numbers on resin dice
Laser engraving custom numbers and face details.

Laser engraving

Numbers, logos, or selected custom face details are engraved after surface preparation. Artwork needs to balance brand detail with practical readability at the final dice size.

Worker coloring engraved numbers on blue and purple resin dice
Hand coloring engraved numbers on finished resin dice.

Coloring

The engraved recesses are filled with the selected number color. Workers check contrast, coverage, and cleanup so the finished dice remain readable and match the approved product concept.

Bulk custom resin dice sets being assembled in retail presentation boxes
Set assembly, box preparation, and SKU packing.

Packaging

Approved resin sets are assembled and packed for wholesale delivery. Buyers can plan bags, tins, rigid boxes, display cartons, inserts, labels, and other private label packaging around the target retail channel.

Customization Control Points

Where buyers can define the custom product.

A custom dice project is not limited to choosing a color. The production brief should connect the game concept, material, faces, finish, number readability, packaging, and sales channel.

Shape and facesStandard polyhedral sets, custom d20 faces, logos, symbols, and compatible artwork.
Material and finishResin, metal, surface finish, transparency, color direction, and decorative inclusions.
Number treatmentFont, engraving, recessed details, number fill, contrast, and readability.
Retail packagingBags, tins, boxes, inserts, labels, display formats, and private label artwork.
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Dice factory warehouse shelves holding organized production inventory
Sample, QC, and Packing

Approval points before a custom dice order ships.

  • Confirm artwork, custom faces, material, color references, finish, and packaging requirements.
  • Review physical samples or detailed sample evidence before bulk production is released.
  • Check surface finish, edge condition, number fill, readability, set completeness, and SKU matching.
  • Verify box artwork, inserts, labels, set counts, inner packing, and export carton marks.

For more inspection detail, see our RPG dice quality control page and the custom dice ordering guide.

Factory FAQ

Custom dice manufacturing questions.

What is the metal dice manufacturing process?

The metal dice process shown here includes mold making, die casting, polishing, electroplating, coloring, and packaging. Custom geometry, faces, finish, number color, and packaging are reviewed before bulk production.

What is the resin dice manufacturing process?

The resin dice process includes master model making, mold making, resin casting, polishing, laser engraving, coloring, and packaging. Samples are used to review shape, color, inclusions, readability, and finish.

Can I approve a custom dice sample before production?

Yes. Sample review can confirm material, color, surface finish, number fill, custom faces, packaging fit, and visual expectations before the bulk order is released.

What should I send for a custom dice factory quote?

Send the dice material, dice type, custom face or logo artwork, color reference, finish, estimated quantity, packaging format, delivery country, and target launch date. Add reference images when the visual direction is difficult to describe.

Can metal and resin dice use custom packaging?

Yes. Packaging can be planned around bags, tins, rigid boxes, inserts, labels, display cartons, gift sets, and private label retail requirements. The exact structure is confirmed with the product size and order plan.

Start With a Complete Brief

Request a custom dice production review.

Send enough information for the team to recommend the right material, tooling path, sample plan, packaging format, and quotation scope.

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  • Metal or resin dice and target set type
  • Logo, custom face, or number artwork
  • Color and finish references
  • Estimated quantity and packaging format
  • Delivery country and target launch date