Author Topic: Continued experiments in homemade key caps...with interesting results. (Read 71970 times)

naasfu · « **Reply #150 on:** Sat, 31 May 2014, 02:07:51 »

Those new designs are really cool, if not a little disturbing. Jonah reminds me of something terrible I saw on the internet, and the heart looks so grotesque and squishy. I love how the heart's base appears to also have some texture to it. Not sure if I could touch this cap since it makes me feel squeamish, haha.

nubbinator · « **Reply #151 on:** Sat, 31 May 2014, 02:16:06 »

Quote from: naasfu on Sat, 31 May 2014, 02:07:51

Those new designs are really cool, if not a little disturbing. Jonah reminds me of something terrible I saw on the internet, and the heart looks so grotesque and squishy. I love how the heart's base appears to also have some texture to it. Not sure if I could touch this cap since it makes me feel squeamish, haha.

After I made Jonah, I was informed of the goatse-esque nature of it, but I still love it. It's different, a little dark, but still kind of whimsical and I love whimsy.

The heart's base does have some texture. And if you look closely at the heart itself, you can see some of the cross-hatching and other textural elements I added to it to try and make it more interesting. I actually showed it to one of my non-keyboard nerd co-workers today and he said it was awesome. With that one, I'm going to be doing some terrible, yet awesome, pop-culture/literary names for colors, like A Clockwork Heart, Heart of Darkness, A Telltale Heart, and so on. I'm just going to have fun like I always try to.

tigersharkdude · « **Reply #152 on:** Sat, 31 May 2014, 08:10:09 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Wed, 28 May 2014, 21:20:07

But how does one make courage?

Paint Dolly up to look like the Cowardly Lion

naasfu · « **Reply #153 on:** Sat, 31 May 2014, 18:36:40 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Sat, 31 May 2014, 02:16:06

The heart's base does have some texture. And if you look closely at the heart itself, you can see some of the cross-hatching and other textural elements I added to it to try and make it more interesting. I actually showed it to one of my non-keyboard nerd co-workers today and he said it was awesome. With that one, I'm going to be doing some terrible, yet awesome, pop-culture/literary names for colors, like A Clockwork Heart, Heart of Darkness, A Telltale Heart, and so on. I'm just going to have fun like I always try to.

Yup, I had seen the texture on the heart and was wondering if the texture on the base was intentional. Very cool and intricate detailing!

I imagine that having a row of these hearts on a board would be a gruesome but impressive sight. Don't forget to do "Heart of Glass".

edit: hmm trans heart with solid colored veins. icky.

nubbinator · « **Reply #154 on:** Sat, 31 May 2014, 21:21:19 »

Since the veins are subtractive, not additive (meaning carved in not built on top), it would be tough to so solid color veins. I may be able to paint some, I'll have to play around with that.

And here's A Tell Tale Heart:

It didn't turn out exactly as I planned, but I still like it.

domoaligato · « **Reply #155 on:** Sat, 31 May 2014, 23:09:49 »

I think it looked much cooler before with the solid red.

Vibex · « **Reply #156 on:** Sat, 31 May 2014, 23:31:32 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Sat, 31 May 2014, 21:21:19

Since the veins are subtractive, not additive (meaning carved in not built on top), it would be tough to so solid color veins. I may be able to paint some, I'll have to play around with that.

And here's A Tell Tale Heart:

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It didn't turn out exactly as I planned, but I still like it.

OH MY GOD THIS IS THE COOLEST! Will you be making more of these? Because I would totally be interested in one.

BlueBär · « **Reply #157 on:** Sun, 01 June 2014, 05:07:27 »

Needs a pulsating LED underneath

nubbinator · « **Reply #158 on:** Sat, 07 June 2014, 20:14:30 »

First try at a quintuple shot cap for riotonthebay:

And Jonah in custom colors for Tigersharkdude:

Now the new quad shot Dolly caps

Unfortunately, one of them had some issues when it was being cast, so it has a crater face:

Then had some fun with Jonah:

A little Skully action:

Ba'man didn't want to be left out:

The Tell Tale Heart:

Bleeding Heart:

Bubblegum *****:

Island of Misfit Toys:

tigersharkdude · « **Reply #159 on:** Sat, 07 June 2014, 20:22:29 »

I'll take the "crater face" if you are just going to discard it

and so many other wants, but I've spent all of my "keycap money" for the month

nubbinator · « **Reply #160 on:** Sat, 07 June 2014, 20:25:01 »

It's going to be sold as a discount second in a sale in the near future. The Island of Misfit Toys will be freebies in the sale.

Vibex · « **Reply #161 on:** Sat, 07 June 2014, 20:27:35 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Sat, 07 June 2014, 20:25:01

It's going to be sold as a discount second in a sale in the near future. The Island of Misfit Toys will be freebies in the sale.

Will the Tell Tale Heart be for sale soon too?

nubbinator · « **Reply #162 on:** Sat, 07 June 2014, 20:36:34 »

Quote from: Vibex on Sat, 07 June 2014, 20:27:35

Quote from: nubbinator on Sat, 07 June 2014, 20:25:01
It's going to be sold as a discount second in a sale in the near future. The Island of Misfit Toys will be freebies in the sale.
Will the Tell Tale Heart be for sale soon too?

Yup. I'm planning on either a Friday after work, Saturday, or Sunday sale.

Vibex · « **Reply #163 on:** Sat, 07 June 2014, 20:42:05 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Sat, 07 June 2014, 20:36:34

Quote from: Vibex on Sat, 07 June 2014, 20:27:35
Quote from: nubbinator on Sat, 07 June 2014, 20:25:01
It's going to be sold as a discount second in a sale in the near future. The Island of Misfit Toys will be freebies in the sale.
Will the Tell Tale Heart be for sale soon too?

Yup. I'm planning on either a Friday after work, Saturday, or Sunday sale.

I'll keep my eyes peeled.

tigersharkdude · « **Reply #164 on:** Sat, 07 June 2014, 21:04:12 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Sat, 07 June 2014, 20:25:01

It's going to be sold as a discount second in a sale in the near future. The Island of Misfit Toys will be freebies in the sale.

it was worth a shot .... Lol

Photekq · « **Reply #165 on:** Sat, 07 June 2014, 21:05:41 »

Nubbs that heart one looks hella cool. Great work!

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #166 on:** Sat, 07 June 2014, 21:16:39 »

The quad shot Dolly caps are so damn adorable. They made me giggle like a lil' Japanese school girl.

Photekq · « **Reply #167 on:** Sat, 07 June 2014, 21:39:49 »

God damn it that gif makes me go d'aww every time.

naasfu · « **Reply #168 on:** Sun, 08 June 2014, 00:46:42 »

Those hearts look really great, especially the Tell Tale one with the embedded strip in it. Very cool idea. And Dolly in Spumoni colors! Great work, Nubs!

rowdy · « **Reply #169 on:** Sun, 08 June 2014, 01:00:10 »

dustinhxc · « **Reply #170 on:** Sun, 08 June 2014, 03:11:36 »

Visitor!

Man you have some talent with color shots my friend!

Cool caps!

BlueBär · « **Reply #171 on:** Sun, 08 June 2014, 04:36:52 »

Those Dollys look awesome! And a triple shot skully

Frenir · « **Reply #172 on:** Sun, 08 June 2014, 04:41:52 »

The hearts are awesome-looking.

tigersharkdude · « **Reply #173 on:** Wed, 11 June 2014, 13:45:00 »

Quote from: Frenir on Sun, 08 June 2014, 04:41:52

The hearts are awesome-looking.

Any update on shipping for the caps that you made for myself and a few others, Nubz?

nubbinator · « **Reply #174 on:** Wed, 11 June 2014, 15:39:32 »

Quote from: tigersharkdude link=topic=41371.msg1362058#msg1362058

Any update on shipping for the caps that you made for myself and a few others, Nubz?

They'll ship no later than this Saturday like I said in the PM. I haven't had the chance to get to the post with your and riotonthebay's caps and extras yet, but it will be soon.

tigersharkdude · « **Reply #175 on:** Wed, 11 June 2014, 15:42:52 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Wed, 11 June 2014, 15:39:32

Quote from: tigersharkdude link=topic=41371.msg1362058#msg1362058

Any update on shipping for the caps that you made for myself and a few others, Nubz?

They'll ship no later than this Saturday like I said in the PM. I haven't had the chance to get to the post with your and riotonthebay's caps and extras yet, but it will be soon.

no pm here

and that sounds great. Im on edge because IMSTO had a group buy on some caps that ended in may and he has not replied to anybody about an update on it

tigersharkdude · « **Reply #176 on:** Mon, 16 June 2014, 13:19:40 »

Received a package from Nubbinator today ...... WOOTAGE!

Nice oversized box here, no damage at all to the contents

Big air packet inside and some bubble wrap

This epic, Im keeping it for sure

Custom colored Jonah cap

Looky what we have here, an extra free cap ... thats awesome, Nubz

Shot with both caps on the board (excuse the cat hair and dust, I have 4 "mini tigers")

dustinhxc · « **Reply #177 on:** Mon, 16 June 2014, 13:38:46 »

Quote from: tigersharkdude on Mon, 16 June 2014, 13:19:40

Received a package from Nubbinator today ...... WOOTAGE!

Nice oversized box here, no damage at all to the contents
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Big air packet inside and some bubble wrap
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This epic, Im keeping it for sure
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Custom colored Jonah cap
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Looky what we have here, an extra free cap ... thats awesome, Nubz
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Shot with both caps on the board (excuse the cat hair and dust, I have 4 "mini tigers")
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Very nice photos! I love when items are packed proper!

Damn your case looks rad man.

tigersharkdude · « **Reply #178 on:** Mon, 16 June 2014, 13:47:08 »

yeah, amazing packaging.

and gracias on the case compliments

nubbinator · « **Reply #179 on:** Fri, 04 July 2014, 15:11:05 »

Updates if the 'Murica caps I spontaneously decided to make today turn out. I'm afraid the red is too light though...and the fact that I just blue myself.

tigersharkdude · « **Reply #180 on:** Fri, 04 July 2014, 15:17:43 »

I need a 'Murica cap, **** it!

nubbinator · « **Reply #181 on:** Fri, 04 July 2014, 21:27:25 »

So, on the note of blueing myself, I was an idiot and exploded liquid dye all over me. The shirt and pants are fine (after running cold water over them for way too long), but I ruined an awesome pair of shoes. It took a **** ton of cleaning and rubbing alcohol to get my body less blue. Mental note, don't be a dumbass.

In other news, there will be a flash sale in my last sale thread in the artisan section some time tomorrow after I get some pics done and up. I'll have a triple shot Scully, a pair of quad shot Dollies, a triple shot Ba'Man, and a doubleshot Visitor (assuming fitment is good on all of them, I'll test before listing). Some are pure solids, some are solid/semi-trans hybrids.

tigersharkdude · « **Reply #182 on:** Fri, 04 July 2014, 21:42:00 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Fri, 04 July 2014, 21:27:25

So, on the note of blueing myself, I was an idiot and exploded liquid dye all over me. The shirt and pants are fine (after running cold water over them for way too long), but I ruined an awesome pair of shoes. It took a **** ton of cleaning and rubbing alcohol to get my body less blue. Mental note, don't be a dumbass.

In other news, there will be a flash sale in my last sale thread in the artisan section some time tomorrow after I get some pics done and up. I'll have a triple shot Scully, a pair of quad shot Dollies, a triple shot Ba'Man, and a doubleshot Visitor (assuming fitment is good on all of them, I'll test before listing). Some are pure solids, some are solid/semi-trans hybrids.

I know that feel, bro :hugs: I had a bottle of black RIT dye spill onto a white polo and my AirMax's

And subscribed for updates

Ps: the amount of 'Murica in this thread is lacking

Badwrench · « **Reply #183 on:** Fri, 04 July 2014, 21:47:00 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Fri, 04 July 2014, 21:27:25

So, on the note of blueing myself, I was an idiot and exploded liquid dye all over me. The shirt and pants are fine (after running cold water over them for way too long), but I ruined an awesome pair of shoes. It took a **** ton of cleaning and rubbing alcohol to get my body less blue. Mental note, don't be a dumbass.

In other news, there will be a flash sale in my last sale thread in the artisan section some time tomorrow after I get some pics done and up. I'll have a triple shot Scully, a pair of quad shot Dollies, a triple shot Ba'Man, and a doubleshot Visitor (assuming fitment is good on all of them, I'll test before listing). Some are pure solids, some are solid/semi-trans hybrids.

That sucks about the shoes. I learned a long time ago that while working in the garage or with things that will be permanent to wear old crappy clothes.

Hopefully I will be home early enough to check out the sale. I am automatically part of the decorating crew for my Wife's VBS (she is running of it), so the next 2 weeks are going to be very busy.

paulen · « **Reply #184 on:** Fri, 25 July 2014, 04:36:39 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Sat, 07 June 2014, 20:14:30

First try at a quintuple shot cap for riotonthebay:

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And Jonah in custom colors for Tigersharkdude:

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Now the new quad shot Dolly caps

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Unfortunately, one of them had some issues when it was being cast, so it has a crater face:

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Then had some fun with Jonah:

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A little Skully action:

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Ba'man didn't want to be left out:

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The Tell Tale Heart:

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Bleeding Heart:

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Bubblegum *****:

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Island of Misfit Toys:

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I like that The Tell Tale Heart, good work!

nubbinator · « **Reply #185 on:** Sat, 20 September 2014, 19:31:51 »

Regulator went out on the pressure pot

Time to buy a new one.

In the meantime, some caps that were made before the regulator took a dive.

rowdy · « **Reply #186 on:** Sat, 20 September 2014, 21:15:28 »

Interesting!

Those Fn keys, particularly the second one, does that say something? Or it is random shapes?

The shapes on the front of the keycap almost look like "GAMER".

nubbinator · « **Reply #187 on:** Sat, 20 September 2014, 21:31:23 »

Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 20 September 2014, 21:15:28

Interesting!

Those Fn keys, particularly the second one, does that say something? Or it is random shapes?

The shapes on the front of the keycap almost look like "GAMER".

Nope, just a random shape. With enough practice, I could probably write words

slickmamba · « **Reply #188 on:** Wed, 01 October 2014, 21:22:52 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Sat, 20 September 2014, 19:31:51

Regulator went out on the pressure pot Time to buy a new one.

In the meantime, some caps that were made before the regulator took a dive.

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Man, that is a sweet looking board :)

nubbinator · « **Reply #189 on:** Wed, 01 October 2014, 21:27:56 »

Quote from: slickmamba on Wed, 01 October 2014, 21:22:52

Quote from: nubbinator on Sat, 20 September 2014, 19:31:51
Regulator went out on the pressure pot Time to buy a new one.

In the meantime, some caps that were made before the regulator took a dive.

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Man, that is a sweet looking board :)

I know, right? ;)

It will be making its way back to you shortly. I'm trying to work out a cap that you would like. I've got one done that might work, but haven't had a chance to photograph it yet.

slickmamba · « **Reply #190 on:** Wed, 01 October 2014, 21:44:30 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Wed, 01 October 2014, 21:27:56

Quote from: slickmamba on Wed, 01 October 2014, 21:22:52
Quote from: nubbinator on Sat, 20 September 2014, 19:31:51
Regulator went out on the pressure pot Time to buy a new one.

In the meantime, some caps that were made before the regulator took a dive.

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Man, that is a sweet looking board :)

I know, right? ;)

It will be making its way back to you shortly. I'm trying to work out a cap that you would like. I've got one done that might work, but haven't had a chance to photograph it yet.

Haha no worries man, I have been busy with the 87ub :) You don't have to photograph it, I like surprises!

meow a cat · « **Reply #191 on:** Thu, 02 October 2014, 12:32:08 »

These keycaps are amazing, Nubb!

Just read through the whole thread, great read.

It seems like you've gained quite a bit of skill at this since you started.

My favourite is probably the 'skully'.

sek1ne · « **Reply #192 on:** Fri, 22 January 2016, 16:55:46 »

I've just read through the whole thread.

Excellent work and very informative!

Photoelectric · « **Reply #193 on:** Mon, 15 February 2016, 20:34:35 »

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Officially in love with this Dolly!

BritishBulldog · « **Reply #194 on:** Mon, 20 September 2021, 11:33:39 »

I'm just at the beginning of my journey as a cacup maker. For now, my ceiling is to paint a beautifully 3d printed cupcake. But the difference between the first and last OPa makeup is inspiring to me!

HOBI3CAT · « **Reply #195 on:** Fri, 11 February 2022, 20:24:32 »

Can't believe I've never seen this thread!

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You've come a long way Nubb! I'm honored to be working with you like I am

pr0ximity · « **Reply #196 on:** Sat, 12 February 2022, 05:27:47 »

Quote from: HOBI3CAT on Fri, 11 February 2022, 20:24:32

Can't believe I've never seen this thread! )

You've come a long way Nubb! I'm honored to be working with you like I am

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Whaaaaaat are these new nubbinator caps??

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Author Topic: Continued experiments in homemade key caps...with interesting results. (Read 71970 times)