Quick Answer
Clean your enamel acrylic dice with a soft, damp cloth and store them in a padded tray or bag to prevent chipping and preserve the enamel paint.
Why Enamel Acrylic Dice Need Special Care
Enamel acrylic dice combine a molded acrylic core with hand-filled enamel paint. The paint adds vivid color but can chip or scratch if handled roughly. Acrylic itself is durable, but the enamel surface is more delicate than solid-colored acrylic. Knowing how to clean and store these dice keeps the enamel bright and the edges sharp.
How to Care for Enamel Acrylic Dice: Step by Step
- Clean with a Soft, Damp Cloth Only: Wipe each die with a microfiber or lint-free cloth slightly dampened with water. Do not soak the dice or submerge them. Enamel paint is not waterproof; prolonged moisture can lift the paint from the acrylic. Never use alcohol, acetone, or abrasive cleaners—they will dissolve or scratch the enamel.
- Dry Immediately After Cleaning: Pat each die dry with a separate soft cloth. Let them air dry for 10 minutes on a towel before storing. Any trapped moisture between dice can cause the enamel to cloud or peel over time. Check the recessed numbers and faces for water droplets before putting dice away.
- Store in a Padded Tray or Soft Dice Bag: Keep your enamel acrylic set in a padded dice tray, a soft pouch, or the original packaging. Do not toss them loose into a backpack or hard container. Acrylic dice can chip each other's enamel edges when they knock together during transport. A dedicated dice bag with individual compartments or a padded tray is ideal for travel.
- Roll on a Soft Surface During Play: Use a dice tray, a play mat, or a soft cloth surface when rolling. Hard tables and stone surfaces can crack the enamel or leave scuff marks on the acrylic. A felt-lined tray absorbs impact and keeps the paint intact. If you must roll on a hard surface, cup your hand underneath to soften the fall.
- Avoid Extreme Temperatures and Sunlight: Do not leave your dice in a hot car, near a radiator, or in direct sunlight for long periods. Acrylic can warp in heat above 140°F, and UV rays can fade the enamel color. Store them at room temperature away from windows. A cool, dark drawer or shelf is the best long-term home for enamel acrylic dice.
Dice Sets Referenced in This Guide
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Ice with Blue Enamel Acrylic 16mm Poly Dice Set: Each set is molded in acrylic and then carefully filled with beautiful enamel paint. The enamel paint is the most delicate part of the dice; gentle cleaning prevents it from dulling or flaking off.
Ice with Blue Enamel Acrylic 16mm Poly Dice Set
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Black with Silver Enamel Acrylic 16mm Poly Dice Set: We do recommend rolling any metal dice on padded surfaces like our padded dice trays. The same padded surface advice applies to enamel acrylic dice to protect the enamel from impact marks during play.
Black with Silver Enamel Acrylic 16mm Poly Dice Set
