How to Order Custom Dice: The Step-by-Step Process

Ordering custom dice is straightforward once you know the stages. Knowing what each step needs from you — and how long it takes — keeps a project on schedule and avoids surprises. Here is the typical process from first enquiry to delivery.

1. Send your brief

Start with a spec: material, size, colors and effects, number/symbol style, any logo, quantity, and packaging. Even a rough brief with reference images is enough to begin. The more detail you provide, the more accurate the first quote.

2. Get a quote

The factory returns pricing based on your spec and quantity, along with MOQ, tooling/sample fees, and estimated lead time. This is the point to compare material options or adjust quantity to hit a target unit price.

3. Approve a sample

Before mass production, a physical (or sometimes digital) sample confirms color, finish, legibility, and balance. Sampling typically adds 1–2 weeks but is the best protection against an expensive mistake on the full run.

4. Production

Once the sample is approved and deposit paid, mass production begins. Lead time depends on material and finish — roughly 4–6 weeks for resin, 5–7 for metal, and 5–8 for gemstone after approval.

5. Quality control and pack-out

A reputable factory runs AQL sampling and inspects sets for bubbles, chips, color consistency, legible faces, and balance before packing. Custom packaging is added during pack-out.

6. Shipping

Finished goods ship by air (fast, ~3–7 days) or sea (economical, several weeks) depending on volume and deadline. Confirm Incoterms, balance payment, and delivery address before dispatch.

That’s the full path from idea to doorstep. The related guides help you prepare the brief and understand minimums before you start.