# Upcycled Aluminum Dice The Dura-Dice are Made of Solid Recycled Metal By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-06-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-dice References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/289903983/dura-dice-100-recycled-solid-aluminum-anodized-dic) Made of 100 percent recycled metal, aluminum dice called Dura-Dice lets you play your games in style. The solid metal dice were made to be extremely durable, while looking classy. Rounded die faces keep these die from scratching your favorite game so that you don't have to worry about safety. The dice are made by processing [scrap aluminum from recycling centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceci-1938). That metal is then melted, compressed and turned into cube form. Metal cutters and drilling machines are used to form the final shape. The dice are then either anodized with a green or blue dye or left in its clear form. In addition to being able to resist the stress of years of rolling, the dice also sound great. The unique aluminum frame was built to bring joy to [gamers and gamblers alike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dice-my-day). Dura-Dice are currently available through [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezmocoin-nano). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Products:** Opportunity for creating unique and sustainable products by repurposing materials. - **Durable Gaming Accessories:** Opportunity for developing long-lasting and high-quality gaming accessories that can withstand years of use. - **Eco-friendly Manufacturing:** Opportunity to adopt environmentally conscious manufacturing processes by utilizing recycled materials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Accessories:** Innovations in sustainable and durable gaming accessories can cater to the growing gaming industry. - **Recycling:** The recycling industry can explore collaborations with product manufacturers to repurpose materials into valuable products. - **Metal Fabrication:** Metal fabrication industry can adopt eco-friendly manufacturing techniques to meet the demand for upcycled products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gilded Role-Playing Game Dice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precision-play-signature-series-dice.md) - [Mechanical Vintage Dice Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wm-levsha.md) - [Dice-Shaped Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unidice.md) - [Multiple Dice-Inspired Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d20-digital-watch.md) - [Artisanal Interior Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dice-design-system.md) - [Multifunctional Sleek Oak Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dice.md) - [Modular Spinning Gamer Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-spin.md) - [Sustainable Gaming Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-gaming-accessories-ultra-pro-launch-new-vivid-deluxe-gaming-acc.md) - [Compact Game Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-up-chess-and-checkers-set.md)