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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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Offline futurebird

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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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Offline futurebird

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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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He wasn’t someone telling Trump hard truths to make sure that he was protected. Cohen was the guy who simply wanted to make sure that Trump was placated. He wanted the boss to be happy. Cohen wasn’t using his clout or connections to turn the tide in Trump’s favor.
He was just another person whose ambitions and self-worth had become intertwined with Trump, someone who as federal investigators closed in on him, as he lied and then lied some more, he had to be reminded by his wife, his daughter and his son that Trump was neither his salvation, nor was he someone worth saving." 2024-05-14 comment

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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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