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Offline futurebird

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So, I made some keys.
« on: Mon, 21 April 2014, 15:01:44 »
I bought some resin and gave it a try. I had a lot of fun!  I still have a lot to learn, but I feel like sharing what I have done so far. My ultimate goals include making keys with a porcelain-like finish, and also copying the spacebar from my Leopold 660M keyboard. (The keyboard has a non-standard spacebar attachment, and it is hard to customize or replace.) So, here is what I have done!

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Re: So, I made some keys.
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 21 April 2014, 15:03:36 »
Nice! That flower key looks really cute. ;D How do they feel?
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Re: So, I made some keys.
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 21 April 2014, 15:04:44 »
I made everything except for the space bar. I'm working on a mould of it next. I'm also making some sculpted geometric keys. The feel is almost identical to the Leopold keys. Maybe a bit lighter. Every aspect of the texture was duplicated I was amazed. The flower itself is a smooth part of the key. It's an inclusion when I get clear resin I'll do more with this.
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Re: So, I made some keys.
« Reply #3 on: Mon, 21 April 2014, 17:28:36 »
Those look good.

Not really a flower guy, but I have always thought that a "Refresh" symbol for the F5 would go over well.
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Re: So, I made some keys.
« Reply #4 on: Thu, 24 April 2014, 11:52:49 »
Here are a few more. I'm casting a mould for the kitty today. Still experimenting and learning a lot.

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Re: So, I made some keys.
« Reply #5 on: Fri, 25 April 2014, 15:30:50 »
Today I was busy!

I like the "mountain keys" best. As soon as my legos come I'll try a spacebar.



Blue cameo WASD set and a cat for my niece.


Tall keys!

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Re: So, I made some keys.
« Reply #6 on: Fri, 25 April 2014, 15:33:01 »
Nice. I like the cat key! :thumb:
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Re: So, I made some keys.
« Reply #7 on: Sun, 27 April 2014, 11:26:57 »

Thanks!



This is the concept for my next mould.

 Today I'm working with clear resin.

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Re: So, I made some keys.
« Reply #8 on: Sun, 27 April 2014, 22:33:49 »
Quote from: futurebird on Sun, 27 April 2014, 11:26:57

Thanks!

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This is the concept for my next mould.

 Today I'm working with clear resin.

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Where I saw this fat lady before?

Impressive work man, congrats!
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Re: So, I made some keys.
« Reply #9 on: Mon, 28 April 2014, 08:53:57 »
Nice craftsmanship!
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Re: So, I made some keys.
« Reply #10 on: Wed, 30 April 2014, 00:28:05 »
Thank you. With time I'm liking them more and more.

Presented without comment:

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Re: So, I made some keys.
« Reply #11 on: Fri, 02 May 2014, 09:58:39 »
So I made some new designs. The new clay has opened up many new options. I'm STILL waiting for my order of legos. I really want to do a space bar but I need a suitable mold box.

Well, here are my new keys. Much more functional than the last batch.

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Re: So, I made some keys.
« Reply #12 on: Fri, 02 May 2014, 10:23:09 »
Dibs on the dead roach!
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Re: So, I made some keys.
« Reply #13 on: Fri, 02 May 2014, 10:43:43 »
great job futurebird. keep it up and give cc, bro, binge and others a run for their money.  :thumb:

oh and please make some nice hhkb spacebars.  :'(
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Re: So, I made some keys.
« Reply #14 on: Fri, 02 May 2014, 11:03:39 »
I really like the swirly one.
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Re: So, I made some keys.
« Reply #15 on: Fri, 02 May 2014, 14:54:09 »
good job! That spiky one dosent seem too comfortable though.  :p
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Re: So, I made some keys.
« Reply #16 on: Sat, 03 May 2014, 12:41:26 »
Can you see the stem color through the clear ones?
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Re: So, I made some keys.
« Reply #17 on: Sun, 04 May 2014, 10:10:16 »
Decidedly wicked.

How sturdy can they be for actual long-term use?
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Re: So, I made some keys.
« Reply #18 on: Sun, 04 May 2014, 10:34:32 »
That swirly one is a killer O,o red and black would rock ^^
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Re: So, I made some keys.
« Reply #19 on: Fri, 04 July 2014, 11:18:55 »
My job became very busy but I've been making tons of keys. I'm going to open a shop on etsy soon. :)

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Re: So, I made some keys.
« Reply #20 on: Sat, 05 July 2014, 03:16:12 »
Dude these caps look like top notch jewelery O.o I will be waiting for you etsy brother. MAGNIFICENT work! GH'ers that consider getting their girls into mechanical boards should start here!:D

Any estimate on pricing?:D
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Re: So, I made some keys.
« Reply #21 on: Mon, 21 July 2014, 12:35:02 »
Great work!  How is the spacebar coming?
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Re: So, I made some keys.
« Reply #22 on: Mon, 21 July 2014, 12:45:25 »
The "ice cube on stone" one looks especially awesome!
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