| I participate in the DDPP (Duplicate Dice Prevention Program) When a collector finds that they have dice that are duplicates and wish to modify them to avoid duplication ... This is the method by which I remove the paint from dice indicia (dots ... symbols ... etc) then repaint with multiple colors per side and not have the colors blend (much) Many thanks to Daniel Fisher for his help with development of these processes Cleaning
1) Soak the dice in the non-corrosive cleaner of your choice for 24 hours ** NOTE - I use LA's Totally Awesome and a clear pill bottle so that it can be easily shaken I then dump the contents into a small plastic container 2) One at a time remove the dice and scrub with an old toothbrush 3) Rinse the container and dice to remove the loose paint 4) Refill the container with cleaner (and dice) to a level that will be sufficently deep for the ultrasonic cleaner 5) Set the ultrasonic cleaner temp and time (I use 40C and 20 minutes) and then run the clean cycle ** NOTES - * Use the basket included ... placing the dice on the bottom of the cleaner will BURN the dice * Do not overdo the ultrasonic cleaning as dice can become porous and when recoloring the color can spread under the surface  6) Scrub each die with the old toothbrush and repeat step 6 as needed ** NOTE - there were a few dice that had to be 'ultrasoniced' 6 times for 20 min to clean completly 7) Clean with soap and water then Rinse heavily the dice and container after cleaning ** FINAL RESULT **  Painting 1) Paint the cleaned dice as desired ... don't worry about 'painting outside the lines' and allow to dry **NOTE - I use Sharpie oil based paint pens (Fine Point) and allow 24 hours to dry 2) Moisten a lint free cloth with high percentage alcohol **NOTE - I have used 92% Isopropyl and 190 Proof (95%) Everclear The Isopropyl is more harsh and can cause blindess over time ... The Everclear is subtle and removes the excess paint a bit slower I use a spray bottle to moisten twice folded Scott Rags in a Box 3) Place the moistened cloth onto a hard surface ** NOTE - I use the glass tabletop of my computer desk 4) Press firmly then release one face of the painted die onto the moistened cloth ** NOTE - Twisting or dragging of the die can cause blending effects ... or can smear the die 5) Blow LIGHTLY on the die face to dry it 6) Repeat step 5 and 6 choosing a clean and moistened spot on your cleaning cloth until cleaned of excess paint ** FINAL RESULTS **     Here is what the cloth looks like  after cleaning the excess paint from  |
