Author Topic: Going to give making caps a shot. Interest check and preview. (Read 88273 times)

Dodgy · « **Reply #250 on:** Fri, 15 January 2016, 16:03:51 »

Hey look, something new!

I need to touch up the master more, now that I'm seeing the cast results- but I thought I had enough to give a preview
It's been a very long time of trying to refine my process, techniques and setup- I think I've finally gotten things to a point that I'm prepared to start selling again, but I'm by no means done refining.
Production hits full throttle this weekend to build for a quick sale & giveaway.

piemancoder · « **Reply #251 on:** Fri, 15 January 2016, 16:58:35 »

Those look awesome!

geo462rge · « **Reply #252 on:** Fri, 15 January 2016, 17:26:45 »

Looking great. Def interested.

FLFisherman · « **Reply #253 on:** Fri, 15 January 2016, 17:27:48 »

Very clean results. Color me interested!

dgneo · « **Reply #254 on:** Fri, 15 January 2016, 17:31:48 »

Quote from: Dodgy on Fri, 15 January 2016, 16:03:51

Hey look, something new!
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I need to touch up the master more, now that I'm seeing the cast results- but I thought I had enough to give a preview
It's been a very long time of trying to refine my process, techniques and setup- I think I've finally gotten things to a point that I'm prepared to start selling again, but I'm by no means done refining.
Production hits full throttle this weekend to build for a quick sale & giveaway.

Absolutely interested, these are great!

Also, anything ever come of this design?

I'm loving the idea behind it, and the execution is awesome.

DAVYtm · « **Reply #255 on:** Fri, 15 January 2016, 17:34:24 »

Definitely interested!

Dodgy · « **Reply #256 on:** Fri, 15 January 2016, 17:52:51 »

thanks guys! Glad you guys dig it- I've been really excited about it myself.

Quote from: dgneo on Fri, 15 January 2016, 17:31:48

Absolutely interested, these are great!

Also, anything ever come of this design?

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I'm loving the idea behind it, and the execution is awesome.

The general design is definitely still on my brain- I liked the direction where it was headed but it needs a lot of work visually.
I'll begin to revisit this design soon- I've had ideas for it that I've been putting off but I think they're very solid concepts

Dodgy · « **Reply #257 on:** Mon, 01 February 2016, 21:28:11 »

I really like this one- obviously still needs touching up though.
Lots of caps being made. Almost time to hit artisan services.

Glenmael · « **Reply #258 on:** Mon, 01 February 2016, 21:35:17 »

Quote from: Dodgy on Mon, 01 February 2016, 21:28:11

I really like this one- obviously still needs touching up though.
Lots of caps being made. Almost time to hit artisan services.

Dude, that looks amazing

great work

livingspeedbump · « **Reply #259 on:** Mon, 01 February 2016, 22:29:12 »

Quote from: Dodgy on Tue, 11 March 2014, 11:27:46

These are way way cooler in person, I swear.

These look fantastic

Hexterdude · « **Reply #260 on:** Mon, 01 February 2016, 22:31:25 »

Quote from: Dodgy on Mon, 01 February 2016, 21:28:11

I really like this one- obviously still needs touching up though.
Lots of caps being made. Almost time to hit artisan services.

My body is ready

maxpegasus · « **Reply #261 on:** Mon, 01 February 2016, 22:58:19 »

Quote from: Dodgy on Mon, 01 February 2016, 21:28:11

I really like this one- obviously still needs touching up though.
Lots of caps being made. Almost time to hit artisan services.

awesome work, very much looking forward to the sale

RoastPotatoes · « **Reply #262 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 18:37:33 »

Just seen the new keycap. That's awesome, I love the profile. Does it have your stamp on the back?

Dodgy · « **Reply #263 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 19:25:14 »

Quote from: RoastPotatoes on Thu, 11 February 2016, 18:37:33

Just seen the new keycap. That's awesome, I love the profile. Does it have your stamp on the back?

Thanks very much!

It does have the stamp but didn't really come out as cleanly this time. It's there and legible though.

Glenmael · « **Reply #264 on:** Sun, 21 February 2016, 03:39:26 »

Quote from: Dodgy on Thu, 11 February 2016, 19:25:14

Quote from: RoastPotatoes on Thu, 11 February 2016, 18:37:33
Just seen the new keycap. That's awesome, I love the profile. Does it have your stamp on the back?

Thanks very much!

It does have the stamp but didn't really come out as cleanly this time. It's there and legible though.

Reminds me of the Easter Island moai, nice

TheJonas · « **Reply #265 on:** Sun, 21 February 2016, 04:31:47 »

Quote from: Dodgy on Mon, 01 February 2016, 21:28:11

I really like this one- obviously still needs touching up though.
Lots of caps being made. Almost time to hit artisan services.

Looking good, got a little bit of a tribal vibe going, I like it. Keep it up!

Dodgy · « **Reply #266 on:** Fri, 26 February 2016, 18:48:31 »

Thanks guys. Trying to keep up pace but work has been ceaseless. As usual these guys haven't gotten the thorough touch ups quite yet- but I like to share when I can. I usually touch up the entire batch in one go before selling.

DAVYtm · « **Reply #267 on:** Fri, 26 February 2016, 18:50:30 »

Quote from: Dodgy on Fri, 26 February 2016, 18:48:31

Thanks guys. Trying to keep up pace but work has been ceaseless. As usual these guys haven't gotten the thorough touch ups quite yet- but I like to share when I can. I usually touch up the entire batch in one go before selling.

I really love the first cap here, such a neat look!

Hispes · « **Reply #268 on:** Sat, 27 February 2016, 13:41:13 »

Quote from: Dodgy on Fri, 26 February 2016, 18:48:31

Thanks guys. Trying to keep up pace but work has been ceaseless. As usual these guys haven't gotten the thorough touch ups quite yet- but I like to share when I can. I usually touch up the entire batch in one go before selling.

Those two tone caps are nice. I'd definitely be down for buying some of those in various color combos. =]

piemancoder · « **Reply #269 on:** Sun, 28 February 2016, 12:53:41 »

Quote from: Dodgy on Fri, 26 February 2016, 18:48:31

Thanks guys. Trying to keep up pace but work has been ceaseless. As usual these guys haven't gotten the thorough touch ups quite yet- but I like to share when I can. I usually touch up the entire batch in one go before selling.

Those colors are super awesome.

ccarlitos2 · « **Reply #270 on:** Sun, 28 February 2016, 18:36:33 »

Quote from: Dodgy on Fri, 26 February 2016, 18:48:31

Thanks guys. Trying to keep up pace but work has been ceaseless. As usual these guys haven't gotten the thorough touch ups quite yet- but I like to share when I can. I usually touch up the entire batch in one go before selling.

these look great

I'm loving the design.

RoastPotatoes · « **Reply #271 on:** Sun, 28 February 2016, 22:36:30 »

Those are solid. I would be happy with those.
Keep up the good work.

Dodgy · « **Reply #272 on:** Fri, 04 March 2016, 19:22:01 »

Really wish I had more time to do this. Doing as much as I can after work. Neighbors below me complained to my landlord about the compressor running at midnight. Ah well- glad to hear you guys are digging the caps, thanks!

FLFisherman · « **Reply #273 on:** Fri, 04 March 2016, 19:23:48 »

Quote from: Dodgy on Fri, 04 March 2016, 19:22:01

Really wish I had more time to do this. Doing as much as I can after work. Neighbors below me complained to my landlord about the compressor running at midnight. Ah well- glad to hear you guys are digging the caps, thanks!

Beautiful caps, man. I really like that design. It's like a swimming pool on a cap.

Hispes · « **Reply #274 on:** Fri, 04 March 2016, 20:23:13 »

Quote from: FLFisherman on Fri, 04 March 2016, 19:23:48

Quote from: Dodgy on Fri, 04 March 2016, 19:22:01
Really wish I had more time to do this. Doing as much as I can after work. Neighbors below me complained to my landlord about the compressor running at midnight. Ah well- glad to hear you guys are digging the caps, thanks!

Beautiful caps, man. I really like that design. It's like a swimming pool on a cap.

Can you imagine gamer sets or even whole sets like this? I like em.

Dongulator · « **Reply #275 on:** Fri, 04 March 2016, 20:28:02 »

my Dodgy cap is one of my fav's has such a nice texture..Topre anytime?

eat_the_food · « **Reply #276 on:** Fri, 04 March 2016, 20:28:22 »

Quote from: Dodgy on Fri, 04 March 2016, 19:22:01

Really wish I had more time to do this. Doing as much as I can after work. Neighbors below me complained to my landlord about the compressor running at midnight. Ah well- glad to hear you guys are digging the caps, thanks!

You need dis:

http://www.amazon.com/California-Air-Tools-5510SE-5-5-Gallon/dp/B00NOSCDPA/

widdlekitty · « **Reply #277 on:** Fri, 04 March 2016, 20:53:47 »

Quote from: eat_the_food on Fri, 04 March 2016, 20:28:22

You need dis:

http://www.amazon.com/California-Air-Tools-5510SE-5-5-Gallon/dp/B00NOSCDPA/

Can confirm, motor is pretty darn quiet compared to others.

Dodgy · « **Reply #278 on:** Fri, 04 March 2016, 21:26:19 »

Using this:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/THOMAS-1207PK80-Piston-Air-Compressor-3-4HP-115V-1Ph/41003014

Don't really have space for a compressor with integrated tank. Form factor is a big deal for me. I'm doing all of this off of a butchers block in a 1 bedroom apartment. It also seems to be a pretty scalable compressor so once I'm out of the city and somewhere that I can set up a workshop, I think this thing will really be able to handle some heavy duty applications.

Glad to hear you guys like what you're all seeing. Topre is planned but a little while away. And there are a handful of gamer sets made but I'd like to alter the design before ramping production up on them.

Hispes · « **Reply #279 on:** Fri, 04 March 2016, 21:55:42 »

Quote from: Dodgy on Fri, 04 March 2016, 21:26:19

Using this:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/THOMAS-1207PK80-Piston-Air-Compressor-3-4HP-115V-1Ph/41003014

Don't really have space for a compressor with integrated tank. Form factor is a big deal for me. I'm doing all of this off of a butchers block in a 1 bedroom apartment. It also seems to be a pretty scalable compressor so once I'm out of the city and somewhere that I can set up a workshop, I think this thing will really be able to handle some heavy duty applications.

Glad to hear you guys like what you're all seeing. Topre is planned but a little while away. And there are a handful of gamer sets made but I'd like to alter the design before ramping production up on them.

I'll gladly test your designs for you.

qazeqaz · « **Reply #280 on:** Sun, 03 April 2016, 11:18:09 »

Quote from: Dodgy on Fri, 04 March 2016, 19:22:01

Really wish I had more time to do this. Doing as much as I can after work. Neighbors below me complained to my landlord about the compressor running at midnight. Ah well- glad to hear you guys are digging the caps, thanks!

Any chance these will be coming out?

Dodgy · « **Reply #281 on:** Sun, 03 April 2016, 12:11:28 »

Quote from: qazeqaz on Sun, 03 April 2016, 11:18:09

Quote from: Dodgy on Fri, 04 March 2016, 19:22:01
Really wish I had more time to do this. Doing as much as I can after work. Neighbors below me complained to my landlord about the compressor running at midnight. Ah well- glad to hear you guys are digging the caps, thanks!

Any chance these will be coming out?

Yep! I'm moving tomorrow to Minneapolis for work for a few months. Since I won't be able to cast while I'm there, I'll be taking the caps that I think are ready to sell and will do a sale from there after I've touched them up a bit.

It's been hard to hit a point where I can stop and say, yes I think these are ready- the places I want to improve seem substantial enough to cause me to keep working instead of just selling. Either way, I'll have a sales thread up in the next week or so.

qazeqaz · « **Reply #282 on:** Wed, 06 April 2016, 09:52:46 »

Love those Toxic/Black style caps. I do not have that color scheme at all but that style is sexy!

Diokhan · « **Reply #283 on:** Wed, 06 April 2016, 10:03:23 »

Quote from: qazeqaz on Wed, 06 April 2016, 09:52:46

Love those Toxic/Black style caps. I do not have that color scheme at all but that style is sexy!

yeah they look sexy as hell!

Dodgy · « **Reply #284 on:** Sat, 24 September 2016, 15:17:31 »

Hey all, been a rough few months, but have been able to really put some quality time into casting. Here's an album of some of what I've ended up with!
http://imgur.com/a/E0WYp

I'd like to get a sale going by the end of next week, need some packaging materials to come in, and figure out the best way to go about it- online store? raffle? first come, first served?

RESPRiT · « **Reply #285 on:** Sat, 24 September 2016, 18:22:54 »

I'm super amped for another sale! I would make it a raffle just so that everyone has a fair chance

noobas4urus · « **Reply #286 on:** Sat, 24 September 2016, 18:58:45 »

Saw your post on r/mk, love the blanks. Whatever way you go about it I'll probably throw some money at you.

xondat · « **Reply #287 on:** Sat, 24 September 2016, 19:10:51 »

Oh ****. Those look so good. Raffle or FCFS for me.

pinkizhip · « **Reply #288 on:** Sun, 25 September 2016, 13:17:05 »

This thread has been an inspiration! Thank you for documenting your cap making journey. I'm digging your new designs, keep up the good work.

romevi · « **Reply #289 on:** Thu, 13 October 2016, 10:34:51 »

You're back!

KlarKuo · « **Reply #290 on:** Thu, 13 October 2016, 10:36:13 »

Quote from: Dodgy on Sat, 24 September 2016, 15:17:31

Hey all, been a rough few months, but have been able to really put some quality time into casting. Here's an album of some of what I've ended up with!
http://imgur.com/a/E0WYp

I'd like to get a sale going by the end of next week, need some packaging materials to come in, and figure out the best way to go about it- online store? raffle? first come, first served?

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Raffle or FCFS both work. I'm definitely interested though

stillzman · « **Reply #291 on:** Thu, 13 October 2016, 11:09:52 »

I'm down for a little raffle action, or FCFS as long as I'm first.

Fictiouz · « **Reply #292 on:** Thu, 13 October 2016, 11:27:19 »

Damn these are nice. Definitely up for some raffle action!

Dodgy · « **Reply #293 on:** Thu, 13 October 2016, 12:04:16 »

Ha ok! So I'm working on doing both, a smaller raffle and setting up an online store. Got a few more caps I'm trying to get finished in time but I'm almostttttt there.

Fictiouz · « **Reply #294 on:** Thu, 13 October 2016, 12:06:10 »

Got anything white?

Dodgy · « **Reply #295 on:** Thu, 13 October 2016, 12:12:43 »

Quote from: Fictiouz on Thu, 13 October 2016, 12:06:10

Got anything white?

Do these count?

romevi · « **Reply #296 on:** Thu, 13 October 2016, 12:23:22 »

Got anything blue?

Fictiouz · « **Reply #297 on:** Thu, 13 October 2016, 12:26:37 »

Quote from: Dodgy on Thu, 13 October 2016, 12:12:43

Quote from: Fictiouz on Thu, 13 October 2016, 12:06:10
Got anything white?

Do these count?
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SWEET BABY JESUS

Dodgy · « **Reply #298 on:** Fri, 11 November 2016, 11:48:04 »

http://dodgymk.bigcartel.com/

Going to open up things for sale this Wednesday, Nov 16, at 9PM EST

There's been a lot of work and effort into the details leading up to this, it's been a hell of a long time since I last sold my caps but I think it was worth the process. Thanks all who've kept an eye on things through the months! Hopefully it was worth it

romevi · « **Reply #299 on:** Fri, 11 November 2016, 11:49:40 »

Quote from: Dodgy on Fri, 11 November 2016, 11:48:04

http://dodgymk.bigcartel.com/

Going to open up things for sale this Wednesday, Nov 16, at 9PM EST

Holy guacamole...

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Author Topic: Going to give making caps a shot. Interest check and preview. (Read 88273 times)