clickclack's custom keycaps =)

[iMav]

I am very interested too, but do you accept overseas order?

No worries.  If, for some reason, clickclack can't ship overseas...I'm sure other GH members can order for you and then send.  

[pang0011]

Thanks so much, it is a very nice work, it really is.

[clickclack]

yup, I really dig this community =)

pretty much what iMav said, and thanks for the compliment and interest!

[vhaarr]

You got it! But did you happen to have any particular one(s) in mind? It helps me judge interest and demand. Thanks for the interest =)

Haha, well, everything in the first post on this topic looks awesome!
These two in particular jump at me;
Red skull function keys
Purple skell key

I'd love to use those as function keys or as the Esc on my HHKBPro2 or a Cherry MX board. Either would be rockin'!

[clickclack]

vhaarr-

Thanks =)
I have noted you on the tally.
And indeed they look great as function keys =)

I will be posting new pics very soon =D

[nowsharing]

I saw you mention double shot black/white M keys in another thread. I'd buy a set of those! I imagine that anyone with an M13 would be interested.

[clickclack]

I am currently having consistency issues with doing double molded legends. I am working on it but I can't make it a huge focus right now. However in tests I can do much larger legends and other designs in the double molded form =D

EDIT:
I finally found that darn Blue/purple metallic prototype I talked about earlier (updated in 2nd post). I will call it "cobalt steel metallic" for the time being. It changes depending on the viewing angle!!!!! Enjoy! =D

[kriminal]

omg ! the cobalt steel metallic keycap is sexy!

[washuai]

Why do I have this nagging feeling that some day I'm gonna be saying well, I could have had all the keyboards on my wishlist, but hey, LOOK AT MAH KEYZ!  Chameleon frost, chameleon metal - yummy.  Keep up the good work.

[audioave10]

I'm a little lost among all of these awesome keys. Do some of those fit an IBM Model M?  Maybe I should ask...which ones? I'd like 4 skulls for the arrow keys and 4 more for the W A S D keys and the ESC key. But, which ones would I want? They are all quite nice. Maybe a red ESC key plus the rest of them as black/silver skulls. Could you make packages of sets like that?  
Sorry for all of the silly questions.

[washuai]

Your questions are not silly.  Obviously, you need to wait ClickClack's response.  

This is how I understand it to be:  As long as it is an existing mold, then I don't think set size is an issue (although it might affect the cost to you and time it takes to make).  From there as long as you're loaded($$$), patient, logical and Click Clack doesn't object, then you can pretty much get whatever your key cap obsessed self imagines.

I'm sure it is somewhere in this thread, but ClickClack is one person and it isn't like this is all automated.  Just like any artisan can only take on so many commission/custom projects at a time, at some point I suspect ClickClack is going to tell us he's booked up for the year, until he hires minions.

[clickclack]

omg ! the cobalt steel metallic keycap is sexy!

Thanks, I really dig that one too! I love the shifting metallic look but it has this really wicked radioactive mystery to the way it shimmers.

Why do I have this nagging feeling that some day....

And we have a winner in the compliment of the day category!
Thanks for the kind words I really appreciate it =)

to audioave10-
For the most part any key you have seen of mine is intended for Cherry, BS, Topre, and ALPS even if the example prototype or test does not show it. Thanks for mentioning what you are interested in as that always helps to further define my focus, direction, and priortity.
As far as packaged sets go, I have ideas but it's too early to pursue it.
None of the questions were silly, I may not have the most helpful answers at times but please never hesitate to ask =)

to washuai-
Thanks for the thoughful response.
You are pretty much spot on in your assesment.
The equipment and process I have is very versatile and is becoming more so as I find innovative ways to adapt it, and creative ways to exploit it. Testing the pieces and finding solutions to consitency issues eats up most of my time, as well as modding equipment and processes for higher yeild. I can do low volume commissions very quickly but they are expensive. Slightly higher volumes are much less expensive but take a long time to design and implement.
hmmm... "minions".... haahaa =P
Thanks for all the interest guys, I really appreciate it, it keeps me motivated.

[EverythingIBM]

These keys are very interesting (more interesting every day, especially with the wacky colours you came up with). You could experiment with some glow in the dark plastics, that seems up your alley.

Hey, if they created glow in the dark pigs, I'm sure glow in the dark key caps would be easier:

OINK OINK.

What's interesting about those pigs is that their internal organs contain that pigment as well (they took it from some jellyfish or something).

[vhaarr]

The two pics above show the "cobalt steel metallic" bonded key.

Those look fantastic! I wouldn't mind a few keycaps like that Perhaps in different colors like red, orange, green, etc and even without the skull on it. And just Esc/Fn keys or whatever with a skull or some other symbol.

[lmnop]

very nice. here is a idea for a W, S, A, D or Cursor Keyset.



skeleton middle finger to compliment the skull. very gnarly.

[ricercar]

Thumbs down on trucker girl.



Did you ever get this set of novelty caps rip?

[ricercar]

No, thank you. I still have 70-some unused. What I need is more Cherry crystal-topped key caps to use for making useful caps from my weird ones.

[asfogh]

These are really sweet. The splats especially, they look awesome.

I'm not knee deep in my keyboard obsession enough to promise a big huge order like everyone else, but these are pretty amazing and if you ever open them up I'd be happy to get my hands on one as well. Either way, I had to post and say how freaking sweet they are, because they are.

[clickclack]

These keys are very interesting (more interesting every day, especially with the wacky colours you came up with). You could experiment with some glow in the dark plastics, that seems up your alley.
Hey, if they created glow in the dark pigs, I'm sure glow in the dark key caps would be easier:
OINK OINK.

Thanks =)
I have some glow in the dark protos already, they are interesting but... well lets just say they are a work in progress.
That pig looks like he spent too much time investigating nuclear urine! eww haahaa =P

Those look fantastic! I wouldn't mind a few keycaps like that Perhaps in different colors like red, orange, green, etc and even without the skull on it. And just Esc/Fn keys or whatever with a skull or some other symbol.

I have protos in other metallics as well, but that particular one posted. has a shifting color to it.
And thanks! =)

very nice. here is a idea for a W, S, A, D or Cursor Keyset.
skeleton middle finger to compliment the skull. very gnarly.

Thanks =)
That reminds me of some funny things I need to post soon =D
Seriously though that would be a great backspace or ESC key. What is the normal "kill" or "fire" button used in games anyway?

Trucker Girl FTW.

You just wait....

What I need is more Cherry crystal-topped key caps to use for making useful caps from my weird ones.

I might have a bunch of those lying around somewhere, IF I can find them would you like me to notify you? (don't get yer hopes up though I have not seen them in a while)

These are really sweet. The splats especially, they look awesome.
I'm not knee deep in my keyboard obsession enough to promise a big huge order like everyone else, but these are pretty amazing and if you ever open them up I'd be happy to get my hands on one as well. Either way, I had to post and say how freaking sweet they are, because they are.

Thanks very much!!! =D
Don't worry about your keyboard obsession, you won't have control over it soon anyway =P haahaa

[InSanCen]

I'm not knee deep in my keyboard obsession enough to promise a big huge order like everyone else

Give it time... ;-)

[washuai]

Trucker Girl FTW

You just wait....

This makes me think of something like a body shaped font legend:

NSFW?

It also reminds me of that porn for blind people thing I saw either on the web or on AOTS.

[clickclack]

"WhatzItzName"
ROFL! =D

I used "Gorf" at work today! XD

I am working as fast as I can, but I want to get my process more consistent.

I like the idea you had with that key. Lemme guess the "tape-cut-blast" method?

"I suck at this arty stuff." -ripster
BS Mr. Lego!
=)

[Paddywagon]

Howdy, All!
Just thought I'd creep out of the woodwork to brag about my super SWEET 'n totally awesome custom keycaps, made freshly and expressly for me by Mr. "Clickclack"!!! Okay, these were some months ago and I don't exactly take great pics (I can just about manage my cell phone's camera function...) but maybe the master keysmith himself will post a few. I'll build the suspense and not say what they are until he does, as motivation I was surprised at the quality and found them so lovingly handcrafted - the color is rich, the detail is great, and they don't look awkward!
In addition to these commissioned keys, I had also gotten a couple of the earliest prototype "skull" keys. Nothing short of amazing! I'm waiting very patiently to get my greedy little hands on the gunmental skulls and the white ones with red eyes (actually, I want a whole board of those!!!).
Also, I don't see any reason why this entire forum isn't getting together a petition for pink unicorn keycaps. Metallic. And strawberry-scented. You heard it here first, folks!
In short, I just wanted to thank "Clickclack" and let everyone know how awesome his work is. SELL SOME STUFF, GOSH DARN YOU!

P.S. I get a free key if I say "Clickclack knows how to please me!" =D

[clickclack]

...Also, I don't see any reason why this entire forum isn't getting together a petition for pink unicorn keycaps. Metallic. And strawberry-scented. You heard it here first, folks!

LoLz, you just can't let that one go can ya? Haaahaaahaa =P

...In short, I just wanted to thank "Clickclack" and let everyone know how awesome his work is. SELL SOME STUFF, GOSH DARN YOU!

Thanks and I am working on it... =)

...P.S. I get a free key if I say "Clickclack knows how to please me!" =D

OMG! ROFL!!!!

Hey "Paddywagon" welcome to geekhack =)
I am very happy you really dig em! Those compliments made my day!!!! =D
I think I have a couple extras I kept for reference in solid color and dual molded that I can post some pics of when I swing by the studio.

By the way, you were the FIRST one to get the original keys! So thank you for being interested enough in them to help push me to expand this new endevour.

[kriminal]

sigh....................................................

[isp]

grats, your work looks amazing...

I'd love to get my mits on a set for hhkb...if a line exists...put me innit!

[clickclack]

Clickclack knows how to please me too!
That's why I am now above Ripster on the list.

Of all the things to catch on...
LoLz
and with that one-
1)webwit
2)ripster
... on to the next round...

sigh....................................................

You sound like my Mother In Law.
Always with the sighing!

haahaaahaa  oh no!
twas a good sigh though, I felt the guilt trip in my sleep!

grats, your work looks amazing...
I'd love to get my mits on a set for hhkb...if a line exists...put me innit!

Thanks! =D
and you gottit!

[Oqsy]

"black vader esc.... blaaaack vaaadeerr esscaaaaaappe........"

[Oqsy]

These are not the keycaps we're looking for... move along.

[lmnop]

Much better caption.  From now on I'll take the pics and have you guys fill in the caption.  ;-)

got any black lego? clay davis?

[elbowglue]

Heh yeah that was me  I repped your post in exchange for a future lego diaorama of me =)

[ironman31]

Count me in for the aluminium and cobalt caps for cherries. Very good work, keep at it and I really think you've got something.

[Input Nirvana]

Clickclack, your work is impressive, really great stuff! No doubt you can have a website selling them

I would like to get several Cherry MX compatible for my Contour Split project.

[Input Nirvana]

I had another thought:
The keys on the Kinesis Contour keyboard have many (12) different angles/shapes/sizes. Had you considered making key tops to be glued onto existing keys?

[clickclack]

These are not the keycaps we're looking for... move along.

Much better caption.  From now on I'll take the pics and have you guys fill in the caption.  ;-)

Haahaa, nice!

Count me in for the aluminium and cobalt caps for cherries. Very good work, keep at it and I really think you've got something.

Thanks for the interest and compliment! =)

I'll do a lego diorama for those glass caps.  Screw repped posts.

ooooooooooo.... =)

Clickclack, your work is impressive, really great stuff! No doubt you can have a website selling them ....

I had another thought:
The keys on the Kinesis Contour keyboard have many (12) different angles/shapes/sizes. Had you considered making key tops to be glued onto existing keys?

Thank you =)
I have made a number of just cap skins similar to the top half of the model M two piece keys. The problem is that they are siginificantly more difficult to make with variations. The tolerances are also very tight when I just do the tops so it mostly negats the potential versatility. Since widths and angles differ for each row and such I would have to make the key tops (ironically) almost the same way I would have to make the regular whole keys. But truth be told I am not that familiar with the kinesis keyboard. Looks like a great keyboard though =)

[Input Nirvana]

If you ever decided to do something with/for the Kinesis Contour, I could send you the key set (there are 12 different sizes of keys). It seems to me that it may be a poor use of your time. The million dollar island idea is much better!

[clickclack]

Thanks for the offer, that's very generous =)
But it's true, I need to focus more on other keys and sets at the moment.
Oooooo... ISLAND!!!! Gimme =D
LoLz

NEW PHOTOS UPLOADED ! I just uploaded some of the commissioned keys for Paddywagon in the 2nd post. I will be adding photos of a different commission tomorrow =)
Enjoy =)

[iMav]

So, how do we get you working on a geekhack commission??  

[vhaarr]

Have you considered making keys representing the Emoji emoticon symbols from the Unicode 6.0 Draft (PDF)?

They look fantastic and would go great on my number row!
Here's a small sample from the linked PDF above;

[clickclack]

Oooo... so much I want to comment on! But I am running really late for work! YIKES!!!!!!

New pic just uploaded!
I will provided a description of this commission later today,
thanks for all the interest guys =)

[audioave10]

What a talented teaser you are. I want a bag of cherry keycaps (your choice).
Just stay with 2 colors as a theme.
You choose a price you like. Ha..now the pressure is on!

[audioave10]

I live in a nice "hood" and do business by mail.
I do like the "Skulls" theme however. You want ClickClack to put guns on the keycaps?
Maybe a radiation sign for my Stalker games...

[kriminal]

hmm make him an offer he cant refuse.... "scratches chin"

[clickclack]

So, how do we get you working on a geekhack commission??  

Ask?
Haahaa =P
Seriously though I need to go grab a few of the geekhack prototypes from the other studio when I get the chance. They are really early prototypes though so I am nervous about showing them.

Have you considered making keys representing the Emoji emoticon symbols...

Indeed I have, but I only made a few test prototypes.
Thanks for the link, I can use it for a reference as I move along.
=)

What a talented teaser you are. I want a bag of cherry keycaps (your choice).
Just stay with 2 colors as a theme.
You choose a price you like. Ha..now the pressure is on!

How big is the bag?
=P
and thank you XD

KlickKlack's commission process is easy to explain...

Many LoLz!
Classic!

I thought I already posted this but apparently I fell asleep before sending it the other day. I have been getting my butt kicked at work recently but that job is ending this week so I will have a little bit more free time to work on these keys and similar =) =) =)

[clickclack]

CRAP!!!

I forgot to mention all the cool stuff!!!!

1) found a really, really neato keyboard at work the other day (I think it's cool) and will probably post my misadventures with discovering it in a new thread.

2) I finally remembered to grab a few of the "Splat Legend" keys left over from a recent commission so I can post those soon.

3) I have a really, really wicked prototype to show and I think I will call it the BAD ASS key.
or perhaps the One Up key.
=P

[audioave10]

-How big is the bag?-

I think 11 keys would be all I'd need to dress out this Cherry G80 nicely.
4 alike for the WASD keys, and 4 alike for the arrow keys and maybe 3 alike, and wild if you want, for F1, F5, and F9. I have the GeekHack for ESC. If you
are interested shoot me a PM and a secret price that includes a reward for your labor. Can you not refuse yet?
If I was still young and had a Harem, I could offer you more...ha!

[iMav]

Ask?

I know I mentioned to you in PM what I am interested in (I can remind you, if you want).  Something like that geekhack-branded would be sick.  If you ever get to the point that you can do something like that...and can quote some rough pricing, let me know!!

[clickclack]

I live in a nice "hood" and do business by mail.
I do like the "Skulls" theme however. You want ClickClack to put guns on the keycaps?
Maybe a radiation sign for my Stalker games...

I mentioned some early prototypes previously in the thread that seem right up your alley!

hmm make him an offer he cant refuse.... "scratches chin"

Uh-oh I sense a disturbance in the force...
=)

and what will I reveal next few miniutes???...

[clickclack]

TITANIUM key cap posted!!!
=D

[vhaarr]

Can I marry the titanium key?
In fact, I want to marry 60 of them.