Author Topic: PrimeCaps ~ Keycap progress (Read 21499 times)

pinkizhip · « **on:** Mon, 03 October 2016, 16:58:48 »

As you may have gathered I am on the artisan cap making journey. I've been lurking and processing all the amazing makers info and comments on this site. There is so much awesome support and appreciation it really makes you want to be a part of it. SO here I am I finally have a few things to share. Here are some pictures of my first attempts(we must fail before we can truly understand what success is... or something like that) and some designs which I am not sure I am going to move forwards with. If I was to say two of these was supposed to be specific characters. Can you guess who they are? The last pic is a teaser for some things that I really hope turns out because it looks awesome so far.

suicidal_orange · « **Reply #1 on:** Tue, 04 October 2016, 03:37:36 »

Definite improvement in every way from the blue 3/4 blank to the faces

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I have no idea who the characters are (not your fault, I'm just really bad at recognising/knowing anyone!) but that octopus arm looks a like a good start - as long as it doesn't hit the caps around it...

Keep at it

pinkizhip · « **Reply #2 on:** Tue, 04 October 2016, 11:12:01 »

Quote from: suicidal_orange on Tue, 04 October 2016, 03:37:36

Definite improvement in every way from the blue 3/4 blank to the faces )

I have no idea who the characters are (not your fault, I'm just really bad at recognizing/knowing anyone!) but that octopus arm looks a like a good start - as long as it doesn't hit the caps around it...

Keep at it

The characters are both from the 80's if that helps. I don't really think they come across as what I envisioned them, hence not moving much forward with them. But if you like that tentacle you will enjoy one of my sneaky peak pieces.(I hope this turns out as well as the master looked or I'm just yappin for notta) Here is a better pic of my red dude. Maybe he needs a hat to be more recognizable but that would be getting trickier to cast.
Thanks for your reply

romevi · « **Reply #3 on:** Tue, 04 October 2016, 11:34:19 »

Quote from: pinkizhip on Tue, 04 October 2016, 11:12:01

Quote from: suicidal_orange on Tue, 04 October 2016, 03:37:36
Definite improvement in every way from the blue 3/4 blank to the faces )

I have no idea who the characters are (not your fault, I'm just really bad at recognizing/knowing anyone!) but that octopus arm looks a like a good start - as long as it doesn't hit the caps around it...

Keep at it

The characters are both from the 80's if that helps. I don't really think they come across as what I envisioned them, hence not moving much forward with them. But if you like that tentacle you will enjoy one of my sneaky peak pieces.(I hope this turns out as well as the master looked or I'm just yappin for notta) Here is a better pic of my red dude. Maybe he needs a hat to be more recognizable but that would be getting trickier to cast.
Thanks for your reply

Ha ha, now I see Sloth.

0100010 · « **Reply #4 on:** Tue, 04 October 2016, 11:41:13 »

Nice!

Epic · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 06 October 2016, 00:25:31 »

The tv show (movie?) was ahead of my time, but I can see him!

Mattc777 · « **Reply #6 on:** Sun, 09 October 2016, 20:36:59 »

Peeping that Falcor design - Good stuff! Keep up the progress!

pinkizhip · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon, 10 October 2016, 12:49:50 »

Quote from: Mattc777 on Sun, 09 October 2016, 20:36:59

Peeping that Falcor design - Good stuff! Keep up the progress!

You guessed it! awe that makes me happy knowing my creations are somewhat recognizable. Sadly key Falcor was eaten by the nothing so he would need a full remake. Which I could do if anyone had interest but I feel like I dated myself with these character choices. Though thinking on it my other designs are pretty old... prehistoric? as well sooo nevermind. Guess I'm just an old soul with a fresh face.

Thanks for the support.

pinkizhip · « **Reply #8 on:** Mon, 17 October 2016, 13:59:15 »

How do you feel about textures? I'm kind of into it. These keys are pretty rough but they could be colored some interesting ways.

romevi · « **Reply #9 on:** Mon, 17 October 2016, 14:35:37 »

Quote from: pinkizhip on Mon, 17 October 2016, 13:59:15

How do you feel about textures? I'm kind of into it. These keys are pretty rough but they could be colored some interesting ways.
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I really like the leaves one. Not sure what the other is supposed to be.

pinkizhip · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 20:49:18 »

Quote from: romevi on Mon, 17 October 2016, 14:35:37

Quote from: pinkizhip on Mon, 17 October 2016, 13:59:15
How do you feel about textures? I'm kind of into it. These keys are pretty rough but they could be colored some interesting ways.
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I really like the leaves one. Not sure what the other is supposed to be.

The other one was just playing around with texture/pattern. It reminded me of 90's clam shell pattern so its gone. Replaced with another plant, an attempt at a sword fern. I think it would look cool as two colors but it was suggest that its just too busy... any texture should be more uniformed.

Thoughts?

romevi · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 21:13:12 »

Quote from: pinkizhip on Thu, 20 October 2016, 20:49:18

Quote from: romevi on Mon, 17 October 2016, 14:35:37
Quote from: pinkizhip on Mon, 17 October 2016, 13:59:15
How do you feel about textures? I'm kind of into it. These keys are pretty rough but they could be colored some interesting ways.
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I really like the leaves one. Not sure what the other is supposed to be.

The other one was just playing around with texture/pattern. It reminded me of 90's clam shell pattern so its gone. Replaced with another plant, an attempt at a sword fern. I think it would look cool as two colors but it was suggest that its just too busy... any texture should be more uniformed.
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Thoughts?

I like it, but from the mold it'd be hard to tell how it would look with different colors, as I'm not sure I'm getting all the details right in my head.

pinkizhip · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 21:21:56 »

Quote from: romevi on Thu, 20 October 2016, 21:13:12

Quote from: pinkizhip on Thu, 20 October 2016, 20:49:18
Quote from: romevi on Mon, 17 October 2016, 14:35:37
Quote from: pinkizhip on Mon, 17 October 2016, 13:59:15
How do you feel about textures? I'm kind of into it. These keys are pretty rough but they could be colored some interesting ways.
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I really like the leaves one. Not sure what the other is supposed to be.

The other one was just playing around with texture/pattern. It reminded me of 90's clam shell pattern so its gone. Replaced with another plant, an attempt at a sword fern. I think it would look cool as two colors but it was suggest that its just too busy... any texture should be more uniformed.
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Thoughts?

I like it, but from the mold it'd be hard to tell how it would look with different colors, as I'm not sure I'm getting all the details right in my head.

The sculpey color was a poor choice to see detail. Perhaps I should start using different colors for the parts that I envision as a different color.
Good idea Romevi

romevi · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 20 October 2016, 21:46:01 »

The mold seems great; just wondering if the details would be seen better once it's cast in different colors.

pinkizhip · « **Reply #14 on:** Wed, 26 October 2016, 12:37:38 »

Hurray! its finally time to show you what I have been excited about. Its Rexy, because he's so sexy and Rockem' Sockem" Octy .He's ready for fisticuffs if you are. This just how I have been thinking of them. I'm open to names if you have any inspired ideas. I hope you like them as much as I do. Questions, comments and critiques are welcome <3 These are still in the development phase. Working on making sure the caps are filled and minimizing bubbles.

The whole family

RS Octy

Rexy

board shot

Bonus storm trooper. Printed and painted by my cohort. The Alien, Ripley and Predator on my board are his prints that I painted. Not bad for starting out I think. I'm excited to keep at it. I love making things.

romevi · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 26 October 2016, 12:39:20 »

Oh, you're the one behind that Octopus!

pinkizhip · « **Reply #16 on:** Wed, 26 October 2016, 12:41:35 »

Quote from: romevi on Wed, 26 October 2016, 12:39:20

Oh, you're the one behind that Octopus!

perhaps there is another octopus? this is the first i have posted this one.

pinkizhip · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 27 October 2016, 14:02:16 »

Since the color of my last casts turned out less than favorable I decided I'll give these caps a little boost. Here's Rexy with a color upgrade. I think it makes his details stand out much better even considering my slight sloppiness.
He was fun to take pictures of, it always seemed like he was smiling for the camera.

pinkizhip · « **Reply #18 on:** Mon, 31 October 2016, 13:41:28 »

FOR THE EMPIRE!
The Goblin Empire that is.(AKA my dragon boating team) I want a goblin keycap and I know another person on my team has a MKboard so thought this would be a fun next design to do. I've come up with two designs so far and I enjoy aspects from both. The one on left(or the Goblin formerly known as wangface{{was admiring the design from different angles then what do I see. Yup his face is just a big'ol' dong. oops I kinda fixed him }}) is positioned to be diagonal across the key to allow for a longer face. Righty Gob reminds me more of an orc because of the squareness, but the placement seems better.
Both have a comical feel which is a refection of my teams demeanor. Though we fight tooth an nail on the water we are generally good nature, mischievous and at times down right goofy.

Comments and creative criticism welcome <3

xtrafrood · « **Reply #19 on:** Mon, 31 October 2016, 13:55:16 »

Horde fan here

The Falkor is awesome, I recognized it instantly! Although, I had to look it up because it's been a few years since I watched the movie

coozney · « **Reply #20 on:** Mon, 31 October 2016, 14:02:35 »

Quote from: pinkizhip on Wed, 26 October 2016, 12:37:38

Hurray! its finally time to show you what I have been excited about. Its Rexy, because he's so sexy and Rockem' Sockem" Octy .He's ready for fisticuffs if you are. This just how I have been thinking of them. I'm open to names if you have any inspired ideas. I hope you like them as much as I do. Questions, comments and critiques are welcome <3 These are still in the development phase. Working on making sure the caps are filled and minimizing bubbles.

The whole family
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RS Octy
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Rexy
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board shot
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Bonus storm trooper. Printed and painted by my cohort. The Alien, Ripley and Predator on my board are his prints that I painted. Not bad for starting out I think. I'm excited to keep at it. I love making things.
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I really like the octopus keycap. Rexy and Sloth look great too but their just too tall for my taste.

pinkizhip · « **Reply #21 on:** Mon, 31 October 2016, 14:17:18 »

Quote from: coozney on Mon, 31 October 2016, 14:02:35

I really like the octopus keycap. Rexy and Sloth look great too but their just too tall for my taste.

Thanks for the input: ) I think octy is my fave so far.

Quote from: csmertx on Mon, 31 October 2016, 13:55:16

Horde fan here

The Falkor is awesome, I recognized it instantly! Although, I had to look it up because it's been a few years since I watched the movie

Hehe I'm glad you could recognize Falcor. I may have a go at him again one day. Perhaps I will should create my own interpretation of a luck dragon hmmm, things that make you go hmm...

pinkizhip · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 03 November 2016, 11:38:59 »

Gave a real go at some double shots yesterday. I quite enjoyed the process and results, thus went to sleep thinking of my next colors. I'd like to remake rexy to be a side profile so I can actually fill some of his details. The way the mold is now is pretty crazy impossible to be accurate. I can definitely see how you would plan a design to be able to easily fill different colors. I've also learned to straight up fill the stems before closing the mold. My success rate has gone up dramatically since doing this. If you are having trouble with your stem not filling properly, this is a good solution. I still have some bubbles here or there but the caps are coming out better and better.
Still have some finishing to do on these guys but you get the idea. How far we have come from my first derpy keys.

Painted RS Octy

Double shotskies

coozney · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 03 November 2016, 11:44:23 »

Quote from: pinkizhip on Thu, 03 November 2016, 11:38:59

Gave a real go at some double shots yesterday. I quite enjoyed the process and results, thus went to sleep thinking of my next colors. I'd like to remake rexy to be a side profile so I can actually fill some of his details. The way the mold is now is pretty crazy impossible to be accurate. I can definitely see how you would plan a design to be able to easily fill different colors. I've also learned to straight up fill the stems before closing the mold. My success rate has gone up dramatically since doing this. If you are having trouble with your stem not filling properly, this is a good solution. I still have some bubbles here or there but the caps are coming out better and better.
Still have some finishing to do on these guys but you get the idea. How far we have come from my first derpy keys.

Painted RS Octy
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Double shotskies
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Those look really good! I especially like that blue Octy. The yellow and that blue go together really well.

pinkizhip · « **Reply #24 on:** Fri, 04 November 2016, 10:58:23 »

Tripple shooty pops

These are my favorite caps so far. I was attempting to imitate octopus skin with the concentric circles. Currently still noobish with my techniques but something i'll definitely continue to explore and hopefully master. Colors are violet, teal and white. I'm slowly building an octopus army and I LOVE IT MUAHHAHAh my pretties....

I've been reconstructing Rexy to be flatter. Excited to mold him as this version will be much easier to do multiple colors. I'm also wondering if there is a way I could re position Octo so that his tentacles can be colored. Exciting things. As always comments and creative criticism welcome <3

romevi · « **Reply #25 on:** Fri, 04 November 2016, 11:13:45 »

Holy mole. The colors on the octopuses really make it stand out.

xtrafrood · « **Reply #26 on:** Fri, 04 November 2016, 12:00:52 »

Fly octopi

coozney · « **Reply #27 on:** Fri, 04 November 2016, 12:54:31 »

Quote from: pinkizhip on Fri, 04 November 2016, 10:58:23

Tripple shooty pops

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These are my favorite caps so far. I was attempting to imitate octopus skin with the concentric circles. Currently still noobish with my techniques but something i'll definitely continue to explore and hopefully master. Colors are violet, teal and white. I'm slowly building an octopus army and I LOVE IT MUAHHAHAh my pretties....

I've been reconstructing Rexy to be flatter. Excited to mold him as this version will be much easier to do multiple colors. I'm also wondering if there is a way I could re position Octo so that his tentacles can be colored. Exciting things. As always comments and creative criticism welcome <3

Those spots on the Octy look great!

pinkizhip · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 06 November 2016, 18:36:19 »

Quote from: coozney on Fri, 04 November 2016, 12:54:31

Those spots on the Octy look great!

Quote from: csmertx on Fri, 04 November 2016, 12:00:52

Fly octopi

Quote from: romevi on Fri, 04 November 2016, 11:13:45

Holy mole. The colors on the octopuses really make it stand out.

Thanks all for the kind words. Are there any name suggestions for RS Octy, its a bit of a mouthful at the moment. My cohort took an actual pretty picture of him, I dunno if it helps with inspiration.

Some names from reddit that I liked: keylamari, captopus, clacktopus(clicktopus?), Ozy, Octo****m Barry.

In other news we poured some silicone today so I should have some new things to show soon. Perhaps including a much, much flatter version of everyone's(or at least my) favorite dinosaur.

romevi · « **Reply #29 on:** Sun, 06 November 2016, 20:45:02 »

"Keylamari" is a fantastic name!

pinkizhip · « **Reply #30 on:** Mon, 14 November 2016, 10:37:43 »

Where to begin. I/we have been working on lots of things. Some new molds to pour and a few new casts to get ready to make a mold of. Pressure equipment should make it in this week so we can finally get rid of some pesky bubbles which is very exciting. I hope you like the new things<3

Rexy V2. close to an inch shorter than the original, now with arm and claw

The klacken V2( formerly RS octy)
slightly different shape with different patterning. Tried to accentuate the tentacles so they can be filled easier

A new idea. One thing lead to another and I made this at someone's request.

black dragon kalameet

romevi · « **Reply #31 on:** Mon, 14 November 2016, 10:56:37 »

I like how you made the T-rex a side profile instead to take advantage of the shorter profile. However, I can't really discern the details in the shot; maybe take a pic of it directly from the top?
Always liked the octopus a lot. Supremely crafted for a hand-sculpted cap.

pinkizhip · « **Reply #32 on:** Mon, 14 November 2016, 11:26:30 »

Quote from: romevi on Mon, 14 November 2016, 10:56:37

I like how you made the T-rex a side profile instead to take advantage of the shorter profile. However, I can't really discern the details in the shot; maybe take a pic of it directly from the top?

haha I guess this is part of why I'm not in charge of photos. I always appreciate your comments<3 Its nice to know that at least someone is interested in my adventure and its always helpful to have another opinion. It gets easy to miss things when you have been staring at something for too long.

hopefully this pic of the mold master can give you some better detail

xtrafrood · « **Reply #33 on:** Mon, 14 November 2016, 13:02:55 »

Kalameet! Dude, the cyclops dragon looks good

romevi · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 14 November 2016, 14:13:40 »

Quote from: pinkizhip on Mon, 14 November 2016, 11:26:30

Quote from: romevi on Mon, 14 November 2016, 10:56:37
I like how you made the T-rex a side profile instead to take advantage of the shorter profile. However, I can't really discern the details in the shot; maybe take a pic of it directly from the top?
haha I guess this is part of why I'm not in charge of photos. I always appreciate your comments<3 Its nice to know that at least someone is interested in my adventure and its always helpful to have another opinion. It gets easy to miss things when you have been staring at something for too long.

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hopefully this pic of the mold master can give you some better detail

Ah, that helps! The snout hovers over the cap; does it get in the way of any of the other caps?

pinkizhip · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 14 November 2016, 14:52:42 »

Quote from: romevi on Mon, 14 November 2016, 14:13:40

Ah, that helps! The snout hovers over the cap; does it get in the way of any of the other caps?

He has no clearance issues when he is next to regular keys but looks like he might have trouble with other wide artisans and def couldn't be friends with himself.
Adding cap clearance to things I need to remember to double check when creating designs! Part of the learning process. The artist in me is trying to maximize the creation space.
Klacken has some similar issues when hanging out with friends. No issues for either key if used as escape at least.
perhaps a balance between moving the design up a bit as well as slimming it down.
V3 coming soon, now with 20% less fat

pinkizhip · « **Reply #36 on:** Wed, 23 November 2016, 14:49:56 »

Farewell bubbles... Muahahahaha Now its time to play.

Now that we can make some damn sexy fine looking keys I'm hoping to give some away or maybe make some trades. Suppose I'll be doing a check soon if anyone is interested. Feel free to msg me if you are interested, I'll make sure you won't get left out.

<3

Kominyetska · « **Reply #37 on:** Wed, 23 November 2016, 15:03:41 »

Must...have...octopus keys...

Those look AWESOME.

romevi · « **Reply #38 on:** Wed, 23 November 2016, 23:06:05 »

How'd you get rid of the bubs? Pressure pot?

xtrafrood · « **Reply #39 on:** Wed, 23 November 2016, 23:33:58 »

Holy moly that green looks incredible

pinkizhip · « **Reply #40 on:** Fri, 25 November 2016, 13:23:32 »

Quote from: Kominyetska on Wed, 23 November 2016, 15:03:41

Must...have...octopus keys...

Those look AWESOME.

Thanks kindly. I'll make sure you get one. Did you have a color preference?

Quote from: romevi on Wed, 23 November 2016, 23:06:05

How'd you get rid of the bubs? Pressure pot?

Yup pressure pot

Quote from: csmertx on Wed, 23 November 2016, 23:33:58

Holy moly that green looks incredible

It turns a crazy aquamarine on my blue back lit board. Glad you like it.

Just a couple fun things...
1st go at klacken v2. probs try some double colors today

And an updated version of some people's favorite dragon: Kalameet. I've been informed that it's a good likeness so he'll be moving a long my production process. I've never played dark souls but I'm a big fan of dragons and I'm pretty happy with how he turned out.

Kominyetska · « **Reply #41 on:** Sat, 26 November 2016, 11:42:11 »

Quote from: pinkizhip on Fri, 25 November 2016, 13:23:32

Quote from: Kominyetska on Wed, 23 November 2016, 15:03:41
Must...have...octopus keys...

Those look AWESOME.

Thanks kindly. I'll make sure you get one. Did you have a color preference?

I think Blues/Purples work really well for this one, but honestly, I'd jump on almost any color combo.

pinkizhip · « **Reply #42 on:** Mon, 05 December 2016, 12:34:37 »

Some picture updates. Playing with a bit of paint, working on my photographic skills, blanks!, and failing at my photographic skill. Next up, exploring the best way to take a pic of a back lit key.

How do people feel about B stock caps? I'm beginning to amass a collection of some eclectic usable caps that I wouldn't want to charge money for but it seems like a waste just to put them in a box somewhere.

pinkizhip · « **Reply #43 on:** Fri, 09 December 2016, 23:35:23 »

Kalameet...Keylameet?

First cast
Eyes should be red but you get the idea.

3rd and slenderest/neighbor friendly Klacken is now good to go. I'm starting to play around colors and such and looking forward to glowing my army.

Giveaway coming soon!
cheers.

pinkizhip · « **Reply #44 on:** Mon, 12 December 2016, 11:36:43 »

Papa Klacken was too big. Mama Klacken was slimmer but still too big. And Baby Klacken... he fit just right.
Still working on my steadiness of hand but at least now I can make a full row of Klackens
The Klacken(V3)

pinkizhip · « **Reply #45 on:** Wed, 14 December 2016, 10:58:26 »

Hello I don't quite have an artisan thread yet so I thought I better post it here. I'm doing a giveaway of 3 klacken keys. The entry form will be open from 9am PST dec14th and run 24 hours , closing at 9am pst Dec 15.
Follow the link to come play!
https://goo.gl/forms/fCyTTixR9Ug36LKv2

JiggleKoala · « **Reply #46 on:** Wed, 14 December 2016, 13:17:35 »

Quote from: pinkizhip on Wed, 14 December 2016, 10:58:26

Hello I don't quite have an artisan thread yet so I thought I better post it here. I'm doing a giveaway of 3 klacken keys. The entry form will be open from 9am PST dec14th and run 24 hours , closing at 9am pst Dec 15.
Follow the link to come play!
https://goo.gl/forms/fCyTTixR9Ug36LKv2

So excited!

Pdub · « **Reply #47 on:** Thu, 15 December 2016, 13:05:33 »

Love these, what resin are you using?

pinkizhip · « **Reply #48 on:** Sat, 24 December 2016, 11:55:35 »

Video of my color change for keepsies cap. Its too kewl to let go. Don't worry I'll make more.
http://imgur.com/uThxUZZ

Color changes at 72F
Once the holiday season is over I hope to have more time to play with color changing fun

Meika · « **Reply #49 on:** Thu, 29 December 2016, 16:03:00 »

It's so nice to see how someone starts from blanks and then fast forward to present, amazing sculpts. Really cool seeing wips like this. Right now I'm stuck at blanks but I definitely feel inspired to do better in the future! thank you!


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