The Custom Protodice Process

Please note: I am taking annual leave on the following dates -23rd-25th July & 6th-11th August 2022

If you're thinking of ordering custom made Master dice from Tief's Things, that's awesome! Here's a little of what to expect along the way...

Optional?  Stage Details Approx. time scale
Yes Logo Design / Custom Font

If you want to add a logo or custom font to your order its best to get it checked first because 3D printing has limitations in the amount detail that can be added to the tiny face of a dice make sure what you want will be possible before hand.

If you need a logo designing please purchase the 'logo design' listing separately before purchasing physical masters so that together we can get your design exactly right without rushing  

1-7 days
Purchase masters

A simple as adding everything you want to your cart and hitting the checkout button. Please make sure to add your email address to the order for the next stage. Please "Email me with news and offers" when entering your address on the 'Information' page of checkout, I send production updates at each stage of the process. These cant get through without your permission :) You will then receive an automated email confirming your purchase

1 day
OC Doc Sent

After receiving your order I'll check it over and produce a 'Custom Order Confirmation' document (spreadsheet) containing all the details of each dice separately for you to check, sign and return.

If you want a custom logo or font these will be added to the document too - that's why they need to be done first :)

If you haven't received this email in 2 days please check your junk/ spam folder, if it's still not there please email tiefsthings@mail.com

within 48hrs of purchase
OC Doc Returned

When you receive the OC doc please check, sign and return it ASAP - I can't print your masters before we've agreed the details.

If the document isn't returned within 7 days of purchase I'll send a reminder. Another 7 days and your order will be placed on hold until we can communicate further

That's up to you :P
Printing

The time to go to print will depend on the current queue. (Your order joins the print queue once the OC is returned not once the order is placed). Normally dice are printed within a week but if you want a current print time just send me a message :) Times will be longer at peak periods i.e Christmas / January

3-10days

Curing

After printing orders are cleaned then cured in natural sunlight for 2 days. If I feel they haven't had enough Vitamin D then I finish the curing under UV lamps before polishing begins

2 days
1000G sanding

I polish all orders as standard to 1000G - a soft matte finish that enables you to move straight to polishing with 3M / Zona papers when they reach you  

1-3hrs
Checks

The next when the master dice are fully dry (and my eyes are fresh) I check over them at this stage to ensure:

  • corner alignment
  • squareness / symmetry
  • no surface bubbles
  • numbers/ logo printed correctly
If the prints don't pass these checks then I add extra steps i.e filling & re-sanding or re-printing. If theres any delay to your scheduled shipping date I'll let you know as soon as possible 
1-4 days
Yes Full Polishing If you've ordered full polishing to 1M as part of your masters order this takes around an additional 10 hours of skilled manual work. It adds around an extra week (per x7 set) to do as its concentrated, meticulous work 7-14 days
Posting

I post out on Tuesdays and Fridays most weeks.

At this stage any stocked items and instructions for each item will be added to your package.

Tief's Things is signed up for Shopify's Carbon Neutral delivery scheme where they offset the carbon footprint of postage through green projects around the world - I even walk to the post office to post 99.9% of orders.

1-4days
Delivery

All Packages are posted with Royal Mail Tracked and Signed wherever possible. In the UK this takes 1-2 days the rest of the world will take longer. For up to date delivery schedules please check the Royal Mail website

Last dispatch dates for Christmas Deliveries 2022 (information correct as of 1/11/22)

Australia - 1st Dec

USA - 10th Dec

Europe - 8th-14th Dec

UK 2nd class - 19th Dec

UK 1st class - 21st Dec

Check you country and upgraded postage options here - https://www.royalmail.com/christmas/last-posting-dates

Gift cards are also for late gifting options and allow the recipient to choose details and order at their leisure :)

1day+
Total From start to finish the process of making to receiving master can take as little as a week. But it highly depends on your order, the finish level and location 7-30days plus delivery time

 

If you've got any questions or would like a update for timescale of your order production please send me a message via chat :)