Author Topic: Gem Keycaps! (My fellow would rather call it Hard Candy, who cares) (Read 39069 times)

gen.s · « **on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 03:43:39 »

Hey guys do u remember the guy who posted here by using Chinese?
Now I am back!
This time I use English because I have hired a translator. I think this will help u guys know more about us!
First I will show u my designed Gem Keycaps! (My fellow would rather call it Hard Candy, who cares).
This thing was born by my an accidentally trying. Unconsciously, I found it just like a shining gem!
So I think I should create a series of keycaps in the theme of jewel. Of course I came through lots of failure. However I tried my best to make it better again and again. Also thanks to my friends` advice, this little thing is perfect now.

I used CNC(Computer numerical control) cutting the prototype. Then I made copies of resin model by silica gel. After this, every keycaps were cut into random shape and I used abrasive paper to polish the surface for five to seven times. At last I sprayed gloss varnish. In this way I had finished a gem keycap.

I also designed some new stuffs!
I love Daft Punk very much and this is Daft Punk theme cartoon keycaps.

If u like my handicraft, please contact me by e-mail

Gen: gen.s.c.c@gmail.com

Egdsir(translator):529086112@qq.com

Jokrik · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 03:58:47 »

Great looking keycap

I'll be watching you future design

baldgye · « **Reply #2 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 04:06:06 »

That Toa Hao Miami set is really rancid.

Those gem caps look mostly like trans blanks, maybe it's just bad photography?

effectiveduck · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 07:31:45 »

They look great! Would definitely be interested in picking some up (if your selling).

Also, <3 Daft Punk.

Sirakain · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 07:33:50 »

These keycaps looks great!

egdsir · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 07:52:09 »

I love your avatar image

Fire Brand · « **Reply #6 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 07:57:06 »

They look nice especially the clear ones, what about adding glitter to the clear ones to make them all sparkly suck as adding it when you cast that would be awesome then it has a little extra a glint to the gem :3

gen.s · « **Reply #7 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 08:09:08 »

Quote from: jokrik on Wed, 05 August 2015, 03:58:47

Great looking keycap
I'll be watching you future design

THX

gen.s · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 08:10:23 »

Quote from: effectiveduck on Wed, 05 August 2015, 07:31:45

They look great! Would definitely be interested in picking some up (if your selling).

Also, <3 Daft Punk.

i want to sell it to America but have no method. Any method to start a group buy on GH? BTW, I love your avatar image.

gen.s · « **Reply #9 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 08:22:02 »

Quote from: baldgye on Wed, 05 August 2015, 04:06:06

That Toa Hao Miami set is really rancid.

Those gem caps look mostly like trans blanks, maybe it's just bad photography?

i can't understand what is trans blanks

gen.s · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 08:24:27 »

Quote from: Fire Brand on Wed, 05 August 2015, 07:57:06

They look nice especially the clear ones, what about adding glitter to the clear ones to make them all sparkly suck as adding it when you cast that would be awesome then it has a little extra a glint to the gem :3

i will make this special one for u

trizkut · « **Reply #11 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 08:26:46 »

Quote from: baldgye on Wed, 05 August 2015, 04:06:06

That Toa Hao Miami set is really rancid.

Those gem caps look mostly like trans blanks, maybe it's just bad photography?

It looks like they are trans blanks with faceting on the top, I guess it's easier to show pictures than to explain it:
http://www.pbase.com/bkbowden/jh4

gen.s · « **Reply #12 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 08:41:24 »

Quote from: trizkut on Wed, 05 August 2015, 08:26:46

Quote from: baldgye on Wed, 05 August 2015, 04:06:06
That Toa Hao Miami set is really rancid.

Those gem caps look mostly like trans blanks, maybe it's just bad photography?

It looks like they are trans blanks with faceting on the top, I guess it's easier to show pictures than to explain it:
http://www.pbase.com/bkbowden/jh4

this looks gorgeous. i can learn something from it，THX

baldgye · « **Reply #13 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 08:47:21 »

Quote from: trizkut on Wed, 05 August 2015, 08:26:46

Quote from: baldgye on Wed, 05 August 2015, 04:06:06
That Toa Hao Miami set is really rancid.

Those gem caps look mostly like trans blanks, maybe it's just bad photography?

It looks like they are trans blanks with faceting on the top, I guess it's easier to show pictures than to explain it:
http://www.pbase.com/bkbowden/jh4

yeeah I know that, but I mean the faceting is difficult to see in the pictures

gen.s · « **Reply #14 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 08:53:11 »

Quote from: baldgye on Wed, 05 August 2015, 08:47:21

Quote from: trizkut on Wed, 05 August 2015, 08:26:46
Quote from: baldgye on Wed, 05 August 2015, 04:06:06
That Toa Hao Miami set is really rancid.

Those gem caps look mostly like trans blanks, maybe it's just bad photography?

It looks like they are trans blanks with faceting on the top, I guess it's easier to show pictures than to explain it:
http://www.pbase.com/bkbowden/jh4

yeeah I know that, but I mean the faceting is difficult to see in the pictures

it's just bad photography ^_^

Fire Brand · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 09:12:13 »

Quote from: gen.s on Wed, 05 August 2015, 08:24:27

Quote from: Fire Brand on Wed, 05 August 2015, 07:57:06
They look nice especially the clear ones, what about adding glitter to the clear ones to make them all sparkly suck as adding it when you cast that would be awesome then it has a little extra a glint to the gem :3
i will make this special one for u

<3

hwood34 · « **Reply #16 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 11:29:19 »

Pretty cool stuff man

TastaturenAuslese · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 12:01:12 »

Hard Candy. I like that

Neo.X · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 12:13:24 »

really nice, like the metal one. BTW, the poker case looks really nice.

Puddsy · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 13:19:44 »

These are really cool.

Can you do a gold plastic one?

sethk_ · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 13:29:08 »

I am interested!

romevi · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 14:30:46 »

Goodbye wallet, it's been nice;
hope you find your paradise.
Tried to see your point of view;
hope your dreams will all come true...

sethk_ · « **Reply #22 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 14:35:40 »

those Daft Punk caps !!!

romevi · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 14:39:11 »

Oh, my gosh, oh, my gosh, oh my gosh...

Somehow I missed the DP caps on my first scroll-through. Daft Punk has been my favorite musicians since 1995. I would LOVE for those caps to come into existence.

I--NEED--THEM.

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #24 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 14:50:31 »

gen.s, it looks like this would fit better in the Artisan forum (where people sell caps and other handmade items). Would you like me to move it there? The other option would be the Vendor forum, which is intended for businesses to sell their products. Feel free to shoot me a PM or respond here.

Nuum · « **Reply #25 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 14:52:27 »

I love them, especially the black and the purple one! If you're seling them or doing a GB I'd be in.

cheebs · « **Reply #26 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 15:54:21 »

As a Ruby developer, I absolutely need one of these!

RoastPotatoes · « **Reply #27 on:** Wed, 05 August 2015, 19:08:28 »

I think I'm interested in all of these

Dongulator · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 06 August 2015, 08:53:05 »

Quote from: gen.s on Wed, 05 August 2015, 08:24:27

Quote from: Fire Brand on Wed, 05 August 2015, 07:57:06
They look nice especially the clear ones, what about adding glitter to the clear ones to make them all sparkly suck as adding it when you cast that would be awesome then it has a little extra a glint to the gem :3
i will make this special one for u

Please make more than one with glitter........ please

gen.s · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 06 August 2015, 08:57:13 »

Quote from: RoastPotatoes on Wed, 05 August 2015, 19:08:28

I think I'm interested in all of these

THX

baldgye · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 06 August 2015, 08:59:27 »

https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;u=50105

THX

gen.s · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 06 August 2015, 09:00:33 »

Quote from: Nuum on Wed, 05 August 2015, 14:52:27

I love them, especially the black and the purple one! If you're seling them or doing a GB I'd be in.

I love purple 2

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 06 August 2015, 09:02:36 »

Quote from: baldgye on Thu, 06 August 2015, 08:59:27

https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;u=50105

THX

very nice

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #33 on:** Thu, 06 August 2015, 09:07:33 »

Please stop spamming to increase your post count. I will be removing the spam posts and sending you a PM.

Fire Brand · « **Reply #34 on:** Thu, 06 August 2015, 09:12:51 »

Quote from: 8BitCartoon on Thu, 06 August 2015, 08:53:05

Quote from: gen.s on Wed, 05 August 2015, 08:24:27
Quote from: Fire Brand on Wed, 05 August 2015, 07:57:06
They look nice especially the clear ones, what about adding glitter to the clear ones to make them all sparkly suck as adding it when you cast that would be awesome then it has a little extra a glint to the gem :3
i will make this special one for u

Please make more than one with glitter........ please

I'm sorry baby it's mine :I

gen.s · « **Reply #35 on:** Thu, 06 August 2015, 09:31:15 »

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 06 August 2015, 09:07:33

Please stop spamming to increase your post count. I will be removing the spam posts and sending you a PM.

sorry，I'll never do this again. Thx for your attentions

iceman1925 · « **Reply #36 on:** Thu, 06 August 2015, 23:25:52 »

I would buy the green ones in a sec

temporal · « **Reply #37 on:** Thu, 06 August 2015, 23:57:49 »

very pretty! reminds me of the Fender jewel:

Evo_Spec · « **Reply #38 on:** Fri, 07 August 2015, 04:24:05 »

Why has no one asked what board that is?

What board is that?

twk · « **Reply #39 on:** Fri, 07 August 2015, 15:18:03 »

Nice keycaps! Do you sell them?

gen.s · « **Reply #40 on:** Fri, 07 August 2015, 23:43:41 »

Quote from: twk on Fri, 07 August 2015, 15:18:03

Nice keycaps! Do you sell them?

yes I am preparing for a group buy .Please wait for some time

gen.s · « **Reply #41 on:** Fri, 07 August 2015, 23:47:52 »

Quote from: Evo_Spec on Fri, 07 August 2015, 04:24:05

Why has no one asked what board that is?

What board is that?

The keyboard is made of carbon fiber

gen.s · « **Reply #42 on:** Fri, 07 August 2015, 23:54:57 »

Quote from: iceman1925 on Thu, 06 August 2015, 23:25:52

I would buy the green ones in a sec

You may can buy the one a few days later .Please pay attention to the group buy i will hold

iceman1925 · « **Reply #43 on:** Fri, 07 August 2015, 23:58:10 »

Quote from: gen.s on Fri, 07 August 2015, 23:54:57

Quote from: iceman1925 on Thu, 06 August 2015, 23:25:52
I would buy the green ones in a sec
You may can buy the one a few days later .Please pay attention to the group buy i will hold

Thanks, I will for sure be waiting

Evo_Spec · « **Reply #44 on:** Sat, 08 August 2015, 01:00:01 »

Quote from: gen.s on Fri, 07 August 2015, 23:47:52

Quote from: Evo_Spec on Fri, 07 August 2015, 04:24:05
Why has no one asked what board that is?

What board is that?

The keyboard is made of carbon fiber

Well I see that but do you have a build log or something? That things looks awesome! What PCB does it use? What switches does it have? Where did you get it? Did you build it yourself?

gen.s · « **Reply #45 on:** Sat, 08 August 2015, 05:26:54 »

Quote from: Evo_Spec on Sat, 08 August 2015, 01:00:01

Quote from: gen.s on Fri, 07 August 2015, 23:47:52
Quote from: Evo_Spec on Fri, 07 August 2015, 04:24:05
Why has no one asked what board that is?

What board is that?

The keyboard is made of carbon fiber
Well I see that but do you have a build log or something? That things looks awesome! What PCB does it use? What switches does it have? Where did you get it? Did you build it yourself?

The PCB is GH60 bluetooth .cheery switches,All the things are build by myself .

tigersharkdude · « **Reply #46 on:** Sat, 08 August 2015, 06:36:19 »

I like the Gem caps a lot.

The Daft Punk caps are more of my style though. I may pick up 1-2 gem caps, but when you make the daft punk caps I will try to get those for sure

rowdy · « **Reply #47 on:** Sat, 08 August 2015, 06:38:53 »

Quote from: Evo_Spec on Fri, 07 August 2015, 04:24:05

Why has no one asked what board that is?

What board is that?

We were all distracted by the shiny things

maxpegasus · « **Reply #48 on:** Mon, 10 August 2015, 15:42:14 »

These look great!

Definitely would buy some since I love translucent artisans

Kompanion · « **Reply #49 on:** Mon, 10 August 2015, 19:55:02 »

They all look great, but that Daft Punk cap is amazing! If you sell, let me know!

dwk396 · « **Reply #50 on:** Wed, 12 August 2015, 02:42:57 »

i follow shiny things...........ahhhhhhhh

Lokomotivet · « **Reply #51 on:** Wed, 12 August 2015, 02:56:37 »

Very cool! I'd be very interested to buy some of your keycaps when the group buy comes up.
Do you have any pictures of the Daft Punk (Human) keycap?

Sed8op8 · « **Reply #52 on:** Fri, 21 August 2015, 07:32:47 »

^^^ this I love the daft caps but would like to see a proto type. Great stuff I hope these come out as nice as the renders!

azhdar · « **Reply #53 on:** Fri, 21 August 2015, 07:34:30 »

GB run by hwood34 for those caps right here : https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=74615.0

just66in · « **Reply #54 on:** Sat, 29 August 2015, 01:06:32 »

Nice keycaps but NICER case! Care to share how/where you got it/made it from?

romevi · « **Reply #55 on:** Thu, 10 September 2015, 14:51:53 »

So...is this still happening?

Jhonan · « **Reply #56 on:** Thu, 10 September 2015, 17:22:38 »

I really hope so, I'd love to get a hold of a few, especially if he was going to drop in some glitter to make the gems really sparkle

switchnollie · « **Reply #57 on:** Fri, 11 September 2015, 14:54:50 »

Those look very clean! Might have to get a clear or blue one

stillzman · « **Reply #58 on:** Mon, 14 September 2015, 11:39:43 »

Quote from: gen.s on Fri, 07 August 2015, 23:47:52

Quote from: Evo_Spec on Fri, 07 August 2015, 04:24:05
Why has no one asked what board that is?

What board is that?

The keyboard is made of carbon fiber

Would love to buy some of you gem and daft punk keycaps but what I really want is that carbon fiber keyboard case. Where can I buy one?

Do you make them? If so, can I order one?

Is it compatible with the Vortex Pok3r?

SlashCamp · « **Reply #59 on:** Mon, 14 September 2015, 17:33:42 »

Oh God. I need all of these! Great work mate!

YMSNoms · « **Reply #60 on:** Thu, 17 September 2015, 04:01:30 »

much buy very wow.

我很高兴跟你见面!

这个多少钱?

linkshine · « **Reply #61 on:** Thu, 17 September 2015, 09:20:24 »

Whats the word, dirty bird

DrCr4nK · « **Reply #62 on:** Sun, 20 September 2015, 11:01:53 »

Any idea when you might put them up for sale?

GenKaan · « **Reply #63 on:** Mon, 21 September 2015, 10:10:33 »

I want to remember that I ordered two but cant find it in my paypal history, now Im scared! Want a purple and red one!

gen.s · « **Reply #64 on:** Mon, 21 September 2015, 10:28:43 »

Contact hwood34
I will confirm the order at the end of the month

Winnja · « **Reply #65 on:** Sat, 31 October 2015, 15:34:28 »

Are you still taking orders on this group buy gen.s? I really want a blue one!

Jhonan · « **Reply #66 on:** Sat, 31 October 2015, 16:53:32 »

He actually has a limited buy up on massdrop atm https://www.massdrop.com/buy/gem-artisan-keycaps

mrgoldenzombie · « **Reply #67 on:** Sun, 01 November 2015, 17:16:52 »

They look so cool

alexjd99 · « **Reply #68 on:** Sun, 01 November 2015, 17:19:10 »

I wish the ones on MD came in a dark purple.
But that jade one looks awesome! Hope these are compatible with MX/topre sliders. I really want one for my HHKB

moemoe666 · « **Reply #69 on:** Sun, 01 November 2015, 21:23:51 »

pictures are not available to see, I found the MD's GB but not with all the color you have, hope to see them clearly then buy a bunch :'3

ice31000 · « **Reply #70 on:** Mon, 02 November 2015, 12:18:25 »

I would def buy a batch if they came in a darker shade of purple for my end-game board.

clochette · « **Reply #71 on:** Tue, 03 November 2015, 03:41:52 »

would be perfect if they had the glitter effect

Vadurr · « **Reply #72 on:** Wed, 04 November 2015, 00:34:47 »

In4 deep purple...

HTN47 · « **Reply #73 on:** Thu, 05 November 2015, 18:54:17 »

I just got an invoice for $65 USD, does that mean I got into the list for a Daft Punk "Human" cap?

Hexterdude · « **Reply #74 on:** Thu, 05 November 2015, 22:30:43 »

I wanna see a real cap of this before I pay for the invoice, the guy kinda broke my trust by going dark for months

gadzkun · « **Reply #75 on:** Fri, 06 November 2015, 02:05:33 »

Quote from: Hexterdude on Thu, 05 November 2015, 22:30:43

I wanna see a real cap of this before I pay for the invoice, the guy kinda broke my trust by going dark for months

he already make a gem cap and you can see a real photo of it.
but for daft punk i think its still a blueprint so you cant see the real photo of it.
buy the gem caps from massdrop if you want a safe bet

gen.s · « **Reply #76 on:** Fri, 06 November 2015, 10:36:14 »

Quote from: HTN47 on Thu, 05 November 2015, 18:54:17

I just got an invoice for $65 USD, does that mean I got into the list for a Daft Punk "Human" cap?

Daft Punk caps (either type) cost $55 .The left $10 may be the shipping fee.

romevi · « **Reply #77 on:** Fri, 06 November 2015, 10:43:05 »

Quote from: gen.s on Fri, 06 November 2015, 10:36:14

Quote from: HTN47 on Thu, 05 November 2015, 18:54:17
I just got an invoice for $65 USD, does that mean I got into the list for a Daft Punk "Human" cap?
Daft Punk caps (either type) cost $55 .The left $10 may be the shipping fee.

Do you have any pre-production samples of the DP punks?

gen.s · « **Reply #78 on:** Fri, 06 November 2015, 10:48:28 »

Quote from: Hexterdude on Thu, 05 November 2015, 22:30:43

I wanna see a real cap of this before I pay for the invoice, the guy kinda broke my trust by going dark for months

I will make the real Daft Punk as soon as possible. You will see them soon. The gem keycaps have being make now.Don't lost the heart just trust me.

gen.s · « **Reply #79 on:** Fri, 06 November 2015, 10:55:20 »

Quote from: Vadurr on Wed, 04 November 2015, 00:34:47

In4 deep purple...

If you do not join the GH GB you can join the mass drop GB.

shibataken · « **Reply #80 on:** Tue, 10 November 2015, 15:50:31 »

I would be super interested. They remind me of Zelda Rupees!

linkshine · « **Reply #81 on:** Tue, 10 November 2015, 15:55:07 »

Then you're in luck- you can buy them right now on massdrop

illadvised · « **Reply #82 on:** Tue, 29 December 2015, 10:49:47 »

Dibs on extras. Actually, just starting to see pics of these trickling in and I've never been more interested in "artisan" key caps til now. They look fantastic.

stillzman · « **Reply #83 on:** Fri, 08 April 2016, 11:15:11 »

Hi Gen, do you have any updates for those of us who have ordered the Daft Punk keys?

romevi · « **Reply #84 on:** Fri, 08 April 2016, 12:56:00 »

Quote from: stillzman on Fri, 08 April 2016, 11:15:11

Hi Gen, do you have any updates for those of us who have ordered the Daft Punk keys?

Holy cow.

stillzman · « **Reply #85 on:** Fri, 29 April 2016, 10:01:52 »

Quote from: romevi on Fri, 08 April 2016, 12:56:00

Quote from: stillzman on Fri, 08 April 2016, 11:15:11
Hi Gen, do you have any updates for those of us who have ordered the Daft Punk keys?

Holy cow.

I can't say I was totally screwed over since I got the gem keys I ordered (Thanks a lot hwood34, you were very helpful!) but Gen.s totally ****ed me with the Daft Punk keys, hope you enjoyed the money.

romevi · « **Reply #86 on:** Fri, 29 April 2016, 10:08:25 »

Quote from: stillzman on Fri, 29 April 2016, 10:01:52

Quote from: romevi on Fri, 08 April 2016, 12:56:00
Quote from: stillzman on Fri, 08 April 2016, 11:15:11
Hi Gen, do you have any updates for those of us who have ordered the Daft Punk keys?

Holy cow.

I can't say I was totally screwed over since I got the gem keys I ordered (Thanks a lot hwood34, you were very helpful!) but Gen.s totally ****ed me with the Daft Punk keys, hope you enjoyed the money.

I totally wanted to order them too but decided to back out because they were pricey and I don't like metal caps. Oof. I hope you get your caps soon.

joinhandmade · « **Reply #87 on:** Tue, 17 May 2016, 11:32:50 »

This is nice. I really like the crystal clear look

romevi · « **Reply #88 on:** Thu, 13 October 2016, 09:26:09 »

Daft Punk caps up on Massdrop:

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/human-after-all-artisan-keycaps?mode=guest_open.

News:

Author Topic: Gem Keycaps! (My fellow would rather call it Hard Candy, who cares) (Read 39069 times)