considering getting into keycap making

[tigersharkdude]

Ive been thinking of getting into making caps. I see a TON of interest in multicolor blanks in various sizes (1x1, 1x1.25, etc, etc).

My question to you all is; do you think it would be worth it financially? If they sold, do you think i would lose money?

[Tym]

If they sold, do you think i would lose money?

Sell them for the price it cost you to make? Then you wouldn't lose any money 

[tigersharkdude]

If they sold, do you think i would lose money?

Sell them for the price it cost you to make? Then you wouldn't lose any money 

that's what i mean by being financially worth it. I am honestly not sure how much it costs to set everything up, and if the caps would be reasonably priced for the market

i guess i need to read Binge's thread and it may help answer the question.

[SpAmRaY]

To me like anything else in life you shouldn't even considering doing something if money is the only motivation, not saying that is the case here just pointing out this fact.

IF cap making is something you want to try because you are interested in it or even think of it as a passion then pursue it but realize you will never be paid back for your time and investment IF you do it right. What I mean is the people who I consider successful cap makers who are truly artisans put so much time and effort into their caps that it goes beyond just the cost of plastic bits.

In this specific situation the problem I see with making a lot of different sizes just to get blank caps is problems with consistency and getting your molds to hold up over time be sure and do as much research as possible.

I don't want to discourage anyone who has a genuine interest in doing something but do it for the right reasons and be genuine, put a spin on it that is your own and again don't do it just to make a buck.

This post can also be considered a general statement on my opinion in regards to the recent surge in people making caps so please tigersharkdude don't take any offense to what I say and good luck if you seek to pursue cap making.

[tigersharkdude]

To me like anything else in life you shouldn't even considering doing something if money is the only motivation, not saying that is the case here just pointing out this fact.

IF cap making is something you want to try because you are interested in it or even think of it as a passion then pursue it but realize you will never be paid back for your time and investment IF you do it right. What I mean is the people who I consider successful cap makers who are truly artisans put so much time and effort into their caps that it goes beyond just the cost of plastic bits.

In this specific situation the problem I see with making a lot of different sizes just to get blank caps is problems with consistency and getting your molds to hold up over time be sure and do as much research as possible.

I don't want to discourage anyone who has a genuine interest in doing something but do it for the right reasons and be genuine, put a spin on it that is your own and again don't do it just to make a buck.

money is not the motivation, it is the issue. I am on disability and have to be careful with my funds, i would love to get into making caps but its no bueno if i would definitely lose money

This post can also be considered a general statement on my opinion in regards to the recent surge in people making caps so please tigersharkdude don't take any offense to what I say and good luck if you seek to pursue cap making.

this is another thing that i am thinking about, with so many people making caps now, im just not sure if i want to step on a BUNCH of peoples toes

[SpAmRaY]

To me like anything else in life you shouldn't even considering doing something if money is the only motivation, not saying that is the case here just pointing out this fact.

IF cap making is something you want to try because you are interested in it or even think of it as a passion then pursue it but realize you will never be paid back for your time and investment IF you do it right. What I mean is the people who I consider successful cap makers who are truly artisans put so much time and effort into their caps that it goes beyond just the cost of plastic bits.

In this specific situation the problem I see with making a lot of different sizes just to get blank caps is problems with consistency and getting your molds to hold up over time be sure and do as much research as possible.

I don't want to discourage anyone who has a genuine interest in doing something but do it for the right reasons and be genuine, put a spin on it that is your own and again don't do it just to make a buck.

money is not the motivation, it is the issue. I am on disability and have to be careful with my funds, i would love to get into making caps but its no bueno if i would definitely lose money

This post can also be considered a general statement on my opinion in regards to the recent surge in people making caps so please tigersharkdude don't take any offense to what I say and good luck if you seek to pursue cap making.

this is another thing that i am thinking about, with so many people making caps now, im just not sure if i want to step on a BUNCH of peoples toes

To me something like cap making lends itself to losing money before you can make money. Most cap makers seem to have quite a bit of trial and error with unreliable and unsellable products that are a result of the learning curve before they find something that will sell.

I suggest you start a dialogue with one of the more established cap makers through PM and pick their brain a little, IF they are willing to talk about it.

[tigersharkdude]

I will likely do that, Spammy.

[baldgye]

If money is an issue then it's probably something to keep on the back burner until you can fund it properly. Do research and maybe try your hand at a couple of GB's or something as they should only cost you time and energy

[tp4tissue]

keycaps are dumb.

[tigersharkdude]

keycaps are dumb.

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[tp4tissue]

keycaps are dumb.

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TP for my bunghole

Wooden wrist rests are also stupid..

[SpAmRaY]

keycaps are dumb.

TP for my bunghole

Wooden wrist rests are also stupid..

well at least you have something in common with them 

[tp4tissue]

keycaps are dumb.

TP for my bunghole

Wooden wrist rests are also stupid..

well at least you have something in common with them 

that doesn't even make sense.

Wooden wrist rests are stupid, because they're completely un-ergonomic.  The wrist is a bony structure without any cushioning..

Ontop of that, typically wooden wrist rests only sloped in 1 angle due to production cost, thus incapable of supporting a wrist in it's natural position.

[tigersharkdude]

keycaps are dumb.

TP for my bunghole

Wooden wrist rests are also stupid..

well at least you have something in common with them 

that doesn't even make sense.

Wooden wrist rests are stupid, because they're completely un-ergonomic.  The wrist is a bony structure without any cushioning..

Ontop of that, typically wooden wrist rests only sloped in 1 angle due to production cost, thus incapable of supporting a wrist in it's natural position.

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