How to clean and care for resin dice
Updated October 27, 2026
Resin dice are tougher than they look, but they do need a little care, especially sets with a liquid core or sharp edges. Here's how to keep them clear and intact for years.
Cleaning resin dice
- Fill a bowl with lukewarm water and a drop of mild dish soap. Avoid hot water.
- Rub each die gently with your fingers or a soft toothbrush to lift dust and skin oils from the numbers.
- Rinse in clean lukewarm water.
- Pat dry with a soft, lint free cloth and let them air dry on a towel before storing.
That's all most dice ever need. A quick clean every few months keeps the resin looking clear.
What to avoid
- Alcohol, acetone and strong cleaners. These can cloud or soften resin and lift the paint from the numbers.
- Dishwashers and boiling water. High heat can warp resin and stress a liquid core.
- Ultrasonic cleaners. They can loosen paint and are not worth the risk for painted dice.
- Freezing temperatures. Liquid expands as it freezes, which can crack a liquid core die. Don't leave dice in a car overnight in winter.
- Long periods in strong sunlight. UV light can slowly yellow some resins.
Protecting sharp edges
Sharp edged dice show off the resin beautifully, but their corners chip more easily than rounded dice. Roll them on a felt mat or in a dice tray rather than a bare table, and never on stone or tile. Store them in a padded case or tin, separate from heavy metal dice.
Caring for liquid core dice
A liquid core die has a sealed chamber inside the resin. It's normal to see a tiny air bubble in the liquid, since that's what lets the eye move. If you ever notice liquid on the outside of a die, or a crack you can feel with a fingernail, stop using it and keep it away from children and pets.
If one of our sets arrives chipped, cracked or leaking, email us within 7 days of delivery with a photo and we'll replace it free. See returns and replacements.
Fixing cloudy dice
Light haze from handling usually comes off with the soap and water method above. Deeper scratches can be buffed by hobbyists using fine polishing compounds, but this takes practice and can remove the paint from the numbers, so try it on an old die first.
Safety
Dice are small parts and the d4 has sharp points. Keep them away from young children and pets.