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So, in addition to custom chips (under design), my "hotel" needs its own dice. After making a prototype, I was pretty happy with the result and figured out others might want to have something like that for their poker rooms (or just because). To make sure I don't do anything wrong, I contacted Tommy to get some advices. To be able to offer my services to the community, I would need to become a vendor (fair enough, happy to do that), but before I do that I really need to check whether there is any interest at all as there might be need for a relatively big investment in materials for this to make sense at all.

So, here is the prototype (red 19 mm die and shiny gold paint):

LeGold_dice_1_sq.jpg LeGold_dice_2_sq.jpg LeGold_dice_6_sq.jpg

Colors available:
* dice: red, green, blue, yellow, purple (see photo below)
* paint: many to choose from, but in this particular case shiny gold/silver or white would probably work best

LeGold_dice_all2_900.jpg

It is a CNC engraver, but the paint job is labor intensive (very manual), until I'm satisfied with the result. The artwork can be basically anything (vector or bitmap), the detail level depends on the thickness of the graver (see prototype for the thinnest lines). The paint is acryllic and might not withstand very wet environments. Also, the dice after this process would probably not pass casino precision balancing requirements :)

The price would depend partly on price of raw materials (which again depends on the quantity of ordered dice), complexity of the artwork, etc. I expect it to be about $5 per die with one side engraved, and then $2 for each additional side. Shipping prices are a bit weird - due to the thickness, these shipments fall into the fixed $10 category for up to approx. 35 dice. For shipping other types of items we'd figure it out on a case-by-case basis.

I would therefore kindly ask anyone who would be interested in this to reply with the following:
* how many dice you would order (1 / 2 / 5 / more)
* preferred color(s) and breakdown if more than one
* how many sides would you like to get engraved on each dice?
* interested in having other stuff engraved? (max ~3 cm / ~1" thick objects)

Other types of comments and suggestions are more than welcome as well.

Then, if I see there is enough interest, we can continue the discussion (hopefully) in the new vendor sub-forum :)

Cheers,
Matija
 
Umm yes please I'd totally buy PCA dice in every color, especially if you can number them
 
For my dice I used a white crayon to rub into the etched part. Looks awesome and over time is easily fixed. That said, how much for a stick and customization? I’d probably be down for two. Green and Yellow.
 
For my dice I used a white crayon to rub into the etched part. Looks awesome and over time is easily fixed. That said, how much for a stick and customization? I’d probably be down for two. Green and Yellow.
Now if only I can get him to stamp STD heads onto purple dice for Ben :whistle: :whistling:
 
He can do whatever you want, ma'am. As long as it's physically possible. And approved by the artist ;)

As for the prices, it will probably be as in the OP ($35/stick). I'm still afraid I'll still go negative with all the costs involved, but at least I'll be able to get more people happy.
 
I would be in for 5 sticks - 5 dice of each of the 5 colors. Probably engraved on 2 sides (one side numerical and one side with a logo).
 
So, in addition to custom chips (under design), my "hotel" needs its own dice. After making a prototype, I was pretty happy with the result and figured out others might want to have something like that for their poker rooms (or just because). To make sure I don't do anything wrong, I contacted Tommy to get some advices. To be able to offer my services to the community, I would need to become a vendor (fair enough, happy to do that), but before I do that I really need to check whether there is any interest at all as there might be need for a relatively big investment in materials for this to make sense at all.

So, here is the prototype (red 19 mm die and shiny gold paint):

View attachment 407271 View attachment 407060 View attachment 407061

Colors available:
* dice: red, green, blue, yellow, purple (see photo below)
* paint: many to choose from, but in this particular case shiny gold/silver or white would probably work best

View attachment 407062

It is a CNC engraver, but the paint job is labor intensive (very manual), until I'm satisfied with the result. The artwork can be basically anything (vector or bitmap), the detail level depends on the thickness of the graver (see prototype for the thinnest lines). The paint is acryllic and might not withstand very wet environments. Also, the dice after this process would probably not pass casino precision balancing requirements :)

The price would depend partly on price of raw materials (which again depends on the quantity of ordered dice), complexity of the artwork, etc. I expect it to be about $5 per die with one side engraved, and then $2 for each additional side. Shipping prices are a bit weird - due to the thickness, these shipments fall into the fixed $10 category for up to approx. 35 dice. For shipping other types of items we'd figure it out on a case-by-case basis.

I would therefore kindly ask anyone who would be interested in this to reply with the following:
* how many dice you would order (1 / 2 / 5 / more)
* preferred color(s) and breakdown if more than one
* how many sides would you like to get engraved on each dice?
* interested in having other stuff engraved? (max ~3 cm / ~1" thick objects)

Other types of comments and suggestions are more than welcome as well.

Then, if I see there is enough interest, we can continue the discussion (hopefully) in the new vendor sub-forum :)

Cheers,
Matija
I think this is really awesome! If I would ever want a set of custom dice I'd definitely pick some up!
 
Love these btw, Matija. Will be ordering a few sticks after I finalize some customs
 
That's just an awsome idea...thanks

Dealer rolls the dice ?
Lol really it started out as an excuse for me to use all the awesome random dice I have :LOL: :laugh:

But my players love it. Really helps new players loosen up too when it’s their turn to roll.

I usually have a new player kick it off with the first roll. Then we just pass it around in order. Dealer at the time rolling on a timer might be a better way to do it though.
 

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