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Title: Is silver possible?
Post by: pixelpusher on Fri, 11 August 2017, 18:46:04
Just a random thought. But can GMK or SP do something silvery?  Something medium gray with some shine in it?
Title: Re: Is silver possible?
Post by: pixelpusher on Fri, 11 August 2017, 19:44:18
Maybe something with a semi matte finish like https://www.walmart.com/ip/KT-Design-Silver-ABS-Plastic-15-Inch-Hub-Caps-Set-of-4/108707578
Title: Re: Is silver possible?
Post by: clappingcactus on Fri, 11 August 2017, 19:50:43
You should check out SA Chronicler.  :p
Title: Re: Is silver possible?
Post by: pixelpusher on Fri, 11 August 2017, 19:58:43
I'm looking for something that actually has a satin metalic look, and not just gray. 

I always find inspiration in my sons toys.

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Wouldn't blue on silver alphas with yellow on blue mods accented with blue on yellow look sweet?

Maybe I'll send an email to SP and see if they have any idea if they could achieve this effect?   I asked here just bc I don't know if anyone else has ever ventured down this path
Title: Re: Is silver possible?
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 13 August 2017, 22:00:48
They did, didn't they?

I have a silver keycap or two from an SP crap bag.
Title: Re: Is silver possible?
Post by: pixelpusher on Sun, 13 August 2017, 22:31:54
Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 13 August 2017, 22:00:48
They did, didn't they?

I have a silver keycap or two from an SP crap bag.

dunno.  Do you have a pic?
Title: Re: Is silver possible?
Post by: Gajible on Sun, 13 August 2017, 23:56:34
Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 13 August 2017, 22:00:48
They did, didn't they?

I have a silver keycap or two from an SP crap bag.

SP does a load of neat stuff they don't outwardly disclose.. :(
(http://i.imgur.com/3KdvtoN.jpg)
Title: Re: Is silver possible?
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 14 August 2017, 21:45:40
Quote from: reececonrad on Sun, 13 August 2017, 22:31:54
Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 13 August 2017, 22:00:48
They did, didn't they?

I have a silver keycap or two from an SP crap bag.

dunno.  Do you have a pic?

Not at the moment, but I've sent myself a reminder to take one and post it.
Title: Re: Is silver possible?
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 19 August 2017, 19:06:45
The Esc key has been photographed next to some grey keycaps for comparison.

Although in good light it just looks more like a light grey, but anyway.

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Title: Re: Is silver possible?
Post by: pixelpusher on Sat, 19 August 2017, 19:31:06
Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 19 August 2017, 19:06:45
The Esc key has been photographed next to some grey keycaps for comparison.

Although in good light it just looks more like a light grey, but anyway.

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That's really cool.  Thanks for uploading!  You can definitely tell it's silver from the underneath.  Awesome.  Okay, I'm gonna think through this one.