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Title: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: Ghetto Caps on Sun, 12 January 2014, 23:28:31
So what would happen if i poured 100 ml or acrylic paint on a keycap
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paitn on a keycap?
Post by: eddie on Sun, 12 January 2014, 23:29:34
I don't know, try it.
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: demik on Sun, 12 January 2014, 23:31:33
a mess, that's what.
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: Ghetto Caps on Sun, 12 January 2014, 23:32:40
a mess, that's what.
well i just tried it it looks some what decent, now il just wait til tomorrow when it dries
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: eddie on Sun, 12 January 2014, 23:35:36
take a picture for us
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: Ghetto Caps on Sun, 12 January 2014, 23:40:42
take a picture for us
I don't got a good camera all you will see is a red and green blob. [attachimg=1]
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: eddie on Sun, 12 January 2014, 23:58:58
are you going to cut off the excess paint
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: kmiller8 on Mon, 13 January 2014, 00:00:03
are you going to cut off the excess paint

why waste the paint!
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: eddie on Mon, 13 January 2014, 00:02:28
are you going to cut off the excess paint

why waste the paint!
very true
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: Findecanor on Mon, 13 January 2014, 00:03:27
You should paint thin layers if you want a good result. Too thick paint means a high likelyhood of the paint cracking, or not drying at all.
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: Ghetto Caps on Mon, 13 January 2014, 00:05:46
I did this for fun,  I am a art student so I get lots of paint to screw around with :-)
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: RESPRiT on Mon, 13 January 2014, 01:35:16
I did this for fun,  I am a art student so I get lots of paint to screw around with :-)

Do you have lots of keycaps to play with too? :P
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 13 January 2014, 03:05:41
You should paint thin layers if you want a good result. Too thick paint means a high likelyhood of the paint cracking, or not drying at all.

He did say what happens if he POURS paint on a keycap ;)
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 13 January 2014, 07:40:15
Is this going to be the next big thing?
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: kmiller8 on Mon, 13 January 2014, 07:48:54
Is this going to be the next big thing?

you say that with no excitement ray.
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: RESPRiT on Mon, 13 January 2014, 08:18:27
Someone needs to start a "Paint dripping cap therapy" thread because I'm getting anxious just seeing the teaser pics in this thread.

When's the next sale going to be??
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 13 January 2014, 08:24:34
Someone needs to start a "Paint dripping cap therapy" thread because I'm getting anxious just seeing the teaser pics in this thread.

When's the next sale going to be??

[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: Ghetto Caps on Mon, 13 January 2014, 10:57:58
I did this for fun,  I am a art student so I get lots of paint to screw around with :-)

Do you have lots of keycaps to play with too? :P

Well I've only got a set of wasd keys left to exprement with
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: Ghetto Caps on Mon, 13 January 2014, 11:04:06
[attach=1]Well in not goings  to waste any more caps unless someone actually thinks it looks good, but I'm always up for wasting paint
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: kmiller8 on Mon, 13 January 2014, 11:05:05
Well in not goings  to waste any more caps unless someone actually thinks it looks good, but I'm always up for wasting paint

try taking a less blurry picture.
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: Ghetto Caps on Mon, 13 January 2014, 11:14:02
Well in not goings  to waste any more caps unless someone actually thinks it looks good, but I'm always up for wasting paint

try taking a less blurry picture.
I try my best with my phone and the broken lense
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: regack on Mon, 13 January 2014, 11:36:36
Well in not goings  to waste any more caps unless someone actually thinks it looks good, but I'm always up for wasting paint

try taking a less blurry picture.
I try my best with my phone and the broken lense

I'm not trying to sound flippant, but maybe find a friend with a not-broken camera and just have them send you the picture to post because... well, I think your potato is moldy.

Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 13 January 2014, 22:19:53
Someone needs to start a "Paint dripping cap therapy" thread because I'm getting anxious just seeing the teaser pics in this thread.

When's the next sale going to be??

(Attachment Link)
He's totally the next Alesandro, Bunnylake, or do_Og@n, but full of not giving ****s.
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: RESPRiT on Tue, 14 January 2014, 00:42:41
When are you getting a vendor forum?
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: Alessandro on Tue, 14 January 2014, 16:02:53
Someone needs to start a "Paint dripping cap therapy" thread because I'm getting anxious just seeing the teaser pics in this thread.

When's the next sale going to be??

(Attachment Link)
He's totally the next Alesandro, Bunnylake, or do_Og@n, but full of not giving ****s.

See, my ****s were handed out in thin, meticulous layers. But this guy has all the ****s to throw around.

You Nub, you carefully mold and carve your ****s. ****s are meant to be experimented with.
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 14 January 2014, 16:10:08
[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: Tym on Tue, 14 January 2014, 16:13:50
Well I guess you got what you wanted; there is now paint on your keycap.

Mission Accomplished!
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: Alessandro on Tue, 14 January 2014, 16:21:01
Well I guess you got what you wanted; there is now paint on your keycap.

Mission Accomplished!

But is it the right amount of paint?
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 14 January 2014, 16:24:06
Well I guess you got what you wanted; there is now paint on your keycap.

Mission Accomplished!

But is it the right amount of paint?

Is it the right type of paint?
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: Alessandro on Tue, 14 January 2014, 16:27:46
Well I guess you got what you wanted; there is now paint on your keycap.

Mission Accomplished!

But is it the right amount of paint?

Is it the right type of paint?

Was the air pressure right for pouring?
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 14 January 2014, 17:14:29
I'm kinda still wondering why the question was asked in the first place.

With spare keycaps and over-supply of paint, why not just do it?
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: Alessandro on Tue, 14 January 2014, 17:39:58
I'm kinda still wondering why the question was asked in the first place.

With spare keycaps and over-supply of paint, why not just do it?

Even over supplies shouldn't be wasted,
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 14 January 2014, 17:44:19
I'm kinda still wondering why the question was asked in the first place.

With spare keycaps and over-supply of paint, why not just do it?

Even over supplies shouldn't be wasted,

Or underutilised?
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: eddie on Tue, 14 January 2014, 20:55:02
I'm kinda still wondering why the question was asked in the first place.

With spare keycaps and over-supply of paint, why not just do it?
Gaining post count probably
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 14 January 2014, 21:08:08
I'm kinda still wondering why the question was asked in the first place.

With spare keycaps and over-supply of paint, why not just do it?

Even over supplies shouldn't be wasted,

But around here.... someone would probably but it.
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: Binge on Wed, 15 January 2014, 01:12:51
I'd but it.
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 15 January 2014, 01:43:37
Looks like you for got to stabilize the paint with a deionizing powder bearing before you poured it. Rookie mistake bub.
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: RESPRiT on Wed, 15 January 2014, 03:30:55
I'd but it.

Only of they're limifed ediyion, though.
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: Alessandro on Wed, 15 January 2014, 17:51:29
such typo
very descript
wow
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 15 January 2014, 18:54:58
I'd but it.

See....binge understands.....
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 15 January 2014, 19:01:34
I'd but it.

See....binge understands.....

Would your typing improve if you dumped paint on a keycap?
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 15 January 2014, 19:07:23
I'd but it.

See....binge understands.....

Would your typing improve if you dumped paint on a keycap?

Depends on what keycap.
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 15 January 2014, 19:12:13
I'd but it.

See....binge understands.....

Would your typing improve if you dumped paint on a keycap?

Depends on what keycap.

Would your typing improve if you dumped paint on a hypothetical question?

;)
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 15 January 2014, 19:15:38
I'd but it.

See....binge understands.....

Would your typing improve if you dumped paint on a keycap?

Depends on what keycap.

Would your typing improve if you dumped paint on a hypothetical question?

;)

It can't get much worse, theoretically.
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 15 January 2014, 19:25:36
One very important point is that the keycap should be removed from the keyboard first.

Although dumping paint on the keycap whilst it is still in place on the keyboard would achieve the dual results of altering the colour of both the keycap and the keyboard, the functionality of the keyboard may undergo a slight regression.
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 15 January 2014, 19:33:36
One very important point is that the keycap should be removed from the keyboard first.

Although dumping paint on the keycap whilst it is still in place on the keyboard would achieve the dual results of altering the colour of both the keycap and the keyboard, the functionality of the keyboard may undergo a slight regression.

I'd like to dump some paint on my Matias board, get rid of the shiny black case.
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: oNinjaDispatcho on Wed, 15 January 2014, 20:08:00
(Attachment Link) Well in not goings  to waste any more caps unless someone actually thinks it looks good, but I'm always up for wasting paint

I don't think it looks that bad, but it probably feels heinous. Looks wise it could work for a war themed board, kind of like dried blood on bone  :thumb:

If you could somehow replicate the look while keeping a usable feel to the cap, I would love it.
Title: Re: What would happen if dumped paint on a keycap?
Post by: Alessandro on Thu, 16 January 2014, 14:20:42
Paint? Oh please.