do_Og@n Painted Keycaps

[do_Og@n]

Or just whirlcap would be alright. I'll add that to the list.

Right now I think Hypnocap is my favorite.

Would you be interested in selling custom painted caps? After getting the first one, I think I might want more!

I will be in the future but right now I'm working on a big project.

I've decided to name the keycaps with swirls..... HyPnoCaPs

First I want to thank Krogenar for helping me make up my mind on the name.

I'll be starting a sale thread here soon where I will offer up custom HyPnoCaPs and do 5 a week for the lucky 5 people who decide to jump on board.

Sale Parameters:

1- You choose the two colors you want.
        *Any color...if I don't have it I'll go buy it. (I'm not going to do three because the brightest color will distract from the other two)

2- You choose the keycap type you want.
        * Cherry Profile R4
        * OEM Profile R4
        * Tall Spherical MX caps
        * Topre
        * ALPS R4
        * IBM Model M

3- Once you buy this cap you will swear by it.
        * No selling it for a ridiculous profit!
        * You can however give it away.

As a side note I am not comparing my work to Clacks or the amazing work of the great and powerful Binge. I simply have fun painting and enjoy seeing the keycaps I paint on my fellow GeekHacker's keyboards.


I also want to thank you all for your kind words and ideas. I excited to see what I can produce in the future!

[dragonxx21]

Or just whirlcap would be alright. I'll add that to the list.

Right now I think Hypnocap is my favorite.

Would you be interested in selling custom painted caps? After getting the first one, I think I might want more!

I will be in the future but right now I'm working on a big project.

I've decided to name the keycaps with swirls..... HyPnoCaPs

First I want to thank Krogenar for helping me make up my mind on the name.

I'll be starting a sale thread here soon where I will offer up custom HyPnoCaPs and do 5 a week for the lucky 5 people who decide to jump on board.

Sale Parameters:

1- You choose the two colors you want.
        *Any color...if I don't have it I'll go buy it. (I'm not going to do three because the brightest color will distract from the other two)

2- You choose the keycap type you want.
        * Cherry Profile R4
        * OEM Profile R4
        * Tall Spherical MX caps
        * Topre
        * ALPS R4
        * IBM Model M

3- Once you buy this cap you will swear by it.
        * No selling it for a ridiculous profit!
        * You can however give it away.

As a side note I am not comparing my work to Clacks or the amazing work of the great and powerful Binge. I simply have fun painting and enjoy seeing the keycaps I paint on my fellow GeekHacker's keyboards.


I also want to thank you all for your kind words and ideas. I excited to see what I can produce in the future!

Any idea on pricing? Dibs on first spot

[tormentor]

I would love to be on board for the first wave of 5, dibs permitting. If you accept requests I have one that may be fairly simple. It's a AK 47 sitting next to the letter P and N.

[do_Og@n]

@ dragonxx21 - Price will be $10 plus shipping. This will include a repaint warranty. If it wears off, I repaint it and you just pay for shipping.

@ tormentor - I will be taking requests after I finish this huge project. This will only be one at a time though. I plan on making WASD, arrow, and function row sets in the future so I don't want a ton of requests stacking up.

I'm not sure what to do about dibs at this point but for the first round it should be okay.

[Krogenar]

I'm not sure what to do about dibs at this point but for the first round it should be okay.

Hey! I lodged a pre-emptive "dibs" a few days ago for a HyPnoCaP!

$10 + shipping sounds reasonable. I would love a BS HyPnoCap with black and magenta if possible. Just let me know where to send the PayPal funds.

[Dansor]

$10 is more than fair for what I imagine the effort to be.

Also, french fry french fry french fry french fry french fry french fry french fry french fry french fry french fry french fry french fry french fry french fry french fry french fry.

That is all 

[Binge]

...the great and powerful Binge. ...

Humbling praise from a hard worker.  Good on you gentle sir for doing what you do.

[do_Og@n]

Alright....the classified thread is up and going.

Here is a link:

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49377.msg1066919#msg1066919

[Krogenar]

Ordered.

[do_Og@n]

Ordered.

Thanks....I've added you to the list.

[Ch0nG]

  Who was the lucky guy that got the NOD keycap?

[do_Og@n]

Who was the lucky guy that got the NOD keycap?

One of my coworkers. He put it on his first board and was giddy as a school girl when he first saw it.

[Ch0nG]

One of my coworkers. He put it on his first board and was giddy as a school girl when he first saw it.

Haha, that's awesome! I have to admit I almost sent you a PM about it but then I realised that it was under your "Sold" post.

[rowdy]

Who was the lucky guy that got the NOD keycap?

One of my coworkers. He put it on his first board and was giddy as a school girl when he first saw it.

That would have been quite a sight to see!

[do_Og@n]

I'm going to starting a Jack-O-Lantern set soon. There will be about 12 total and each one will be unique.

I'll update my HyPnoCaPs ad when they are done.

[tormentor]

I'm going to starting a Jack-O-Lantern set soon. There will be about 12 total and each one will be unique.

I'll update my HyPnoCaPs ad when they are done.

Can't wait! ^_^

[do_Og@n]

Just so everybody knows who were interested in some of my painted keycaps. \

I've posted some on my HyPnoCaPs thread.

[Laserist]

Hey, good work man. Could you explain how do you paint the caps with more details? Like what sort of dye/brush/etc.. do you use, or any other thing to mention. I am so tired of my caps and very little chance to have new colored caps. Thanks,

[do_Og@n]

Hey, good work man. Could you explain how do you paint the caps with more details? Like what sort of dye/brush/etc.. do you use, or any other thing to mention. I am so tired of my caps and very little chance to have new colored caps. Thanks,

I guess I should make a wiki page or something on my painting process. I don't really do anything special that a lot of other people don't already do. I just hand paint with acrylic paints after sanding and putting on a base coat. After the hand painting I layer it with lacquer.

1- Sand
2- Base coat
3- Hand paint
4- Lacquer

It just takes a lot of time to complete the whole process. In total I spend around 1-2 hours per keycap (depending on how complex the art is).

The Keroppi keycap took nearly 2 hours, the HyPnoCaPs took about 2 hours, but keycaps like the Brick one only took about an hour.

You do have to spend a decent amount on resources though. I already had some from years ago thankfully.

[Krogenar]

Hey, good work man. Could you explain how do you paint the caps with more details? Like what sort of dye/brush/etc.. do you use, or any other thing to mention. I am so tired of my caps and very little chance to have new colored caps. Thanks,

I guess I should make a wiki page or something on my painting process. I don't really do anything special that a lot of other people don't already do. I just hand paint with acrylic paints after sanding and putting on a base coat. After the hand painting I layer it with lacquer.

1- Sand
2- Base coat
3- Hand paint
4- Lacquer

It just takes a lot of time to complete the whole process. In total I spend around 1-2 hours per keycap (depending on how complex the art is).

The Keroppi keycap took nearly 2 hours, the HyPnoCaPs took about 2 hours, but keycaps like the Brick one only took about an hour.

You do have to spend a decent amount on resources though. I already had some from years ago thankfully.

1. Be specific -- what paints / primers / paintbrushes do you use?
2. Use Photoelectric's writeup on case painting as a template of how to do it well.

Looking forward to getting my cap!

[do_Og@n]

Question for my people?

Should I paint the Jack-O-Lantern set on Cherry Profile, OEM Profile, or Tall Spherical.

I like the tall Spherical because it is Symmetrical but they don't pull off a keyboard easily. I like OEM because they give me more of a painting surface, and most people like Cherry.

You decide!

[dragonxx21]

Question for my people?

Should I paint the Jack-O-Lantern set on Cherry Profile, OEM Profile, or Tall Spherical.

I like the tall Spherical because it is Symmetrical but they don't pull off a keyboard easily. I like OEM because they give me more of a painting surface, and most people like Cherry.

You decide!

Your people? What do you mean your people? Joking aside. I'd be interested in Tall Spherical as I've never actually had a cap like that, but most of these custom key caps seem to be cherry profile.

[do_Og@n]

Thanks for your input....and by my people I mean my fellow Geekhackers.

[dragonxx21]

Thanks for your input....and by my people I mean my fellow Geekhackers.

It was a spin off of the "You people, what do you mean you people" comment. No offense meant

[do_Og@n]

I have half of the Jack O Lantern set done and ready. I'll be able to finish the other half over the weekend (hopefully by Sunday) so I'll start selling them by Sunday or Monday.

Hope you all like them!

On another note the HyPnoCaPs are going really well so far and I want to thank everybody who has bought some so far and supported the idea. Special shout out to Krogenar for his help on the naming and joining in on the first run.

[Pacifist]

I have half of the Jack O Lantern set done and ready. I'll be able to finish the other half over the weekend (hopefully by Sunday) so I'll start selling them by Sunday or Monday.

Hope you all like them!

On another note the HyPnoCaPs are going really well so far and I want to thank everybody who has bought some so far and supported the idea. Special shout out to Krogenar for his help on the naming and joining in on the first run.

They're amazing! I love how they look and can't wait for mine to come!

[tormentor]

I have half of the Jack O Lantern set done and ready. I'll be able to finish the other half over the weekend (hopefully by Sunday) so I'll start selling them by Sunday or Monday.

Hope you all like them!

On another note the HyPnoCaPs are going really well so far and I want to thank everybody who has bought some so far and supported the idea. Special shout out to Krogenar for his help on the naming and joining in on the first run.

Hope you got one of those set aside for me. XD

[Pacifist]

I have half of the Jack O Lantern set done and ready. I'll be able to finish the other half over the weekend (hopefully by Sunday) so I'll start selling them by Sunday or Monday.

Hope you all like them!

On another note the HyPnoCaPs are going really well so far and I want to thank everybody who has bought some so far and supported the idea. Special shout out to Krogenar for his help on the naming and joining in on the first run.

Hope you got one of those set aside for me. XD

You would have had competition for them except for the fact that I'm starting to run out of cash and I already have some portal mods

[Krogenar]

On another note the HyPnoCaPs are going really well so far and I want to thank everybody who has bought some so far and supported the idea. Special shout out to Krogenar for his help on the naming and joining in on the first run.

Doogan, received my keycap HyPnoCaP yesterday, and it's awesome. Skillfully done, the topcoat makes it pop -- really, really great work. I'll post a pic later. 

[terrpn]

just moving the pictures i posted of my alps hyponocap in classifieds over here.........

[do_Og@n]

As promised....PUMPKINS!!!!

Not only that but Pattie found them in the back. 







A few more pics... http://imgur.com/a/IKi3c#0

[do_Og@n]

I'm still not sure how I should sell them. I want to keep them as a set but for the set it would cost $130. 

And....I would also like to give everybody a chance to buy one. Any suggestions!!!

[terrpn]

I'm still not sure how I should sell them. I want to keep them as a set but for the set it would cost $130. 

And....I would also like to give everybody a chance to buy one. Any suggestions!!!

lol.................of course- paint more

[Binge]

I'm still not sure how I should sell them. I want to keep them as a set but for the set it would cost $130. 

And....I would also like to give everybody a chance to buy one. Any suggestions!!!

from doing this before in the past do not sell as a set... people love choice and making it a set really takes away from their ability to pick and choose how they spend their money.  If someone wants to buy all of them at once... allow it, but I think you'd be doing a service if anyone could buy singles.

[terrpn]

I'm still not sure how I should sell them. I want to keep them as a set but for the set it would cost $130. 

And....I would also like to give everybody a chance to buy one. Any suggestions!!!

from doing this before in the past do not sell as a set... people love choice and making it a set really takes away from their ability to pick and choose how they spend their money.  If someone wants to buy all of them at once... allow it, but I think you'd be doing a service if anyone could buy singles.

well shucks if that is the case can i get dibs on 1st choice if they go single as well?

[do_Og@n]

Haven't updated this thread in a while. Just want to let you guys know that I'm still painting away. Here is a sneak at some of the stuff I've been playing with.

  Glow In The Dark 


A little blurry but I'm no pro photographer. 

[dragonxx21]

Is it just me or were a lot of posts removed?

[do_Og@n]

Is it just me or were a lot of posts removed?

You might be thinking of my HyPnoCaPs Sale Thread. This is the one I started before that one.

[dragonxx21]

Is it just me or were a lot of posts removed?

You might be thinking of my HyPnoCaPs Sale Thread. This is the one I started before that one.

Ahah! I see now.

[do_Og@n]

Question for you all...I'm thinking about painting the modifiers on my F660C. If I do a solid color it will be Metallic Apple red or should I paint them like the HyPnoCaPs?

I'm thinking about doing them similar to the Windows Key HyPnoCaP. Paint the Shift, tab, enter symbol and branching the HyPnoCaP pattern off of that.


What does everybody think?

[Pacifist]

hypnocaps look best on spherical caps, so ovalish caps don't look as good

[riotonthebay]

hypnocaps look best on spherical caps, so ovalish caps don't look as good

I disagree; full hypnocap mods would be awesome.

I'm sure you already have something in mind, but I wouldn't do ovals like Pacifist suggested, but circles like the rest.

[Pacifist]

hypnocaps look best on spherical caps, so ovalish caps don't look as good

I disagree; full hypnocap mods would be awesome.

I'm sure you already have something in mind, but I wouldn't do ovals like Pacifist suggested, but circles like the rest.

ovalish caps don't look as good

I never suggested ovals. I suggest that he stick with the red cap as doing hypnocap circles would not look so good on a cap that isn't square or circle

[do_Og@n]

They won't be a circle pattern though.

I would paint the up arrow for the shift key and the rest of the swirl will take on same shape.

Kind of like this one.

http://i.imgur.com/d2H1qho.jpg

[Pacifist]

They won't be a circle pattern though.

I would paint the up arrow for the shift key and the rest of the swirl will take on same shape.

Kind of like this one.

http://i.imgur.com/d2H1qho.jpg

in that case go for it

[do_Og@n]

Once again I am reaching out to all my Geek peeps for your help in naming my next series/line of painted keycaps.

Here is a list of what I've come up with so far:

1- ArachnoCaps
2- TrapCaps
3- WebCaps
4- CrawleCaps
5- SpideCaps

Here is also an image of some that I've painted up so far.

Thank you all for your help and support!!!

[dragonxx21]

New series idea: DogeCaps

[Photoelectric]

Once again I am reaching out to all my Geek peeps for your help in naming my next series/line of painted keycaps.

Here is a list of what I've come up with so far:

1- ArachnoCaps
2- TrapCaps
3- WebCaps
4- CrawleCaps
5- SpideCaps

Here is also an image of some that I've painted up so far.

Show Image

Thank you all for your help and support!!!

These are Very good!  They actually look like there are physical threads on those caps, forming the webs.

[do_Og@n]

New series idea: DogeCaps

I like that....I've actually been looking for a Brand name for all my keycaps and that is now on the list.

[do_Og@n]

Once again I am reaching out to all my Geek peeps for your help in naming my next series/line of painted keycaps.

Here is a list of what I've come up with so far:

1- ArachnoCaps
2- TrapCaps
3- WebCaps
4- CrawleCaps
5- SpideCaps

Here is also an image of some that I've painted up so far.

Show Image

Thank you all for your help and support!!!

These are Very good!  They actually look like there are physical threads on those caps, forming the webs.

Little do you know I actually tie a paint brush to a spider bum and leave them in a cup until the keycap is done. ;)

If I can make the paint lines thick enough you can actually feel them when you touch the keycap.