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Custom Dice Setup Guides
The following page contains setup guides for:
- Custom Dice Artwork
- Custom Engraved Dice
- Custom Silk-Screened Dice
Custom Dice Artwork Setup
CUSTOM ENGRAVED DICE
Manufacturing Restrictions
- We will need the artwork in vector format (Illustrator file).
- The engraved artwork should be 100% black on a white background.
- Artwork needs to be at least 2mm away from the edge of the die.
- Engraved lines should have a minimum width of 0.3mm
- Convex lines should have a minimum width of 0.8mm
File Setup
Follow the below instructions when setting up your artwork in Adobe Illustrator.
Artboard Count = # of sides
Artboard Size = quoted die size. For example, for a standard 0.63” die the size should be 0.63” x 0.63”.
Bleed = NONE
Margin = 0.08” on all four sides. Again, the artwork needs to fit within this margin.
Submitting Your Artwork
We will just need the Illustrator file uploaded—easy peasy!
Can I see an example of print-ready artwork?
Of course! Please see the below image for an example of how custom engraved artwork should look when uploaded to us:
Please click here to download a PDF example of print-ready artwork for custom engraved standard .63″ die.
CUSTOM SILK-SCREENED DICE
Manufacturing Restrictions
- Silk-screening can only be done on D6 or D12 dice.
- We will need the artwork in vector format (Illustrator file).
- Pantone (PMS) spot color is required for artwork (white should be labeled WHITE).
- The printable area is only to 3mm away from the edge of the die. For example: For a 20mm die, the maximum printable area is 17mm x 17mm. Designs under 16mm are NOT recommended.
- For WHITE text/artwork, the width needs to be at least 1mm thick. For all other colors, text/artwork needs to be at least 0.75mm thick.
- An even width of lines/text is recommended.
- 1.5mm spacing between lines/strokes is recommended.
File Setup
Follow the below instructions when setting up your artwork in Adobe Illustrator.
Artboard Count = 6 or 12 (depending on what you have ordered)
Artboard Size = quoted die size. For example, for a standard 0.63” die the size should be 0.63” x 0.63”.
Bleed = NONE
Margin = 0.12” on all four sides. Again, the artwork needs to fit within this margin.
Submitting Your Artwork
We will just need the Illustrator file uploaded – easy peasy!
Can I see an example of print-ready artwork?
Of course! Please see the below image for an example of how custom engraved artwork should look when uploaded to us:
Please click here to download a PDF example of print-ready artwork for custom silkscreened standard .63″ die.