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Manufacturing guides for tabletop and Kickstarter dice programs.
Practical, specific guides on materials, pricing, minimum order quantities, and the production process — written for people sourcing custom polyhedral dice, not for search engines.
Start here / Sourcing guide
Custom Dice Manufacturer: The Complete OEM/ODM Wholesale Sourcing Guide
What a custom dice manufacturer actually does, OEM vs. ODM explained, how to evaluate a wholesale supplier, and a glossary of sourcing terms.
Manufacturing guide
How to Get Custom Dice Made: A Step-by-Step Guide
From spec and material choice through sampling, MOQ, QC, and export shipping — the full ordering process for tabletop publishers and Kickstarter creators.
Material guide
Metal, Resin, Acrylic, or Gemstone Dice?
Compare weight, cost tier, lead time, and best use case across every material we produce, so you can pick the right one for your project.
Pricing guide
How Much Do Custom Dice Cost?
A breakdown of what actually drives price — material, order quantity, numbering and finish, and packaging — so you can budget before you request a quote.
MOQ guide
Custom Dice MOQ Explained
What a minimum order quantity actually covers, why it exists, and how small publishers and Kickstarter creators can plan a first run around it.
Process guide
From Sample to Shipment: The Manufacturing Process, Step by Step
A full walkthrough of how custom dice move from RFQ and sampling through casting, numbering, six-stage QC, and export documentation.