Quality Disclaimer
With my regular 7 piece sets, some of the numbers are quite shallow and there may be some very minor irregular sized faces. These will not impact rolling the dice, however if you don't like it then simply do not buy them :)
There is also usually some minor scarring from sanding on all dice only visible under bright light. I am working hard to improve the quality of my sanding/polishing and appreciate your understanding.
I will NOT be allowing refunds based on these flaws. Photos of any major flaws are listed, and I determine my prices based on how prominent they are (a-grade being the best, c-grade being the worst).
C-Grade Charity
As they usually have quite obvious flaws, I will be donating all profits from c-grade dice to charity for climate action.
The reason I do this is because I put a lot of hours of work into these dice, and despite them not turning out perfect, they are still useable and pretty dice. I'd love to see them go to a loving home, with someone who doesn't mind imperfections. And I'm more than happy for my time and money to go towards charitable causes.
You can find out more about the current charity donations will be made to, Extinction Rebellion, here.
Do you do commissions?
Unfortunately not at the moment. Dice-making is not my full time job and I don't have time to handle all the extra overhead of custom orders.
Why are handmade dice so expensive?
Handmade dice means that each piece is poured, sanded, polished and inked by hand. They are not factory produced.
Time designing is also spent preparing, and creating any inserts and cores. I also make my own silicone moulds, which also requires time and materials.
Are the dice balanced?
They are balanced enough for functional use in any board game or TTRPG. If you have any concerns, ask your Dungeon Master or Game Master.
Any factory produced set of dice you buy is likely technically unbalanced. I do my best to ensure there are very few bubbles that would cause this, by casting them using a pressure pot.
Why have my dice changed colour?
Clear epoxy resin is known to yellow over time with age. Inks and dyes are also sometimes known to change colours / disappear.
This varies based on exposure to UV, temperature, how it is stored, and a multitude of other factors.
Most of the time, it should not impact the colour/design too drastically, but please keep this in mind when purchasing any handmade dice, as I will not offer refunds over this.
Do you offer refunds/exchanges?
As a small business, at this time I do not offer returns or refunds for “change of mind” purchases, including being unhappy with the quality of the dice. All flaws (where applicable) are listed and photographed in each item description. If you believe your parcel is lost or damaged, please contact me at arcusamber@gmail.com and we can work out a solution.
Items that are delivered and then stolen and/or damaged are not the responsibility of Arcus Amber and will not be compensated. Please avoid this by ensuring a safe and secure delivery location.
What does "Arcus Amber" mean?
"Arcus" is the name of a constellation in a DnD game I played in as a Circle of the Stars druid. And I love how similar it sounds to "arcana", and the mystery behind the word. It just sounded so magical to me.
It also means "arch" in Latin, and is apparently related to an eye disease - but that was less impactful on me choosing this name.
"Amber" I believe perfectly captures the varying types of resin goodies I make, allowing me to branch out from just dice. And I'm a sucker for precious stones and Jurassic Park, so it felt appropriate.
What is your icon?
It me! It's based on a photo of me that was taken at a DnD game once. I created it using Clip Studio and a drawing tablet.