FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ABOUT MY DICE
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What are your dice made of?
Unless otherwise stated, my dice are made with 2 part epoxy resin.
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Where did you get your molds?
I make my own molds from masters I designed and printed myself. However, I have big plans to start selling mold
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Can I request to see you make a certain style I saw by another creator?
If I ever use another creator’s work as inspiration for a set I will always credit them. However, I will not make a direct copy of another artist’s work. If you fall in love with a set from another maker, I recommend purchasing it from the original creator.
HOW TO BUY
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Where can I buy your dice?
You can purchase my dice right here on my website under the “shop” tab. If no sets are available I am currently in the process of working on more sets. In addition to my website, I will periodically host giveaways on my TikTok or Instagram.
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Do you ship internationally?
Yes, here is a list of countries I can ship to. I have a flat rate of $5 for domestic shipping and $15 for shipping outside the United States. International shipping will come with additional insurance. I utilize export shipping through Pirate Ship, this might cause a little bit of a delay but helps save on cost. Shipping will include tracking as well as additional insurance. However, the buyer is responsible for any VAT, customs, or duty fees levied by the destination country.
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Why are your dice so expensive?
My dice are functional art. Everything from the dice masters to the shipping is done with my own two hands. They are priced appropriately for the time and effort I put into them as well as the quality.
COMMISSIONS
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Do you take commissions?
Yes. I recently changed the way I do commissions. Previously I required money down to start the process, now all you need to do is submit a request HERE. This way I can give you a more accurate price for your design before you commit to any money.
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How much do commissions cost?
The base price for commissions is $90 for a basic set. The final price is determined by the design. Sets that require multiple pours, intricate designs, or 3D-printed inserts will cost more. Please include your budget in your request so I plan my design with that in mind.
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How long will a commission take?
Please allow a minimum of 4-6 weeks for the entire process
HOW TO MAKE DICE
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Can you teach me how to make dice?
I have several videos on my process and lots of tips and tricks on my TikTok account
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What supplies do you use?
I have an amazon list put together of my most frequently used items. You can find it HERE.
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I want to make dice. Where do I start?
Obviously, your first step is to make sure you are following me on social media, but in addition to that, I recommend The Great Library of Dicecraft group on Facebook.
BALANCE
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Are your dice balanced?
The only fully “balanced” dice are dice made for casinos in hermetically sealed chambers to stop any air from getting into them. Even then those dice are swapped out every 20 minutes. Resin pigments, glitter, foil, flowers, and other small light inclusions will have such a minuscule impact on the weight of the die that it will not affect the randomness of your rolls. Larger inclusions are made with resin (unless otherwise stated) to match the density of the die and will have no impact on your rolls.
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I saw a video on YouTube that you can test your dice in saltwater? Do you test your dice?
No. Not only do I not have time to test all of my dice, but this test is also wildly inaccurate and doesn’t take into account the effect of the sides and the surface you are rolling on. Even “unbalanced” dice will still give you random results.
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My DM won’t allow handmade dice unless I can prove they are balanced. Is there a way to do that?
Your DM sounds real fun. My advice would be to get a new DM.
Sustainability
Here at Chasing Rainbows Dice, I try to be as mindful of our carbon footprint as possible. Here are some of the ways I strive to reduce the amount of waste I produce.
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Since silicone is not biodegradable I try and get the maximum use out of every mold possible, even if that means more work for me in the end.
When a mold has reached the end of its life, it is cut up and repurposed as filler for larger projects.
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Resin is not biodegradable and toxic if not fully cured. I always practice proper chemical waste disposal for any uncured resin, both epoxy and UV.
When working with resin I pour in small amounts, being sure to mix only what I need. I also use silicone mixing cups and popsicle sticks that are reused as long as possible.
Any leftover resin and flashing is saved and chopped up to be used as filler for larger opaque pieces.
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I use eco-friendly packaging when shipping your dice.
The cardboard box (remove label), dice box, drawstring cotton bag, and filler are all compostable.
Every order shipped within North America also comes with a small piece of wildflower seed paper.