Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 12 April 2016, 23:03:42
I thought I'd start with something I like - video games.
(http://i.imgur.com/tqMlwVh.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/VUQujD0.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/5tW4FqG.jpg)
So far I'm fairly happy with how this is turning out. From what I've been told the teeth as they are won't cast well, so I think I'm going to redo them.
Now to track down a toaster oven, and order some stuff from reynolds advanced materials.
And any input would be appreciated.
Post by: alexjd99 on Tue, 12 April 2016, 23:11:05
Great progress so far though, can't wait to see what else you'll make :thumb:
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 12 April 2016, 23:31:23
Looks good overall! I would recommend two things to make casting easier. I would make the mouth solid, and carve the teeth, so there isn't an actual gap in the mouth (if that makes sense, just so that there's no nooks or crannies when you're casting that will make the mold all wonky). I would also angle the leaves up a bit, so that they aren't also parallel to the top of the mold. It would make it easier to pull out of the mold, even if you only angle it 20 degrees or so.
Great progress so far though, can't wait to see what else you'll make :thumb:
I think I get what you are saying. I'll take it into consideration, thanks!
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 14 April 2016, 22:51:54
(http://imgur.com/U8Y7EOm.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/3Zw5AT5.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/TjgGAi8.jpg)
Still tracking down a taster oven that is not total trash.
Post by: JT_Sea on Sat, 16 April 2016, 22:29:07
But in the mean time I've started working on other caps for the Super Mario series. I thought the goomba would be a good candidate.
(http://i.imgur.com/AXCsxmQ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/rwWJzG1.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/lMCtyOU.jpg)
This guy can definitely use some finishing, but overall I'm happy with the first pass.
As always input is appreciated
Post by: suicidal_orange on Sun, 17 April 2016, 06:09:20
Post by: iLLucionist on Sun, 17 April 2016, 07:29:18
Post by: JT_Sea on Sun, 17 April 2016, 21:09:11
How do you actually make those?@iLLucionist currently I'm just sculpting these out of Super Sculpey http://www.ebay.com/itm/251644946799?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/251644946799?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT). Next step is to actually bake them, so they harden and from there I can start the casting process.
If that goomba is small enough to not hit the caps around it that's looking great, and piranha plant v2 looks easier to cast and more comfortable to press - definite progress :thumb:@suicidal_orange So far I think it is. I actually don't have a mech at home, just in the office. I'll have to cart the lil goomba in tomorrow and see.π
Post by: iLLucionist on Mon, 18 April 2016, 04:25:23
How do you actually make those?@iLLucionist currently I'm just sculpting these out of Super Sculpey http://www.ebay.com/itm/251644946799?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/251644946799?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT). Next step is to actually bake them, so they harden and from there I can start the casting process.
Really cool, thanks for the info!
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 18 April 2016, 10:14:12
(http://i.imgur.com/QXQiQC7.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/LqChKJc.jpg)
Post by: iLLucionist on Mon, 18 April 2016, 10:15:14
Boo hiss - I made this fella a lil to big. I'll have to try sanding it down now that I baked it. I may also just try and make a V2, we'll see what shapes up.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/QXQiQC7.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LqChKJc.jpg)
Looks nice. Can you actually push that cap down?
Post by: romevi on Mon, 18 April 2016, 10:17:20
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 18 April 2016, 10:29:50
Boo hiss - I made this fella a lil to big. I'll have to try sanding it down now that I baked it. I may also just try and make a V2, we'll see what shapes up.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/QXQiQC7.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LqChKJc.jpg)
Looks nice. Can you actually push that cap down?
@iLLucionist - nope not yet, thats what the boo-hiss was all about. The goomba needs to go on a diet.
I'm going to try sanding it down tonight, and if that doesn't work out I will make another one.
Post by: DvorakDachshund on Mon, 18 April 2016, 17:30:02
The goomba needs to go on a diet.
I'm going to try sanding it down tonight, and if that doesn't work out I will make another one.
I'll say, that thing is enormous! Like the design though, I really like the idea of squishing Goombas :D
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 18 April 2016, 23:39:20
(http://i.imgur.com/V3bIPf6.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/3yOvzHI.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/8kL5rfm.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/BTSHNim.jpg)
Definitely a rough pass right now, hopefully I can get some more time in tomorrow and make this lil fella look better.
Post by: iLLucionist on Tue, 19 April 2016, 06:00:08
Started working on Goomba V1.5Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/V3bIPf6.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/3yOvzHI.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/8kL5rfm.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/BTSHNim.jpg)
Definitely a rough pass right now, hopefully I can get some more time in tomorrow and make this lil fella look better.
Nice attempts! Are you going to paint them over? Or leave them as is?
Post by: romevi on Tue, 19 April 2016, 08:23:15
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 19 April 2016, 10:42:14
Nice attempts! Are you going to paint them over? Or leave them as is?@iLLucionist - just sold my planck on /r/mechmarket to fund the purchase of casting materials.
I like the one with eyebrows. Can't imagine a Goomba without 'em!@romevi the eyebrows totally make the goomba, we'll see if I get to the point where I can add them to the grey one tonight.
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 19 April 2016, 23:42:36
(http://i.imgur.com/4rf7War.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/LlR9Cx4.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/RBsAWkn.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Xoy1vkX.jpg)
Needs some smoothing up, but overall I'm currently happy with it.
Post by: romevi on Tue, 19 April 2016, 23:44:47
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 19 April 2016, 23:54:45
Looking good so far! Are you going to add pupils?
You know I'm not certain, I had some on there earlier and then took them off. Maybe I'll give it another go and post some photos.
Post by: Lain1911 on Wed, 20 April 2016, 00:11:28
I've been working on making this cap a little smaller. Here are the updates.Show Image(http://imgur.com/U8Y7EOm.jpg)Show Image(http://imgur.com/3Zw5AT5.jpg)Show Image(http://imgur.com/TjgGAi8.jpg)
Still tracking down a taster oven that is not total trash.
(http://s31.postimg.org/410c11k2f/frabz_Feed_me_seymour_feed_me_all_night_long_780.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/410c11k2f/)
Post by: iLLucionist on Wed, 20 April 2016, 04:05:10
UpdatesShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/4rf7War.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LlR9Cx4.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/RBsAWkn.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Xoy1vkX.jpg)
Needs some smoothing up, but overall I'm currently happy with it.
Looks really cool. Is that the final state or are you also going to paint it?
Post by: theoriginal123123 on Wed, 20 April 2016, 04:37:18
Post by: Diokhan on Wed, 20 April 2016, 04:40:37
UpdatesShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/4rf7War.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LlR9Cx4.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/RBsAWkn.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Xoy1vkX.jpg)
Needs some smoothing up, but overall I'm currently happy with it.
Looks really cool. Is that the final state or are you also going to paint it?
I think those will be used to make molds.
Post by: FLFisherman on Wed, 20 April 2016, 07:23:11
I've been working on making this cap a little smaller. Here are the updates.Show Image(http://imgur.com/U8Y7EOm.jpg)Show Image(http://imgur.com/3Zw5AT5.jpg)Show Image(http://imgur.com/TjgGAi8.jpg)
Still tracking down a taster oven that is not total trash.
(http://s31.postimg.org/410c11k2f/frabz_Feed_me_seymour_feed_me_all_night_long_780.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/410c11k2f/)
That's.... odd.
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 20 April 2016, 07:54:11
Casting supplies should be here tomorrow, just in time for all sorts of new learning.UpdatesShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/4rf7War.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LlR9Cx4.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/RBsAWkn.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Xoy1vkX.jpg)
Needs some smoothing up, but overall I'm currently happy with it.
Looks really cool. Is that the final state or are you also going to paint it?
I think it looks very promising so far! It'd be interesting to see the goomba in different colourways!I'm excited to make a large bowl of rejects! Then maybe after that I'll have something worth showing :D
UpdatesShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/4rf7War.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LlR9Cx4.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/RBsAWkn.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Xoy1vkX.jpg)
Needs some smoothing up, but overall I'm currently happy with it.
Looks really cool. Is that the final state or are you also going to paint it?
I think those will be used to make molds.
Yes sir.
Was that from the super mario movie? I'm wondering if its supposed to be the piranha plant.I've been working on making this cap a little smaller. Here are the updates.Show Image(http://imgur.com/U8Y7EOm.jpg)Show Image(http://imgur.com/3Zw5AT5.jpg)Show Image(http://imgur.com/TjgGAi8.jpg)
Still tracking down a taster oven that is not total trash.
(http://s31.postimg.org/410c11k2f/frabz_Feed_me_seymour_feed_me_all_night_long_780.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/410c11k2f/)
That's.... odd.
Post by: romevi on Wed, 20 April 2016, 08:21:24
Casting supplies should be here tomorrow, just in time for all sorts of new learning.UpdatesShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/4rf7War.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LlR9Cx4.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/RBsAWkn.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Xoy1vkX.jpg)
Needs some smoothing up, but overall I'm currently happy with it.
Looks really cool. Is that the final state or are you also going to paint it?I think it looks very promising so far! It'd be interesting to see the goomba in different colourways!I'm excited to make a large bowl of rejects! Then maybe after that I'll have something worth showing :DUpdatesShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/4rf7War.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LlR9Cx4.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/RBsAWkn.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Xoy1vkX.jpg)
Needs some smoothing up, but overall I'm currently happy with it.
Looks really cool. Is that the final state or are you also going to paint it?
I think those will be used to make molds.
Yes sir.Was that from the super mario movie? I'm wondering if its supposed to be the piranha plant.I've been working on making this cap a little smaller. Here are the updates.Show Image(http://imgur.com/U8Y7EOm.jpg)Show Image(http://imgur.com/3Zw5AT5.jpg)Show Image(http://imgur.com/TjgGAi8.jpg)
Still tracking down a taster oven that is not total trash.
(http://s31.postimg.org/410c11k2f/frabz_Feed_me_seymour_feed_me_all_night_long_780.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/410c11k2f/)
That's.... odd.
Isn't it Little Shop of Horrors?
Post by: Mattc777 on Wed, 20 April 2016, 12:26:58
Post by: Lain1911 on Wed, 20 April 2016, 12:48:54
Yes Little Shop of Horrors. Fun fact I recently saw a interview with Rick Moranis saying it took 52 puppeteers for the giant plant. Great cult movie.Casting supplies should be here tomorrow, just in time for all sorts of new learning.UpdatesShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/4rf7War.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LlR9Cx4.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/RBsAWkn.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Xoy1vkX.jpg)
Needs some smoothing up, but overall I'm currently happy with it.
Looks really cool. Is that the final state or are you also going to paint it?I think it looks very promising so far! It'd be interesting to see the goomba in different colourways!I'm excited to make a large bowl of rejects! Then maybe after that I'll have something worth showing :DUpdatesShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/4rf7War.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LlR9Cx4.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/RBsAWkn.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Xoy1vkX.jpg)
Needs some smoothing up, but overall I'm currently happy with it.
Looks really cool. Is that the final state or are you also going to paint it?
I think those will be used to make molds.
Yes sir.Was that from the super mario movie? I'm wondering if its supposed to be the piranha plant.I've been working on making this cap a little smaller. Here are the updates.Show Image(http://imgur.com/U8Y7EOm.jpg)Show Image(http://imgur.com/3Zw5AT5.jpg)Show Image(http://imgur.com/TjgGAi8.jpg)
Still tracking down a taster oven that is not total trash.
(http://s31.postimg.org/410c11k2f/frabz_Feed_me_seymour_feed_me_all_night_long_780.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/410c11k2f/)
That's.... odd.
Isn't it Little Shop of Horrors?
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 20 April 2016, 14:07:50
Loving your goombas! Keep up the progress! Would love to see finished products. :thumb:Thanks! Should have some bad castings next week.
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 20 April 2016, 22:58:25
(http://i.imgur.com/iHAWnlc.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ky0cNRc.jpg)
Casting supplies should be in tomorrow, so new things to start working on.
Post by: romevi on Wed, 20 April 2016, 23:59:36
Little sanding and finishing touches on the goomba tonight. Went for the pupils.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/iHAWnlc.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ky0cNRc.jpg)
Casting supplies should be in tomorrow, so new things to start working on.
Ha ha! The pupils definitely make it better.
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 21 April 2016, 07:37:37
Ha ha! The pupils definitely make it better.
Agreed! I was on the fence about them until I had them on there, then popped them off for a hot second.
Post by: Mattc777 on Thu, 21 April 2016, 13:09:53
Little sanding and finishing touches on the goomba tonight. Went for the pupils.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/iHAWnlc.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ky0cNRc.jpg)
Casting supplies should be in tomorrow, so new things to start working on.
Man he keeps getting better and better! Nice updates! :thumb:
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 21 April 2016, 14:00:15
:thumb: be prepared for massively bad things to show up for a while.
Man he keeps getting better and better! Nice updates! :thumb:
On another note, anyone have any other ides for Super Mario themed caps? I've got a few, but would be interested to know what everyone else thinks.
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 21 April 2016, 19:40:20
Yes Little Shop of Horrors. Fun fact I recently saw a interview with Rick Moranis saying it took 52 puppeteers for the giant plant. Great cult movie.Casting supplies should be here tomorrow, just in time for all sorts of new learning.UpdatesShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/4rf7War.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LlR9Cx4.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/RBsAWkn.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Xoy1vkX.jpg)
Needs some smoothing up, but overall I'm currently happy with it.
Looks really cool. Is that the final state or are you also going to paint it?I think it looks very promising so far! It'd be interesting to see the goomba in different colourways!I'm excited to make a large bowl of rejects! Then maybe after that I'll have something worth showing :DUpdatesShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/4rf7War.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LlR9Cx4.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/RBsAWkn.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Xoy1vkX.jpg)
Needs some smoothing up, but overall I'm currently happy with it.
Looks really cool. Is that the final state or are you also going to paint it?
I think those will be used to make molds.
Yes sir.Was that from the super mario movie? I'm wondering if its supposed to be the piranha plant.I've been working on making this cap a little smaller. Here are the updates.Show Image(http://imgur.com/U8Y7EOm.jpg)Show Image(http://imgur.com/3Zw5AT5.jpg)Show Image(http://imgur.com/TjgGAi8.jpg)
Still tracking down a taster oven that is not total trash.
(http://s31.postimg.org/410c11k2f/frabz_Feed_me_seymour_feed_me_all_night_long_780.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/410c11k2f/)
That's.... odd.
Isn't it Little Shop of Horrors?
This picture makes me want to watch Little Shop of Horrors and Strange Brew <3 A few dozen times is not enough!
I like what you have going on here. I noticed that the new goomba seems to be a completely different style when compared to the original goomba. What is that about?
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 21 April 2016, 22:22:14
I like what you have going on here. I noticed that the new goomba seems to be a completely different style when compared to the original goomba. What is that about?
I had to do some re-jiggering of the shape of the goomba. The first one was really fat, so i was able to taper it under at towards the base and that added a lot of nice shape. I also used a different super sculpey for the littler one.
Thanks for looking so closely at my work!
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 21 April 2016, 22:29:36
(http://i.imgur.com/jCKZE0A.jpg)
I wanted to get the little goomba into a mold right away, and as you can tell I don't have a dedicated working space. Well, lets just say I didn't want to mix up chemicals under my infant sons bedroom. So I just did a quick and dirty mixup outside on the recycling bin.
(http://i.imgur.com/TJFSw1G.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/7IZ8wtS.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/dxBBgeU.jpg)
This is the oomoo 30, so its has a long cure time. I won't know whats happening with it until the morning. So until then enjoy my janky first mix.
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 21 April 2016, 22:30:10
I like what you have going on here. I noticed that the new goomba seems to be a completely different style when compared to the original goomba. What is that about?
I had to do some re-jiggering of the shape of the goomba. The first one was really fat, so i was able to taper it under at towards the base and that added a lot of nice shape. I also used a different super sculpey for the littler one.
Thanks for looking so closely at my work!
Haha, don't stop sculpting. :thumb:
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 21 April 2016, 22:48:29
Thanks! I'll keep it up.I like what you have going on here. I noticed that the new goomba seems to be a completely different style when compared to the original goomba. What is that about?
I had to do some re-jiggering of the shape of the goomba. The first one was really fat, so i was able to taper it under at towards the base and that added a lot of nice shape. I also used a different super sculpey for the littler one.
Thanks for looking so closely at my work!
Haha, don't stop sculpting. :thumb:
Post by: cozmonort on Fri, 22 April 2016, 09:13:40
Post by: JT_Sea on Sat, 23 April 2016, 21:38:36
Great work man! Love to see your progress, can't get enough Mario themed stuff :)Thanks brother! I'm very glad to hear the 'can't get enough Mario themed" line, as I may or may not have a few more ideas planned out.
Post by: JT_Sea on Sat, 23 April 2016, 21:49:02
First off, I totally messed up the the 2nd part of the first mold. I completely forgot to grab the petroleum jelly, and make sprus. so.. yeah that was 12 hours of waiting for curing down the drain.
However I was able to remember those vital steps the next time around!
(http://i.imgur.com/HCkw4bE.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/gIJsytf.jpg)
and here is the 2nd mold next to the first one. I had to cut that one up to get the goomba out.. Also notice my excellent consistency in the mixture amounts.
(http://i.imgur.com/lGaIKe7.jpg)
Spru!
(http://i.imgur.com/cEs7YQu.jpg)
And now the more exciting part.
(http://i.imgur.com/xJry1Tm.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/xyrEkWY.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ZppsXqM.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/PcInzmr.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/hxXsRt3.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/iSjdQjM.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ZAF6iM6.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/MtBewCT.jpg)
Darth goomba is a little wobbly on the stem, and naturally has a few bubbles but I'm super stoked on it! I'm casting a yellow one right this moment, and I may have photos before I go to bed.
Post by: alexjd99 on Sat, 23 April 2016, 21:52:34
Okay update time!
First off, I totally messed up the the 2nd part of the first mold. I completely forgot to grab the petroleum jelly, and make sprus. so.. yeah that was 12 hours of waiting for curing down the drain.
However I was able to remember those vital steps the next time around!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/HCkw4bE.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/gIJsytf.jpg)
and here is the 2nd mold next to the first one. I had to cut that one up to get the goomba out.. Also notice my excellent consistency in the mixture amounts.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/lGaIKe7.jpg)
Spru!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/cEs7YQu.jpg)
And now the more exciting part.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/xJry1Tm.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/xyrEkWY.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZppsXqM.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/PcInzmr.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/hxXsRt3.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/iSjdQjM.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZAF6iM6.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/MtBewCT.jpg)
Darth goomba is a little wobbly on the stem, and naturally has a few bubbles but I'm super stoked on it! I'm casting a yellow one right this moment, and I may have photos before I go to bed.
Looks great so far! MX stems are pretty hard to work with at first but definitely better than most of my first successes!
Post by: JT_Sea on Sat, 23 April 2016, 22:18:13
Looks great so far! MX stems are pretty hard to work with at first but definitely better than most of my first successes!
Thanks man! I'm super excited about it, and not upset about the stem at all right now. In fact I think this fits better than my admiral clackbar.
Post by: xtrafrood on Sat, 23 April 2016, 23:03:45
Post by: Mattc777 on Sun, 24 April 2016, 15:57:45
Post by: xtrafrood on Sun, 24 April 2016, 18:09:56
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 25 April 2016, 10:25:40
Great progress!! Awesome for a first cast. :thumb:I was very happy with it for the first cast
It almost looks like cola in one of those pictures :)You know I think you've got the right idea on it. Cola Goomba
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 25 April 2016, 10:30:31
(http://i.imgur.com/qjmnduN.jpg)
The clear one looks like a ghost from pacman
(http://i.imgur.com/4lyIPEx.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/GyY8vhr.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/A66kBsU.jpg)
The row of goombas up front arent key caps. Remember when I ***ed up the first mold? Well when I mix up some resin I have more than enough to fill the working mold, and I couldn't possibly throw away the first mold, so I just pour some resin in there and see how it shapes up.
Thanks for all the support everyone, hopefully I'll have some quality keys in the not too distant future.
Post by: romevi on Mon, 25 April 2016, 10:43:48
Still having trouble with bubbles, but I'll get there I think.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/qjmnduN.jpg)
The clear one looks like a ghost from pacmanShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/4lyIPEx.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/GyY8vhr.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/A66kBsU.jpg)
The row of goombas up front arent key caps. Remember when I ***ed up the first mold? Well when I mix up some resin I have more than enough to fill the working mold, and I couldn't possibly throw away the first mold, so I just pour some resin in there and see how it shapes up.
Thanks for all the support everyone, hopefully I'll have some quality keys in the not too distant future.
Looking good! Like the trans ones.
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 25 April 2016, 12:28:34
Looking good! Like the trans ones.Thanks man! Now if only they didn't have bubbles in them, they'd look way better.
Post by: Moistgun on Mon, 25 April 2016, 13:13:56
Looking good! Like the trans ones.Thanks man! Now if only they didn't have bubbles in them, they'd look way better.
Bubbles are evil. Bubbles were sent to destroy us.
Nice work. Keep it up!
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 26 April 2016, 13:06:03
Looking good! Like the trans ones.Thanks man! Now if only they didn't have bubbles in them, they'd look way better.
Bubbles are evil. Bubbles were sent to destroy us.
Nice work. Keep it up!
Thanks man! I'll keep it up, and hopefully I can make it to the 'nice work' stage eventually :D
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 26 April 2016, 13:14:34
(http://i.imgur.com/I7f46Ag.jpg)
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The little gang on my desk is growing
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And more mold troubles. The first two molds that I made turned out just fine, and now that I'm trying to build a 2 blank mold, I'm having issues with the stems. 3rd try was not the charm :( Time to pickup some pipettes if I can find them locally.
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Really thought I had it last night, used a small pick to try and get everything out of the stem.. Maybe 4th try.
Post by: Moistgun on Tue, 26 April 2016, 14:01:21
Update, less bubbles but still there.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/I7f46Ag.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/xqy4A3L.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/5ZnStmh.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/MqsZj2p.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/adfL0Y6.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/2Pp39tM.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/hfKJ1uF.jpg)
The little gang on my desk is growingShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/Wttasz7.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/8bRIx7F.jpg)
And more mold troubles. The first two molds that I made turned out just fine, and now that I'm trying to build a 2 blank mold, I'm having issues with the stems. 3rd try was not the charm :( Time to pickup some pipettes if I can find them locally.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/yF5vqG1.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/D3adX8f.jpg)
Really thought I had it last night, used a small pick to try and get everything out of the stem.. Maybe 4th try.
Im certainly no pro, but for my stems, I found trying to even carefully inject it with a syringe still caused bubbles.
The one thing that has been 100% successful for me is just dabbing a thin paperclip in the silicone, and wiping the silicone in all four sides of the stem, then progressively dabbing more and more goop until its fill up even with the top of the stem. then high pour the rest in.
Im going to make my first buckling spring mold tonight!
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 26 April 2016, 14:08:32
Im certainly no pro, but for my stems, I found trying to even carefully inject it with a syringe still caused bubbles.Thanks for the tip! I'm ordering the pipets today, but I may try that paper clip version tonight.
The one thing that has been 100% successful for me is just dabbing a thin paperclip in the silicone, and wiping the silicone in all four sides of the stem, then progressively dabbing more and more goop until its fill up even with the top of the stem. then high pour the rest in.
Im going to make my first buckling spring mold tonight!
Good luck with the buckling spring, and let us know how it goes.
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 26 April 2016, 16:25:53
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Post by: romevi on Tue, 26 April 2016, 16:36:23
My officemate has a few leds in their keyboard. Glowing goombaShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/F0ZtNgw.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/iMCjLMX.jpg)
Very good job, and a great officemate to have who has a mech keyboard!
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 27 April 2016, 10:09:07
Very good job, and a great officemate to have who has a mech keyboard!Luckily she's super cool, and that keyboard was also my first mech. I traded it to her for a breakfast burrito and an led light table from ebay.
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 27 April 2016, 10:15:39
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The one on the far left is a micro goom, I didn't pour quite enough into the mold.. I think I'll hold off on transparent gooms until I can get a pressure pot.
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And thanks to Moistgun, this is the best I've had for stems all week. Not 100% just yet, but I'm super effing happy with it.
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Post by: Moistgun on Wed, 27 April 2016, 14:50:34
Honestly, doing that, Ive made caps that fit better than all the artisans I own. (which is hardly any)
Im starting to run low on the oomoo because I was using too much early on.
Im going to order some in the next month or so and get back into making stuff other than blanks.
Nice job! :thumb:
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 27 April 2016, 15:25:21
Hell yea, the stems look way better!
Honestly, doing that, Ive made caps that fit better than all the artisans I own. (which is hardly any)
Im starting to run low on the oomoo because I was using too much early on.
Im going to order some in the next month or so and get back into making stuff other than blanks.
Nice job! :thumb:
Thanks man! I'm also starting to run low on my oomoo 30, but I figure I should cast more caps atm and just deal with the molds I already have. Ideally I can make a 2nd mold for a new keycap with what I have, but I guess we'll see what happens.
Thanks again for the advice!
Post by: Kenda on Thu, 28 April 2016, 03:00:01
Post by: juahenza on Thu, 28 April 2016, 03:15:44
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 28 April 2016, 10:07:21
really good work there. hope to see more updatesI'll have some minor ones in a bit
looking good. hopefully mine will have smoother processI wish you the best of luck and hope that you also have a smoother process. This is rough going!
Post by: juahenza on Thu, 28 April 2016, 22:24:33
really good work there. hope to see more updatesI'll have some minor ones in a bitlooking good. hopefully mine will have smoother processI wish you the best of luck and hope that you also have a smoother process. This is rough going!
best of luck to you too. will sure support the sales thread whenever you're ready. Cool designs! :))
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 03 May 2016, 23:34:30
Casting a few before the molds stem broke.
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F-up jar
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Pre-Jar
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Put the purple goomba up on /r/mechmarket and it sold in under 5 minutes, so I threw up a few others. Yellow & Dark brown didn't sell, but still super excited that a few people we willing to buy them knowing they were C grade caps. Looking forward to having a real sale in the next few weeks.
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Working on new 4x mold, and I decided that I would try and make the stems with real caps.
Doing the layout
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Hot glued the base to the wax paper.
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Gluing in the sprus
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Oomoo in
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Got the goomba section in the mold tonight.
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Whole family shot of the not totally effed caps
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Post by: xtrafrood on Tue, 03 May 2016, 23:40:25
Post by: romevi on Tue, 03 May 2016, 23:54:52
I like that short teal one in the first pictures. I don't know why, but I've come to prefer shorter artisan caps lately.
Post by: xtrafrood on Wed, 04 May 2016, 00:08:43
Very interesting. Noted for my own endeavors in the future.
I like that short teal one in the first pictures. I don't know why, but I've come to prefer shorter artisan caps lately.
I'm here to see the Goomba army
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Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 04 May 2016, 09:49:27
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Guess I got in a hurry last night and didn't pour it correctly.
Not sure if you can see from this photo, but the lineup isn't quite right.
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Fortunately there is an easy fix for that at least!
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So now that I'm out of oomoo.. It'll have to wait a little bit before I can recast the goomba 4x. I think next go I'll put this one with the caps in it, under the goombas.
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Maybe that'll help them line up more correctly. I'm also kicking around the idea of a cut out plate that would work for lining up caps in the molds.
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 04 May 2016, 09:57:23
Nice colors! I'm looking forward to more developmentsThank you! I've been mixing in some white and then a little of another color in order to make an opaque color from the tints that I have. Next time I make an order, probably today or tomorrow, if I can afford it I'll pick up some opaque colors.
Very interesting. Noted for my own endeavors in the future.Funny story about those, they aren't actually keycaps. The short ones are, as I have taken to calling them anyway, desk warts. If you read further up in this thread you'll find that I royally messed up the stem part of my first mold. I didn't spray the mold with release agent when I poured the 2nd batch of oomoo onto it... I was able to cut the goomba out, and I had a perfectly reasonably mold of that part of the keycap. So I've just kept on practicing casting with it when I mix up a batch of smooth-cast.
I like that short teal one in the first pictures. I don't know why, but I've come to prefer shorter artisan caps lately.
I was thinking about selling those as 'placeholder' keycaps. I'd invoice someone and send them the desk wart version as a placeholder while I get the pressure pot and more supplies ordered. Then if I tried to bail with the cash, or didn't deliver the keycap within an agreed on time frame the buyer could force a refund through paypal since the placeholder isn't actually a keycap. I thought it'd give a better degree of protection for someone. I wonder if anyone would be willing to buy them that way.
Elite desk wart divisionVery interesting. Noted for my own endeavors in the future.
I like that short teal one in the first pictures. I don't know why, but I've come to prefer shorter artisan caps lately.
I'm here to see the Goomba armyShow Image(http://a.fod4.com/misc/Bill%20Murray%20Cigarette%20Tree.gif)
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Post by: DeTommie on Wed, 04 May 2016, 10:04:00
First of all: cool keycaps! Your project make me wanna make my own. Too bad I can't sculpt...
Here is a link to a video on making a silicone mold, maybe there are some tips in there to combat the bubbles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEVi0mEaJJQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEVi0mEaJJQ)
BTW: there is no way to say bubbles angrily. ;)
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 04 May 2016, 10:29:03
Hi JT_Sea,
First of all: cool keycaps! Your project make me wanna make my own. Too bad I can't sculpt...
Here is a link to a video on making a silicone mold, maybe there are some tips in there to combat the bubbles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEVi0mEaJJQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEVi0mEaJJQ)
BTW: there is no way to say bubbles angrily. ;)
Glad you like them! I'm kinda getting tired of looking at the goombas myself, but I'll keep at it till I have a decent enough batch to move onto keycap 2.
I love TESTED, I'll watch the video today. Thanks for the link.
Post by: Kenda on Wed, 04 May 2016, 20:49:46
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Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 05 May 2016, 00:09:01
Have you tried using a pipette or a syringe to pour resin in. I tried it and it eliminated 99% of bubbles. Also I find more sprue holes work for me. Good luck with your project
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The pipettes that you can order on Amazon? Like the clear plastic disposable ones? Or the scientific ones?
And when you say more sprue holes, how many and where on the key?
Post by: Kenda on Thu, 05 May 2016, 00:15:56
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Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 05 May 2016, 07:19:40
Yea the disposable ones. I made 9 holes all around the keycap edgeThank you! I'll see about ordering some shortly. If you wouldn't mind indulging some more questions. Do you use a pressure pot, and what do you use for the sprues? I've been using q-tips.
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Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 05 May 2016, 13:28:54
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You can see how the registration is off - next time reg marks.
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In other news I"m selling all my cool things on /mechmarket so I can fund more supplies & a pressure pot.
Post by: Kenda on Thu, 05 May 2016, 22:44:36
Yea the disposable ones. I made 9 holes all around the keycap edgeThank you! I'll see about ordering some shortly. If you wouldn't mind indulging some more questions. Do you use a pressure pot, and what do you use for the sprues? I've been using q-tips.
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Same here, i also used q-tips as sprue. I'm still hesitating in using a pressure pot. And up till now from what i'm doing, my method seems working for me. So for a keycap with only a tiny bubble, it's fine for me.
Post by: switchnollie on Fri, 06 May 2016, 19:27:06
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 09 May 2016, 11:00:41
Great progress :)
I'll be posting the most likely mis-adventures of using a pressure pot very soon! And thanks for the tips, I think the pipetts will work very well in the future.Yea the disposable ones. I made 9 holes all around the keycap edgeThank you! I'll see about ordering some shortly. If you wouldn't mind indulging some more questions. Do you use a pressure pot, and what do you use for the sprues? I've been using q-tips.
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Same here, i also used q-tips as sprue. I'm still hesitating in using a pressure pot. And up till now from what i'm doing, my method seems working for me. So for a keycap with only a tiny bubble, it's fine for me.
Great progress :)Thanks! I'm glad it seems like there is progress, I feel like I've been in a backslide..
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 09 May 2016, 11:01:49
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I'm really excited for test casting tonight. We'll see how the bubbles fair now.
Post by: Mattc777 on Mon, 09 May 2016, 12:10:40
No photos of goombas today, but a minor update just the same.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/QTD6FJG.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/C2rAdCu.jpg)
I'm really excited for test casting tonight. We'll see how the bubbles fair now.
That is exciting! :thumb: :cool:
Post by: Moistgun on Mon, 09 May 2016, 14:03:50
Stay safe with that garage bomb, and post pix :p
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 09 May 2016, 14:24:49
Bet those bubbles will be running for the hills.
Stay safe with that garage bomb, and post pix :p
Thanks for the warning! I'll be keeping it at low pressure to start. I still have the stock pressure-valve in there, and I'm genuinely curious to see what a 20ish psi does for the caps.
Post by: Moistgun on Mon, 09 May 2016, 15:32:26
Im jelly. what brand?
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 09 May 2016, 17:01:18
For some reason I think most diy casting is done around 40-ishDis guy - http://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-H6329-Paint-Gauges-37288-Gallon/dp/B0007D2D7I
Im jelly. what brand?
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 09 May 2016, 23:37:38
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Still not perfect, but at least its not bubbles that are causing the issues now!
Post by: romevi on Mon, 09 May 2016, 23:39:25
Guys!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/zEblpmE.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/6fwY8PS.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/oIpywBO.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/q6YzZ4Z.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/8rq6FcM.jpg)
Still not perfect, but at least its not bubbles that are causing the issues now!
They're like little gum drops!
Post by: xtrafrood on Tue, 10 May 2016, 00:06:00
Guys!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/zEblpmE.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/6fwY8PS.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/oIpywBO.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/q6YzZ4Z.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/8rq6FcM.jpg)
Still not perfect, but at least its not bubbles that are causing the issues now!
They're like little gum drops!
Tasty grape gumdrops :p I can definitely see the difference with the latest casts
Post by: DeTommie on Tue, 10 May 2016, 03:02:32
Guys!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/zEblpmE.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/6fwY8PS.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/oIpywBO.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/q6YzZ4Z.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/8rq6FcM.jpg)
Still not perfect, but at least its not bubbles that are causing the issues now!
They're like little gum drops!
Tasty grape gumdrops :p I can definitely see the difference with the latest casts
Make it so.
Homemade Gummy Snacks Recipe
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 5 mins
Total time: 10 mins
Serves: 16+
Ingredients
1 cup 100% fruit juice
2 tbsp grass-fed gelatin
Silicone candy molds or an 8" x 8" glass baking dish
Instructions
1. Pour the juice into small saucepan. Heat gently until the juice is very warm but not boiling.
2. Turn off the heat, and slowly pour the gelatin into the juice while whisking until it's incorporated. Repeat with the other tablespoon of gelatin.
3. Pour the mixture into silicone molds or an 8-inch by 8-inch glass baking dish that's been very lightly greased with coconut oil. You don't have to grease the silicone molds if you decide to use those. How many gummy snacks you'll end up with depends on how big your molds are.
4. Refrigerate the Homemade Gummy Snacks for at least 2 hours, then pop them out of the molds. You may want to freeze them for 15 minutes before you try to unmold.
5. Keep these gummy snacks refrigerated in a covered container. They keep for 3 to 5 days.
Post by: xtrafrood on Tue, 10 May 2016, 03:05:01
Guys!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/zEblpmE.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/6fwY8PS.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/oIpywBO.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/q6YzZ4Z.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/8rq6FcM.jpg)
Still not perfect, but at least its not bubbles that are causing the issues now!
They're like little gum drops!
Tasty grape gumdrops :p I can definitely see the difference with the latest casts
Make it so.
Homemade Gummy Snacks Recipe
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 5 mins
Total time: 10 mins
Serves: 16+
Ingredients
1 cup 100% fruit juice
2 tbsp grass-fed gelatin
Silicone candy molds or an 8" x 8" glass baking dish
Instructions
1. Pour the juice into small saucepan. Heat gently until the juice is very warm but not boiling.
2. Turn off the heat, and slowly pour the gelatin into the juice while whisking until it's incorporated. Repeat with the other tablespoon of gelatin.
3. Pour the mixture into silicone molds or an 8-inch by 8-inch glass baking dish that's been very lightly greased with coconut oil. You don't have to grease the silicone molds if you decide to use those. How many gummy snacks you'll end up with depends on how big your molds are.
4. Refrigerate the Homemade Gummy Snacks for at least 2 hours, then pop them out of the molds. You may want to freeze them for 15 minutes before you try to unmold.
5. Keep these gummy snacks refrigerated in a covered container. They keep for 3 to 5 days.
Mmmmmm, nom nom grass-fed gelatin :)
Post by: Mattc777 on Tue, 10 May 2016, 13:22:13
Guys!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/zEblpmE.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/6fwY8PS.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/oIpywBO.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/q6YzZ4Z.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/8rq6FcM.jpg)
Still not perfect, but at least its not bubbles that are causing the issues now!
Oh man those are awesome! :thumb:
Crazy how much of a difference a pressure chamber can make.
Post by: dannrawr on Tue, 10 May 2016, 14:31:05
Post by: tinymakesthings on Tue, 10 May 2016, 14:50:05
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 10 May 2016, 17:28:05
Really interesting to see the progress you're making (you move so fast!). Seeing a lot of improvement with the pressure pot! Those purp goombas are looking quite tasty d:Thanks! I feel like I"m moving so slow, I'm glad to see someone things I'm moving quickly.
great improvement!!!Thank you! I'm excited to start getting some caps out to my 'backers'. I sent them DM on reddit this morning with progress shots. Everyone seems pretty excited about the purps.
Post by: biocalves on Tue, 10 May 2016, 17:46:17
Really interesting to see the progress you're making (you move so fast!). Seeing a lot of improvement with the pressure pot! Those purp goombas are looking quite tasty d:Thanks! I feel like I"m moving so slow, I'm glad to see someone things I'm moving quickly.great improvement!!!Thank you! I'm excited to start getting some caps out to my 'backers'. I sent them DM on reddit this morning with progress shots. Everyone seems pretty excited about the purps.
I love that you're active in posting updates. It looks like you're progressing nicely and it's nice to see you're excited about it.
Post by: geniekid on Tue, 10 May 2016, 20:14:06
Post by: alexjd99 on Tue, 10 May 2016, 20:24:22
Guys!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/zEblpmE.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/6fwY8PS.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/oIpywBO.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/q6YzZ4Z.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/8rq6FcM.jpg)
Still not perfect, but at least its not bubbles that are causing the issues now!
Oh dude! This purple is soooooo nice. Casts are looking hella clean now. Can't wait to see more
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 11 May 2016, 10:03:25
Oh dude! This purple is soooooo nice. Casts are looking hella clean now. Can't wait to see moreThanks man! I may be able to cast a new one tonight. Got the new box of oomoo in last night, made the first 1/2 of the mold before bed and poured the 2nd part this morning before work. She's sitting in the pressure pot right now. Hopefully I didn't eff something up..
So I might have had a small nightmare about casting last night.. Guess that tells you something about whats on my mind currently.I love that you're active in posting updates. It looks like you're progressing nicely and it's nice to see you're excited about it.Really interesting to see the progress you're making (you move so fast!). Seeing a lot of improvement with the pressure pot! Those purp goombas are looking quite tasty d:Thanks! I feel like I"m moving so slow, I'm glad to see someone things I'm moving quickly.great improvement!!!Thank you! I'm excited to start getting some caps out to my 'backers'. I sent them DM on reddit this morning with progress shots. Everyone seems pretty excited about the purps.
I just really want gumdrops now :))(https://media1.giphy.com/media/3c9ubRSgiHXlS/200_s.gif)
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 12 May 2016, 07:40:01
(http://i.imgur.com/g68ZYeA.jpg)
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Still have one minor issue, but the second cap I cast last night didn't have it so I might have that sorted out. I did some heavy sanding on the master before making this mold, and now that I have a few to test I'll see how well they fit on my board + macropad today. Might need to do some more sanding..
Post by: Mattc777 on Thu, 12 May 2016, 07:45:06
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/WGY08bb.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/g68ZYeA.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/uVd5Qai.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/WtNp1JI.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/FWhXpZb.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/v3jPcaz.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ujrfuXp.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Vh2mcd5.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Yd2NVzh.jpg)
Still have one minor issue, but the second cap I cast last night didn't have it so I might have that sorted out. I did some heavy sanding on the master before making this mold, and now that I have a few to test I'll see how well they fit on my board + macropad today. Might need to do some more sanding..
Ice Goomba! Man the progress is real! Nice work sir, this looks great!
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 12 May 2016, 10:07:09
(http://i.imgur.com/Xu0JFfY.jpg)
The OG goomba had some fitting issues with the large lip -
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(http://i.imgur.com/2KWmwl7.jpg)
So I spent some time with a few pieces of sandpaper and the master over the weekend.
(http://i.imgur.com/YqgU9Zz.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/6ODuVyU.jpg)
Still a little snug, but I think it works.
(http://i.imgur.com/hgqMhW0.jpg)
Interestingly enough from this photo it looks like the OG gooms has more clearance. It doesn't.
Now to cut out the mx stem, cast a few caps sans stems and make a few bases out of mx + topre + alps. More updates to follow tomorrow :D
Post by: Moistgun on Thu, 12 May 2016, 10:10:24
Post by: Moistgun on Thu, 12 May 2016, 10:16:12
Still have one minor issue, but the second cap I cast last night didn't have it so I might have that sorted out. I did some heavy sanding on the master before making this mold, and now that I have a few to test I'll see how well they fit on my board + macropad today. Might need to do some more sanding..
Just a heads up
I found topre and alps to need the same technique for making the stems mold work correctly.
And alps is super easy to get a decent cast of the stem, while topre is seemingly more difficult.
all that said, I dont have a pressure pot like you do...
:thumb:
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 12 May 2016, 10:20:20
I'm sure you noticed the drastic improvement in the stem on the mold earlier, I'm hoping that a topre stem will work out equally well when curing under pressure.
Still have one minor issue, but the second cap I cast last night didn't have it so I might have that sorted out. I did some heavy sanding on the master before making this mold, and now that I have a few to test I'll see how well they fit on my board + macropad today. Might need to do some more sanding..
Just a heads up
I found topre and alps to need the same technique for making the stems mold work correctly.
And alps is super easy to get a decent cast of the stem, while topre is seemingly more difficult.
all that said, I dont have a pressure pot like you do...
:thumb:
I've gotta say though, the pressure pot is almost like magic. I'm so glad I sold my SA sets & artisans& placeholders to get some better equipment. I'm really curious to know how a vac pot will help the process, and a high pressure valve in the pressure pot.
Listerine Goomba?Love the name! I think I'll use it when I do a public sale.
Post by: Moistgun on Thu, 12 May 2016, 10:34:10
I'm sure you noticed the drastic improvement in the stem on the mold earlier, I'm hoping that a topre stem will work out equally well when curing under pressure.
Still have one minor issue, but the second cap I cast last night didn't have it so I might have that sorted out. I did some heavy sanding on the master before making this mold, and now that I have a few to test I'll see how well they fit on my board + macropad today. Might need to do some more sanding..
Just a heads up
I found topre and alps to need the same technique for making the stems mold work correctly.
And alps is super easy to get a decent cast of the stem, while topre is seemingly more difficult.
all that said, I dont have a pressure pot like you do...
:thumb:
I've gotta say though, the pressure pot is almost like magic. I'm so glad I sold my SA sets & artisans& placeholders to get some better equipment. I'm really curious to know how a vac pot will help the process, and a high pressure valve in the pressure pot.Listerine Goomba?Love the name! I think I'll use it when I do a public sale.
Oh yea, the difference is night and day, and goes without saying.
Im really happy for you to be able to get this sweet set up.
I think you got the big change out of the way, and the vacuum will just be a nice compliment to the pressure.
IMO working on projects and creating stuff is much more satisfying than collecting cap sets and hoarding **** lol.
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 12 May 2016, 10:39:55
Oh yea, the difference is night and day, and goes without saying.
Im really happy for you to be able to get this sweet set up.
I think you got the big change out of the way, and the vacuum will just be a nice compliment to the pressure.
IMO working on projects and creating stuff is much more satisfying than collecting cap sets and hoarding **** lol.
From a creative standpoint its way more satisfying, but sometimes hoarding is great :D
Post by: Moistgun on Thu, 12 May 2016, 10:46:27
Oh yea, the difference is night and day, and goes without saying.
Im really happy for you to be able to get this sweet set up.
I think you got the big change out of the way, and the vacuum will just be a nice compliment to the pressure.
IMO working on projects and creating stuff is much more satisfying than collecting cap sets and hoarding **** lol.
From a creative standpoint its way more satisfying, but sometimes hoarding is great :D
collect what you enjoy and hoard what you create. lol
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 12 May 2016, 23:57:53
Doesn't look bad from here.
(http://i.imgur.com/sVTYrZ0.jpg)
Whaaa wha
(http://i.imgur.com/rb1SDyu.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/9KgRC5U.jpg)
So, solved the problem!
(http://i.imgur.com/3ahk1PL.jpg)
J/k, here's what it looks like on the macro pad
(http://i.imgur.com/WZmXapC.jpg)
And after more work tonight
(http://i.imgur.com/nfNUJ4k.jpg)
Its still going to end up being a snug cap, but I think we're in a spot now
Post by: romevi on Fri, 13 May 2016, 00:04:31
Post by: dannrawr on Fri, 13 May 2016, 03:00:00
Post by: JT_Sea on Fri, 13 May 2016, 08:21:50
from the front looks like goomba is eyeing on meThey're a creeper for sure. Always there, just watching..
Post by: geniekid on Fri, 13 May 2016, 08:30:31
You know they're just waiting for an opportunity to jump you...or is it the other way around?!from the front looks like goomba is eyeing on meThey're a creeper for sure. Always there, just watching..
Post by: biocalves on Fri, 13 May 2016, 08:30:42
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk
Post by: xtrafrood on Fri, 13 May 2016, 08:39:57
You know they're just waiting for an opportunity to jump you...or is it the other way around?!from the front looks like goomba is eyeing on meThey're a creeper for sure. Always there, just watching..
then you press the key and the Goomba is smooshed :cool:
Post by: dannrawr on Fri, 13 May 2016, 09:06:57
Post by: Moistgun on Fri, 13 May 2016, 10:07:51
Post by: JT_Sea on Fri, 13 May 2016, 14:06:31
Post by: Moistgun on Fri, 13 May 2016, 14:17:05
this one fit better?
Post by: JT_Sea on Fri, 13 May 2016, 14:20:55
Nice lil goombaNope, just ran out of resin when I was pouring the pseudo caps. The one with the crappy white teeth is the only cap amongst the bunch.
this one fit better?
Post by: Moistgun on Fri, 13 May 2016, 14:32:36
Nice lil goombaNope, just ran out of resin when I was pouring the pseudo caps. The one with the crappy white teeth is the only cap amongst the bunch.
this one fit better?
Cool.
Have you made any blanks at all?
Post by: JT_Sea on Fri, 13 May 2016, 14:33:56
Nice lil goombaNope, just ran out of resin when I was pouring the pseudo caps. The one with the crappy white teeth is the only cap amongst the bunch.
this one fit better?
Cool.
Have you made any blanks at all?
Nope, not yet. I should get around to it one of these days. I figure I'm doing good just getting the casting process down better, then I can expand after that.
Are blanks worth while to make?
Post by: Moistgun on Fri, 13 May 2016, 14:46:40
Almost all my caps are for personal use, so it depends on what you likeNice lil goombaNope, just ran out of resin when I was pouring the pseudo caps. The one with the crappy white teeth is the only cap amongst the bunch.
this one fit better?
Cool.
Have you made any blanks at all?
Nope, not yet. I should get around to it one of these days. I figure I'm doing good just getting the casting process down better, then I can expand after that.
Are blanks worth while to make?
Sent from my fingers at a local payphone
Post by: JT_Sea on Sat, 14 May 2016, 23:28:55
(http://i.imgur.com/QWxhjNK.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/kJ0qMZM.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/7Dk7aLO.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/VdEd37A.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/rpuoVaR.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/nizQvfQ.jpg)
And if you look at the set on the left, you can see they are touching then if you look at the right hand set you can see they aren't touching. I would guess that the goombas will fit on any board now. I'll give it a shot on the magicforce 68 on Monday.
(http://i.imgur.com/SXNyALG.jpg)
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 16 May 2016, 15:30:43
(http://i.imgur.com/dTgEERS.jpg)
I'm calling this set gloombas
(http://i.imgur.com/CDUYAr2.jpg)
Tried mixing too little for the black, it didn't cure so thats all a goopy mess.
Next time, I'll not make that same mistake.
(http://i.imgur.com/NpWYdh6.jpg)
Dark purp
(http://i.imgur.com/VtzeXNN.jpg)
And don't forget your pills
(http://i.imgur.com/VS99aoS.jpg)
Post by: Moistgun on Mon, 16 May 2016, 15:38:51
I do not like doing double or triple shots, process wise, but damn do they make a cap look wayyy better.
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 16 May 2016, 15:46:40
Nice job!Agreed - I now understand why those caps fetch higher values.
I do not like doing double or triple shots, process wise, but damn do they make a cap look wayyy better.
Post by: romevi on Mon, 16 May 2016, 15:49:04
Double shotsShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/dTgEERS.jpg)
I'm calling this set gloombasShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/CDUYAr2.jpg)
Tried mixing too little for the black, it didn't cure so thats all a goopy mess.
Next time, I'll not make that same mistake.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/NpWYdh6.jpg)
Dark purpShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/VtzeXNN.jpg)
And don't forget your pillsShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/VS99aoS.jpg)
Those are too many to keep for yourself. ;)
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 16 May 2016, 15:52:15
Double shotsShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/dTgEERS.jpg)
I'm calling this set gloombasShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/CDUYAr2.jpg)
Tried mixing too little for the black, it didn't cure so thats all a goopy mess.
Next time, I'll not make that same mistake.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/NpWYdh6.jpg)
Dark purpShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/VtzeXNN.jpg)
And don't forget your pillsShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/VS99aoS.jpg)
Those are too many to keep for yourself. ;)
Gotta get the caps out to my backers first! But stay tuned to r/mk r/mm :D
Post by: Moistgun on Mon, 16 May 2016, 16:05:56
Double shotsShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/dTgEERS.jpg)
I'm calling this set gloombasShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/CDUYAr2.jpg)
Tried mixing too little for the black, it didn't cure so thats all a goopy mess.
Next time, I'll not make that same mistake.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/NpWYdh6.jpg)
Dark purpShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/VtzeXNN.jpg)
And don't forget your pillsShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/VS99aoS.jpg)
Those are too many to keep for yourself. ;)
Gotta get the caps out to my backers first! But stay tuned to r/mk r/mm :D
How ever will you decide who gets single color and who gets the dubs?
Idk how many people you sold to already, or did you just promise place holders?
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 16 May 2016, 16:11:54
How ever will you decide who gets single color and who gets the dubs?I'm thinking Random.org will be very valuable in my future. I also will add a caveat on my sale posts that anyone who wants to trade for caps I'm looking to acquire will get top priority! At least thats what I'm thinking now, I haven't worked out the specifics yet.
Idk how many people you sold to already, or did you just promise place holders?
I actually already have a private list of folks waiting for the goombas, I think I'll do a private sale first before I do a public one. Need to make sure everyone is okay with the quality first and foremost.
I have sent a few out as gifts to friends who have helped me out along the way, their reviews should provide valuable insight into the caps and if they'll stand up to a public release.
Post by: Moistgun on Mon, 16 May 2016, 16:30:13
How ever will you decide who gets single color and who gets the dubs?I'm thinking Random.org will be very valuable in my future. I also will add a caveat on my sale posts that anyone who wants to trade for caps I'm looking to acquire will get top priority! At least thats what I'm thinking now, I haven't worked out the specifics yet.
Idk how many people you sold to already, or did you just promise place holders?
I actually already have a private list of folks waiting for the goombas, I think I'll do a private sale first before I do a public one. Need to make sure everyone is okay with the quality first and foremost.
I have sent a few out as gifts to friends who have helped me out along the way, their reviews should provide valuable insight into the caps and if they'll stand up to a public release.
that seems fair enough.
hopefully you can land a cap that you have been looking for in the process
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 16 May 2016, 16:36:21
How ever will you decide who gets single color and who gets the dubs?I'm thinking Random.org will be very valuable in my future. I also will add a caveat on my sale posts that anyone who wants to trade for caps I'm looking to acquire will get top priority! At least thats what I'm thinking now, I haven't worked out the specifics yet.
Idk how many people you sold to already, or did you just promise place holders?
I actually already have a private list of folks waiting for the goombas, I think I'll do a private sale first before I do a public one. Need to make sure everyone is okay with the quality first and foremost.
I have sent a few out as gifts to friends who have helped me out along the way, their reviews should provide valuable insight into the caps and if they'll stand up to a public release.
that seems fair enough.
hopefully you can land a cap that you have been looking for in the process
Gotta study the masters!
Post by: biocalves on Wed, 18 May 2016, 13:16:56
How ever will you decide who gets single color and who gets the dubs?I'm thinking Random.org will be very valuable in my future. I also will add a caveat on my sale posts that anyone who wants to trade for caps I'm looking to acquire will get top priority! At least thats what I'm thinking now, I haven't worked out the specifics yet.
Idk how many people you sold to already, or did you just promise place holders?
I actually already have a private list of folks waiting for the goombas, I think I'll do a private sale first before I do a public one. Need to make sure everyone is okay with the quality first and foremost.
I have sent a few out as gifts to friends who have helped me out along the way, their reviews should provide valuable insight into the caps and if they'll stand up to a public release.
that seems fair enough.
hopefully you can land a cap that you have been looking for in the process
Gotta study the masters!
Not seeing an update here daily makes me worried. Are you ok? :))
Post by: Moistgun on Wed, 18 May 2016, 13:25:15
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 18 May 2016, 14:39:51
calves is right, you are the most dedicated I have seen in a while.
Not seeing an update here daily makes me worried. Are you ok? :))
Sorry guys, just busy with fam and working on getting keys setup for my backers. I actually do have some updates to post, I'll try to get those up today.
Just a hint :
4x mold tonight
New sculpt
Wifey sculpted a cap
Triple shot success!
Post by: Mattc777 on Wed, 18 May 2016, 14:41:12
calves is right, you are the most dedicated I have seen in a while.Not seeing an update here daily makes me worried. Are you ok? :))
Sorry guys, just busy with fam and working on getting keys setup for my backers. I actually do have some updates to post, I'll try to get those up today.
Just a hint :
4x mold tonight
New sculpt
Wifey sculpted a cap
Triple shot success!
Super excited to see new designs/sculpts! Killin' it sir!
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 18 May 2016, 14:43:49
Super excited to see new designs/sculpts! Killin' it sir!
Thank you thank you! I'm super excited to get my backers caps in the mail, and I'll have enough after that to start reaching out to my private R1 list. Shouldn't be more than a week or so and I'll be posting public R1 on /mechmarket. Gotta keep that small though, don't want to die.
Post by: biocalves on Wed, 18 May 2016, 14:44:34
calves is right, you are the most dedicated I have seen in a while.Not seeing an update here daily makes me worried. Are you ok? :))
Sorry guys, just busy with fam and working on getting keys setup for my backers. I actually do have some updates to post, I'll try to get those up today.
Just a hint :
4x mold tonight
New sculpt
Wifey sculpted a cap
Triple shot success!
Just relieved you're not lying in a ditch somewhere. :p
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 18 May 2016, 14:47:59
calves is right, you are the most dedicated I have seen in a while.Not seeing an update here daily makes me worried. Are you ok? :))
Sorry guys, just busy with fam and working on getting keys setup for my backers. I actually do have some updates to post, I'll try to get those up today.
Just a hint :
4x mold tonight
New sculpt
Wifey sculpted a cap
Triple shot success!
Just relieved you're not lying in a ditch somewhere. :p
:D with a missing box of goombas!
btw your friend jumped in for a blind box gooms - you'll have that in your package.
Post by: biocalves on Wed, 18 May 2016, 14:48:58
Oh did he? Yeah ship it to me, I'll make sure he gets it......calves is right, you are the most dedicated I have seen in a while.Not seeing an update here daily makes me worried. Are you ok? :))
Sorry guys, just busy with fam and working on getting keys setup for my backers. I actually do have some updates to post, I'll try to get those up today.
Just a hint :
4x mold tonight
New sculpt
Wifey sculpted a cap
Triple shot success!
Just relieved you're not lying in a ditch somewhere.
:D with a missing box of goombas!
btw your friend jumped in for a blind box gooms - you'll have that in your package.
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 18 May 2016, 14:55:08
:D You two can sort that out!Oh did he? Yeah ship it to me, I'll make sure he gets it......calves is right, you are the most dedicated I have seen in a while.Not seeing an update here daily makes me worried. Are you ok? :))
Sorry guys, just busy with fam and working on getting keys setup for my backers. I actually do have some updates to post, I'll try to get those up today.
Just a hint :
4x mold tonight
New sculpt
Wifey sculpted a cap
Triple shot success!
Just relieved you're not lying in a ditch somewhere.
:D with a missing box of goombas!
btw your friend jumped in for a blind box gooms - you'll have that in your package.
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 19 May 2016, 00:08:24
I've got a few gooms ready to head out, but I think I'll wait till they are all ready to go out for my backers.
(http://i.imgur.com/LvrIa7m.jpg)
4X is curing as I type this - also notice the far left stem..
(http://i.imgur.com/AbVRB05.jpg)
First time triple shots have come out close to correct. The black could be darker, but I'm 100% happy with these guys.
(http://i.imgur.com/HfDzTBi.jpg)
It was cold the other night in the basement, so when I pulled this one out it was still mushy, so I mushed it a little more. Sadly the stem didn't make it, otherwise this baby'd be on my keyboard.
(http://i.imgur.com/AQ7sOuW.jpg)
New cap sculpting
(http://i.imgur.com/DoAXVnG.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/fTvD6Pr.jpg)
And as promised, my wife did a first pass on a sculpt. I present the golden snitch
(http://i.imgur.com/ZIElItR.jpg)
Post by: biocalves on Thu, 19 May 2016, 00:13:20
Minor update
I've got a few gooms ready to head out, but I think I'll wait till they are all ready to go out for my backers.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LvrIa7m.jpg)
4X is curing as I type this - also notice the far left stem..Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/AbVRB05.jpg)
First time triple shots have come out close to correct. The black could be darker, but I'm 100% happy with these guys.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/HfDzTBi.jpg)
It was cold the other night in the basement, so when I pulled this one out it was still mushy, so I mushed it a little more. Sadly the stem didn't make it, otherwise this baby'd be on my keyboard.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/AQ7sOuW.jpg)
New cap sculptingShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/DoAXVnG.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/fTvD6Pr.jpg)
And as promised, my wife did a first pass on a sculpt. I present the golden snitchShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZIElItR.jpg)
Holy Crap!!!! Both of those new sculpts look amazing. Absolutely love the detail work on the chain on your sculpture as well as the wing shape on your wife's! Great job man.
Post by: Mattc777 on Thu, 19 May 2016, 00:18:22
Also those triple shots turned out very good! :cool:
Gotta say - Every time I press the one I have on my board I hear this in my head :
Post by: dannrawr on Thu, 19 May 2016, 01:13:40
Minor updatewould love to have that blue/teal haha. nice new sculpt
I've got a few gooms ready to head out, but I think I'll wait till they are all ready to go out for my backers.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LvrIa7m.jpg)
4X is curing as I type this - also notice the far left stem..Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/AbVRB05.jpg)
First time triple shots have come out close to correct. The black could be darker, but I'm 100% happy with these guys.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/HfDzTBi.jpg)
It was cold the other night in the basement, so when I pulled this one out it was still mushy, so I mushed it a little more. Sadly the stem didn't make it, otherwise this baby'd be on my keyboard.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/AQ7sOuW.jpg)
New cap sculptingShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/DoAXVnG.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/fTvD6Pr.jpg)
And as promised, my wife did a first pass on a sculpt. I present the golden snitchShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZIElItR.jpg)
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 19 May 2016, 06:50:39
Oh man that chain chomp. :thumb:
Also those triple shots turned out very good! :cool:
Gotta say - Every time I press the one I have on my board I hear this in my head :
hehe with the planck you can make that happen for real ;)
Post by: Moistgun on Thu, 19 May 2016, 08:53:36
and the snitch thing is awesome ! Id be worried about the replication of the snitch in the casting process, but if youre gentile, you can probably make it work!
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 19 May 2016, 09:49:24
(http://i.imgur.com/YRuPJE8.jpg)
Had a few hanger onners inside the alps caps mold, that was cleaned up this morning and the next one should be better.
(http://i.imgur.com/0Yz74KK.jpg)
Don't have the detail shots of the mx caps from the 4x, but they look pretty sharp. I'm really excited to be working with this new mold, it should help me get to market faster. Sadly I didn't have enough to go for the bigger container of oomoo on my last order, so I can't made a second 4x, but I should be just fine as is for now.
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 19 May 2016, 09:57:00
Holy Crap!!!! Both of those new sculpts look amazing. Absolutely love the detail work on the chain on your sculpture as well as the wing shape on your wife's! Great job man.Thanks dude! I can't wait to work on my wifes key, a few minor adjustments and some delicate casting and we might have an actual artisan on our hands.
Oh man that chain chomp. :thumb::D I hear that sound a lot when I'm pulling these guys out of the molds.
Also those triple shots turned out very good! :cool:
Gotta say - Every time I press the one I have on my board I hear this in my head :
would love to have that blue/teal haha. nice new sculptI appreciate the support, I should have a public sale over in r/mechmarket in the next few weeks. I'll post an update here as well when that happens.
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 19 May 2016, 09:57:59
The chain dude will look real nice!
and the snitch thing is awesome ! Id be worried about the replication of the snitch in the casting process, but if youre gentile, you can probably make it work!
I'm for sure worried about the snitch, but I think its worth a go. The oomoo 25 is really easy to stretch, so maybe... We'll see how it turns out.
Post by: Moistgun on Thu, 19 May 2016, 11:25:24
The chain dude will look real nice!
and the snitch thing is awesome ! Id be worried about the replication of the snitch in the casting process, but if youre gentile, you can probably make it work!
I'm for sure worried about the snitch, but I think its worth a go. The oomoo 25 is really easy to stretch, so maybe... We'll see how it turns out.
I dont doubt that you can make it happen
I was just wondering about the ability to make a number of casts before the mold eventually gives in.
How did you make the alps cap? it looks really clean.
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 19 May 2016, 11:36:39
The chain dude will look real nice!
and the snitch thing is awesome ! Id be worried about the replication of the snitch in the casting process, but if youre gentile, you can probably make it work!
I'm for sure worried about the snitch, but I think its worth a go. The oomoo 25 is really easy to stretch, so maybe... We'll see how it turns out.
I dont doubt that you can make it happen
I was just wondering about the ability to make a number of casts before the mold eventually gives in.
How did you make the alps cap? it looks really clean.
Thanks, my MD infinity comes back today (dude returned it for some dumb reason) and it has alps, I'll get to test fit it.
I thought I had posted about the multi stem before? Guess I'll need to do a write up on that.
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 19 May 2016, 16:40:43
It works!
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 19 May 2016, 17:12:27
Post by: jb1830 on Thu, 19 May 2016, 17:35:32
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 19 May 2016, 22:20:24
Whoa, an alps casting? :eek:Well I used a dsa blank for the goom master, and alps has dsa avail.. Thought I'd try and give the Alps clan some love. Sadly I won't be able to give any love to topre on this one.
Hadn't noticed you were running a post on here!Yup! Thanks for stopping by, I'm sure you noticed all dem purps this morning. I think one of them has your name on it.
Post by: JT_Sea on Fri, 20 May 2016, 11:51:51
(http://i.imgur.com/BZPLzdA.jpg)
Post by: biocalves on Fri, 20 May 2016, 11:57:41
Post by: xtrafrood on Fri, 20 May 2016, 12:08:35
Post by: JT_Sea on Fri, 20 May 2016, 12:27:24
Colors are really starting to look nice! That listerine green is turning into a nice turquoise almost.Thanks man, they really look blue when they are on their own but when you put them next to actual blue ones its easier to see their color.
I'm really digging that purple cap on the far left of the last picture. That cap reminds of a chameleon purple paint job. So awesomeGlad you like it, its a special for one of my backers.
(http://i.imgur.com/ZJeHlB1.jpg)
Post by: xtrafrood on Fri, 20 May 2016, 12:32:54
Colors are really starting to look nice! That listerine green is turning into a nice turquoise almost.Thanks man, they really look blue when they are on their own but when you put them next to actual blue ones its easier to see their color.I'm really digging that purple cap on the far left of the last picture. That cap reminds of a chameleon purple paint job. So awesomeGlad you like it, its a special for one of my backers.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZJeHlB1.jpg)
Oh ok, it's a swirly type of cast I guess. Cool man, congrats, I bet the backers are really helping out with production :)
Post by: JT_Sea on Fri, 20 May 2016, 12:49:14
Colors are really starting to look nice! That listerine green is turning into a nice turquoise almost.Thanks man, they really look blue when they are on their own but when you put them next to actual blue ones its easier to see their color.I'm really digging that purple cap on the far left of the last picture. That cap reminds of a chameleon purple paint job. So awesomeGlad you like it, its a special for one of my backers.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZJeHlB1.jpg)
Oh ok, it's a swirly type of cast I guess. Cool man, congrats, I bet the backers are really helping out with production :)
Its actually been kinda fun having a small group of people to email every couple of days. They've been really great with the ups and downs, and its a small enough group that production isn't crazy.
I'm thinking I might do that type of thing again, maybe with the next batch? Change a few of the rules around and such but.. Just a thought, not sure if I really want to, but I like having that small group of people to check in with.
Post by: suicidal_orange on Sat, 21 May 2016, 09:10:57
Good work!
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 23 May 2016, 11:18:07
I consider both of these caps failures. The one on the right, obviously it didn't make it and by the bubbles you can tell its pre pressure pot days and the one of the left while technically superior it has a divot in the chin.. I still have a long ways to go in my process, but man it feels nice to see the progress.
(http://i.imgur.com/A64QFVG.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/rMUOpFX.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/sunH1jV.jpg)
And on a separate note, I've finished all the caps for my backers and I'll be mailing those out tomorrow morning. They deserve a big round of applause! It was really neat running a mini kick starter through the r/mk r/mm community, and I might do it again just to have people to write to a few times a week.
(http://i.imgur.com/wUo3oNH.jpg)
Post by: Suembeaux on Mon, 23 May 2016, 11:20:06
Post by: dannrawr on Mon, 23 May 2016, 11:29:31
I think of all the things that I've learned so far this stands out to me.really great bro, the one infront of orange look like a ghost
I consider both of these caps failures. The one on the right, obviously it didn't make it and by the bubbles you can tell its pre pressure pot days and the one of the left while technically superior it has a divot in the chin.. I still have a long ways to go in my process, but man it feels nice to see the progress.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/A64QFVG.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/rMUOpFX.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/sunH1jV.jpg)
And on a separate note, I've finished all the caps for my backers and I'll be mailing those out tomorrow morning. They deserve a big round of applause! It was really neat running a mini kick starter through the r/mk r/mm community, and I might do it again just to have people to write to a few times a week.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/wUo3oNH.jpg)
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 23 May 2016, 15:05:07
(http://i.imgur.com/hs3YiAT.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/31222JT.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/l9Kl3HJ.jpg)
Post by: romevi on Mon, 23 May 2016, 15:12:39
The goomba fail armyShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/hs3YiAT.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/31222JT.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/l9Kl3HJ.jpg)
"Which-ah gum drop should I eat-ah?"
Post by: Natatat on Mon, 23 May 2016, 15:13:54
Post by: xtrafrood on Mon, 23 May 2016, 15:30:43
The goomba fail armyShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/hs3YiAT.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/31222JT.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/l9Kl3HJ.jpg)
Haha, this is a great photo
Post by: Moistgun on Mon, 23 May 2016, 22:16:57
Post by: romevi on Mon, 23 May 2016, 22:20:48
What is the most common issue youve found in the failures?
They never had the drive to make something of themselves.
Post by: Moistgun on Mon, 23 May 2016, 22:24:59
What is the most common issue youve found in the failures?
They never had the drive to make something of themselves.
Thanks Romevi, now I can go to bed after a solid lol
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 24 May 2016, 09:45:32
Seeing the progression of your work makes me happy! I see the dedication. Awesome! :thumb:Thanks!
Oh man, I wish I had read this last night. Seriously laughed out loud when I saw this this morning.What is the most common issue youve found in the failures?
They never had the drive to make something of themselves.
Thanks Romevi, now I can go to bed after a solid lol
But to answer your question, it depends. A lot of these aren't even caps. Remember when I royally ****edup my first mold? Well I kept pouring resin into the 1st part of it anyway just to practice.
Lots of them have bubbles, thats been solved, mostly, by better equipment.
Some of them weren't mixed correctly, as in they are still sorta flexible.
Some of the had issues when trying multi shots, which happened because I tried to mix the very least amount of resin I could... That didn't work out.
I also had an issue with a mold, so some of them have this extra tall kinda lip thing around the bottom.
And a few didn't have quite enough resin in them, so when I put them under pressure there wasn't enough in the sprue hole to make a fully formed cap.
My personal favorite though was when it was colder in the basement and they were still maleable after 2 hours in the mold (using 326) so I squished one :)
So yeah, I'm sure there are plenty of other mistakes that I have yet to make but no one thing aside from their general lack of drive :D Thanks @Romevi for that ;D
Haha, this is a great photo:D
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 25 May 2016, 12:35:57
And just working on some colors.
(http://i.imgur.com/4CNu8KX.jpg)
Seems like blue & purp are the most popular so far. The pink batch I did last night ended up being a wee bit fleshy colored, but kinda neat just the same. Really digging the mint/celeste type color.
New order or oomoo is out for delivery today, so that means I can either make more molds for the lil monster &/or refine some other sculpts and make molds for them. Probably both :)
Post by: biocalves on Wed, 25 May 2016, 12:42:46
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 25 May 2016, 12:46:10
Every time I see the blue it really pops!Yours is so light, hardly any color at all. Looks kinda like an ice cube. I'll be excited for you to get your package tomorrow/friday.
Post by: biocalves on Wed, 25 May 2016, 12:48:29
Every time I see the blue it really pops!Yours is so light, hardly any color at all. Looks kinda like an ice cube. I'll be excited for you to get your package tomorrow/friday.
As am I!
Post by: Moistgun on Wed, 25 May 2016, 12:50:57
Every time I see the blue it really pops!Yours is so light, hardly any color at all. Looks kinda like an ice cube. I'll be excited for you to get your package tomorrow/friday.
You should make a new design!
(http://i.imgur.com/dmNiHMQ.png)
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 25 May 2016, 13:03:20
What is that?Every time I see the blue it really pops!Yours is so light, hardly any color at all. Looks kinda like an ice cube. I'll be excited for you to get your package tomorrow/friday.
You should make a new design!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/dmNiHMQ.png)
Post by: Moistgun on Wed, 25 May 2016, 13:12:52
What is that?Every time I see the blue it really pops!Yours is so light, hardly any color at all. Looks kinda like an ice cube. I'll be excited for you to get your package tomorrow/friday.
You should make a new design!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/dmNiHMQ.png)
Its from a show called Rick and Morty. Its a planet sized head that crashes down and keeps shouting "Show me what you got"
Post by: biocalves on Wed, 25 May 2016, 13:13:58
What is that?Every time I see the blue it really pops!Yours is so light, hardly any color at all. Looks kinda like an ice cube. I'll be excited for you to get your package tomorrow/friday.
You should make a new design!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/dmNiHMQ.png)
Its from a show called Rick and Morty. Its a planet sized head that crashes down and keeps shouting "Show me what you got"
I was going to say it looks like someone's messed up nutsack
Post by: Moistgun on Wed, 25 May 2016, 13:15:30
What is that?Every time I see the blue it really pops!Yours is so light, hardly any color at all. Looks kinda like an ice cube. I'll be excited for you to get your package tomorrow/friday.
You should make a new design!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/dmNiHMQ.png)
Its from a show called Rick and Morty. Its a planet sized head that crashes down and keeps shouting "Show me what you got"
I was going to say it looks like someone's messed up nutsack
I cant believe you guys havent seen Rick and Morty
I highly recommend it.
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 25 May 2016, 13:41:42
If you look here (https://www.pinterest.com/jmchorse/my-work/), you can see what I was working on prior to digging into keycap crafting. Still planning on finishing the OG 151, about halfway through atm.
Post by: Moistgun on Wed, 25 May 2016, 14:13:21
I've seen the 'show me what you've got' gif and I've heard of the show before. But as you can imagine, I don't watch a lot of tv right now..
If you look here (https://www.pinterest.com/jmchorse/my-work/), you can see what I was working on prior to digging into keycap crafting. Still planning on finishing the OG 151, about halfway through atm.
Wow, I really like the anatomy and ornithological work!
you are quite talented.
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 26 May 2016, 10:40:03
Shipping out some caps!
(http://i.imgur.com/1ae78Ut.jpg)
Start em young
(http://i.imgur.com/Go2Vk5s.jpg)
This gives me plenty of supplies to mess up with
(http://i.imgur.com/o2hNJlL.jpg)
:showemewhatyougot:
(http://i.imgur.com/qAAbb20.jpg)
Post by: Moistgun on Thu, 26 May 2016, 10:41:27
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 26 May 2016, 10:44:34
Holy Schnikes, you have a lot of materials.It sucks to spend the money on that larger amounts, but man the price difference per oz of material.. Gotta do it, or I'd stop experimenting.
Post by: Suembeaux on Thu, 26 May 2016, 10:45:31
Holy Schnikes, you have a lot of materials.It sucks to spend the money on that larger amounts, but man the price difference per oz of material.. Gotta do it, or I'd stop experimenting.
Yo, can't wait to see what you do with it!
Post by: Mattc777 on Thu, 26 May 2016, 14:04:23
(http://i.imgur.com/RB9LB79.jpg)
Super excited about this colorway! Great work dude! :thumb:
Post by: biocalves on Thu, 26 May 2016, 16:42:31
Got dis here guy in the mail today. Black and Yellow swirl !Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/RB9LB79.jpg)
Super excited about this colorway! Great work dude! :thumb:
That needs to be on a Bumblee or Toxic set!
Post by: JT_Sea on Fri, 27 May 2016, 10:40:55
(http://i.imgur.com/f6kCLSK.jpg)
Making some new molds too, probably won't have any updates till monday/tuesday with the holiday and all.
Got dis here guy in the mail today. Black and Yellow swirl !So stoked to see these bad boys arriving! And even more excited that they seem to be going over well.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/RB9LB79.jpg)
Super excited about this colorway! Great work dude! :thumb:
Post by: Sneaky Potato on Fri, 27 May 2016, 17:15:29
Love your colors! I'll be watching your progress!
Post by: JT_Sea on Sun, 29 May 2016, 00:05:23
Great stuff! Those buckets of silicone bring tears of happiness to my eyes. If I can offer a kind suggestion, I would say to use a platinum-cure silicone (like smooth-cast) instead of OOMOO after you use all of that. The platinum cure is a little more pricey, but lasts so much longer when you have complex or detailed molds that aren't smooth. I used to use OOMOO, and now I'll never go back.
Love your colors! I'll be watching your progress!
I'll have to give that a shot, in like a year or something!
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 31 May 2016, 22:14:20
(http://i.imgur.com/GDOPuHI.jpg)
If only I had a topre board.. Maybe I have a friend who is loaning me one.
Post by: Suembeaux on Tue, 31 May 2016, 22:21:35
Testing some things outShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/GDOPuHI.jpg)
If only I had a topre board.. Maybe I have a friend who is loaning me one.
Exciting stuff!
I know I already messaged you on reddit but I wanted to thank you again for these. They will be perfect for blind bags at my event. They also look great watching customers on my board at work. :))
(http://i.imgur.com/yDYQI4R.jpg)
Post by: romevi on Tue, 31 May 2016, 22:26:56
Testing some things outShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/GDOPuHI.jpg)
If only I had a topre board.. Maybe I have a friend who is loaning me one.
I take it you have an Alps board? ;)
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 31 May 2016, 22:41:58
Glad you like them! Still can't believe you wanted all those rejectsTesting some things outShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/GDOPuHI.jpg)
If only I had a topre board.. Maybe I have a friend who is loaning me one.
Exciting stuff!
I know I already messaged you on reddit but I wanted to thank you again for these. They will be perfect for blind bags at my event. They also look great watching customers on my board at work. :))Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/yDYQI4R.jpg)
Testing some things outShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/GDOPuHI.jpg)
If only I had a topre board.. Maybe I have a friend who is loaning me one.
I take it you have an Alps board? ;)
I had an alps board, same friend that's loaning me the hhkb bought it. I'll probably buy it back, those quiet clicks are nice. But I've already test fitted the alps keys and they work.
Post by: GeneClackman on Wed, 01 June 2016, 02:37:43
Post by: Moistgun on Wed, 01 June 2016, 08:56:34
Did you follow the steps from the google doc or did you find a better process?
I neeeeed to know.
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 01 June 2016, 10:06:09
I always was a SEGA kid. Having said that, I love this thread. As someone who loves crafting stuff and recently asked himself about the process of custom keycap making I loved the thread! You can really see the progress in every iteration. Thanks for sharing!! Please keep up what you're doing!!
Thank you! I'll keep posting for sure. Problem is I'm over a small hump now, and just working on making enough product for a public sale, so nothing very interesting is going on.
You never posted how you did the multi stems :mad:
Did you follow the steps from the google doc or did you find a better process?
I neeeeed to know.
Sorry! I was going to, then there were some issues with the multi stems that I had done. So I scratched them and moved on, and didn't have anything to post agin.
I'll see if I can get some photos of the topre setup I'm using.
(http://i.imgur.com/LBOUHHe.jpg)
These guys have a ways to go, so I"m not 100% sure they'll make it into R1.
I've also been pestering the **** out of eat_the_foot about how he does things and that has helped a lot.
Post by: TheVengeance on Wed, 01 June 2016, 10:06:51
Very cool!
Post by: Moistgun on Wed, 01 June 2016, 10:23:44
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 01 June 2016, 10:27:07
Love this thread, love this progress.
Very cool!
Thank you so much! Glad you are enjoying it.
ETF is definitely helpful. keep it up
So far I've been very surprised at how helpful everyone is, its really pretty awesome when you think about it.
Post by: Moistgun on Wed, 01 June 2016, 10:33:05
Love this thread, love this progress.
Very cool!
Thank you so much! Glad you are enjoying it.ETF is definitely helpful. keep it up
So far I've been very surprised at how helpful everyone is, its really pretty awesome when you think about it.
Considering it is basically helping competition.
its just a really cool, self supporting community
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 01 June 2016, 12:52:28
(http://i.imgur.com/ixJyVX0.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/qwncilQ.jpg)
Post by: TheVengeance on Wed, 01 June 2016, 13:41:24
Love this thread, love this progress.
Very cool!
Thank you so much! Glad you are enjoying it.ETF is definitely helpful. keep it up
So far I've been very surprised at how helpful everyone is, its really pretty awesome when you think about it.
Considering it is basically helping competition.
its just a really cool, self supporting community
I wouldn't see it like that, even with all the knowledge there appears to be a lot of skill and luck involved in great sculpting etc.
I like the retro reference here, and the transition from rough to polished, something I'm trying to do myself.
I think though without a pressure pot, the failures may eventually beat me down. I'll end up buying one and the wife will inevitably divorce me for my keycap madness.
Post by: Moistgun on Wed, 01 June 2016, 13:43:00
I get what you mean. Personally, bubbles aren't nearly as destructive for me as I have seen in others Cases. I'd say try before and if you need it, get it.Love this thread, love this progress.
Very cool!
Thank you so much! Glad you are enjoying it.ETF is definitely helpful. keep it up
So far I've been very surprised at how helpful everyone is, its really pretty awesome when you think about it.
Considering it is basically helping competition.
its just a really cool, self supporting community
I wouldn't see it like that, even with all the knowledge there appears to be a lot of skill and luck involved in great sculpting etc.
I like the retro reference here, and the transition from rough to polished, something I'm trying to do myself.
I think though without a pressure pot, the failures may eventually beat me down. I'll end up buying one and the wife will inevitably divorce me for my keycap madness.
Sent from my local payphone
Post by: switchnollie on Wed, 01 June 2016, 13:55:53
Thinking about modifying under the Topre caps?
Not sure if you can with the DSA one's since they're so low already but I think you could add some thickness under the Topre & bridge the stem to make it stronger :)
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 01 June 2016, 14:55:14
Its a balancing act for sure, my wife gets annoyed at times. I try to break up the work though, so sometimes I get most of the evening to work on caps/casting etc and other I don't spend any time casting. That way she gets time together when she wants it, and I still get to work on my hobby. Plus one can sculpt caps while watching tv, so that helps as well.Love this thread, love this progress.
Very cool!
Thank you so much! Glad you are enjoying it.ETF is definitely helpful. keep it up
So far I've been very surprised at how helpful everyone is, its really pretty awesome when you think about it.
Considering it is basically helping competition.
its just a really cool, self supporting community
I wouldn't see it like that, even with all the knowledge there appears to be a lot of skill and luck involved in great sculpting etc.
I like the retro reference here, and the transition from rough to polished, something I'm trying to do myself.
I think though without a pressure pot, the failures may eventually beat me down. I'll end up buying one and the wife will inevitably divorce me for my keycap madness.
As for the pressure pot, if you can get one get one they are worth it from a casting perspective. I don't know how Moistgun does it, I would have quit already from frustration if I hadn't acquired one.
Very fast progress!Thank you!
Thinking about modifying under the Topre caps?
Not sure if you can with the DSA one's since they're so low already but I think you could add some thickness under the Topre & bridge the stem to make it stronger :)
I'm 100% certain I'll do something to make the stem more reinforced. I'm sure it'll be a stop gap, until I can spend enough time on it to really get something worth while, but we'll cross that bridge when I get there.
On that note, does anyone know how far the travel is on these switches? How deep do the little divots need to be in order for the key to function properly?
I get what you mean. Personally, bubbles aren't nearly as destructive for me as I have seen in others Cases. I'd say try before and if you need it, get it.Love this thread, love this progress.
Very cool!
Thank you so much! Glad you are enjoying it.ETF is definitely helpful. keep it up
So far I've been very surprised at how helpful everyone is, its really pretty awesome when you think about it.
Considering it is basically helping competition.
its just a really cool, self supporting community
I wouldn't see it like that, even with all the knowledge there appears to be a lot of skill and luck involved in great sculpting etc.
I like the retro reference here, and the transition from rough to polished, something I'm trying to do myself.
I think though without a pressure pot, the failures may eventually beat me down. I'll end up buying one and the wife will inevitably divorce me for my keycap madness.
Sent from my local payphone
I don't know how you do it man, more power to you for making quality caps sans pressure.
Post by: Moistgun on Wed, 01 June 2016, 14:58:11
Don't get me wrong. They are leagues different in quality, I just noticed the variation in the destructiveness from. Bubbles can be quite largeIts a balancing act for sure, my wife gets annoyed at times. I try to break up the work though, so sometimes I get most of the evening to work on caps/casting etc and other I don't spend any time casting. That way she gets time together when she wants it, and I still get to work on my hobby. Plus one can sculpt caps while watching tv, so that helps as well.Love this thread, love this progress.
Very cool!
Thank you so much! Glad you are enjoying it.ETF is definitely helpful. keep it up
So far I've been very surprised at how helpful everyone is, its really pretty awesome when you think about it.
Considering it is basically helping competition.
its just a really cool, self supporting community
I wouldn't see it like that, even with all the knowledge there appears to be a lot of skill and luck involved in great sculpting etc.
I like the retro reference here, and the transition from rough to polished, something I'm trying to do myself.
I think though without a pressure pot, the failures may eventually beat me down. I'll end up buying one and the wife will inevitably divorce me for my keycap madness.
As for the pressure pot, if you can get one get one they are worth it from a casting perspective. I don't know how Moistgun does it, I would have quit already from frustration if I hadn't acquired one.Very fast progress!Thank you!
Thinking about modifying under the Topre caps?
Not sure if you can with the DSA one's since they're so low already but I think you could add some thickness under the Topre & bridge the stem to make it stronger :)
I'm 100% certain I'll do something to make the stem more reinforced. I'm sure it'll be a stop gap, until I can spend enough time on it to really get something worth while, but we'll cross that bridge when I get there.
On that note, does anyone know how far the travel is on these switches? How deep do the little divots need to be in order for the key to function properly?I get what you mean. Personally, bubbles aren't nearly as destructive for me as I have seen in others Cases. I'd say try before and if you need it, get it.Love this thread, love this progress.
Very cool!
Thank you so much! Glad you are enjoying it.ETF is definitely helpful. keep it up
So far I've been very surprised at how helpful everyone is, its really pretty awesome when you think about it.
Considering it is basically helping competition.
its just a really cool, self supporting community
I wouldn't see it like that, even with all the knowledge there appears to be a lot of skill and luck involved in great sculpting etc.
I like the retro reference here, and the transition from rough to polished, something I'm trying to do myself.
I think though without a pressure pot, the failures may eventually beat me down. I'll end up buying one and the wife will inevitably divorce me for my keycap madness.
Sent from my local payphone
I don't know how you do it man, more power to you for making quality caps sans pressure.
Sent from my local payphone
Post by: Kemindo on Wed, 01 June 2016, 15:31:53
I always was a SEGA kid. Having said that, I love this thread. As someone who loves crafting stuff and recently asked himself about the process of custom keycap making I loved the thread! You can really see the progress in every iteration. Thanks for sharing!! Please keep up what you're doing!!
Thank you! I'll keep posting for sure. Problem is I'm over a small hump now, and just working on making enough product for a public sale, so nothing very interesting is going on.You never posted how you did the multi stems :mad:
Did you follow the steps from the google doc or did you find a better process?
I neeeeed to know.
Sorry! I was going to, then there were some issues with the multi stems that I had done. So I scratched them and moved on, and didn't have anything to post agin.
I'll see if I can get some photos of the topre setup I'm using.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LBOUHHe.jpg)
These guys have a ways to go, so I"m not 100% sure they'll make it into R1.
I've also been pestering the **** out of eat_the_foot about how he does things and that has helped a lot.
I look at ur caps and i saw some issues about : your silicone ( need to think about the plastic shrinkage ) , check ur air pipe , air pressure system . You had the awesome hobby anyway keep go on nd good luck
Post by: JT_Sea on Fri, 03 June 2016, 10:30:26
Post by: romevi on Fri, 03 June 2016, 10:37:49
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/jzXjsw7.jpg)
HWS sent you your own caps?! That's crazy! :))
Post by: TheVengeance on Fri, 03 June 2016, 10:39:12
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/jzXjsw7.jpg)
smashing it!
Post by: JT_Sea on Fri, 03 June 2016, 10:43:52
I know! Quite the magic trickShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/jzXjsw7.jpg)
HWS sent you your own caps?! That's crazy! :))
<3Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/jzXjsw7.jpg)
smashing it!
Post by: Sneaky Potato on Fri, 03 June 2016, 13:17:12
Post by: xtrafrood on Fri, 03 June 2016, 14:10:18
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/jzXjsw7.jpg)
Brown Goomba Supreme!
Post by: JT_Sea on Fri, 03 June 2016, 15:05:06
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/jzXjsw7.jpg)
Brown Goomba Supreme!
The black didn't turn out that dark, more like a dark grey. Its the old man gooms, white sneaking into his eyebrows.
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 06 June 2016, 10:43:16
Building up some stock
(http://i.imgur.com/eFOg9qZ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ol9HyFM.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/bz5554C.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/TXqC5Cr.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/rxidOPO.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ewB9wag.jpg)
A few blues, sadly the color swirls didn't turn out all that great on one of them. A huge drop of white color fell into the mold, and you can see how white the head is on that one but other than that the blue + red & blue + red + white swirls turned out okay.
Also been working on topre
(http://i.imgur.com/1EpDczj.jpg)
Making some blanks and test fitting some gooms, might be at a place where they are worth selling by the time I'm ready for my sale.
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 07 June 2016, 10:36:21
(http://i.imgur.com/ifaxhAk.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/xEZbY9I.jpg)
Clearly I don't know how to properly use GID powder.
Post by: romevi on Tue, 07 June 2016, 12:31:05
Post by: xtrafrood on Tue, 07 June 2016, 13:06:05
Matching blanks are the best, though!
mhm, I agree :)
Post by: Suembeaux on Tue, 07 June 2016, 20:56:31
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 08 June 2016, 10:04:24
Thats so funny, I had no idea they'd be something people would be interested in, I just happened to have a blank mold from making spare caps for sculpting..Matching blanks are the best, though!
mhm, I agree :)
Maybe I'll toss in a blank or two when I do my R1 sale.
Pairs looking great! Keep the good news coming.
:D Thanks!
Post by: romevi on Wed, 08 June 2016, 10:07:43
Thats so funny, I had no idea they'd be something people would be interested in, I just happened to have a blank mold from making spare caps for sculpting..Matching blanks are the best, though!
mhm, I agree :)
Maybe I'll toss in a blank or two when I do my R1 sale.
Everyone loves matching blanks!
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 08 June 2016, 10:23:23
First go at a reinforced topre stem. I took the blank I had, and trimmed some qtips and just rammed them in there with a little sculpy on top.
Aside from the bubble I'm fairly happy with it, except for the fact that I didn't leave enough room in the vertical slits for it to fit inside the topre slider!
So, miniature files it is this evening.
Also you can see where the sprue pulled out a little more resin when I broke it off. Next go cut it..
(http://i.imgur.com/JXFroU2.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/aLcEjwV.jpg)
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 09 June 2016, 10:22:45
Post by: JT_Sea on Fri, 10 June 2016, 09:50:32
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 13 June 2016, 10:24:47
(http://i.imgur.com/xj2DoBV.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/M53T0VE.jpg)
Post by: Suembeaux on Mon, 13 June 2016, 10:32:33
Getting better at mixing GIDShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/xj2DoBV.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/M53T0VE.jpg)
Wow! These look great! I like the speckled look of the blanks.
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 13 June 2016, 13:34:45
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/4nwzgm/keyboard_art_bonk_r1_615/
Post by: romevi on Mon, 13 June 2016, 13:39:39
Public sale starts on Wednesday!
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/4nwzgm/keyboard_art_bonk_r1_615/
:p
Post by: xtrafrood on Mon, 13 June 2016, 15:08:03
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 15 June 2016, 10:34:42
https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/4o7v0l/artisan_bonk_r1_giveaway/
Post by: TheVengeance on Wed, 15 June 2016, 11:21:59
I can't do that, it is n't gonna work inside a house :( Can't use the garage and it aint gonna be safe surely.
Post by: Moistgun on Wed, 15 June 2016, 13:36:59
Damn, it's starting to dawn on me I need a pressure pot. Caps look great.
I can't do that, it is n't gonna work inside a house :( Can't use the garage and it aint gonna be safe surely.
It would not be comfortable to use a pressure pot along with an air compressor in your home, but people do it.
An unsafe pressure pot is just as unsafe in a garage as it is in your bedroom. the only difference at that point is risk of property damage.
imagine if the insurance company knew what you were doing.
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 20 June 2016, 10:40:54
(http://i.imgur.com/rLS9G5G.jpg)
Fun tests
(http://i.imgur.com/9LCyFlg.jpg)
Oink Oink
(http://i.imgur.com/vDKt7X4.jpg)
Post by: romevi on Mon, 20 June 2016, 10:47:01
Early morning drop off at the USPS today :DShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/rLS9G5G.jpg)
Fun testsShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/9LCyFlg.jpg)
Oink OinkShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/vDKt7X4.jpg)
Fudge. That means I didn't win.
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 20 June 2016, 10:50:12
Early morning drop off at the USPS today :DShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/rLS9G5G.jpg)
Fun testsShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/9LCyFlg.jpg)
Oink OinkShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/vDKt7X4.jpg)
Fudge. That means I didn't win.
There will be an unpaid invoice sale tomorrow.
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 22 June 2016, 10:19:14
(http://i.imgur.com/gpgKck2.jpg)
Apls + Topre are coming along
(http://i.imgur.com/J6NPnEc.jpg)
Anyone want to vote on which one should be next?
(http://i.imgur.com/RwXXmOA.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/90v8cTz.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Ye8fhaZ.jpg)
Post by: Moistgun on Thu, 23 June 2016, 08:47:49
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 23 June 2016, 10:04:17
I say keep working on cleaning up that pig!
:D I was actually thinking of just going all in and making them all. Do a super small batch sale..
Post by: dannrawr on Thu, 23 June 2016, 13:47:16
Post by: Epic on Thu, 23 June 2016, 13:48:58
Post by: Suembeaux on Thu, 23 June 2016, 16:35:59
i like the 2nd from left if u decrease the length like not making the round shape on top of the caps
Yeah, pushing the body of the Chain Chomp further down onto the cap would make it a must have design for me.
Post by: appleonama on Thu, 23 June 2016, 16:38:52
Post by: romevi on Thu, 23 June 2016, 17:23:13
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/mfBE55s.png)
DON'T
YOU
BELIEVE HIM.
Post by: SBJ on Fri, 24 June 2016, 08:54:03
Well done m8.
Post by: Moistgun on Fri, 24 June 2016, 15:14:02
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/mfBE55s.png)
Can you explain the tom and jerry meme?
Post by: appleonama on Fri, 24 June 2016, 15:14:42
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/mfBE55s.png)
Can you explain the tom and jerry meme?
just me posting random tom and jerry images?
Post by: JT_Sea on Fri, 24 June 2016, 16:01:14
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/mfBE55s.png)
Can you explain the tom and jerry meme?
just me posting random tom and jerry images?
Is that all it is, or are do they mean something?
Is Tom and Jerry going to be the next egg head or sax guy?
Post by: romevi on Fri, 24 June 2016, 16:55:41
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/mfBE55s.png)
Can you explain the tom and jerry meme?
just me posting random tom and jerry images?
Is that all it is, or are do they mean something?
Is Tom and Jerry going to be the next egg head or sax guy?
It's just apple forcing another "meme."
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 28 June 2016, 10:02:28
(http://i.imgur.com/rDTR2SQ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/nvGNOkr.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/EREwv2S.jpg)
The bubs are real there on the minty/celets ones. Fortunately for me I'm only using them as tests.
Post by: xtrafrood on Tue, 28 June 2016, 10:12:35
Been working on something else while I keep working on the topre Bonk.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/rDTR2SQ.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/nvGNOkr.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/EREwv2S.jpg)
The bubs are real there on the minty/celets ones. Fortunately for me I'm only using them as tests.
So slick, especially the faded look of the purple modifiers (http://i.imgur.com/1VwezZV.gif)
Post by: romevi on Tue, 28 June 2016, 10:17:03
Been working on something else while I keep working on the topre Bonk.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/rDTR2SQ.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/nvGNOkr.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/EREwv2S.jpg)
The bubs are real there on the minty/celets ones. Fortunately for me I'm only using them as tests.
Hot tamale, those red/purple blanks are on fire.
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 28 June 2016, 10:22:13
Been working on something else while I keep working on the topre Bonk.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/rDTR2SQ.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/nvGNOkr.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/EREwv2S.jpg)
The bubs are real there on the minty/celets ones. Fortunately for me I'm only using them as tests.
Hot tamale, those red/purple blanks are on fire.
Been working on something else while I keep working on the topre Bonk.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/rDTR2SQ.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/nvGNOkr.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/EREwv2S.jpg)
The bubs are real there on the minty/celets ones. Fortunately for me I'm only using them as tests.
So slick, especially the faded look of the purple modifiersShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/1VwezZV.gif)
So funny that you guys like them so much, I was actually trying to do a multi shot, you know with the distinct layers...
Moar work for me.
They did turn out alright for a failure though, and they have a matching bonk!
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 29 June 2016, 10:01:22
(http://i.imgur.com/ZD4PoyM.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/SsHNX3e.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/aUIgDWY.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/A0NeDm8.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/LkX7fmS.jpg)
Lots o bubs but an interesting experiment thats mostly successful.
Post by: xtrafrood on Wed, 29 June 2016, 10:16:20
So I tried a thing last nightShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZD4PoyM.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/SsHNX3e.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/aUIgDWY.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/A0NeDm8.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LkX7fmS.jpg)
Lots o bubs but an interesting experiment thats mostly successful.
Hold on, is that a peach gummy or a keycap?! (http://i.imgur.com/xSO1456.gif)
Post by: romevi on Wed, 29 June 2016, 10:22:32
So I tried a thing last nightShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZD4PoyM.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/SsHNX3e.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/aUIgDWY.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/A0NeDm8.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LkX7fmS.jpg)
Lots o bubs but an interesting experiment thats mostly successful.
Hold on, is that a peach gummy or a keycap?!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/xSO1456.gif)
Both!
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 29 June 2016, 10:36:09
Post by: misconceit on Wed, 29 June 2016, 10:57:21
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Wed, 29 June 2016, 12:01:55
So I tried a thing last nightShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZD4PoyM.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/SsHNX3e.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/aUIgDWY.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/A0NeDm8.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LkX7fmS.jpg)
Lots o bubs but an interesting experiment thats mostly successful.
Hold on, is that a peach gummy or a keycap?!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/xSO1456.gif)
Just eat it and find out ;)
@JT_Sea, it looks pretty awesome!
Post by: xtrafrood on Wed, 29 June 2016, 12:34:03
(http://i.imgur.com/OfSWSXD.gif)(http://i.imgur.com/OfSWSXD.gif)(http://i.imgur.com/m1UJ7Xo.gif)(http://i.imgur.com/OfSWSXD.gif)(http://i.imgur.com/OfSWSXD.gif)
Post by: Epic on Wed, 29 June 2016, 12:37:30
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 29 June 2016, 12:44:38
So I tried a thing last nightShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZD4PoyM.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/SsHNX3e.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/aUIgDWY.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/A0NeDm8.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LkX7fmS.jpg)
Lots o bubs but an interesting experiment thats mostly successful.
Hold on, is that a peach gummy or a keycap?!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/xSO1456.gif)
Just eat it and find out ;)
@JT_Sea, it looks pretty awesome!
Thanks man!
Is dremel or a normal engraving knife better when making the prototype?
I use some of those dental tools you can find on ebay, then I have a variety of sanding devices for after I bake the initial sculpt.
Post by: Peripheral Prophet on Wed, 29 June 2016, 17:37:02
Post by: romevi on Wed, 29 June 2016, 18:15:07
JT, did you make those HHKB Topre modifiers?
He sure doded.
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 29 June 2016, 22:27:44
JT, did you make those HHKB Topre modifiers?Like Romevi said - sure did
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 30 June 2016, 10:19:36
(http://i.imgur.com/kUNopBf.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/XutYsBm.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/xpiFvp7.jpg)
These look cool when they aren't on a board, but I think they are a bit overwhelming once they are there. Oh well, just an experiment.
And more importantly, getting closer on the topre base
(http://i.imgur.com/KUYFeQs.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/AoMpKMA.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/2WxRas4.jpg)
Still not quite there, but much much better and loving the thick walls too.
Post by: romevi on Thu, 30 June 2016, 10:25:16
So more experiments with modsShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/kUNopBf.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/XutYsBm.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/xpiFvp7.jpg)
These look cool when they aren't on a board, but I think they are a bit overwhelming once they are there. Oh well, just an experiment.
And more importantly, getting closer on the topre baseShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/KUYFeQs.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/AoMpKMA.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/2WxRas4.jpg)
Still not quite there, but much much better and loving the thick walls too.
I need those blue/white mods.
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 30 June 2016, 10:29:05
Post by: Peripheral Prophet on Thu, 30 June 2016, 10:34:36
Do the castings from the original topre caps not replicate the stem in the same way?
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 30 June 2016, 10:39:07
Are the topre stems hard to get to fit properly?
Do the castings from the original topre caps not replicate the stem in the same way?
They fit fine if you just take a cast of a regular cap, but the difference between thermoplastic and smoothcast liquidplastic is noticeable. The stem ends up being a little less sturdy because its thinner.
This is why you'll see reinforced stems from artisan makers, it just makes the whole thing much more solid and easier to deal with.
Post by: Peripheral Prophet on Thu, 30 June 2016, 12:23:40
Are the topre stems hard to get to fit properly?
Do the castings from the original topre caps not replicate the stem in the same way?
They fit fine if you just take a cast of a regular cap, but the difference between thermoplastic and smoothcast liquidplastic is noticeable. The stem ends up being a little less sturdy because its thinner.
This is why you'll see reinforced stems from artisan makers, it just makes the whole thing much more solid and easier to deal with.
That makes sense, casting resin probably is more brittle as well, with less flex Im assuming... Im putting in an order with smooth on so I guess Ill see for myself soon enough lol.
Post by: dannrawr on Sun, 03 July 2016, 16:48:26
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160703/d4811553ced769da1a16262226895bd9.jpg)
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Post by: xtrafrood on Sun, 03 July 2016, 17:19:57
Got my bonks last friday! Colorway are so cool but Kinda hard to capture the real color. Thanks jtShow Image(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160703/d4811553ced769da1a16262226895bd9.jpg)
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I just want to bite it, one little nibble *nom nom*
Post by: Suembeaux on Mon, 04 July 2016, 00:37:57
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 04 July 2016, 17:35:32
Got my bonks last friday! Colorway are so cool but Kinda hard to capture the real color. Thanks jtYeeeeee!Show Image(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160703/d4811553ced769da1a16262226895bd9.jpg)
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This makes me so happy, thanks for sharing.
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 07 July 2016, 10:07:11
(http://i.imgur.com/DEtUVQY.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/wNtB1tQ.jpg)
Not really worried about the bubbles, that I can deal with when I'm not pouring at 3 am.
(http://i.imgur.com/mOejXrr.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/vcl2Ldv.jpg)
Fresh Topre stem
(http://i.imgur.com/aimKQj4.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/zfQSnBw.jpg)
Oh hai
(http://i.imgur.com/ZM71TnL.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/pzp0o8m.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/X04LjNx.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/VDWh0y7.jpg)
Whaley McWhaleface still needs more work, but I was super excited to get er cast and see how it looked.
Post by: romevi on Thu, 07 July 2016, 10:21:19
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 07 July 2016, 13:26:23
Dat whale.:D
(https://img0.etsystatic.com/032/0/8803056/il_570xN.599622454_dk28.jpg)
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 07 July 2016, 13:37:03
Dat whale.:DShow Image(https://img0.etsystatic.com/032/0/8803056/il_570xN.599622454_dk28.jpg)
Just do it. (http://i.imgur.com/OfSWSXD.gif)
Post by: dannrawr on Thu, 07 July 2016, 13:44:50
(http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/onepiece/images/9/98/Reverse_Mountain_Arc.png/revision/latest?cb=20140801104305)
Post by: romevi on Thu, 07 July 2016, 15:03:13
Dat whale.:DShow Image(https://img0.etsystatic.com/032/0/8803056/il_570xN.599622454_dk28.jpg)
Just do it.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/OfSWSXD.gif)
What kind of whale is that sculpt?
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 07 July 2016, 15:46:55
Dat whale.:DShow Image(https://img0.etsystatic.com/032/0/8803056/il_570xN.599622454_dk28.jpg)
Just do it.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/OfSWSXD.gif)
What kind of whale is that sculpt?
Not a narwhale, probably close to a sperm whale if its mouth was up higher
Post by: Raenbo on Wed, 13 July 2016, 04:28:14
Post by: JT_Sea on Fri, 15 July 2016, 10:19:28
Post by: Suembeaux on Fri, 15 July 2016, 20:45:21
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/5MQmdFE.jpg)
I like the lower profile, I think if you can clean up the sides to better differentiate the flat walls of the cap from the whale it would be more distinguishable.
Progress looking good!
Post by: xtrafrood on Fri, 15 July 2016, 20:58:45
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Fri, 15 July 2016, 21:02:13
Post by: romevi on Sat, 16 July 2016, 00:00:06
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/5MQmdFE.jpg)
Why did you revise it? Did the other one not work too well? How does the new one sit compared to the old?
Post by: kawasaki161 on Sat, 16 July 2016, 08:59:04
(http://i.imgur.com/kAoTi76.jpg)
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 18 July 2016, 10:09:11
Just wanted to thank you for this, especially because I only expected one Bonk to arrive.:D Glad you got one of the bonus sets. I had a few bonks + matching blanks when I did the raffle and just randomly sent them out. You are also the first person to say anything!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/kAoTi76.jpg)
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 18 July 2016, 10:18:15
So the red and purple ones are the newer slimmer profile. The brown is the original. We've been tossing around the name in the Seattle r/mk meetup slack of Regina.
I actually broke the master when I pulled it out of the mold, so I've been using the red one as the 'new master' and refining that one.
Finally have enough torpe bonks to make new molds. I'll be pouring my first topre mold tonight.
Post by: xtrafrood on Mon, 18 July 2016, 10:34:19
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/NXRi1md.jpg)
So the red and purple ones are the newer slimmer profile. The brown is the original. We've been tossing around the name in the Seattle r/mk meetup slack of Regina.
I actually broke the master when I pulled it out of the mold, so I've been using the red one as the 'new master' and refining that one.
Finally have enough torpe bonks to make new molds. I'll be pouring my first topre mold tonight.
(http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/32300000/Dr-Whale-Regina-once-upon-a-time-32351884-500-250.gif) ?
Hehe, the pink whale is amazing :cool:
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Mon, 18 July 2016, 17:32:39
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 18 July 2016, 21:34:32
The newer mold looks much nicer, imo. Keep it up man!Thanks! Learn something new every time.
;)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/NXRi1md.jpg)
So the red and purple ones are the newer slimmer profile. The brown is the original. We've been tossing around the name in the Seattle r/mk meetup slack of Regina.
I actually broke the master when I pulled it out of the mold, so I've been using the red one as the 'new master' and refining that one.
Finally have enough torpe bonks to make new molds. I'll be pouring my first topre mold tonight.Show Image(http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/32300000/Dr-Whale-Regina-once-upon-a-time-32351884-500-250.gif)?
Hehe, the pink whale is amazing :cool:
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 19 July 2016, 11:18:29
(http://i.imgur.com/PvKIspY.jpg)
Not bad for just trimming the sprus out of the mold
(http://i.imgur.com/TmHbwq6.jpg)
Halfpool & Regina
(http://i.imgur.com/xegobNM.jpg)
I swear I didn't murder an animal to make this batch..
(http://i.imgur.com/N5gv0Ri.jpg)
And my new favorite method of measuring out oomoo
(http://i.imgur.com/I3NAJaB.jpg)
Post by: romevi on Tue, 19 July 2016, 12:08:00
Post by: xtrafrood on Tue, 19 July 2016, 12:13:10
Ooh! Maybe a killer whale colorway? :p
That would be soo killer :cool:
Post by: romevi on Tue, 19 July 2016, 12:20:57
killer :cool:
:-*
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 19 July 2016, 13:27:38
Post by: Raenbo on Tue, 19 July 2016, 13:54:40
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 19 July 2016, 14:29:24
That Deadpool colorway is gonna look sick with the white pupils. What process do you use for multishotting the small details like the eyebrows and teeth?Time and toothpicks :|
Post by: dannrawr on Tue, 19 July 2016, 14:41:45
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Tue, 19 July 2016, 19:37:49
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/N5gv0Ri.jpg)
Looks like a scene from from Dexter =P
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 20 July 2016, 09:56:53
More refinements for Regina
(http://imgur.com/NpoXys9.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/MHD5LyL.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/TXlbd7l.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/JhtAQae.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/meAXz13.jpg)
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Wed, 20 July 2016, 10:06:51
Post by: romevi on Wed, 20 July 2016, 10:57:15
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/6TulZD8.jpg)
More refinements for ReginaShow Image(http://imgur.com/NpoXys9.jpg)Show Image(http://imgur.com/MHD5LyL.jpg)Show Image(http://imgur.com/TXlbd7l.jpg)Show Image(http://imgur.com/JhtAQae.jpg)Show Image(http://imgur.com/meAXz13.jpg)
I want a whale.
Is Regina the official name of the cap?
Post by: xtrafrood on Wed, 20 July 2016, 11:00:36
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/6TulZD8.jpg)
More refinements for ReginaShow Image(http://imgur.com/NpoXys9.jpg)Show Image(http://imgur.com/MHD5LyL.jpg)Show Image(http://imgur.com/TXlbd7l.jpg)Show Image(http://imgur.com/JhtAQae.jpg)Show Image(http://imgur.com/meAXz13.jpg)
I want a whale.
Is Regina the official name of the cap?
#Regina4Eva
Post by: romevi on Wed, 20 July 2016, 11:12:56
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 20 July 2016, 11:33:17
#Regina4Eva:thumb:
Will there be a sale of the Reggies soon?Working on Topre & Alps bonks right now. But yeah, soon-ish
Post by: romevi on Wed, 20 July 2016, 11:37:02
#Regina4Eva:thumb:Will there be a sale of the Reggies soon?Working on Topre & Alps bonks right now. But yeah, soon-ish
What's that white opaque Bonk to the far left in your avatar?
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 20 July 2016, 11:50:43
Marshmallow#Regina4Eva:thumb:Will there be a sale of the Reggies soon?Working on Topre & Alps bonks right now. But yeah, soon-ish
What's that white opaque Bonk to the far left in your avatar?
http://imgur.com/a/mUyaQ (http://imgur.com/a/mUyaQ)
Post by: JT_Sea on Fri, 22 July 2016, 10:27:58
(http://i.imgur.com/ZBDD8cY.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ySmc7BW.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Y8mikf0.jpg)
^ Topre w/matching esc
Post by: romevi on Fri, 22 July 2016, 10:36:00
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/BpnNRxW.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZBDD8cY.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ySmc7BW.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Y8mikf0.jpg)
^ Topre w/matching esc
pls
Post by: JT_Sea on Fri, 22 July 2016, 10:39:58
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/BpnNRxW.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZBDD8cY.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ySmc7BW.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Y8mikf0.jpg)
^ Topre w/matching esc
pls
:epicsaxman:
Which?
Post by: kawasaki161 on Fri, 22 July 2016, 17:56:05
Post by: romevi on Fri, 22 July 2016, 18:16:32
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/BpnNRxW.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZBDD8cY.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ySmc7BW.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Y8mikf0.jpg)
^ Topre w/matching esc
pls
:epicsaxman:
Which?
ALL.
Post by: Raenbo on Fri, 22 July 2016, 23:48:02
Post by: JT_Sea on Sun, 24 July 2016, 23:09:43
(http://i.imgur.com/s5aSQgt.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/bE57Acx.jpg)
Post by: romevi on Mon, 25 July 2016, 00:03:52
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/1ZFLYfl.jpg)
Is that the process of how they've come? The final version is fantastic.
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 25 July 2016, 09:41:41
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/1ZFLYfl.jpg)
Is that the process of how they've come? The final version is fantastic.
Yup, the original sclupt broke off the cap on my first mold so I had to use a cast as the master.
And thanks! She's almost there.
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 28 July 2016, 10:10:22
(http://i.imgur.com/jcClOQf.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/KfDOJoO.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/kPyqxdI.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/SVGa71U.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/FewNNc8.jpg)
You can tell the difference between the two versions of Regina here, slightly smaller head and the tail are the main features to pick out.
Post by: romevi on Thu, 28 July 2016, 10:12:53
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 28 July 2016, 10:28:33
Post by: JT_Sea on Fri, 29 July 2016, 11:49:18
(http://i.imgur.com/Ipr4PVS.jpg)
Post by: PerniciousPony on Fri, 29 July 2016, 20:14:17
Post by: Raenbo on Sun, 31 July 2016, 19:35:46
Post by: xtrafrood on Sun, 31 July 2016, 20:10:07
Post by: JT_Sea on Sun, 31 July 2016, 20:45:35
Are those DSA multi-shot blanks? :eek:Yes!
Pro Bonk Wrestlers?!They do look eerily like strong bad...
When is the next sale? I need more of this in my life...Ummmm, next week? I've got all the topre bonks done that I feel like making and I just need to finish them now.
As far as alps, I think I'll just setup a form and ask people to fill it out and make them that way.
Post by: xtrafrood on Sun, 31 July 2016, 20:55:38
Post by: romevi on Sun, 31 July 2016, 21:16:55
Show Image(https://7chan.org/ch7/src/135410717930.gif)
Please do not emancipate him from his ridiculously stri-ped pants.
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 01 August 2016, 23:41:36
Post by: Raenbo on Sat, 06 August 2016, 02:26:06
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/kS1TFls.jpg)
Get a halfshell, roll it through those bonks, get 1-UPs.
Post by: romevi on Sat, 06 August 2016, 07:40:02
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/kS1TFls.jpg)
Get a halfshell, roll it through those bonks, get 1-UPs.
Then put the lime in the coconut.
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 08 August 2016, 10:01:00
(http://i.imgur.com/gWSyEYA.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/kS1TFls.jpg)
Get a halfshell, roll it through those bonks, get 1-UPs.
Post by: romevi on Mon, 08 August 2016, 10:02:40
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/kS1TFls.jpg)
Get a halfshell, roll it through those bonks, get 1-UPs.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/gWSyEYA.jpg)
Nice white whale. :cool:
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 08 August 2016, 10:04:24
(http://i.imgur.com/5immJXp.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/5immJXp.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/PBo5hZB.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/pO42NFQ.jpg)
Made some purple mods for myself
(http://i.imgur.com/COhsRfR.jpg)
Jude is already a fan of Topre
(http://i.imgur.com/IbIyLNe.jpg)
Had a mold making party last night
(http://i.imgur.com/f0NFDk8.jpg)
Regina + dsa & oem blanks.
SA numrow & 2 BS caps
Reinforced HHKB mods :D
Post by: romevi on Mon, 08 August 2016, 10:20:50
Wonder if Bonks will also come in matching colors with Regina... :rolleyes:
My kid is getting into kiibods, too. :thumb:
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 08 August 2016, 10:32:44
Oh, snap! Matching blanks! :eek:
Wonder if Bonks will also come in matching colors with Regina... :rolleyes:
My kid is getting into kiibods, too. :thumb:
I think I'll do a small sale before the bigger MX sale. Double shot Regina + matching blank, say $33 bucks + s/h.
If you really want a matching Bonk + Regina + blank I'm sure we could work something out.
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 09 August 2016, 09:59:52
(http://i.imgur.com/PrW6Juc.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/I5mbL3k.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/UazWy3j.jpg)
FINALLY have my first casts of thick mods.
(http://i.imgur.com/c6cvGON.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/eVGFcWs.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/aQL7lHx.jpg)
And of course, Regina + matching blank. Did you want that is DSA or OEM? :)
(http://i.imgur.com/akbTP0J.jpg)
Post by: romevi on Tue, 09 August 2016, 10:09:54
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 09 August 2016, 10:20:42
Post by: romevi on Tue, 09 August 2016, 10:22:49
I personally prefer Cherry profile, but the DSA blank looks really good with the Regina. The OEM one looks overpowering compared to the Regina.
Also, BS cap covers! ;D
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 09 August 2016, 10:36:54
Ah, okay. They still look good; the thick walls are :thumb:.
I personally prefer Cherry profile, but the DSA blank looks really good with the Regina. The OEM one looks overpowering compared to the Regina.
Also, BS cap covers! ;D
Ah, okay. They still look good; the thick walls are :thumb:.
I personally prefer Cherry profile, but the DSA blank looks really good with the Regina. The OEM one looks overpowering compared to the Regina.
Also, BS cap covers! ;D
The BS covers are neat :D
Guess I don't have a Cherry cap, so I'll just have to keep on keeping on with DSA.
Post by: Suembeaux on Wed, 10 August 2016, 00:42:26
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 10 August 2016, 09:56:14
Those DSA triple shots are awesome!Thanks! There are actually 4 shots..
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 10 August 2016, 09:59:32
(http://i.imgur.com/GFpeZvr.jpg)
Post by: romevi on Wed, 10 August 2016, 10:02:28
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 10 August 2016, 10:47:53
Okay, yeah: the DSA matching blanks look much better than OEM. :cool::thumb:
Post by: xtrafrood on Wed, 10 August 2016, 17:51:03
(http://previewcf.turbosquid.com/Preview/2014/10/20__00_15_02/LicoriceAllsorts_Rr_01.jpg561c25ed-410f-485e-a39d-2aa69ce91a87Res200.jpg)
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 11 August 2016, 17:14:12
Post by: Raenbo on Thu, 11 August 2016, 17:23:59
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/lbZ3Tv6.jpg)
That looks great bro! You do your colors really well ;)
Post by: romevi on Thu, 11 August 2016, 17:35:23
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 11 August 2016, 17:57:10
Post by: SBJ on Thu, 11 August 2016, 23:25:17
Awesome lookin' mods man.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/lbZ3Tv6.jpg)
Post by: Sneaky Potato on Fri, 12 August 2016, 00:19:19
Post by: JT_Sea on Fri, 12 August 2016, 10:35:24
Thanks man! Trying to just make things I'd like to have on my board, glad to know others dig em.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/lbZ3Tv6.jpg)
That looks great bro! You do your colors really well ;)
Yeah, the caps look fantastically colored.^^ Thanks bruh
Thanks!Awesome lookin' mods man.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/lbZ3Tv6.jpg)
Are the modifiers hiding under the clouds? Where did the modifiers go?! :eek:Its raining inside the board :O
Very cool, love the colors. Great workThanks dude, can't wait to see your new sale.
Post by: JT_Sea on Fri, 12 August 2016, 10:38:18
(http://i.imgur.com/imDbBFY.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/lyfOhXL.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/EUXf323.jpg)
Oh and since I kept misspelling snackey as snakey when I was posting WTB in slack I decided to make a snakey.
(http://i.imgur.com/YGDgbRU.jpg)
Still need tons of work, but I'm happy with it for a first pass.
Post by: romevi on Fri, 12 August 2016, 10:41:48
Post by: JT_Sea on Fri, 12 August 2016, 10:50:57
It's like queso.Dude WTF, where are you getting your queso??
Post by: romevi on Fri, 12 August 2016, 10:53:49
It's like queso.Dude WTF, where are you getting your queso??
:-[
Post by: Sneaky Potato on Fri, 12 August 2016, 11:42:37
Post by: romevi on Fri, 12 August 2016, 12:03:32
Everybody knows the moon is made of queso, Grommit.
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Post by: Sneaky Potato on Fri, 12 August 2016, 12:08:17
Post by: Moistgun on Sun, 14 August 2016, 10:08:46
Is that the case?
Let us(me) know if you need product testers! haha
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 15 August 2016, 10:47:10
(http://i.imgur.com/XqSM0AM.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/aQL7lHx.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/eVGFcWs.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/eVGFcWs.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/imDbBFY.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/kz1PF4M.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/O5MDwiZ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/O5MDwiZ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/XqSM0AM.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/yHLuKx5.jpg)
Regina
(http://i.imgur.com/d0thWKa.jpg)
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 15 August 2016, 10:48:49
Looks like youve thickened the walls of the mods a little.I have spent a considerable amount of time thickening the sidewalls of my mods, and building up molds for that. I'm glad you noticed. I have a few testers locally, but if I need any more I'll post here :)
Is that the case?
Let us(me) know if you need product testers! haha
Post by: Suembeaux on Tue, 16 August 2016, 01:07:29
Post by: rm-rf on Tue, 16 August 2016, 01:11:55
ModsShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/XqSM0AM.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/aQL7lHx.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/eVGFcWs.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/eVGFcWs.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/imDbBFY.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/kz1PF4M.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/O5MDwiZ.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/O5MDwiZ.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/XqSM0AM.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/yHLuKx5.jpg)
Regina
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/d0thWKa.jpg)
need.
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 16 August 2016, 09:55:09
need.I might have yours ready on Friday if you'll be at James's house for the build party.
The Topre stuff is great, I wish I had an HHKB. :thumb: :thumb:Thanks! I'm hoping the hhkb crowd digs it. Might need to procure a realforce someday and go down that road..
Post by: SBJ on Wed, 17 August 2016, 03:28:59
Thanks! I'm hoping the hhkb crowd digs it. Might need to procure a realforce someday and go down that road..That would be marvelous! As someone considering a Realforce as their next board this makes me happy! :D
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 17 August 2016, 10:48:43
(http://i.imgur.com/P2zH1WE.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/0Zscj2H.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/63tT8q5.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/OczYSla.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/4eY3cDg.jpg)
And I keep a mold around just to put extra colors in, this is what worked out this batch.
(http://i.imgur.com/IbZyF7c.jpg)
And of course another small batch of mods.
(http://i.imgur.com/NZy6jfp.jpg)
Post by: romevi on Wed, 17 August 2016, 10:52:24
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 17 August 2016, 11:04:55
Don't see a white whale. :-[(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kZtRJ14j3nE/maxresdefault.jpg)
Post by: romevi on Wed, 17 August 2016, 11:11:08
Don't see a white whale. :-[Show Image(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kZtRJ14j3nE/maxresdefault.jpg)
Don't see a Booper. :-[
Post by: xtrafrood on Wed, 17 August 2016, 11:15:48
Don't see a white whale. :-[Show Image(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kZtRJ14j3nE/maxresdefault.jpg)
Don't see a Booper. :-[
(http://static4.fjcdn.com/thumbnails/comments/Colbert+thread+go+go+go+_06ff0260dcc3bff0aa2e2aaffb6e10ff.gif)
But seriously, the whales are looking awesome
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 17 August 2016, 11:24:29
B&Don't see a white whale. :-[Show Image(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kZtRJ14j3nE/maxresdefault.jpg)
Don't see a Booper. :-[
Thanks!Don't see a white whale. :-[Show Image(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kZtRJ14j3nE/maxresdefault.jpg)
Don't see a Booper. :-[Show Image(http://static4.fjcdn.com/thumbnails/comments/Colbert+thread+go+go+go+_06ff0260dcc3bff0aa2e2aaffb6e10ff.gif)
But seriously, the whales are looking awesome
Post by: satricion on Thu, 18 August 2016, 20:21:22
So I got a new batch of resin last night, it cures a little faster and is actually opaque. Finally get to use them tints I bought.. Also may or may not have picked up some fluorescent colors as well. Still figuring out new ratios.
I absolutely love these and the dark blue colour of those whales is perfect for my board...keen for an opportunity to buy these!
Post by: tripandfall426 on Fri, 19 August 2016, 22:21:59
Update, less bubbles but still there.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/I7f46Ag.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/xqy4A3L.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/5ZnStmh.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/MqsZj2p.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/adfL0Y6.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/2Pp39tM.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/hfKJ1uF.jpg)
The little gang on my desk is growingShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/Wttasz7.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/8bRIx7F.jpg)
And more mold troubles. The first two molds that I made turned out just fine, and now that I'm trying to build a 2 blank mold, I'm having issues with the stems. 3rd try was not the charm :( Time to pickup some pipettes if I can find them locally.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/yF5vqG1.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/D3adX8f.jpg)
Really thought I had it last night, used a small pick to try and get everything out of the stem.. Maybe 4th try.
trans purple artisan caps got me feeling some type of way ;)
Post by: mszy52 on Sun, 21 August 2016, 13:51:22
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 22 August 2016, 09:47:35
(http://i.imgur.com/BiDENZq.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/lwB3NqX.jpg)
[img]http://i.imgur.com/WMXyZIQ.jpg[/img
Post by: romevi on Mon, 22 August 2016, 10:03:21
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/SeVTyg9.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/BiDENZq.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/lwB3NqX.jpg)
[img]http://i.imgur.com/WMXyZIQ.jpg[/img
It drank and pooped blood.
Post by: xtrafrood on Mon, 22 August 2016, 11:01:50
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/SeVTyg9.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/BiDENZq.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/lwB3NqX.jpg)
[img]http://i.imgur.com/WMXyZIQ.jpg[/img
It drank and pooped blood.
That's what happens when you drink the Kool-Aid
Post by: xondat on Mon, 22 August 2016, 11:03:34
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 22 August 2016, 11:53:14
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/9e/03/26/9e0326f0a944eea7dfc50db3838a3b3c.jpg)Show Image(http://image.prntscr.com/image/50c24a14c0b3476b8e089d7f368e8daa.png)
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 24 August 2016, 10:25:42
(http://i.imgur.com/udy8Sp2.jpg)
Post by: switchnollie on Wed, 24 August 2016, 15:46:19
Show Image(http://image.prntscr.com/image/50c24a14c0b3476b8e089d7f368e8daa.png)
:))
Nothing terribly exciting to show, except I'm super happy with the color matching. I cast these two caps on two different days.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/udy8Sp2.jpg)
Looking good jt, they're pretty much identical :thumb:
Post by: Moistgun on Wed, 24 August 2016, 20:22:57
Nothing terribly exciting to show, except I'm super happy with the color matching. I cast these two caps on two different days.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/udy8Sp2.jpg)
Measuring by weight?
Post by: romevi on Wed, 24 August 2016, 20:24:02
Nothing terribly exciting to show, except I'm super happy with the color matching. I cast these two caps on two different days.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/udy8Sp2.jpg)
Measuring by weight?
Nay. By moisture.
Post by: xtrafrood on Wed, 24 August 2016, 20:25:39
Nothing terribly exciting to show, except I'm super happy with the color matching. I cast these two caps on two different days.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/udy8Sp2.jpg)
Measuring by weight?
Nay. By moisture.
How many ml? Damn good matching btw
Post by: Moistgun on Wed, 24 August 2016, 20:29:42
Nothing terribly exciting to show, except I'm super happy with the color matching. I cast these two caps on two different days.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/udy8Sp2.jpg)
Measuring by weight?
Nay. By moisture.
How many ml? Damn good matching btw
Gallons daddy o
nice work jt
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 25 August 2016, 09:58:34
pretty much, PRETYY MUCH? YOU MEAN EXACTLY! ;) thanks bruhShow Image(http://image.prntscr.com/image/50c24a14c0b3476b8e089d7f368e8daa.png)
:))Nothing terribly exciting to show, except I'm super happy with the color matching. I cast these two caps on two different days.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/udy8Sp2.jpg)
Looking good jt, they're pretty much identical :thumb:
Thanks moistNothing terribly exciting to show, except I'm super happy with the color matching. I cast these two caps on two different days.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/udy8Sp2.jpg)
Measuring by weight?
Nay. By moisture.
How many ml? Damn good matching btw
Gallons daddy o
nice work jt
I don't measure in ml for the sizes that I'm doing, I use a scale and measure weight.Nothing terribly exciting to show, except I'm super happy with the color matching. I cast these two caps on two different days.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/udy8Sp2.jpg)
Measuring by weight?
Nay. By moisture.
How many ml? Damn good matching btw
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 25 August 2016, 10:07:47
(http://i.imgur.com/ijAbJ2P.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/9uBwLD1.jpg)
Maybe I should sell tehm.
Post by: xondat on Thu, 25 August 2016, 10:21:25
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 25 August 2016, 10:29:00
Just send some to me. I'll give them a loving home. :rolleyes:But they are so happy huddling together in their bucket!
Post by: Badwrench on Thu, 25 August 2016, 12:28:17
Just send some to me. I'll give them a loving home. :rolleyes:I can help too. Espcially those coke bottle green ones
Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk
Post by: deductivemonkee on Sun, 28 August 2016, 23:08:53
Post by: romevi on Sun, 28 August 2016, 23:48:02
How much to buy a set? Love the work!
Tree fiddy.
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 31 August 2016, 14:34:07
https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/50fmqa/artisan_regina_blank_sale/
Post by: romevi on Wed, 31 August 2016, 14:41:20
So I'm selling a few Reginas + matching blanks
https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/50fmqa/artisan_regina_blank_sale/
bueno
Post by: JT_Sea on Fri, 02 September 2016, 17:12:13
(http://i.imgur.com/pJQt5FO.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/xXZTlqD.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/IMz9KJq.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/TPQAgtV.jpg?1)
Post by: romevi on Fri, 02 September 2016, 19:21:32
Post by: kawasaki161 on Sat, 10 September 2016, 16:41:10
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/xXZTlqD.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/IMz9KJq.jpg)
You know... I could always use some white glow in the dark HHKB mods...
I hope they will be part of a sale soon™
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 13 September 2016, 12:42:40
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/xXZTlqD.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/IMz9KJq.jpg)
You know... I could always use some white glow in the dark HHKB mods...
I hope they will be part of a sale soon™
You know I hadn't included the white GID ones in the caps I've been prepping for my little sale. Perhaps we can work something out :D
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 13 September 2016, 12:49:09
(http://i.imgur.com/oWx1ufy.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Pthh0GI.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/EZzB0Q0.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/69TlI8K.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/AwxmOnH.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/9XXzKWc.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ntTUHHS.jpg)
Post by: romevi on Tue, 13 September 2016, 12:52:52
Post by: kawasaki161 on Tue, 13 September 2016, 13:00:40
You know... I could always use some white glow in the dark HHKB mods...
I hope they will be part of a sale soon™
You know I hadn't included the white GID ones in the caps I've been prepping for my little sale. Perhaps we can work something out :D
Let's hope you bring me good news. Turqouise GID Bonk and 1u blank definitely want some new family members (even though it's on a different board).
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 13 September 2016, 13:36:19
Your keycaps and shots are clean. :pYou think flattery will get you your white whale??
You know... I could always use some white glow in the dark HHKB mods...
I hope they will be part of a sale soon™
You know I hadn't included the white GID ones in the caps I've been prepping for my little sale. Perhaps we can work something out :D
Let's hope you bring me good news. Turqouise GID Bonk and 1u blank definitely want some new family members (even though it's on a different board).
Won't be this round, but I might be up for a special request in the next few weeks.
Post by: romevi on Tue, 13 September 2016, 13:38:07
Your keycaps and shots are clean.You think flattery will get you your white whale??
Nah, just Boops.
Post by: xtrafrood on Tue, 13 September 2016, 13:38:23
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 13 September 2016, 13:42:26
Nvidia green mod caps sighting :eek:pls - sounds colors
Post by: xtrafrood on Tue, 13 September 2016, 14:03:59
Nvidia green mod caps sighting :eek:pls - sounds colors
hashtag confused :confused:
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 13 September 2016, 14:12:59
Nvidia green mod caps sighting :eek:pls - sounds colors
hashtag confused :confused:
Sounders
Post by: xtrafrood on Tue, 13 September 2016, 14:14:13
Nvidia green mod caps sighting :eek:pls - sounds colors
hashtag confused :confused:
Sounders
Ohhhhhhhh ;)
Post by: Suembeaux on Tue, 13 September 2016, 22:48:05
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 14 September 2016, 23:17:05
(http://i.imgur.com/XdTXgXu.jpg)
Post by: ntw on Wed, 14 September 2016, 23:24:46
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 15 September 2016, 07:06:50
(http://i.imgur.com/EZzB0Q0.jpg)
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 15 September 2016, 09:42:30
*poke poke poke* but.. what about these.. they glisten.. the glistening..rm -rf beat me up and stole them! j/k I gib'd to him.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/EZzB0Q0.jpg)
But if you are really longing for them, perhaps we can work something out in the future. They are double shot..
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 15 September 2016, 09:53:51
*poke poke poke* but.. what about these.. they glisten.. the glistening..rm -rf beat me up and stole them! j/k I gib'd to him.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/EZzB0Q0.jpg)
But if you are really longing for them, perhaps we can work something out in the future. They are double shot..
Hehe, fair enough (http://i.imgur.com/j12d5QR.gif)
Post by: SBJ on Sat, 17 September 2016, 04:41:50
nice clean mods!!!What he said.
I'd be interested in knowing if you plan on doing some in mx?
Post by: JT_Sea on Sat, 17 September 2016, 22:02:01
Not in the immediate future, the think with topre mods is there really aren't a lot of options on there. Mx on the other hand..nice clean mods!!!What he said.
I'd be interested in knowing if you plan on doing some in mx?
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 19 September 2016, 13:11:21
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 21 September 2016, 15:35:47
(http://i.imgur.com/JsucvNc.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/m2hFH4z.jpg)
and new experiments
(http://i.imgur.com/OhZOx3o.jpg)
Post by: romevi on Wed, 21 September 2016, 15:38:03
Halloween is coming.
Amazing. The year always seems to quicken once we reach summer.
and new experimentsShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/OhZOx3o.jpg)
Buckling spring!
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 26 September 2016, 10:09:55
(http://i.imgur.com/mOwtPYP.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/59w3Hc9.jpg)
Post by: romevi on Mon, 26 September 2016, 10:40:49
Post by: Moistgun on Mon, 26 September 2016, 10:43:09
What's the term for a group of whales? Herd?
A group of whales is commonly referred to as a pod.
Post by: romevi on Mon, 26 September 2016, 10:51:24
What's the term for a group of whales? Herd?
A group of whales is commonly referred to as a pod.
Ah, thank you.
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 26 September 2016, 11:08:06
What's the term for a group of whales? Herd?
A group of whales is commonly referred to as a pod.
Ah, thank you.
Herd Pod
Post by: spxger on Tue, 27 September 2016, 01:35:37
and new experimentsShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/OhZOx3o.jpg)
The experiment is a BS keycap? Please tell me!
Really nice work!
bye
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 27 September 2016, 09:54:58
and new experimentsShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/OhZOx3o.jpg)
The experiment is a BS keycap? Please tell me!
Really nice work!
bye
Aye, BS keycap.
Post by: xtrafrood on Tue, 27 September 2016, 10:10:05
Post by: romevi on Tue, 27 September 2016, 10:15:27
That would look pretty cool on a IBM
That's what I'm saying, mang.
Post by: xtrafrood on Tue, 27 September 2016, 10:30:11
That would look pretty cool on a IBM
That's what I'm saying, mang.
Hey, who said you can quote me? REPORTED! You've done did it now. The mods will be here to sort this out! You'll see
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 27 September 2016, 10:48:18
That would look pretty cool on a IBM
Actually - they look pretty decent in the garbage can :D
Post by: xtrafrood on Tue, 27 September 2016, 10:57:43
That would look pretty cool on a IBM
Actually - they look pretty decent in the garbage can :D
FINE. Throw good things away. See if I care :'(
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 27 September 2016, 14:30:47
"good things" is a bit generous, trust me those ones need to be in the garbage.That would look pretty cool on a IBM
Actually - they look pretty decent in the garbage can :D
FINE. Throw good things away. See if I care :'(
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 04 October 2016, 22:40:22
https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/55xmdv/uswa_h_halloween_regina_mx_artisan_w_nothing/
Post by: romevi on Tue, 04 October 2016, 22:47:57
Post by: drakeonyou on Wed, 05 October 2016, 21:23:13
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 06 October 2016, 12:01:36
I love the term "Keycap Crafting".:D thanks
Post by: drakeonyou on Thu, 06 October 2016, 21:24:39
I'm wondering, do you degas your resin and then degas it again once it is poured into the mold?
Post by: PerniciousPony on Sat, 08 October 2016, 11:52:05
I learned a lot reading this.
I'm wondering, do you degas your resin and then degas it again once it is poured into the mold?
I haven't heard of any artisans degassing resin. Degassing the silicone is fairly common though, but I don't believe he does. After pouring the resin, it is usually put a in a pressure pot while setting.
Post by: drakeonyou on Sat, 08 October 2016, 17:41:50
Post by: lovechan on Sun, 09 October 2016, 02:24:53
nice work~
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 10 October 2016, 18:04:43
I'm not sure but I think I've heard of artisans using de gasser with resin, I'll ask around. But pony is correct, I don't have one at this time.I learned a lot reading this.
I'm wondering, do you degas your resin and then degas it again once it is poured into the mold?
I haven't heard of any artisans degassing resin. Degassing the silicone is fairly common though, but I don't believe he does. After pouring the resin, it is usually put a in a pressure pot while setting.
:thumb:
nice work~
Thanks!
Post by: tobsn on Mon, 10 October 2016, 18:58:08
Post by: drakeonyou on Mon, 10 October 2016, 20:04:09
I learned a lot reading this.
I'm wondering, do you degas your resin and then degas it again once it is poured into the mold?
I haven't heard of any artisans degassing resin. Degassing the silicone is fairly common though, but I don't believe he does. After pouring the resin, it is usually put a in a pressure pot while setting.
You have amazing technique then.
I'm not sure but I think I've heard of artisans using de gasser with resin, I'll ask around. But pony is correct, I don't have one at this time.:thumb:
nice work~
Thanks!
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 10 October 2016, 20:51:17
if anyone wants to get rid of some 2.75u's... I'm happy to assist :DPm me, might have something sitting around
Post by: JT_Sea on Sun, 16 October 2016, 23:59:32
$20 + s/h
Onion Head
(http://i.imgur.com/rCZV97T.jpg)
Tiny Tim
(http://i.imgur.com/IwuxpX0.jpg)
Gossamer
(http://i.imgur.com/6n5pL6m.jpg)
Kratos
(http://i.imgur.com/z5movYe.jpg)
Post by: PerniciousPony on Mon, 17 October 2016, 00:02:59
Gossamer
(http://i.imgur.com/6n5pL6m.jpg)
Kratos
(http://i.imgur.com/z5movYe.jpg)
Oh baby these are beautiful, especially these two! That Gossamer looks awesome, is it GID?
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 17 October 2016, 00:13:17
Post by: romevi on Mon, 17 October 2016, 00:20:19
Some of them are, they also have pearl in them and may or may not have UV dye as well..
Now that's insane!
Post by: FioraCorp on Mon, 17 October 2016, 22:08:45
Wanted to say I read this thread and it was enthralling seeing your progression JT_Sea!
The jump in quality when you started using the pressure chamber, and watching you get better at using glow in the dark powder...
what a fun journey!
I feel very inspired right now, so thank you very much for that. Can't wait to see where your keycap crafting takes you.
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 20 October 2016, 00:02:28
(http://i.imgur.com/jg7aUA2.jpg)
Post by: JT_Sea on Sun, 23 October 2016, 23:32:12
Post by: PerniciousPony on Mon, 24 October 2016, 01:17:26
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/EVaJgMP.jpg)
Curious George?
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 24 October 2016, 10:40:50
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/EVaJgMP.jpg)
Curious George?
Yup, I've been reading Jude the curious George origin story lately and I wanted to make a cap.
Could also be 'The Fonz'
Post by: romevi on Mon, 24 October 2016, 10:46:00
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 24 October 2016, 12:09:50
My daughter would love that cap. She's obsessed with the show.
Jude doesn't watch tv yet, but I'm sure he will be eventually.
I think I'm going to call him Hans, in honor of the author.
Post by: dgneo on Mon, 24 October 2016, 12:32:03
I learned a lot reading this.
I'm wondering, do you degas your resin and then degas it again once it is poured into the mold?
I haven't heard of any artisans degassing resin. Degassing the silicone is fairly common though, but I don't believe he does. After pouring the resin, it is usually put a in a pressure pot while setting.
Degassing resin is common. I degass before mixing, but usually don't bother after mixing.
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 25 October 2016, 10:33:18
(http://i.imgur.com/XgM2j9C.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/95B9gbv.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/PRzH6Vo.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/MrcLAuV.jpg)
Post by: xtrafrood on Tue, 25 October 2016, 11:21:54
Post by: romevi on Tue, 25 October 2016, 11:26:42
Post by: xtrafrood on Tue, 25 October 2016, 11:29:47
No eyes for George?
See no evil, though..
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 25 October 2016, 11:31:41
No eyes for George?
The idea is to make the eyes double shot, the test cast didn't turn out very well. He's got one eye on his nose..
Post by: xtrafrood on Tue, 25 October 2016, 11:40:01
Post by: pinkizhip on Tue, 25 October 2016, 23:13:35
Post by: Suembeaux on Tue, 25 October 2016, 23:55:54
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 26 October 2016, 09:47:25
I'm down with the Owl, I have a friend that would absolutely love that thing. Keep us updated, your progress is looking good as usual!Thanks! I'm looking forward to doing a sale with these new sculpts, and maybe a matching bonk.
Hey Thanks for all the amazing info in this thread. I learn some new things and really enjoyed reading about your learning process. Your blanks are an inspiration and your new Owlie guy is lookin' sharp! Keep up the good work. :D
Glad you enjoyed the thread! And really glad you like the blanks and the owlie, its always a crazy process.
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 26 October 2016, 09:50:07
(http://i.imgur.com/oFDCXjn.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/22gMhoW.jpg?1)
Post by: pinkizhip on Wed, 26 October 2016, 11:32:02
Had some more test casts last night. I'm diggin how these are turning out.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/oFDCXjn.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/22gMhoW.jpg?1)
ooooooOOOOooo I like the white one even better
or should i say whoooOOOooo
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 26 October 2016, 11:46:14
Lol :DHad some more test casts last night. I'm diggin how these are turning out.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/oFDCXjn.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/22gMhoW.jpg?1)
ooooooOOOOooo I like the white one even better
or should i say whoooOOOooo
Post by: JT_Sea on Sun, 30 October 2016, 22:23:01
(http://i.imgur.com/cj3FZOE.jpg)
Testing clearances here in this last photo, I might need to trim the monkeys hair down a smidge, but its pretty close..
(http://i.imgur.com/fqnvVG5.jpg)
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 07 November 2016, 10:33:58
(http://i.imgur.com/TGTzX9L.jpg) (http://imgur.com/TGTzX9L)
(http://i.imgur.com/OHPah00.jpg) (http://imgur.com/OHPah00)
(http://i.imgur.com/ATBWGvI.jpg) (http://imgur.com/ATBWGvI)
(http://i.imgur.com/kHTzpQt.jpg) (http://imgur.com/kHTzpQt)
(http://i.imgur.com/xUXkOVk.jpg) (http://imgur.com/xUXkOVk)
I was also playing around with blanks last night, since I had some extra resin.
(http://i.imgur.com/QJEg6hg.jpg) (http://imgur.com/QJEg6hg)
Post by: pinkizhip on Mon, 07 November 2016, 11:13:30
I enjoy the clear with shiny dust. Clear with colored eyes would be pretty neat to see... :D
Nice progress, keep it up.
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 07 November 2016, 12:43:54
The white and black is still my fave owl. The added eyes on monkey are looking good. They add that definition that helps the 2nd color stay where it should.(something I'm trying to think about now when I make a new design)
I enjoy the clear with shiny dust. Clear with colored eyes would be pretty neat to see... :D
Nice progress, keep it up.
Thanks man, yeah the clear ones turned out better than I thought they would. I'll probably do limited runs of those in future sales.
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 15 November 2016, 11:22:02
(http://i.imgur.com/ulNvzYY.jpg)
Post by: alveeno on Tue, 15 November 2016, 11:43:03
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 15 November 2016, 13:08:27
Decided to add eyes to the monkey now? :P
Aye ;)
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 21 November 2016, 10:38:51
(http://i.imgur.com/PoB6gAC.jpg)
Stella isn't impressed by artisans.
(http://i.imgur.com/5cSIe5E.jpg)
Beauford and Otterophile
(http://i.imgur.com/VUTDZfY.jpg)
Skittles :)
(http://i.imgur.com/yUT6ERn.jpg)
The purp n blue didn't quite workout this cast, should have waited longer..
(http://i.imgur.com/YY3BzpA.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/0BilMDX.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/UCdKdMK.jpg)
Hans still needs a little more work, the skin texture is complete.
Post by: xtrafrood on Mon, 21 November 2016, 10:46:21
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 21 November 2016, 10:59:04
Your latest are awesome but--I think the world needs Stella artisans.. :cool:Part of me is trying to figure out just what that would look like. I think most people would confuse her for Dobby the house elf.
Post by: Ou812 on Mon, 21 November 2016, 19:29:05
Post by: xtrafrood on Mon, 21 November 2016, 19:48:34
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 22 November 2016, 10:19:45
I learnt a lot from your posts because im starting to make artisans of my own, do you use smooth cast 300 fro your keys? also what dyes do you use?I do use smoothcast, but I use 326. I have a variety of dyes, some smooth on, some surfboard pigment and some alumilite. They all work well, if you can get the sample pack of smooth on dyes thats a great place to start.
Dobby is not nearly as cute as your doggo, fair enough :(I never realized she was actually a cat until someone pointed it out. She doesn't listen when you call her, she spends 99% of her time under a blanket on the sofa and she doesn't like going outside more than she has to :)
Post by: xtrafrood on Tue, 22 November 2016, 13:26:08
I learnt a lot from your posts because im starting to make artisans of my own, do you use smooth cast 300 fro your keys? also what dyes do you use?I do use smoothcast, but I use 326. I have a variety of dyes, some smooth on, some surfboard pigment and some alumilite. They all work well, if you can get the sample pack of smooth on dyes thats a great place to start.Dobby is not nearly as cute as your doggo, fair enough :(I never realized she was actually a cat until someone pointed it out. She doesn't listen when you call her, she spends 99% of her time under a blanket on the sofa and she doesn't like going outside more than she has to :)
Haha
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 28 November 2016, 15:15:33
(http://i.imgur.com/pE1pAro.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/62i5jgn.jpg)
Looking pretty good I think :)
Post by: Fictiouz on Mon, 28 November 2016, 15:20:52
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/QtSnvCU.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/pE1pAro.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/62i5jgn.jpg)
Looking pretty good I think :)
White and Black :eek:
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 28 November 2016, 15:22:25
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/QtSnvCU.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/pE1pAro.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/62i5jgn.jpg)
Looking pretty good I think :)
White and Black :eek:
Good :eek: ?
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 30 November 2016, 13:30:31
(http://i.imgur.com/uisZLTw.jpg)
Post by: JT_Sea on Fri, 30 December 2016, 12:35:42
Post by: JT_Sea on Mon, 16 January 2017, 11:30:40
I'm calling him captain red beard
(http://i.imgur.com/RIfXi2c.jpg)
Zombie?
(http://i.imgur.com/XneXgJa.jpg?1)
Terminnal-ish
(http://i.imgur.com/Iixskgs.jpg)
Post by: JT_Sea on Thu, 02 February 2017, 11:07:44
V-day candies
Post by: JT_Sea on Fri, 10 February 2017, 11:34:59
(http://i.imgur.com/4kt5YIm.jpg)
Post by: xiaoxuesheng on Wed, 15 February 2017, 02:27:21
Post by: xiaoxuesheng on Wed, 15 February 2017, 02:51:04
Starting to pick colorways for Beauford.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/PoB6gAC.jpg)
Stella isn't impressed by artisans.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/5cSIe5E.jpg)
Beauford and OtterophileShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/VUTDZfY.jpg)
Skittles :)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/yUT6ERn.jpg)
The purp n blue didn't quite workout this cast, should have waited longer..Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/YY3BzpA.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/0BilMDX.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/UCdKdMK.jpg)
Hans still needs a little more work, the skin texture is complete.
d you make it yourself?Excuse me, where is the mold metal cap, you can buy? Can you give me a website?
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 15 February 2017, 10:02:54
Starting to pick colorways for Beauford.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/PoB6gAC.jpg)
Stella isn't impressed by artisans.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/5cSIe5E.jpg)
Beauford and OtterophileShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/VUTDZfY.jpg)
Skittles :)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/yUT6ERn.jpg)
The purp n blue didn't quite workout this cast, should have waited longer..Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/YY3BzpA.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/0BilMDX.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/UCdKdMK.jpg)
Hans still needs a little more work, the skin texture is complete.
d you make it yourself?Excuse me, where is the mold metal cap, you can buy? Can you give me a website?
I think this is what you are asking about. http://techkeys.us/collections/accessories/products/synth
Post by: xiaoxuesheng on Wed, 15 February 2017, 11:54:36
Thank！ I contacted them to find their team in the GH artisan workshop, they launched a ~ I look at the development of an upgraded version will soon beStarting to pick colorways for Beauford.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/PoB6gAC.jpg)
Stella isn't impressed by artisans.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/5cSIe5E.jpg)
Beauford and OtterophileShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/VUTDZfY.jpg)
Skittles :)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/yUT6ERn.jpg)
The purp n blue didn't quite workout this cast, should have waited longer..Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/YY3BzpA.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/0BilMDX.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/UCdKdMK.jpg)
Hans still needs a little more work, the skin texture is complete.
d you make it yourself?Excuse me, where is the mold metal cap, you can buy? Can you give me a website?
I think this is what you are asking about. http://techkeys.us/collections/accessories/products/synth
Post by: AuthenticDanger on Wed, 15 February 2017, 18:40:01
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 15 February 2017, 22:12:40
Amazing progress log! I'll be watching this thread for tips and tricks :)Great! Feel free to PM.
Post by: JT_Sea on Tue, 14 March 2017, 11:51:47
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 07 June 2017, 10:28:48
I'm calling this fella Oni
First and only cast of this version.
(http://i.imgur.com/oGedrCY.jpg)
More work
(http://i.imgur.com/Nibmhqt.jpg) (http://imgur.com/Nibmhqt)
Test cast
(http://i.imgur.com/Q4SnJEv.jpg)
Aaaand more work
(http://i.imgur.com/YHtgHIB.jpg) (http://imgur.com/YHtgHIB)
No test cast for the newest version yet, but still more work to come.
I've started an instagram account for sculpting if anyone would like to follow along.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVAMRkeBbNr/?taken-by=elcapn