Aluminum
To see aluminum in your dream signifies your ability to retain what is valuable to you. You are happy with what you have. What may seem insignificant to others is important to you.
Character
To dream that you are playing a character indicates that you are avoiding some responsibility or refusing to acknowledge your role in it. Alternatively the dream means that you are putting on an act. By playing a character, you are pretending be someone else instead of being yourself. Consider a situation in your waking life where you are not being genuine.
Measuring Tape
To see or use a measuring tape in your dream suggests that you are comparing yourself to others. The dream may be a metaphor on how you “measure up” to others. Or you are taking certain measures in order to accomplish something. Perhaps you are experiencing some self-doubt or that you are not good enough.
Ironing
To dream that you are ironing signifies domestic comfort and orderliness. Alternatively, the dream represents the monotony of your daily routine. You may be bored and are looking for some excitement to your life. The dream may also be a pun that you need to “iron the wrinkles” out of your life.