Hollow Metal Dice Care: Oculus Bewildered Set Tips

By Foam Brain Games - Plastic and Metal RPG Dice, Enamel Pins, and | Published: 2026-11-01

Category: Tips & Care

Keep your Oculus: Bewildered hollow metal dice looking sharp with a safe cleaning, polishing, and storage routine that protects the eye details and prevents cracks.

Quick answer

Clean hollow metal dice gently with a soft damp cloth and mild soap, dry them immediately, and store them individually in a padded case. Avoid soaking, harsh chemicals, and dropping them, since hollow walls and raised eye details are more fragile than solid metal.

Why hollow metal dice need a lighter touch

Hollow metal dice are built with thinner walls than solid metal dice, which makes them lighter to roll but also more vulnerable to dents and cracks if they are dropped or cleaned too aggressively. The Oculus: Bewildered set adds eye details on the die faces, and those raised areas can catch grit or lose their finish if you scrub them with a stiff brush or abrasive polish.

That doesn't mean you need a complicated routine. The main difference from caring for solid metal dice is that you should avoid prolonged soaking and never use ultrasonic cleaners, which can force water into seams or loosen decorative elements.

When polishing is worth it—and when to skip it

A light polish can restore shine to the flat metal surfaces, but polishing compounds can dull or wear away the dark recesses that make the eye details stand out. If your dice have a factory antiqued finish, polish only the high points with a microfiber cloth and a tiny amount of metal polish, then buff away residue completely.

Skip polishing altogether if you see any sign of a crack, loose inlay, or flaking finish. In that case, clean with a damp cloth only and store the die separately to prevent further damage.

Step-by-step care for Oculus: Bewildered dice

Clean after every session: Wipe each die with a soft, slightly damp microfiber cloth to remove skin oils and chalk. Do not rinse under running water; moisture can seep into hollow seams. Check for grit around the eye details before storing.
Use mild soap only for stubborn grime: Dampen a cloth with a drop of mild dish soap and water, wipe the surface, then immediately wipe again with a clean damp cloth to remove soap residue. Never soak the dice. If soap residue remains, it can attract dust—buff dry with a clean cloth.
Dry immediately and completely: Pat dry with a lint-free cloth and let the dice air-dry for a few minutes before storage. Do not use heat or a hair dryer, which can warp thin metal or loosen details. Any moisture left in recesses can cause spotting or corrosion over time.
Polish sparingly and carefully: Apply a tiny amount of metal polish to a microfiber cloth, rub only the flat faces, and avoid the eye details. Buff off all polish with a clean cloth. Test on one die first; if the finish dulls, stop and use only dry cloths.
Store individually in a padded case: Keep each die in its own soft pouch or a case with individual compartments. Avoid tossing them loose in a bag with other dice or metal objects. A dedicated dice bag with soft lining reduces impact and scratches.

Product facts

Oculus: Bewildered - Hollow Metal RPG Dice Set: Hollow metal RPG dice set with eye details on the die faces. The raised eye details need gentle cleaning and careful storage to avoid wear or chipping.
Oculus: Bewildered - Hollow Metal RPG Dice Set