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Title: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: Growgor on Thu, 12 May 2016, 08:44:54
In a couple of hours, I'm picking up my 3d printed keycap I did for fun the other day.
I'm quite exited about the quality of the print, since I went with a 35 micron print, which should make it pretty smooth.
Did a fast render of it, to show you guys how it looks, hope you like it.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13840045/Skull_test_01.jpg)

Cheers
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'hulu - Artisan keycap
Post by: juahenza on Thu, 12 May 2016, 08:53:19
looks awesome. definately interested  :thumb:
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'hulu - Artisan keycap
Post by: FLFisherman on Thu, 12 May 2016, 08:55:44
Seems like this could be a very detailed print. Better post up some good photos of it when it arrives.
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'hulu - Artisan keycap
Post by: Binge on Thu, 12 May 2016, 08:58:13
Quote from: Growgor on Thu, 12 May 2016, 08:44:54
In a couple of hours, I'm picking up my 3d printed keycap I did for fun the other day.
I'm quite exited about the quality of the print, since I went with a 35 micron print, which should make it pretty smooth.
Did a fast render of it, to show you guys how it looks, hope you like it.

Show Image
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13840045/Skull_test_01.jpg)


Cheers

We can be 'thulhu brothers!

(http://i.imgur.com/XsItE5D.jpg)

Meet Skulthulhu
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'hulu - Artisan keycap
Post by: phosphoric on Thu, 12 May 2016, 11:42:06
looks sweet. can't wait to see the final
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'hulu - Artisan keycap
Post by: Growgor on Thu, 12 May 2016, 13:02:25
Quote from: FLFisherman on Thu, 12 May 2016, 08:55:44
Seems like this could be a very detailed print. Better post up some good photos of it when it arrives.

Yea just picked it up, and I must admit, I'm pretty impressed with the quality. I'll upload some pictures later on tonight
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'hulu - Artisan keycap
Post by: phosphoric on Thu, 12 May 2016, 15:25:06
Quote from: Growgor on Thu, 12 May 2016, 13:02:25
Quote from: FLFisherman on Thu, 12 May 2016, 08:55:44
Seems like this could be a very detailed print. Better post up some good photos of it when it arrives.

Yea just picked it up, and I must admit, I'm pretty impressed with the quality. I'll upload some pictures later on tonight

i hope it looks as good as the render. i find that 3d printing anything is always somewhat disappointing, but if 35 micron is fine enough to make it look good without need for acetone vapor, i might start looking into 3d designing caps and printing them. it's not like i have anything else to do this summer, anyway
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'hulu - Artisan keycap
Post by: theoriginal123123 on Thu, 12 May 2016, 15:26:05
Quote from: phosphoric on Thu, 12 May 2016, 15:25:06
Quote from: Growgor on Thu, 12 May 2016, 13:02:25
Quote from: FLFisherman on Thu, 12 May 2016, 08:55:44
Seems like this could be a very detailed print. Better post up some good photos of it when it arrives.

Yea just picked it up, and I must admit, I'm pretty impressed with the quality. I'll upload some pictures later on tonight

i hope it looks as good as the render. i find that 3d printing anything is always somewhat disappointing, but if 35 micron is fine enough to make it look good without need for acetone vapor, i might start looking into 3d designing caps and printing them. it's not like i have anything else to do this summer, anyway

What you think of skullthulu anyway?
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'hulu - Artisan keycap
Post by: phosphoric on Thu, 12 May 2016, 15:28:40
Quote from: theoriginal123123 on Thu, 12 May 2016, 15:26:05
Quote from: phosphoric on Thu, 12 May 2016, 15:25:06
Quote from: Growgor on Thu, 12 May 2016, 13:02:25
Quote from: FLFisherman on Thu, 12 May 2016, 08:55:44
Seems like this could be a very detailed print. Better post up some good photos of it when it arrives.

Yea just picked it up, and I must admit, I'm pretty impressed with the quality. I'll upload some pictures later on tonight

i hope it looks as good as the render. i find that 3d printing anything is always somewhat disappointing, but if 35 micron is fine enough to make it look good without need for acetone vapor, i might start looking into 3d designing caps and printing them. it's not like i have anything else to do this summer, anyway

What you think of skullthulu anyway?

binge's keythulus are my favorite caps lol. i'm not especially interested in decking out my keyboard with artisan caps, but binge's work is so beautiful
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'hulu - Artisan keycap
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Thu, 12 May 2016, 16:16:18
The render certainly looks good. Will be waiting to see final pictures.
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'hulu - Artisan keycap
Post by: theoriginal123123 on Thu, 12 May 2016, 16:21:06
Quote from: phosphoric on Thu, 12 May 2016, 15:28:40
Quote from: theoriginal123123 on Thu, 12 May 2016, 15:26:05
What you think of skullthulu anyway?

binge's keythulus are my favorite caps lol. i'm not especially interested in decking out my keyboard with artisan caps, but binge's work is so beautiful

You got that right, binge's sculpts are awesome as hell, it blows me away every time cause I get a cap and I forget how small they actually are.

Ork trooper for life tho  :D
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'hulu - Artisan keycap
Post by: Growgor on Fri, 13 May 2016, 01:41:50
Apologies for the sloppy closeups, I did'nt really have time to setup the lighting, but any how, here's the print which I'm super happy with. The MX stem insert on the buttom just need some work, but I've already fixed the 3d model, so it's fixed on the future prints.
Next up is the spray painting, which I'll do tonight or tomorrow, and after that I'll figure out if that's the way to go, or if I have to try out a method with dye.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13840045/_MG_0175.JPG)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13840045/_MG_0181.JPG)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13840045/_MG_0185.JPG)
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'hulu - Artisan keycap
Post by: juahenza on Fri, 13 May 2016, 01:52:25
Quote from: Growgor on Fri, 13 May 2016, 01:41:50
Apologies for the sloppy closeups, I did'nt really have time to setup the lighting, but any how, here's the print which I'm super happy with. The MX stem insert on the buttom just need some work, but I've already fixed the 3d model, so it's fixed on the future prints.
Next up is the spray painting, which I'll do tonight or tomorrow, and after that I'll figure out if that's the way to go, or if I have to try out a method with dye.

Show Image
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13840045/_MG_0175.JPG)


Show Image
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13840045/_MG_0181.JPG)


Show Image
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13840045/_MG_0185.JPG)


splendid
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'hulu - Artisan keycap
Post by: SBJ on Fri, 13 May 2016, 02:06:28
Quote from: Growgor on Fri, 13 May 2016, 01:41:50
Apologies for the sloppy closeups, I did'nt really have time to setup the lighting, but any how, here's the print which I'm super happy with. The MX stem insert on the buttom just need some work, but I've already fixed the 3d model, so it's fixed on the future prints.
Next up is the spray painting, which I'll do tonight or tomorrow, and after that I'll figure out if that's the way to go, or if I have to try out a method with dye.

Show Image
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13840045/_MG_0175.JPG)


Show Image
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13840045/_MG_0181.JPG)


Show Image
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13840045/_MG_0185.JPG)

Looks very good! I can't wait to see it spray painted.
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'hulu - Artisan keycap
Post by: Growgor on Fri, 13 May 2016, 02:13:44
Thank's guys :)
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'hulu - Artisan keycap
Post by: Diokhan on Fri, 13 May 2016, 04:35:28
woa didn't know you could get them so nice with 3d printing!
Good work
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'hulu - Artisan keycap
Post by: redbanshee on Fri, 13 May 2016, 09:32:16
You should reallllllllllllllllllly consider naming it something else
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'hulu - Artisan keycap
Post by: Scgmdx2 on Fri, 13 May 2016, 09:37:07
Do you plan on selling these to the public, or did you just design this as a one-off for your own board? :)
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'hulu - Artisan keycap
Post by: RoastPotatoes on Fri, 13 May 2016, 09:52:55
That is awesome for a 3d print
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'hulu - Artisan keycap
Post by: cpeterson19 on Fri, 13 May 2016, 10:13:28
What 3D printer was used to print this? It looks awesome!
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'hulu - Artisan keycap
Post by: kiwi99 on Fri, 13 May 2016, 11:32:18
Guessing you used a resin printer? looks amazing!
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: Growgor on Fri, 13 May 2016, 11:56:42
Esc'hulu? but he doesnt even have tentacles? and it's kinda spelled wrong?!
I agree, what a silly name! has now been renamed to Esc'ranium  :)
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: Growgor on Fri, 13 May 2016, 12:00:57
Quote from: kiwi99 on Fri, 13 May 2016, 11:32:18
Guessing you used a resin printer? looks amazing!

Thank's buddy! yea, it's a resin printer :)

Quote from: cpeterson19 on Fri, 13 May 2016, 10:13:28
What 3D printer was used to print this? It looks awesome!

Thank's a bunch! An expensive one...  :D

Quote from: RoastPotatoes on Fri, 13 May 2016, 09:52:55
That is awesome for a 3d print

Thank's man! :)

Quote from: Scgmdx2 on Fri, 13 May 2016, 09:37:07
Do you plan on selling these to the public, or did you just design this as a one-off for your own board? :)

I'm thinking about creating a bunch for sale, but I need to finish up some tests and do some more, before the quality is high enough.


Quote from: redbanshee on Fri, 13 May 2016, 09:32:16
You should reallllllllllllllllllly consider naming it something else

Consider it done! and thank's for the feedback  :thumb:

Quote from: Diokhan on Fri, 13 May 2016, 04:35:28
woa didn't know you could get them so nice with 3d printing!
Good work

Thank's alot!

Quote from: StickyBlueJuice on Fri, 13 May 2016, 02:06:28
Quote from: Growgor on Fri, 13 May 2016, 01:41:50
Apologies for the sloppy closeups, I did'nt really have time to setup the lighting, but any how, here's the print which I'm super happy with. The MX stem insert on the buttom just need some work, but I've already fixed the 3d model, so it's fixed on the future prints.
Next up is the spray painting, which I'll do tonight or tomorrow, and after that I'll figure out if that's the way to go, or if I have to try out a method with dye.

Show Image
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13840045/_MG_0175.JPG)


Show Image
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13840045/_MG_0181.JPG)


Show Image
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13840045/_MG_0185.JPG)

Looks very good! I can't wait to see it spray painted.

Thank's man! I just finished painting it, and will add a couple of lack layers. I'll add some pictures tonight!
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: jb1830 on Fri, 13 May 2016, 12:03:19
Cool looking cap for sure. I like the transparent print too. Looking forward to more pics and a future sale  :p
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: FLFisherman on Fri, 13 May 2016, 12:33:42
Interesting name change. I like it!

Have you considered dropping the "Skull of" portion of the name and just keeping "Esc'ranium"? Technically speaking your design is just a cranium, and not a full skull.
Title: Re: Skull of Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: Growgor on Fri, 13 May 2016, 13:11:19
Quote from: FLFisherman on Fri, 13 May 2016, 12:33:42
Interesting name change. I like it!

Have you considered dropping the "Skull of" portion of the name and just keeping "Esc'ranium"? Technically speaking your design is just a cranium, and not a full skull.

Third time's a charm! his name is Esc'ranium ofcause!
Thank's for the feedback :)
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Fri, 13 May 2016, 13:20:41
I definitely like the name change. Looks a lot better than I was expecting!
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: Growgor on Fri, 13 May 2016, 14:40:33
Yea, lil Esc'ranium isn't all dry just yet, so gonna postpone the "photoshoot" for tomorrow morning.
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: Growgor on Sat, 14 May 2016, 09:13:47
Finally got time to take a few photos of the now painted and coated Esc'ranium.
Pretty satisfied with the final resault tbh.
Got painted three times, and also did four coats. Two full coats, and two half coats, to give it the textured feel.
Hope you guy's like it! I'll definitely make more keycaps, but as mentioned earlier, I have to optimize the process abit, to get a better result, and to get some more painting experience.
Have a nice day!

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13840045/_MG_0228.jpg)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13840045/_MG_0218.jpg)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13840045/_MG_0189.jpg)
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: SBJ on Sun, 15 May 2016, 00:30:59
Quote from: Growgor on Sat, 14 May 2016, 09:13:47
Finally got time to take a few photos of the now painted and coated Esc'ranium.
Pretty satisfied with the final resault tbh.
Got painted three times, and also did four coats. Two full coats, and two half coats, to give it the textured feel.
Hope you guy's like it! I'll definitely make more keycaps, but as mentioned earlier, I have to optimize the process abit, to get a better result, and to get some more painting experience.
Have a nice day!

Show Image
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13840045/_MG_0228.jpg)


Show Image
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13840045/_MG_0218.jpg)


Show Image
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13840045/_MG_0189.jpg)

Looks badass man, really diggin' it.
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: dannrawr on Sun, 15 May 2016, 12:30:55
awesome print bro
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: Growgor on Sun, 15 May 2016, 13:53:40
Thank's alot lads! I'm working on a future batch for sale, with some more advanced painting.
Stay tuned, and thank's alot for all the feedback! Really appreciated!  :thumb:
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: Otesanek on Wed, 25 May 2016, 03:26:39
Skreletons are too sprooky!!


Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: Growgor on Wed, 25 May 2016, 04:22:56
Quote from: Otesanek on Wed, 25 May 2016, 03:26:39
Skreletons are too sprooky!!

Any requests on the future first batch of kap designs then? something fluffy and cute? :)
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: kiwi99 on Thu, 26 May 2016, 21:38:47
Quote from: Growgor on Wed, 25 May 2016, 04:22:56
Quote from: Otesanek on Wed, 25 May 2016, 03:26:39
Skreletons are too sprooky!!

Any requests on the future first batch of kap designs then? something fluffy and cute? :)

something egyptian would be dope, an anubis head, Eye of Ra, an egyptian cat maybe?
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: Growgor on Fri, 27 May 2016, 01:33:48
Quote from: kiwi99 on Thu, 26 May 2016, 21:38:47
Quote from: Growgor on Wed, 25 May 2016, 04:22:56
Quote from: Otesanek on Wed, 25 May 2016, 03:26:39
Skreletons are too sprooky!!

Any requests on the future first batch of kap designs then? something fluffy and cute? :)

something egyptian would be dope, an anubis head, Eye of Ra, an egyptian cat maybe?

That's hereby noted.
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: Otesanek on Fri, 27 May 2016, 14:18:15
Nermal from Garfield.

Sent from my HTC6500LVW using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: Suembeaux on Sat, 04 June 2016, 19:27:15
These look great so far, can't wait to see what comes in the future!
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: tom.smykowski on Sun, 05 June 2016, 23:30:51
Wow! It looks amazing! Good luck with the sales!
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: Growgor on Mon, 06 June 2016, 00:16:32
Thank's guy's! I'm finishing up the the last two keycap designs, so I'm getting closer!  :thumb:
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: Data on Mon, 06 June 2016, 07:42:23
This is cool.  First "skull" type artisan that I'd consider buying/using.
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: Growgor on Mon, 06 June 2016, 08:05:14
Quote from: Data on Mon, 06 June 2016, 07:42:23
This is cool.  First "skull" type artisan that I'd consider buying/using.

Thank's man! really appreciated! :-*
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: Tasker on Tue, 07 June 2016, 11:13:15
Awesome print growgor! Do you have your own printer or did you use a service?
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: Growgor on Tue, 07 June 2016, 15:35:46
Quote from: Tasker on Tue, 07 June 2016, 11:13:15
Awesome print growgor! Do you have your own printer or did you use a service?

Thanks alot tasker! I'm using highend printning service, no way I can afford one of those printers :)
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: Marshal on Fri, 17 June 2016, 22:02:47
I want this to have trans eyes so bad you have no idea. Looks cool  :thumb:
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: SBJ on Sat, 18 June 2016, 02:09:50
Quote from: dranzer889 on Fri, 17 June 2016, 22:02:47
I want this to have trans eyes so bad you have no idea. Looks cool  :thumb:
That would be amazing.
Any chance of this?
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: Growgor on Sat, 18 June 2016, 03:53:09
Quote from: dranzer889 on Fri, 17 June 2016, 22:02:47
I want this to have trans eyes so bad you have no idea. Looks cool  :thumb:

Quote from: StickyBlueJuice on Sat, 18 June 2016, 02:09:50
Quote from: dranzer889 on Fri, 17 June 2016, 22:02:47
I want this to have trans eyes so bad you have no idea. Looks cool  :thumb:
That would be amazing.
Any chance of this?

Thank's for you're feedback guys!
Ofcause this skull will have transparent eyes, hole of the nose, and underneeth his teeths!
Anything Else would be foolish :).
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: KlarKuo on Fri, 24 June 2016, 09:14:51
Looks super nice. In for one in the future
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: TwitchXL on Mon, 27 June 2016, 02:04:05
Looks nice
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: Growgor on Mon, 27 June 2016, 02:08:29
Thank's guys, I'll keep you posted when the first batch is done.. :thumb:
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: Hemick on Mon, 25 July 2016, 19:54:54
Got this thread on notify now.  As gaudy as it sounds, this would be killer in a C3PO style metallic gold and trans eyes/nose.
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: Cerasis on Mon, 25 July 2016, 20:57:09
Wow that looks real badass. Great name too. Love that cranium just sitting on a cap look. :D

Will definitely tune in for this.
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: repuls0r on Mon, 25 July 2016, 21:01:04
great looking caps. cant wait to see what u have in store for us
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: Growgor on Tue, 26 July 2016, 01:06:30
Quote from: Hemick on Mon, 25 July 2016, 19:54:54
Got this thread on notify now.  As gaudy as it sounds, this would be killer in a C3PO style metallic gold and trans eyes/nose.

Quote from: repuls0r on Mon, 25 July 2016, 21:01:04
great looking caps. cant wait to see what u have in store for us

Quote from: Cerasis on Mon, 25 July 2016, 20:57:09
Wow that looks real badass. Great name too. Love that cranium just sitting on a cap look. :D

Will definitely tune in for this.

Quote from: repuls0r on Mon, 25 July 2016, 21:01:04
great looking caps. cant wait to see what u have in store for us

Thanks for all the attention guys! The whole keycap process is almost about done for now, I've got 3 caps all ready for print at this point, which will be the first season keycaps available. Just fixing/figuring out the last step of packaging, and then a small homepage update, then they will be launched! :)

Thank's again for the interest guys!
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: PQStarLord on Tue, 26 July 2016, 11:10:28
Looks good, would be interested in one of these!
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: Sneaky Potato on Tue, 26 July 2016, 11:11:55
Looks good! Very smooth for a 3d printed key. I like the design. Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: thebeae on Tue, 26 July 2016, 15:05:52
Id totally be interested in one of these, looking great so far!
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: KlarKuo on Tue, 26 July 2016, 18:55:14
Quote from: Growgor on Tue, 26 July 2016, 01:06:30
I've got 3 caps all ready for print at this point, which will be the first season keycaps available.

Oh man, interested in the other two
Title: Re: Esc'ranium - Artisan keycap
Post by: ntw on Tue, 26 July 2016, 21:54:49
how did I missed this?!! its pretty