Author Topic: My first attempt at keycap making (Read 39728 times)

Kenda · « **on:** Thu, 21 April 2016, 19:58:09 »

Hey guys, here is my noobie keycap. There's some problem with it such as lose stem and rough surface, need some sanding. Thanks Booper, nubbinator and all other artisans compiled their WIP posted them on here. Learn alot from them.

Bambino · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 21 April 2016, 20:06:45 »

Alert alert alert***

Cool stuff! What process did you use to make it? Is it casted? Is there glue on the interface?

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Kenda · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 21 April 2016, 20:48:44 »

Hi, it's multilayer casting, i forgot to take photo for the whole process

cozmonort · « **Reply #3 on:** Fri, 22 April 2016, 09:14:47 »

Hahah I really like this, really unique cap! Always good to see people taking keycaps in different directions

Kenda · « **Reply #4 on:** Mon, 25 April 2016, 20:21:28 »

Quote from: cozmonort on Fri, 22 April 2016, 09:14:47

Hahah I really like this, really unique cap! Always good to see people taking keycaps in different directions

Thanks, good to hear that someone like it. Will try to improve its quality

Kenda · « **Reply #5 on:** Mon, 06 June 2016, 12:54:20 »

It's been awhile since last update. Been busy with day time job. Finally got sometimes to work on this little guy. I call him Grumpy. Let me know what you guys think

Zorberema · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 06 June 2016, 15:44:18 »

Quote from: Kenda on Mon, 06 June 2016, 12:54:20

It's been awhile since last update. Been busy with day time job. Finally got sometimes to work on this little guy. I call him Grumpy. Let me know what you guys think

I like it, looks great for a first real sculpt! Keep up the work, looks really promissing!

kenmai9 · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon, 06 June 2016, 15:45:44 »

hahah its so cute!! look forward to your continued progress

keep it up

Wazazaby · « **Reply #8 on:** Tue, 07 June 2016, 05:12:43 »

The keycaps is so cute :O nice work!

Kenda · « **Reply #9 on:** Wed, 08 June 2016, 20:20:44 »

Thanks guy. Here's a little update for the first few castings. Those parts at the head gave me big trouble at filling resin into them as well as those tooth. So I removed some details and added in some.

kenmai9 · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 08 June 2016, 23:00:36 »

that green one is sick! show us the booty

dannrawr · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 09 June 2016, 00:14:03 »

dragon born or what? hoho

xtrafrood · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 09 June 2016, 01:08:17 »

Hi-keeba! Very nice

suicidal_orange · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 09 June 2016, 03:09:28 »

Grumpy is a good name, he does not look at all happy

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Just a word of caution as those spikes look pretty big - do they hit the caps around it? That's something you should try to avoid.

You've got the hang of multishot and a design that looks great with it - good work!

Kenda · « **Reply #14 on:** Thu, 09 June 2016, 11:07:42 »

Quote from: dannrawr on Thu, 09 June 2016, 00:14:03

dragon born or what? hoho

It's based on the dragon head, but I try to make it like a monster sort of character

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Kenda · « **Reply #15 on:** Thu, 09 June 2016, 11:10:25 »

Quote from: suicidal_orange on Thu, 09 June 2016, 03:09:28

Grumpy is a good name, he does not look at all happy )

Just a word of caution as those spikes look pretty big - do they hit the caps around it? That's something you should try to avoid.

You've got the hang of multishot and a design that looks great with it - good work!

Thanks. I tried it on my board before with the master and had to trim down those spikes. They're good on the TKL and 60% board now. I'll upload some photos soon

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Kenda · « **Reply #16 on:** Thu, 09 June 2016, 11:14:40 »

Here's some more update of today progress after some mods to the master. I got better result at casting with less color bleaching out from the tooth and horns part

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romevi · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 09 June 2016, 14:30:38 »

Thanks to csmertx, I want this cap.

Kenda · « **Reply #18 on:** Fri, 10 June 2016, 00:58:47 »

Small update tested with different color schemes

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Marshal · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 15 June 2016, 16:55:28 »

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These are crazy cool, did you paint them?

xtrafrood · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 15 June 2016, 19:26:18 »

Quote from: romevi on Thu, 09 June 2016, 14:30:38

Thanks to csmertx, I want this cap.

*evil laugh*

But seriously, the multishot dragon has so much detail around the horns

Kenda · « **Reply #21 on:** Fri, 17 June 2016, 12:41:49 »

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These are crazy cool, did you paint them?

Hi, these are multishot casting, maybe I should just paint it to save time

Kenda · « **Reply #22 on:** Fri, 17 June 2016, 12:49:13 »

Have a day off today so spend some time to do some sculpting. The first one is an orc, the idea came up after I watched the warcraft movie. The second one is an owl, I always have it in the back of my head as the only time I can work on keycap is at night time. I'm becoming pne of them now I think lol. Sorry for the poor quality photos. And I'll have some updates soon after finish casting them.

romevi · « **Reply #23 on:** Fri, 17 June 2016, 12:55:05 »

Quote from: Kenda on Fri, 17 June 2016, 12:41:49

Quote from: dranzer889 on Wed, 15 June 2016, 16:55:28
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These are crazy cool, did you paint them?

Hi, these are multishot casting, maybe I should just paint it to save time

No! No paint!

romevi · « **Reply #24 on:** Fri, 17 June 2016, 12:55:35 »

Quote from: Kenda on Fri, 17 June 2016, 12:49:13

Have a day off today so spend some time to do some sculpting. The first one is an orc, the idea came up after I watched the warcraft movie. The second one is an owl, I always have it in the back of my head as the only time I can work on keycap is at night time. I'm becoming pne of them now I think lol. Sorry for the poor quality photos. And I'll have some updates soon after finish casting them.

Wow! That ork thing is very well sculpted!

Kenda · « **Reply #25 on:** Fri, 17 June 2016, 13:01:18 »

Quote from: romevi on Fri, 17 June 2016, 12:55:35

Quote from: Kenda on Fri, 17 June 2016, 12:49:13
Have a day off today so spend some time to do some sculpting. The first one is an orc, the idea came up after I watched the warcraft movie. The second one is an owl, I always have it in the back of my head as the only time I can work on keycap is at night time. I'm becoming pne of them now I think lol. Sorry for the poor quality photos. And I'll have some updates soon after finish casting them.

Wow! That ork thing is very well sculpted!

Thank you. I'm still thinking about the ears part as they'll give me trouble at casting. On the side note, It's a little tall compared to other caps. I don't know why but maybe it's my style of making caps that's so big compared to others

romevi · « **Reply #26 on:** Fri, 17 June 2016, 13:03:29 »

Quote from: Kenda on Fri, 17 June 2016, 13:01:18

Quote from: romevi on Fri, 17 June 2016, 12:55:35
Quote from: Kenda on Fri, 17 June 2016, 12:49:13
Have a day off today so spend some time to do some sculpting. The first one is an orc, the idea came up after I watched the warcraft movie. The second one is an owl, I always have it in the back of my head as the only time I can work on keycap is at night time. I'm becoming pne of them now I think lol. Sorry for the poor quality photos. And I'll have some updates soon after finish casting them.

Wow! That ork thing is very well sculpted!

Thank you. I'm still thinking about the ears part as they'll give me trouble at casting. On the side note, It's a little tall compared to other caps. I don't know why but maybe it's my style of making caps that's so big compared to others

The ears do look problematic. Maybe tuck them in a bit?
Also, have you tried trimming the base so it's not as tall?

xtrafrood · « **Reply #27 on:** Fri, 17 June 2016, 13:15:53 »

More great work! I'm really diggin' the Orc/Ork's expression.

Kenda · « **Reply #28 on:** Fri, 17 June 2016, 22:27:45 »

Quote from: romevi on Fri, 17 June 2016, 13:03:29

Quote from: Kenda on Fri, 17 June 2016, 13:01:18
Quote from: romevi on Fri, 17 June 2016, 12:55:35
Quote from: Kenda on Fri, 17 June 2016, 12:49:13
Have a day off today so spend some time to do some sculpting. The first one is an orc, the idea came up after I watched the warcraft movie. The second one is an owl, I always have it in the back of my head as the only time I can work on keycap is at night time. I'm becoming pne of them now I think lol. Sorry for the poor quality photos. And I'll have some updates soon after finish casting them.

Wow! That ork thing is very well sculpted!

Thank you. I'm still thinking about the ears part as they'll give me trouble at casting. On the side note, It's a little tall compared to other caps. I don't know why but maybe it's my style of making caps that's so big compared to others

The ears do look problematic. Maybe tuck them in a bit?
Also, have you tried trimming the base so it's not as tall?

The whole head is actually bigger than the keycap base. If i trim it down, it might hit the side of the keyboard case. I'll give it a shot. Worse case I have to remove the ears and trim the head to make it fit to the keycap size

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Kenda · « **Reply #29 on:** Mon, 20 June 2016, 02:45:37 »

Here is a small update on the owl. I added in somw details on its belly. Tested on mine 60board but seems like its belly is a bit big so have to trim it down a bit.

Epic · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 23 June 2016, 13:47:13 »

Your owls came out great! Do you use any equipment (vacuum pump or pressure pot) when making these?

romevi · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 23 June 2016, 13:50:19 »

For real, those owls are amazing and super clean.

xtrafrood · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 23 June 2016, 14:18:39 »

Quote from: romevi on Thu, 23 June 2016, 13:50:19

For real, those owls are amazing and super clean.

Yep!

romevi · « **Reply #33 on:** Thu, 23 June 2016, 14:19:41 »

Quote from: csmertx on Thu, 23 June 2016, 14:18:39

Quote from: romevi on Thu, 23 June 2016, 13:50:19
For real, those owls are amazing and super clean.

Yep!

To say it another way, I love those hooters.

xtrafrood · « **Reply #34 on:** Thu, 23 June 2016, 14:26:54 »

Quote from: romevi on Thu, 23 June 2016, 14:19:41

Quote from: csmertx on Thu, 23 June 2016, 14:18:39
Quote from: romevi on Thu, 23 June 2016, 13:50:19
For real, those owls are amazing and super clean.

Yep!

To say it another way, I love those hooters.

Hey, I see what you did there.. They are nice though

ramnes · « **Reply #35 on:** Thu, 23 June 2016, 14:38:31 »

Very nice, keep up the good work!

Epic · « **Reply #36 on:** Thu, 23 June 2016, 22:11:43 »

When you cast these keycaps, do you make a lot at once? I would imagine it being expensive if you had to make a batch of a specific color and only use it for one small piece of the entire cap (i.e. eyeballs) and discarding the rest.

Kenda · « **Reply #37 on:** Fri, 24 June 2016, 11:44:00 »

Quote from: Epic on Thu, 23 June 2016, 22:11:43

When you cast these keycaps, do you make a lot at once? I would imagine it being expensive if you had to make a batch of a specific color and only use it for one small piece of the entire cap (i.e. eyeballs) and discarding the rest.

Hey, for casting I do use a vacuum chamber to get rid most of the bubbles. Unfortunately I can't use a pressure pot because I only work on it at night, so the bottm of my keycaps still have imperfections. And for the ones I casted up to now, I still in the testing process so wasting resin is unavoidable. I see other artisans made lots of molds to cast to save resin. I'll do that once I finish testing all my designs

Kenda · « **Reply #38 on:** Fri, 24 June 2016, 11:54:39 »

Thanks for your support guys. Back again to have a small update for the Orc. Finally got it done. It's huge but I had no choice to make it this way. And the color of it is a bit off due to my crappy phone. Let me lnow what you guys think about it.

Kenda · « **Reply #39 on:** Sun, 26 June 2016, 22:47:19 »

Testing different colors

romevi · « **Reply #40 on:** Sun, 26 June 2016, 23:05:59 »

Quote from: Kenda on Sun, 26 June 2016, 22:47:19

Testing different colors

Love the colors! They remind me of the initial batch of the Yoda cap by WoB.

Kenda · « **Reply #41 on:** Sun, 26 June 2016, 23:28:40 »

Quote from: romevi on Sun, 26 June 2016, 23:05:59

Quote from: Kenda on Sun, 26 June 2016, 22:47:19
Testing different colors

Love the colors! They remind me of the initial batch of the Yoda cap by WoB.

Yeah I think you're right, it looks similar to WoB colorway. Need to fix the red orc, it's more orange red not the darker red like this one.

slickmamba · « **Reply #42 on:** Mon, 27 June 2016, 01:44:20 »

yo these look badass man! Keep it up!

SBJ · « **Reply #43 on:** Tue, 28 June 2016, 06:10:46 »

Quote from: Kenda on Sun, 26 June 2016, 22:47:19

Testing different colors

Very, very cool.
Your progress is amazing.

xtrafrood · « **Reply #44 on:** Tue, 28 June 2016, 07:20:56 »

One of the few keycaps in which a big size actually suits the sculpt.

Kenda · « **Reply #45 on:** Tue, 28 June 2016, 11:14:56 »

Just wondering is the orc keycap too big? Is its expression good enough? My friends told me it's not mean enough as an orc.

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Kenda · « **Reply #46 on:** Sat, 02 July 2016, 12:36:17 »

My girlfriend helped me design this awesome logo for me. It's called DC caps

tinymakesthings · « **Reply #47 on:** Sat, 02 July 2016, 16:00:16 »

Nice work man! The logo looks awesome too

Aran.E99 · « **Reply #48 on:** Sat, 02 July 2016, 16:41:07 »

really awesome work here, better than what i could ever do, and this is your 'first attempt', damn!

Kenda · « **Reply #49 on:** Mon, 18 July 2016, 10:36:33 »

Quote from: Aran.E99 on Sat, 02 July 2016, 16:41:07

really awesome work here, better than what i could ever do, and this is your 'first attempt', damn!

Haha actually it's my million attempt in making caps. My failures box is filled and need to get a bigger one. It's fun to sculpt and cast. Still enjoying it everyday

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Kenda · « **Reply #50 on:** Mon, 18 July 2016, 10:41:56 »

Hi guys, back with another cap today. It's actually one of my first sculpt, but kept on failing in making the mold so i dropped it. Till last week i decided to work on it again. The old one i sculpted the base but looked so bad. Asked my friend to help me with a 3d printed base to mount it on and now it came out ok. Just a little more work on the stem and it'll be good.

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Kenda · « **Reply #51 on:** Mon, 18 July 2016, 13:22:02 »

Rush to finish another cast for the skull tonight. Sorry for crappy pics.

xtrafrood · « **Reply #52 on:** Mon, 18 July 2016, 14:15:40 »

Quote from: Kenda on Mon, 18 July 2016, 13:22:02

Rush to finish another cast for the skull tonight. Sorry for crappy pics.

Is that gray one made of clay? or is that a casted piece?

Kenda · « **Reply #53 on:** Mon, 18 July 2016, 15:02:28 »

Quote from: csmertx on Mon, 18 July 2016, 14:15:40

Quote from: Kenda on Mon, 18 July 2016, 13:22:02
Rush to finish another cast for the skull tonight. Sorry for crappy pics.

Is that gray one made of clay? or is that a casted piece?

Hi that grey one is the master, made of clay

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xtrafrood · « **Reply #54 on:** Mon, 18 July 2016, 15:07:56 »

Quote from: Kenda on Mon, 18 July 2016, 15:02:28

Quote from: csmertx on Mon, 18 July 2016, 14:15:40
Quote from: Kenda on Mon, 18 July 2016, 13:22:02
Rush to finish another cast for the skull tonight. Sorry for crappy pics.

Is that gray one made of clay? or is that a casted piece?
Hi that grey one is the master, made of clay

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Bone dry! Nice!

Raenbo · « **Reply #55 on:** Tue, 19 July 2016, 02:33:15 »

Quote from: Kenda on Tue, 28 June 2016, 11:14:56

Just wondering is the orc keycap too big? Is its expression good enough? My friends told me it's not mean enough as an orc.

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I think your Orc looks great. It's got a mean mug, kinda like a bulldog

Are you planning on selling your caps soon?

Kenda · « **Reply #56 on:** Tue, 19 July 2016, 12:26:35 »

Quote from: Raenbo on Tue, 19 July 2016, 02:33:15

Quote from: Kenda on Tue, 28 June 2016, 11:14:56
Just wondering is the orc keycap too big? Is its expression good enough? My friends told me it's not mean enough as an orc.

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I think your Orc looks great. It's got a mean mug, kinda like a bulldog

Are you planning on selling your caps soon?

I planned to sell them sometime in August as I'll be away at the end of the month. Hopefully you guys will support this sale

Kenda · « **Reply #57 on:** Thu, 21 July 2016, 12:19:28 »

Boring day and a random sculpt of a zombie bunny. Definitely lots of trouble at the ears

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romevi · « **Reply #58 on:** Thu, 21 July 2016, 12:21:47 »

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Dude, that's amazing.

Kenda · « **Reply #59 on:** Thu, 21 July 2016, 12:25:19 »

Quote from: romevi on Thu, 21 July 2016, 12:21:47

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Dude, that's amazing.

Thank you. I'll give it a try to see if the ears work out.

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xtrafrood · « **Reply #60 on:** Thu, 21 July 2016, 12:27:42 »

Quote from: Kenda on Thu, 21 July 2016, 12:25:19

Quote from: romevi on Thu, 21 July 2016, 12:21:47
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Dude, that's amazing.

Thank you. I'll give it a try to see if the ears work out.

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I agree, that's an awesome sculpt :)

ntw · « **Reply #61 on:** Thu, 21 July 2016, 15:15:29 »

the Ork looks detailed!! can't wait for actual release

SBJ · « **Reply #62 on:** Fri, 22 July 2016, 03:53:31 »

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Awesome.
If it could look a little more like the bunny from Donnie Darko that would be insta-buy for me lol

Epic · « **Reply #63 on:** Thu, 11 August 2016, 15:20:22 »

The bunny sculpting is sick. Show us the castings when you get them done!

Kenda · « **Reply #64 on:** Sat, 24 September 2016, 06:37:45 »

Hi guys, it's been awhile. Was too busy with life stuff. Today I'm back with the modified design of that bunny as those ears were tough to cast. Also I managed to get a chance to test it on the $ynth. An awesome tool for new artisan makers. So here it is, still don't have a name for it yet. Let me know what you guys think about this design. Enjoy

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xtrafrood · « **Reply #65 on:** Sat, 24 September 2016, 12:52:10 »

Whoa

ntw · « **Reply #66 on:** Sat, 24 September 2016, 16:43:45 »

is that a chip-punk?

Kenda · « **Reply #67 on:** Tue, 27 September 2016, 17:21:56 »

Quote from: ntw on Sat, 24 September 2016, 16:43:45

is that a chip-punk?

Lol looks a lot like chip munk and chip-punk is a pretty good name for it

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Kenda · « **Reply #68 on:** Wed, 28 September 2016, 21:36:07 »

So the feedback for chipmunk is not that good. I made some modification for it and here it is

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noobas4urus · « **Reply #69 on:** Wed, 28 September 2016, 22:11:56 »

He's got 'tude, that's for sure. I was hoping you'd run with Chip-punk, do some punk hair, piercings, etc.

Kenda · « **Reply #70 on:** Wed, 28 September 2016, 22:39:55 »

Quote from: noobas4urus on Wed, 28 September 2016, 22:11:56

He's got 'tude, that's for sure. I was hoping you'd run with Chip-punk, do some punk hair, piercings, etc.

I'll try. Just afraid too much details it'll be hard to cast

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ntw · « **Reply #71 on:** Wed, 28 September 2016, 23:15:05 »

hipsterpunk is already taken... hipstermunk would be a good name

Kenda · « **Reply #72 on:** Thu, 29 September 2016, 03:23:26 »

Quote from: ntw on Wed, 28 September 2016, 23:15:05

hipsterpunk is already taken... hipstermunk would be a good name

Hipstermunk is a pretty good name. Waiting for the new mold to dry and test it tonight

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xtrafrood · « **Reply #73 on:** Thu, 29 September 2016, 03:36:25 »

Love the top hat thing it's got going on

Kenda · « **Reply #74 on:** Thu, 29 September 2016, 03:36:37 »

The idea of making this cap hit me one night when I tried to sculpt a new design. It's a classic Volkswagen van, a cool colorful vehicle that pretty famous in the 70's. We can hardly see these around on the street and now we can see it everyday on our boards

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ntw · « **Reply #75 on:** Thu, 29 September 2016, 04:00:27 »

But will it be hard to pull out from the mold? Maybe a smaller top hat?

Kenda · « **Reply #76 on:** Thu, 29 September 2016, 04:31:24 »

Quote from: ntw on Thu, 29 September 2016, 04:00:27

But will it be hard to pull out from the mold? Maybe a smaller top hat?

I don't know yet have to try it tonight. Mold is ready tonight

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romevi · « **Reply #77 on:** Thu, 29 September 2016, 09:55:30 »

Quote from: Kenda on Thu, 29 September 2016, 03:36:37

The idea of making this cap hit me one night when I tried to sculpt a new design. It's a classic Volkswagen van, a cool colorful vehicle that pretty famous in the 70's. We can hardly see these around on the street and now we can see it everyday on our boards
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That's pretty cute.

Kenda · « **Reply #78 on:** Thu, 29 September 2016, 14:01:59 »

Little update on the chipmunk design. Rushed home after work to work on it.

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romevi · « **Reply #79 on:** Thu, 29 September 2016, 14:08:19 »

Quote from: Kenda on Thu, 29 September 2016, 14:01:59

Little update on the chipmunk design. Rushed home after work to work on it.

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Does it cast easily?

Kenda · « **Reply #80 on:** Thu, 29 September 2016, 14:10:30 »

Quote from: romevi on Thu, 29 September 2016, 14:08:19

Quote from: Kenda on Thu, 29 September 2016, 14:01:59
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Does it cast easily?

Not that easy, especially around the hat part

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DreaMagine · « **Reply #81 on:** Thu, 29 September 2016, 14:26:02 »

Very nice designs! My favourites so far is the owl and the ork. Keep working on them!

romevi · « **Reply #82 on:** Thu, 29 September 2016, 14:36:23 »

Quote from: Kenda on Thu, 29 September 2016, 14:10:30

Quote from: romevi on Thu, 29 September 2016, 14:08:19
Quote from: Kenda on Thu, 29 September 2016, 14:01:59
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Does it cast easily?
Not that easy, especially around the hat part

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Yeah, I'd imagine the hat part would be pretty difficult. Looks great, though!

tinymakesthings · « **Reply #83 on:** Thu, 29 September 2016, 15:05:44 »

Quote from: Kenda on Thu, 29 September 2016, 03:36:37

The idea of making this cap hit me one night when I tried to sculpt a new design. It's a classic Volkswagen van, a cool colorful vehicle that pretty famous in the 70's. We can hardly see these around on the street and now we can see it everyday on our boards
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Wow, I really like this one a lot! Reminds me of Cars :3 Looks like it's like. quintuple/sextuple shot??

polentA · « **Reply #84 on:** Thu, 29 September 2016, 20:14:55 »

Really love the expression on this little dude. Great work!

Quote from: noobas4urus on Wed, 28 September 2016, 22:11:56

He's got 'tude, that's for sure. I was hoping you'd run with Chip-punk, do some punk hair, piercings, etc.

Holy ****, make it happen Kenda! Ear piercing, small spiked mohawk instead of the top hat

Kenda · « **Reply #85 on:** Sat, 01 October 2016, 00:36:19 »

Quote from: tinymakesthings on Thu, 29 September 2016, 15:05:44

Quote from: Kenda on Thu, 29 September 2016, 03:36:37
The idea of making this cap hit me one night when I tried to sculpt a new design. It's a classic Volkswagen van, a cool colorful vehicle that pretty famous in the 70's. We can hardly see these around on the street and now we can see it everyday on our boards
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Wow, I really like this one a lot! Reminds me of Cars :3 Looks like it's like. quintuple/sextuple shot??

Thank you. The initial idea was from cars. I really love caps with colors so I try my best at making one that is not too hard to cast but have all the details

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Kenda · « **Reply #86 on:** Sat, 01 October 2016, 00:38:38 »

Quote from: polentA on Thu, 29 September 2016, 20:14:55

Really love the expression on this little dude. Great work!

Quote from: noobas4urus on Wed, 28 September 2016, 22:11:56
He's got 'tude, that's for sure. I was hoping you'd run with Chip-punk, do some punk hair, piercings, etc.

Holy ****, make it happen Kenda! Ear piercing, small spiked mohawk instead of the top hat

Haha i will try not sure if it works. Great idea though

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Kenda · « **Reply #87 on:** Mon, 24 October 2016, 23:08:15 »

Hi guys, it's been awhile. Here's another keycap I made recently. Still need more refining. Also I'm trying to make some eyes variation to see how it turn out. Sorry for potato pics

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xtrafrood · « **Reply #88 on:** Tue, 25 October 2016, 07:56:35 »

Zoidy!

Moistgun · « **Reply #89 on:** Tue, 25 October 2016, 08:03:41 »

Jellyfishing! Jellyfishing!

catweewee · « **Reply #90 on:** Wed, 26 October 2016, 04:10:22 »

Kenda, like I said in reddit, you're a really talented sculpter.

Do you use a pressure pot?

alveeno · « **Reply #91 on:** Wed, 26 October 2016, 12:42:31 »

I wish I could sculpt as well as you

coozney · « **Reply #92 on:** Wed, 26 October 2016, 17:52:36 »

Those look great! I really like the owl and Grumpy.

Kenda · « **Reply #93 on:** Sat, 05 November 2016, 02:22:57 »

Quote from: catweewee on Wed, 26 October 2016, 04:10:22

Kenda, like I said in reddit, you're a really talented sculpter.

Do you use a pressure pot?

Thank you, I don't have access to a pressure pot, but I managed to make them with minimal bubbles. Just have to do it slowly and carefully.

Quote from: alveeno on Wed, 26 October 2016, 12:42:31

I wish I could sculpt as well as you

You just have to be patient, do it slowly

Quote from: coozney on Wed, 26 October 2016, 17:52:36

Those look great! I really like the owl and Grumpy.

Thank you. I love Grumpy too but it's a bit big and tight fit on a board. I haven't had time to fix it as I'm working on the Night Owl right now.

Kenda · « **Reply #94 on:** Mon, 07 November 2016, 19:19:42 »

While waiting for resin to dry. I made a new sculpt. It's based on Jack Cusumano's design. Here is the cute little guy

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DreaMagine · « **Reply #95 on:** Mon, 07 November 2016, 23:45:34 »

Quote from: Kenda on Mon, 07 November 2016, 19:19:42

While waiting for resin to dry. I made a new sculpt. It's based on Jack Cusumano's design. Here is the cute little guy

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It's like a cute little reaper

romevi · « **Reply #96 on:** Tue, 08 November 2016, 00:29:39 »

Quote from: DreaMagine on Mon, 07 November 2016, 23:45:34

Quote from: Kenda on Mon, 07 November 2016, 19:19:42
While waiting for resin to dry. I made a new sculpt. It's based on Jack Cusumano's design. Here is the cute little guy

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It's like a cute little reaper

You're right! It's a super cute take on the common reaper we all know and love.

RESPRiT · « **Reply #97 on:** Tue, 08 November 2016, 11:12:31 »

Quote from: Kenda on Mon, 07 November 2016, 19:19:42

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That sculpt looks great! I love cute caps :)

Damonskv · « **Reply #98 on:** Tue, 08 November 2016, 11:31:06 »

Quote from: RESPRiT on Tue, 08 November 2016, 11:12:31

Quote from: Kenda on Mon, 07 November 2016, 19:19:42
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That sculpt looks great! I love cute caps :)

Riper Tim Burton edition))))

Kenda · « **Reply #99 on:** Thu, 10 November 2016, 19:35:08 »

Made my first Cute Reaper cast today. Turns out pretty good. Let me know what you guys think

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pinkizhip · « **Reply #100 on:** Thu, 10 November 2016, 20:02:24 »

Quote from: Kenda on Thu, 10 November 2016, 19:35:08

Made my first Cute Reaper cast today. Turns out pretty good. Let me know what you guys think

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I'm diggin' it! While I do really enjoy this color, I'm excited to see more hood colors. Keep up the good work

ntw · « **Reply #101 on:** Thu, 10 November 2016, 22:18:50 »

Quote from: Kenda on Thu, 10 November 2016, 19:35:08

Made my first Cute Reaper cast today. Turns out pretty good. Let me know what you guys think

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the only response I can come out with - "GIB ME NOWW!!"

Kenda · « **Reply #102 on:** Thu, 10 November 2016, 23:26:11 »

Quote from: pinkizhip on Thu, 10 November 2016, 20:02:24

Quote from: Kenda on Thu, 10 November 2016, 19:35:08
Made my first Cute Reaper cast today. Turns out pretty good. Let me know what you guys think

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I'm diggin' it! While I do really enjoy this color, I'm excited to see more hood colors. Keep up the good work

Just finished another one with different color way.

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quanghuy1200 · « **Reply #103 on:** Thu, 10 November 2016, 23:26:56 »

Quote from: Kenda on Thu, 10 November 2016, 23:26:11

Quote from: pinkizhip on Thu, 10 November 2016, 20:02:24
Quote from: Kenda on Thu, 10 November 2016, 19:35:08
Made my first Cute Reaper cast today. Turns out pretty good. Let me know what you guys think

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I'm diggin' it! While I do really enjoy this color, I'm excited to see more hood colors. Keep up the good work

Just finished another one with different color way.

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The one in the left is mine i think :)

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xtrafrood · « **Reply #104 on:** Thu, 10 November 2016, 23:31:49 »

Quote from: quanghuy1200 on Thu, 10 November 2016, 23:26:56

Quote from: Kenda on Thu, 10 November 2016, 23:26:11
Quote from: pinkizhip on Thu, 10 November 2016, 20:02:24
Quote from: Kenda on Thu, 10 November 2016, 19:35:08
Made my first Cute Reaper cast today. Turns out pretty good. Let me know what you guys think

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I'm diggin' it! While I do really enjoy this color, I'm excited to see more hood colors. Keep up the good work

Just finished another one with different color way.

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The one in the left is mine i think :)

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Super slick! I love the cute reaper design :)

RESPRiT · « **Reply #105 on:** Sat, 12 November 2016, 17:39:46 »

Quote from: Kenda on Thu, 10 November 2016, 23:26:11

Quote from: pinkizhip on Thu, 10 November 2016, 20:02:24
Quote from: Kenda on Thu, 10 November 2016, 19:35:08
Made my first Cute Reaper cast today. Turns out pretty good. Let me know what you guys think

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I'm diggin' it! While I do really enjoy this color, I'm excited to see more hood colors. Keep up the good work

Just finished another one with different color way.

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So adorable! I love the hood colors :D

cocie3 · « **Reply #106 on:** Wed, 16 November 2016, 19:42:45 »

Quote from: Kenda on Mon, 07 November 2016, 19:19:42

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The Cute Reaper looks very nice! You really have some sculpting talent! :thumb:

P.s. Can i ask what type of clay you use to make the sculpts? Super Sculpey Firm? Super Sculpey Medium Blend? Another type of clay?

Kenda · « **Reply #107 on:** Thu, 17 November 2016, 00:47:27 »

Quote from: cocie3 on Wed, 16 November 2016, 19:42:45

Quote from: Kenda on Mon, 07 November 2016, 19:19:42
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The Cute Reaper looks very nice! You really have some sculpting talent! :thumb:

P.s. Can i ask what type of clay you use to make the sculpts? Super Sculpey Firm? Super Sculpey Medium Blend? Another type of clay?

Hi I use CX5, which is a wax clay. So you need to heat it up to soften it before you can use

Kenda · « **Reply #108 on:** Fri, 09 December 2016, 10:14:49 »

Here's some of my recent works. Introducing Hippooo and Ripper Jr.

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lovechan · « **Reply #109 on:** Sun, 11 December 2016, 19:31:01 »

Quote from: Kenda on Fri, 09 December 2016, 10:14:49

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they're so cute,I want it.

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Meika · « **Reply #110 on:** Thu, 29 December 2016, 15:29:09 »

You've come such a long way.. I'm so envious. Hopefully I become as good too :<

sinkingstepz · « **Reply #111 on:** Mon, 20 February 2017, 13:36:47 »

will there be a sale for the reaper anytime soon?

Kenda · « **Reply #112 on:** Wed, 08 March 2017, 05:54:58 »

It's been a while. Here's are some of the new designs i worked on

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DreaMagine · « **Reply #113 on:** Wed, 08 March 2017, 16:36:46 »

The whole gang of barnyard animals are here!

romevi · « **Reply #114 on:** Wed, 08 March 2017, 17:07:00 »

Quote from: DreaMagine on Wed, 08 March 2017, 16:36:46

The whole gang of barnyard animals are here!

The hell kinda barnyard animals you seeing?

xtrafrood · « **Reply #115 on:** Wed, 08 March 2017, 17:19:46 »

Quote from: romevi on Wed, 08 March 2017, 17:07:00

Quote from: DreaMagine on Wed, 08 March 2017, 16:36:46

The whole gang of barnyard animals are here!

The hell kinda barnyard animals you seeing?

Grim reaper? *check* Dragon? *check* We have confirmation. All the barnyard animals

zurikade · « **Reply #116 on:** Wed, 08 March 2017, 19:32:01 »

Hey I'm new here and haven't posted much but you're really fantastic. Looking forward to seeing your work and catalogue grow!

DreaMagine · « **Reply #117 on:** Thu, 09 March 2017, 22:54:49 »

Quote from: csmertx on Wed, 08 March 2017, 17:19:46

Quote from: romevi on Wed, 08 March 2017, 17:07:00
Quote from: DreaMagine on Wed, 08 March 2017, 16:36:46

The whole gang of barnyard animals are here!

The hell kinda barnyard animals you seeing?

Grim reaper? *check* Dragon? *check* We have confirmation. All the barnyard animals

Yeah of course. romevi is weird to think otherwise.

romevi · « **Reply #118 on:** Thu, 09 March 2017, 23:26:05 »

Quote from: DreaMagine on Thu, 09 March 2017, 22:54:49

Quote from: csmertx on Wed, 08 March 2017, 17:19:46
Quote from: romevi on Wed, 08 March 2017, 17:07:00
Quote from: DreaMagine on Wed, 08 March 2017, 16:36:46

The whole gang of barnyard animals are here!

The hell kinda barnyard animals you seeing?

Grim reaper? *check* Dragon? *check* We have confirmation. All the barnyard animals

Yeah of course. romevi is weird to think otherwise.

'm srry

DreaMagine · « **Reply #119 on:** Fri, 10 March 2017, 09:16:49 »

Quote from: romevi on Thu, 09 March 2017, 23:26:05

'm srry

its ok bby

SJHL · « **Reply #120 on:** Tue, 28 March 2017, 22:55:03 »

I'm looking forward to both the Hippooo and Ripper Jr.

Kenda · « **Reply #121 on:** Tue, 08 August 2017, 11:25:29 »

Bello!!! My name is Stuart

Corgi Butts · « **Reply #122 on:** Tue, 08 August 2017, 11:26:53 »

I will trade you 5 bananas and one bapple for that cap!

DaBubbs · « **Reply #123 on:** Tue, 08 August 2017, 11:59:59 »

There is a lot of awesomeness going on in this thread. Great work Kenda, they look great! As others have said, you really are a great sculptor.

klaushouse · « **Reply #124 on:** Wed, 09 August 2017, 00:25:31 »

Amazing curve work, incredibly clean designs! Any tips on how you keep your work so smooth??

KeLorean · « **Reply #125 on:** Fri, 11 August 2017, 15:37:42 »

i like ur minon cap kenda. is it painted or just multiple shots?

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CompileWithStyle · « **Reply #126 on:** Mon, 14 August 2017, 20:41:11 »

I really think the cartoony looking skulls are fantastic. Splendid work and design. Quite nice!

Kenda · « **Reply #127 on:** Mon, 14 August 2017, 22:38:54 »

Quote from: klaushouse on Wed, 09 August 2017, 00:25:31

Amazing curve work, incredibly clean designs! Any tips on how you keep your work so smooth??

Thank you everyone.

You just have to do a lot sanding to make it smooth. Be patient will help heaps too

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Kenda · « **Reply #128 on:** Mon, 14 August 2017, 22:42:06 »

Quote from: KeLorean on Fri, 11 August 2017, 15:37:42

i like ur minon cap kenda. is it painted or just multiple shots?

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Thank you. It's multiple shots

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KeLorean · « **Reply #129 on:** Tue, 15 August 2017, 07:08:12 »

Quote from: Kenda on Mon, 14 August 2017, 22:42:06

Quote from: KeLorean on Fri, 11 August 2017, 15:37:42
i like ur minon cap kenda. is it painted or just multiple shots?

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Thank you. It's multiple shots

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great technique

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Kenda · « **Reply #130 on:** Tue, 29 August 2017, 19:40:25 »

Update some sculpts I've been making lately

A CatCap perhaps

MinionCap

Cutethulu

Clueless Pig

MoooCap

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Kenda · « **Reply #131 on:** Tue, 05 September 2017, 12:17:00 »

Update my progress with the 2 new sculpts

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AuthenticDanger · « **Reply #132 on:** Tue, 05 September 2017, 12:18:17 »

Quote from: Kenda on Tue, 05 September 2017, 12:17:00

Update my progress with the 2 new sculpts

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Absolutely adorable!

KeLorean · « **Reply #133 on:** Wed, 06 September 2017, 10:03:06 »

very cute

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Miotch92 · « **Reply #134 on:** Sat, 09 September 2017, 02:38:08 »

Wish I could get one of your caps in the future! I was working on a VW Bus sculpt and was about done when someone told me about yours. Rip. Haha

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Kenda · « **Reply #135 on:** Sat, 02 February 2019, 23:58:59 »

Wiping dust of this thread. Been awhile since the last time I posted something on here

rachel · « **Reply #136 on:** Tue, 05 February 2019, 19:33:48 »

Quote from: Kenda on Sat, 02 February 2019, 23:58:59

Wiping dust of this thread. Been awhile since the last time I posted something on here

Adorable

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Wood_Cables · « **Reply #137 on:** Wed, 06 February 2019, 09:12:50 »

I gotta say that road cone is awesome. I need some more artisans in my life, well at least one of them.


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