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Title: DIPCAPS - TOXIC CANDY CANES (Custom Dipped Keycaps)
Post by: jeroplane on Tue, 23 October 2012, 05:31:12
TOXIC CANDY CANES (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=36785.msg719187#msg719187)


TRIAL SALE - Thread in Classifieds (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=36919.msg698471#msg698471) - ENDED


TRIAL SALE DETAILS ANNOUNCED (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=36785.msg697905#msg697905)


FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=36785.msg697033#msg697033)


ORIGINAL POST

A couple of days ago, I posted two photos of some keycaps that my girlfriend had made for me in the ‘Post your keycaps thread’ (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=19574.msg692543#msg692543).

We were both so excited to see such positive feedback that we made a few more together (she shared her secrets with me!). Here’s a photo of one of the new ones we made today:

(http://i.imgur.com/DKWhW.jpg)

Depending on the level of interest, we are thinking of making some of these available for sale at a special price (as a trial to see what you guys think)!

Let us know if you would be interested or what colours/designs you like or would like to see. At the moment, the keycaps are all MX-compatible. For reference, here is a photo of the ones that were made earlier:

(http://i.imgur.com/TaUgT.jpg)

P.S. As modulor correctly identified, the process we used is “dip painting” - instead of applying the medium directly to the cap, the pattern is created first on top of a buffer (such as water) and the cap is dipped into it. This means that for each keycap it’s a one-shot thing, but every cap turns out completely unique.

(I’ve posted this in the keycaps subforum since it’s not an IC for a group buy - I hope it’s in the right place!)
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: MissMurd3r84 on Tue, 23 October 2012, 05:33:27
Love the new one you've done today. Let me know if you need any Aussies to help test them for you :P
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: SurgeonKyle on Tue, 23 October 2012, 05:40:09
Those are fantastic! Count me in for sure.
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: inlikeflynn on Tue, 23 October 2012, 05:44:01
looks good. I'd be interested in a green one.

So these are OEM/FILCO profile then like your other post says correct? That is a bummer then as those are different/taller than SP's keys. Getting a bunch of blanks from SP probably would be a good thing here ;)
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: jeroplane on Tue, 23 October 2012, 06:30:19
Thanks for the comments guys!

Quote from: inlikeflynn on Tue, 23 October 2012, 05:44:01
looks good. I'd be interested in a green one.

So these are OEM/FILCO profile then like your other post says correct? That is a bummer then as those are different/taller than SP's keys. Getting a bunch of blanks from SP probably would be a good thing here ;)

We'll definitely be making some green ones soon. :)

Yeah, at the moment they are top row OEM keys just for the trial. We also have a limited number of keys that match top row Cherry profile that we're going to work on next, and we can order other profiles too!
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: leesofi on Tue, 23 October 2012, 06:48:05
i want a green one too !! :D
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: bounce on Tue, 23 October 2012, 07:42:58
i cant even decide which to like the most...
do you apply some kind of sealing paint on it to prevent wearing?
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: kmiller8 on Tue, 23 October 2012, 07:52:54
Yes, very interested. I want this.
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 23 October 2012, 07:54:06
I really like the candy cane and the black&silver.  Would definitely buy.  Unfortunately probably not the two new ones you made.  Those colors just aren't my bag, baby :)
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: jeroplane on Tue, 23 October 2012, 08:17:55
Quote from: bounce on Tue, 23 October 2012, 07:42:58
i cant even decide which to like the most...
do you apply some kind of sealing paint on it to prevent wearing?

We apply a protective clear coat the day after because we want to make sure the pattern has set and we’ve found it’s a lot easier to photograph the design without the flash reflecting off the gloss!

That’s why our newest keycap, which was only made today, has been photographed without the clear coat. :)

Quote from: metalliqaz on Tue, 23 October 2012, 07:54:06
I really like the candy cane and the black&silver.  Would definitely buy.  Unfortunately probably not the two new ones you made.  Those colors just aren't my bag, baby :)

Glad you like the candy cane one, you're definitely going to see more of them. ;)
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: MissMurd3r84 on Tue, 23 October 2012, 08:45:53
If anyone is too worried Jeroplane could always post me one to check it out and test to ensure you all that it won't wear out ;)
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: modulor on Tue, 23 October 2012, 08:54:43
They all look really great...and the best part is each is a unique design!  I think there's definitely a market out there for these - I'd be interested in Cherry profile! ^-^

Also, the Interest Check forum is in the Marketplace if you want to add a post there, too: http://geekhack.org/index.php?board=132.0
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: Alessandro on Tue, 23 October 2012, 10:15:54
Amazing! I'd be in for one! That's for sure!
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: The_Beast on Tue, 23 October 2012, 10:17:28
Get cherry or SP profile then we'll talk ^___^


I really love these caps, purple for me bro
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: IPT on Tue, 23 October 2012, 10:19:20
Fan of the red one and the black marble like one

Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: phetto on Tue, 23 October 2012, 10:52:27
I want one! any color!!!!
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: Shadovved on Tue, 23 October 2012, 11:06:39
I WANT IT TOO. Filco profile fits me right down to the last bit:)
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: Binge on Tue, 23 October 2012, 11:38:07
What kind of wear could these caps take?  It would be also interesting if you had a few made with hand painted or stamped legends on the key-cap.  Maybe a G or H would stir some interest.
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: pasph on Tue, 23 October 2012, 13:51:14
Want
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: Shadovved on Tue, 23 October 2012, 13:56:15
I want the red and cream striped one!!! :eek:
Title: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Tue, 23 October 2012, 14:02:44
I would love one in royal purple and green. And a black and red. Also in any other colors you make. These are just awesome!
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: fydo on Tue, 23 October 2012, 14:12:27
Wow, these look great! Nice job  :D
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: DanGWanG on Tue, 23 October 2012, 14:31:23
Green and Purp plz
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: GMC on Tue, 23 October 2012, 16:21:03
Want modifiers. The one that looks like Brown and gold. Nice bronze effect there... Would be awesome on my pure to contrast metal caps.
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: moonprismpwr on Tue, 23 October 2012, 16:32:25
Very cool how you applied water-marbling for nails to keycaps
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: noisyturtle on Tue, 23 October 2012, 16:44:33
Extremely interested. Do want. Do want NOW! That candycane one is badass.
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: baldgye on Tue, 23 October 2012, 16:47:31
have to say my gf has been wanting to try this for ages with my keycaps... did you just use random blank caps?
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: silat on Tue, 23 October 2012, 17:24:38
Want..
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: noisyturtle on Tue, 23 October 2012, 19:49:20
Is it possible to do these with a non-reflective protective coating? I like 'em, but I don't like my caps shiny/glossy.
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: Halverson on Tue, 23 October 2012, 19:56:51
Quote from: noisyturtle on Tue, 23 October 2012, 19:49:20
Is it possible to do these with a non-reflective protective coating? I like 'em, but I don't like my caps shiny/glossy.

Coat em in mudddd haha. I'm pretty sure there is protective coating that is non-shiny/glossy out there. Probably matte if anything. Should be put as an option for these if they are going to be sold.
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: jeroplane on Tue, 23 October 2012, 20:11:48
All your feedback is much appreciated! :)

I'll address some of the other questions later when I have more time, but what would you guys consider a reasonable price for these to be?
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 23 October 2012, 20:15:33
I'm no expert, but I will simply offer one measure.  I bought my Hack Orange Skull from CC for $21 plus shipping.
How much does niqmods charge? Those are painted keys.
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: Shadovved on Tue, 23 October 2012, 21:57:16
I think I will pay anywhere from $10-$20 provided they are uniquely mine and no one else's :D
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 23 October 2012, 22:01:19
Quote from: Shadovved on Tue, 23 October 2012, 21:57:16
I think I will pay anywhere from $10-$20 provided they are uniquely mine and no one else's :D

I think that's pretty cheap for what you're asking.  one of a kind demands a premium.
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: Shadovved on Tue, 23 October 2012, 22:20:17
Quote from: metalliqaz on Tue, 23 October 2012, 22:01:19
Quote from: Shadovved on Tue, 23 October 2012, 21:57:16
I think I will pay anywhere from $10-$20 provided they are uniquely mine and no one else's :D

I think that's pretty cheap for what you're asking.  one of a kind demands a premium.

Well, but also need to consider the efforts of making the cap. And to be precise, this is actually more random than specially one of a kind.

If CC's are around $20s, with that kind of effort he is putting in making new keycaps, im sure my price doesnt sound too low.......

EDIT: to answer your previous question, NIQMODS are selling at below $10 for the fruity caps
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: jeroplane on Wed, 24 October 2012, 03:25:14
Quote from: Shadovved on Tue, 23 October 2012, 22:20:17
Well, but also need to consider the efforts of making the cap. And to be precise, this is actually more random than specially one of a kind.

If CC's are around $20s, with that kind of effort he is putting in making new keycaps, im sure my price doesnt sound too low.......

EDIT: to answer your previous question, NIQMODS are selling at below $10 for the fruity caps

Thanks for the input Shadovved and metalliqaz. Pricing is always a difficult thing to settle. Maybe a little more about the process might help. :)

How they're made!
We make each key individually as the method doesn't allow for more than one to be made together, unlike spraying or painting.

What we do is drip the different colours to form a very thin skin on the surface of the buffer. A sharp point (like a needle) is used to drag the colours into each other to create the design. At this stage we can actually control exactly what we want the design to look like by manipulating the colours - this is the job for the artist, not me! :)) But if this step isn't done quickly the thin skin can dry out and won't stick properly to the keycap. Sometimes the medium doesn't disperse evenly, which makes for an uneven coating, and so we have to reset the buffer.

What can go wrong?
The keycaps have proved to be difficult to work with because of their odd shape and especially the concave top. Bubbles between the skin and the keys are our main issue, as well as creases or breaks in the skin. One of the hardest parts is having to clean the edges of the keycap while it's submerged and removing all residue from the surface of the buffer, otherwise they will stick to the key and ruin the design.

Every pattern can only be used for one key - as soon as the key touches the skin, that's it for both of them. Because the skin is so thin and it dries almost immediately, there is no way to fix imperfections after it is removed without making the coating uneven. Imperfect keys have to be discarded until they can be stripped down and cleaned for another attempt.

Each key is unique as the pattern is hand made each time, but it's definitely not random. :)

The ones that didn't make it...
About one half of the keys we make come out without imperfections, which are sometimes unavoidable. Here are some of the ones that didn't make it:  :(

(http://i.imgur.com/m3kes.jpg)
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: Shadovved on Wed, 24 October 2012, 03:50:19
Hm, how long do you take to do 1 keycap normally?
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: 0100010 on Wed, 24 October 2012, 08:47:47
Those caps looks amazing!

I wonder how long until someone gets the idea to dip a set of key caps with a Realtree (tm) pattern....
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: Alessandro on Wed, 24 October 2012, 10:04:55
That's an amazing process! Does your wife happen to like cake? :D
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: Shadovved on Wed, 24 October 2012, 10:23:09
Quote from: Alessandro on Wed, 24 October 2012, 10:04:55
That's an amazing process! Does your wife happen to like cake? :D

LOL Alessandro. Wouldnt mind trading a cake for one of his caps. wouldnt you?
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 24 October 2012, 18:18:11
Stop teasing me. I already had to clean half a gallon of 'proof' from my desktop.  :'(
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: jeroplane on Thu, 25 October 2012, 07:48:59
Quote from: The_Beast on Tue, 23 October 2012, 10:17:28
Get cherry or SP profile then we'll talk ^___^

I really love these caps, purple for me bro
And what if it just so happened we were working on green and purple Cherry profile keys? ;)

Quote from: noisyturtle on Tue, 23 October 2012, 19:49:20
Is it possible to do these with a non-reflective protective coating? I like 'em, but I don't like my caps shiny/glossy.
We had a look into matte clear coats and it seems they’re a little harder to find, but we’ll definitely keep an eye out for you!

Quote from: Binge on Tue, 23 October 2012, 11:38:07
What kind of wear could these caps take?  It would be also interesting if you had a few made with hand painted or stamped legends on the key-cap.  Maybe a G or H would stir some interest.
Durability is one of our main concerns too and at the moment we’re pretty confident with the clear coating we’ve got. I’ve been testing them on my board but the people who get the trial batch (look out for this soon) can provide some more feedback!

Also, we’re actually thinking of making some black & orange themed ones to hopefully raise some money for GH later down the track. :)

Quote from: Alessandro on Wed, 24 October 2012, 10:04:55
That's an amazing process! Does your wife happen to like cake? :D
She might ;)
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: inlikeflynn on Thu, 25 October 2012, 07:52:27
Quote from: jeroplane on Thu, 25 October 2012, 07:48:59
Quote from: The_Beast on Tue, 23 October 2012, 10:17:28
Get cherry or SP profile then we'll talk ^___^

I really love these caps, purple for me bro
And what if it just so happened we were working on green and purple Cherry profile keys? ;)
then u could send the green cherry profile one to me and the purple cherry profile one to The_Beast  ;D
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: Shadovved on Thu, 25 October 2012, 08:06:52
I really really want the red/cream marbled one :) FIRST SALE PLEASE?
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 25 October 2012, 20:51:38
Just saw this... my girlfriend does this too with my caps when she's bored lol.

Crappy cell phone pic from her, the current collection:

(http://i.imgur.com/31g4q.jpg)


EDIT: Don't mean to crap on your thread jeroplane, was just saying it's a really cool method :P Yours look more artsy and these are kinda more random haha
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: metalliqaz on Thu, 25 October 2012, 21:42:25
That one on the top right looks a bit like Niqmod's wonderful black cosmic :)
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: MissMurd3r84 on Fri, 26 October 2012, 02:48:19
Next you can all start up a competition as to what GH'er can make the most liked key :D
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps (IC)
Post by: tjcaustin on Fri, 26 October 2012, 03:00:09
I'd be down for one or two of these and I bet even the "mistake" keys would sell.

 I would say base it off of the NIQMODS model for pricing.
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: jeroplane on Fri, 26 October 2012, 07:34:35
We’re excited to announce that we’ve finalised five keys that we’ll be selling in our trial sale this Sunday night US time (it’ll be Monday for us here down under). More details to follow :)

It took us a while to get these to a stage that we were happy with, but here they are!
(http://i.imgur.com/tSYXv.jpg)

These are all top row OEM profile (this is just for the trial - rest assured we’ll be doing Cherry and SP in the future!) Also, #3-5 were yet to receive clear coats at the time of the photo but they have now. The bottom row photo shows the colour of the Green & Gold most accurately - it is actually forest green in real life.

And here’s a sneak peek into what might be available in the future ;) Our first Cherry profile keys: Toxic Candy Canes

(http://i.imgur.com/OENiU.jpg)
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: metalliqaz on Fri, 26 October 2012, 07:41:44
So much WIN
Title: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 26 October 2012, 07:44:28
Love the toxic ones so much!
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: Shadovved on Fri, 26 October 2012, 08:02:05
Me wants the candy cane!
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: singaporean123 on Fri, 26 October 2012, 08:04:55
i may take a bite out of one of these by accident..
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: rainbowshy on Fri, 26 October 2012, 08:10:08
These are so cool Oo I'm definitely interested in buying a few, depending on the price.

May I ask what kind of paint you're using?
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: MissMurd3r84 on Fri, 26 October 2012, 08:13:23
Aww, the one I wanted isn't for sale. Lol. They all look cool. GL with it all. Not that you need it ;)
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: jeroplane on Fri, 26 October 2012, 08:35:29
Thanks for all the nice words everyone!

Quote from: rainbowshy on Fri, 26 October 2012, 08:10:08
These are so cool Oo I'm definitely interested in buying a few, depending on the price.

May I ask what kind of paint you're using?
We use nail varnish, so every colour you see is a separate bottle!

Quote from: MissMurd3r84 on Fri, 26 October 2012, 08:13:23
Aww, the one I wanted isn't for sale. Lol. They all look cool. GL with it all. Not that you need it ;)
Oh no, sorry about that! But it’s great that you liked it :) We weren’t 100% happy with the overall finish but we’ll try and make you a better version if all goes well!
Title: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Fri, 26 October 2012, 09:05:40
That toxic green I tell ya.  I'm gonna need one of those ....
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: Johan on Fri, 26 October 2012, 11:19:07
Isn't this essentially what you're doing;
feature=channel&list=UL
It's pretty amazing that you can do it with something so small. It must take a lot of patience.
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: tjcaustin on Fri, 26 October 2012, 14:03:41
Looking forward to trying to get one of these things. 
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: Alessandro on Fri, 26 October 2012, 14:27:34
Me too! But US time? I don't want to get up at 5 in the morning!
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 26 October 2012, 14:32:15
Dear mystery key person (mkawa) I would be happy to include mystery keys in techkeys orders as well.


Wrong Thread  :'(
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: Alessandro on Fri, 26 October 2012, 14:34:27
Quote from: i3oilermaker on Fri, 26 October 2012, 14:32:15
Dear mystery key person (mkawa) I would be happy to include mystery keys in techkeys orders as well.

Wrong thread?
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: tjcaustin on Fri, 26 October 2012, 14:35:00
rofl
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: Sifo on Fri, 26 October 2012, 14:58:20
Nice one i3ro ;D

gl with the sale!!!
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: noisyturtle on Fri, 26 October 2012, 15:17:46
Also curious about the time of sale. On US Pacific here.
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: whiskerBox on Fri, 26 October 2012, 15:32:04
Hell yeah, this totally reminds me of something.....


oh yeah
(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/6623/sdc113270.jpg)
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 27 October 2012, 05:41:55
Quote from: Alessandro on Fri, 26 October 2012, 14:27:34
Me too! But US time? I don't want to get up at 5 in the morning!

This is to make up for all those clacks sales at 3am in Australia ;)
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: Alessandro on Sat, 27 October 2012, 05:44:06
But I'm in the UK! I'm stuck in the middle of all the horrible timezone sales!
Title: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 27 October 2012, 05:45:57
And for those of us who never sleep....anytime is fine!
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: TheQsanity on Sat, 27 October 2012, 05:52:26
Hmm, looks like they're a lot of people wanting this. I wouldn't mind one if there are enough.

You should try a carbon-fiber theme. Saw something like that online. Its somewhere on youtube.
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: jeroplane on Sat, 27 October 2012, 06:42:00
Quote from: Alessandro on Fri, 26 October 2012, 14:27:34
Me too! But US time? I don't want to get up at 5 in the morning!
We’ve thought about the time of the sale a bit more, and we’ve decided to try and make it more fair for everyone :) Check the next post!

Quote from: Johan on Fri, 26 October 2012, 11:19:07
Isn't this essentially what you're doing;
feature=channel&list=UL
It's pretty amazing that you can do it with something so small. It must take a lot of patience.
Quote from: whiskerBox on Fri, 26 October 2012, 15:32:04
Hell yeah, this totally reminds me of something.....

oh yeah
These are both awesome! And yeah, Johan, that is very similar to what we have done, but obviously on a much, much smaller scale :P
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - SALE TIME ANNOUNCED
Post by: jeroplane on Sat, 27 October 2012, 06:48:25
TRIAL SALE - Thread in Classifieds (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=36919.msg698471#msg698471) - Opens Sunday 11PM GMT/UTC

Let us know if you have any further questions and most of all don’t worry if you don’t end up getting one of the trial keys, we’ll be selling another round of keys soon and they may or may not be a batch of Toxic Candy Canes ;)

Thanks for all your support everyone :)
Title: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 27 October 2012, 06:53:05
Oh Sunday night will be fun! Hope I can snag the one cap I want!
Hope the sale goes well as well!
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: TheQsanity on Sat, 27 October 2012, 07:05:18
How many are being sold total? 5?
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - SALE TIME ANNOUNCED
Post by: jeroplane on Sat, 27 October 2012, 07:11:00
Thanks Halverson!

Quote from: TheQsanity on Sat, 27 October 2012, 07:05:18
How many are being sold total? 5?

Yep, the only keys being sold are the 5 keys in that photo - there is only one of each design :)
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - SALE TIME ANNOUNCED
Post by: Shadovved on Sat, 27 October 2012, 08:40:53
RAWR! Excited to join the sales! Hope I get in!!!
Title: .
Post by: esoomenona on Sat, 27 October 2012, 09:42:40
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Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - SALE TIME ANNOUNCED
Post by: jeroplane on Sat, 27 October 2012, 09:52:11
Quote from: esoomenona on Sat, 27 October 2012, 09:42:40
Are the times supposed to be like that? I would think SF and NY would be three hours apart?

Oops, thanks for picking that up! The correct time is 7pm New York.
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - SALE TIME ANNOUNCED
Post by: Rendom on Sat, 27 October 2012, 15:41:33
Those keycaps look so nice. Me want!!!! *drool*
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - New keys coming in November :)
Post by: jeroplane on Tue, 30 October 2012, 02:46:21
Hey everyone, thanks so much for the overwhelming response in yesterday's sale. It was more than we could have ever expected and we're so glad that so many of you like our key caps. :) We've learnt a few things from the trial, and we'll definitely be moving ahead with making more!

Look out for our first official round in the next month, which will be Cherry profile, and we’re in the process of working on SP profile keys too :)

Unfortunately we won’t be posting as many updates over the next two weeks since we have uni exams (:(), but we’ll be back in full swing straight after!
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - New keys coming in November :)
Post by: Alessandro on Tue, 30 October 2012, 06:49:04
W00P! Awesome!
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - FIRST SALE THIS SUNDAY
Post by: mztriz on Wed, 31 October 2012, 13:12:20
Quote from: whiskerBox on Fri, 26 October 2012, 15:32:04
Hell yeah, this totally reminds me of something.....


oh yeah
Show Image
(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/6623/sdc113270.jpg)


This was my first thought! Maybe he'll make some with fabric under clear like Steve's 777FP  Jem?

(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/cwh1/Oct%2022/Picture2665.jpg)
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - New keys coming in November :)
Post by: jeroplane on Wed, 21 November 2012, 17:51:43
Quote from: jeroplane on Fri, 26 October 2012, 07:34:35
And here’s a sneak peek into what might be available in the future ;) Our first Cherry profile keys: Toxic Candy Canes

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(http://i.imgur.com/OENiU.jpg)


Quote from: jeroplane on Tue, 30 October 2012, 02:46:21
Hey everyone, thanks so much for the overwhelming response in yesterday's sale. It was more than we could have ever expected and we're so glad that so many of you like our key caps. :) We've learnt a few things from the trial, and we'll definitely be moving ahead with making more!

Look out for our first official round in the next month, which will be Cherry profile, and we’re in the process of working on SP profile keys too :)

Unfortunately we won’t be posting as many updates over the next two weeks since we have uni exams (:(), but we’ll be back in full swing straight after!

Hey guys, we're back from the abyss that was our uni exams and for the past week we've been busy making more key caps :)

Photos of our new batch to come!
Title: Re: Custom Dipped Key Caps - New keys coming in November :)
Post by: mickd on Wed, 21 November 2012, 18:11:28
Awesome, can't wait to see them :)
Title: Re: DIPCAPS - TOXIC CANDY CANES (Custom Dipped Keycaps)
Post by: jeroplane on Thu, 22 November 2012, 03:55:08
We're excited to show you guys what we've been working on since we finished exams :)

Toxic Candy Canes

(http://i.imgur.com/mpIzS.jpg)
Title: Re: DIPCAPS - TOXIC CANDY CANES (Custom Dipped Keycaps)
Post by: TotalChaos on Thu, 22 November 2012, 06:51:11
If I buy a key from you and I type on it and I notice I have worn away the protective coating then am I allowed to keep reapplying a coat of nail polish protector to it every few weeks?
Title: Re: DIPCAPS - TOXIC CANDY CANES (Custom Dipped Keycaps)
Post by: jeroplane on Thu, 22 November 2012, 07:11:04
Quote from: TotalChaos on Thu, 22 November 2012, 06:51:11
If I buy a key from you and I type on it and I notice I have worn away the protective coating then am I allowed to keep reapplying a coat of nail polish protector to it every few weeks?

Of course :) If it's yours you can do what you like with it!

We apply two protective clear coats, so it shouldn't come off anytime soon!
Title: Re: DIPCAPS - TOXIC CANDY CANES (Custom Dipped Keycaps)
Post by: TotalChaos on Thu, 22 November 2012, 07:19:07
I just wanted to make sure that Nail Polish Protector is chemically compatible to your paint (or ink or whatever you use).

I don't want to put it on and then the paint starts dissolving in front of my eyes.  Or catches on fire.

Filco keyboards ship with some kind of clear protective coat on the keys according to many users.  This coat feels "slick".  But it wears off quickly.  The best I could figure is that Filco sprays nail polish protector on all their keys at the factory.  But those keys are not painted.

Title: Re: DIPCAPS - TOXIC CANDY CANES (Custom Dipped Keycaps)
Post by: Lu_e on Thu, 22 November 2012, 15:49:19
Best of the 'dip' or polish keys ive seen yet. Look yummy
Title: Re: DIPCAPS - TOXIC CANDY CANES (Custom Dipped Keycaps)
Post by: jeroplane on Thu, 22 November 2012, 22:29:06
Quote from: Lu_e on Thu, 22 November 2012, 15:49:19
Best of the 'dip' or polish keys ive seen yet. Look yummy

Thanks :) It means a lot to us as we've been working on perfecting these for a month now
Title: Re: DIPCAPS - TOXIC CANDY CANES (Custom Dipped Keycaps)
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 22 November 2012, 22:31:44
Mmm one of those would match my green and gold perfectly! :)
Title: Re: DIPCAPS - TOXIC CANDY CANES (Custom Dipped Keycaps)
Post by: metafour on Fri, 04 January 2013, 23:02:38
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Title: Re: DIPCAPS - TOXIC CANDY CANES (Custom Dipped Keycaps)
Post by: rek55 on Fri, 04 January 2013, 23:39:23
Quote from: jeroplane on Thu, 22 November 2012, 03:55:08
We're excited to show you guys what we've been working on since we finished exams :)

Toxic Candy Canes

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/mpIzS.jpg)

Very pretty.
Title: Re: DIPCAPS - TOXIC CANDY CANES (Custom Dipped Keycaps)
Post by: kboardvintage on Sun, 06 January 2013, 13:30:27
those look sweet :)
Title: Re: DIPCAPS - TOXIC CANDY CANES (Custom Dipped Keycaps)
Post by: rek55 on Sun, 06 January 2013, 13:38:09
I'm not the biggest fan of green, but even still I wouldn't mind providing a home for those keycaps.
Title: Re: DIPCAPS - TOXIC CANDY CANES (Custom Dipped Keycaps)
Post by: Rhinofeed on Sun, 06 January 2013, 17:26:23
When can I buy them! *drools* :-)~
Title: Re: DIPCAPS - TOXIC CANDY CANES (Custom Dipped Keycaps)
Post by: jeroplane on Sun, 06 January 2013, 21:17:48
Hey guys, thanks for the interest :) Our sale thread is here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=37653.msg719800#msg719800).

Unfortunately the Toxics were sold out a couple of weeks ago, but we've had some other designs for sale too.