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Title: Keycap Fun Times
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Sun, 12 April 2015, 01:59:41: I've been kicking this idea around since I first got here, but lots of people have been making amazing stuff...
Soooooo I didn't think I could make anything I'd be happy with.
Well I got some ideas and figured it was time to see what I could do.

Here is my start!!!
(https://i.imgur.com/jWrmDiC.jpg)
I don't like the cat at all... It looks like crap, but I figure I can get it whipped into shape soon.
Title: Re: Keycap Fun Times
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 12 April 2015, 02:06:07: They look really great, especially the shark :)

What's the underneath like?
Title: Re: Keycap Fun Times
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Sun, 12 April 2015, 02:08:01: Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 12 April 2015, 02:06:07
They look really great, especially the shark :)

What's the underneath like?
Just a stock dsa cap

but I would like to bulk them up if I make a cast.

THIN IS NO GOOD!!!
Title: Re: Keycap Fun Times
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 12 April 2015, 02:08:55: Quote from: ApocalypseMaow on Sun, 12 April 2015, 02:08:01
Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 12 April 2015, 02:06:07
They look really great, especially the shark :)

What's the underneath like?
Just a stock dsa cap

but I would like to bulk them up if I make a cast.

THIN IS NO GOOD!!!

True - many artisan keycaps do seem to be thicker than the average OEM keycap.
Title: Re: Keycap Fun Times
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Sun, 12 April 2015, 03:46:10: a chubby jason vorhees!!!
(https://i.imgur.com/eUNPXCW.jpg)
Title: Re: Keycap Fun Times
Post by: fohat.digs on Sun, 12 April 2015, 08:41:25: Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 12 April 2015, 02:06:07
They look really great, especially the shark

The shark is awesome! My son would go nuts to get that on his gaming board.

If you are affixing them to existing caps, you should be able to do buckling springs, right?
Title: Re: Keycap Fun Times
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Sun, 12 April 2015, 10:15:37: Quote from: fohat.digs on Sun, 12 April 2015, 08:41:25
Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 12 April 2015, 02:06:07
They look really great, especially the shark

The shark is awesome! My son would go nuts to get that on his gaming board.

If you are affixing them to existing caps, you should be able to do buckling springs, right?
Yeah, It might be a while befofre I get around to making molds... I'll let you know when I get one done!
Title: Re: Keycap Fun Times
Post by: ImpendingxDoom on Mon, 13 April 2015, 02:59:32: Quote from: ApocalypseMaow on Sun, 12 April 2015, 01:59:41
I've been kicking this idea around since I first got here, but lots of people have been making amazing stuff...
Soooooo I didn't think I could make anything I'd be happy with.
Well I got some ideas and figured it was time to see what I could do.

Here is my start!!!
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/jWrmDiC.jpg)

I don't like the cat at all... It looks like crap, but I figure I can get it whipped into shape soon.

So from the looks of it you used super sculpey? And if those are PBT DSA caps you used as the base, then you can cook the sculpey at a lower heat (just north of 200 degrees works very well for this size). That makes the mold making process a bit easier because you don't have to worry about deformation.

Apart from that I would try to smooth out the cats glasses a bit to sit closer to the face, otherwise the silicone that would be between the two pieces will eventually tear out when you try to demold it.

They are great looking caps, and I wish you the best of luck in the crazy world of casting!
Title: Re: Keycap Fun Times
Post by: byker on Mon, 13 April 2015, 03:13:48: Nice start into cap making AM! Excited to see how you progress and what designs you come up with! :)
Title: Re: Keycap Fun Times
Post by: dustinhxc on Mon, 13 April 2015, 04:59:20: That Jason is wicked !!
Title: Re: Keycap Fun Times
Post by: derezzed on Mon, 13 April 2015, 21:13:05: I like the profile you chose for the shark's face. The cat amuses me.
Title: Re: Keycap Fun Times
Post by: sethk_ on Mon, 13 April 2015, 21:15:23: What did you use to model these?
Title: Re: Keycap Fun Times
Post by: Evo_Spec on Tue, 14 April 2015, 04:12:39: How has Halverson not responded here about that shark cap?
Title: Re: Keycap Fun Times
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 14 April 2015, 05:46:49: Quote from: Evo_Spec on Tue, 14 April 2015, 04:12:39
How has Halverson not responded here about that shark cap?

Already posted (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=42336.msg1713233#msg1713233) in the Church thread.
Title: Re: Keycap Fun Times
Post by: domoaligato on Tue, 14 April 2015, 14:07:36: These are great! Have you tried any casting yet?
Title: Re: Keycap Fun Times
Post by: tigersharkdude on Wed, 15 April 2015, 07:28:33: Take my money
Title: Re: Keycap Fun Times
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Fri, 17 April 2015, 04:21:54: lol, sorry dudes... I haven't been keeping up with this!!!

I'm looking at casting stuff now and I'm gonna pester nubs and domo about it... hopefully get it right the first ttime!!!

I'm still not sure about the resin I should use... but again I'm sure someone will help me out...

If all goes well, I should be able to get started on casting this week!!!
Title: Re: Keycap Fun Times
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Fri, 17 April 2015, 04:23:46: Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Mon, 13 April 2015, 21:15:23
What did you use to model these?
Wha... it's just a DSA ABS key with clay on it...
Title: Re: Keycap Fun Times
Post by: sethk_ on Fri, 17 April 2015, 05:25:46: Quote from: ApocalypseMaow on Fri, 17 April 2015, 04:23:46
Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Mon, 13 April 2015, 21:15:23
What did you use to model these?
Wha... it's just a DSA ABS key with clay on it...
I wasn't sure what kind of medium you used for modeling it, the keycap was obvious
Title: Re: Keycap Fun Times
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Fri, 17 April 2015, 05:40:59: Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Fri, 17 April 2015, 05:25:46

Quote from: ApocalypseMaow on Fri, 17 April 2015, 04:23:46
Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Mon, 13 April 2015, 21:15:23
What did you use to model these?
Wha... it's just a DSA ABS key with clay on it...
I wasn't sure what kind of medium you used for modeling it, the keycap was obvious
lol I'm dumb... the cat was me trying to make my avatar. the rest of them are just from ideas of things I wanted as keycaps!!!
Title: Re: Keycap Fun Times
Post by: Eziak on Fri, 17 April 2015, 08:57:07: I love sharks... please make that. I want one so badly.
Title: Re: Keycap Fun Times
Post by: tigersharkdude on Sat, 18 April 2015, 15:31:35: I'm digging the Shark, Cat, and Jason