I've done a few of these, though I can't bring myself to make them strictly for the art value so I've turned them into abacus... es? What's the plural of abacus?
For me it's the index finger, but yes, I have that problem. It usually lingers for a day or two and then goes away.
I know with me it's a sign that I'm putting too much pressure on the blade when I start to feel it, so I change out the blade to a sharper one that'll cut with less pressure.
If the price was nice, and you could send to portugal, i would buy a couple of bolts and kindles.
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This is one of the most original things I have seen done with magic cards. I am going to try this one day. 1st I need to see what cards I have too much of:P all of this stuff looks really great. Thanks a lot for posting all of your hard work.
These looked awesome so I had to try. For my first attempt I decided to make a 3D island life counter.
One thing that turned out great is that the 3D life counter fits perfectly with my sleeved EDH deck in one of my custom made EDH deck boxes. I'm really happy with how it turned out ^.^
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I miss you guys. Graphic design class is time consuming. I'm trying to find time for my 3D as well. Still having a hard time finding enough M10 Mind Control.
I'm loving that Tezzeret deck box. Is there a tutorial somewhere to do that?
This was the first time I've used any foils on a 3D card. The lightning bolt in the background looks fantastic in the foil version of the card, and makes what would otherwise be a boring background for a 3D card look great. This is also the first white card I have done, and to make the interior border a brighter white instead of just the inner cardboard off-white, I picked up a white acrylic paint pen.
However, I will be helping a friend make one when we both have more free time. When that happens, I will be able to take step by step pictures of the building process and post them on the boards.
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This was the first time I've used any foils on a 3D card. The lightning bolt in the background looks fantastic in the foil version of the card, and makes what would otherwise be a boring background for a 3D card look great. This is also the first white card I have done, and to make the interior border a brighter white instead of just the inner cardboard off-white, I picked up a white acrylic paint pen.
That Mangara looks amazing, though I cant tell from your pic if you pulled the bolt out of the background or not. If not, I wonder how it would look if you did. In any case, is this card up for sale? If so, PM/email me with a quote and I will look into perhaps snagging it.
Here's my first and second attempt at this ☺☺☺☺. haha
Siege Mastodon. Yes, I said it. My first try, so a lot of mistakes I learned about. Namely forgetting about the text box completely. haha Also, it's really hard to see because my camera apparently sucks, but this thing is like 8 layers.
Bat token. Need one of these for my EDH, and since Wizards decided to be lamesaurs and never make one (to my knowledge anyway), I decided to take matters into my own hands. I like the way it turned out.
It's also hard to see the depth in this one too. Pretty sure this one is 6. (3 art, 2 spacers, and the top token border card; and then the "1/1" and "Creature - Bat")
Any tips from the masters? =p
Edit: I would get different angles to try and see the depth, but I really don't think my camera will allow it. haha They look good in person though. (well the mastodon looks "decent" hahah)
@Snow: if you are using a digital camera (I assume you are), then there should be a macro setting on there. I have 3 digital Canons and they all have it, which is a flower looking button or icon. Seems my wife's Nikon point and shoot has the same flower button as well. I use that setting to allow me to get really close and not get all out of focus. It's good to take a few shots at differant angles and keep the ones that portray the depth the best. I tend to take A LOT of shots of mine before I decide which I like best to post.
@Snow: if you are using a digital camera (I assume you are), then there should be a macro setting on there. I have 3 digital Canons and they all have it, which is a flower looking button or icon. Seems my wife's Nikon point and shoot has the same flower button as well. I use that setting to allow me to get really close and not get all out of focus. It's good to take a few shots at differant angles and keep the ones that portray the depth the best. I tend to take A LOT of shots of mine before I decide which I like best to post.
Oooh. Interesting. I'll have to take a look-see tomorrow. I would assume that it has a macro function, it's too terribly old. haha If I manage to find it I'll put up some new pics. Thanks. =]
Here are a couple of cards that I have done. The Blue was my first, the Next was the artifact, I just completed the white card.
Sorry about the poor image quality, I did use the Macro on the camera but had poorer lighting than I thought. The first two are in a local shop the Land bind Ritual was a request from a friend.
Wow, these things photograph badly. People who have actually held them said they look "awesome", but the pictures kept looking flat, shiny, and all the close layers just disappear.
Someone should make a video of them doing this. so it's like a tutorial.
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Modern:Taxes, Jund, U/W Control | In the works:5c Gifts
Legacy: Main deck = DDFT/Storm Decks - Almost everything
Vintage: Bomberman, Dredge, Shops, Oath, Gush DD
EDH: German Foil Horde 50%, Animar, Iname DA,Patron of the Moon, Karador + more
Someone should make a video of them doing this. so it's like a tutorial.
I'm not so sure a video would be all that useful for this, since most of it just comes from planning out the layers and making sure all the proper equipment is obtained (for which there are already good tutorials in existence). I suppose there may be some benefit to watching someone carefully cut out a card similar to how one could observe brush stroke technique, but for the most part I think it's sufficient to say that the main things needed are planning, precision, and a sharp blade.
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Well there you go.
Anyway, I've only got pictures of a couple of them though I've done quite a few more:
Also beware, the images are large so when they pop open and rape your eyes don't cry. Please.
Farseek:
Ninja of the Deep Hours:
I've done some cleaning up on that second one since the picture was taken.
I know with me it's a sign that I'm putting too much pressure on the blade when I start to feel it, so I change out the blade to a sharper one that'll cut with less pressure.
You'll go through a lot of blades this way.
Btw.
Made the this the other day. Though i isn't done, need a couple of more layers.
Commander:
R Daretti, Scrap Savant
BR Olivia Voldaren
BRG Shattergang Brothers
GUR Riku of Two Reflections
WBG Karador, Ghost Chieftain
This is one I did for a guy locally but wound up having to keep.
I've been considering trying to market these on eBay but I really don't know if anyone would be interested in them. What do you guys think?
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One thing that turned out great is that the 3D life counter fits perfectly with my sleeved EDH deck in one of my custom made EDH deck boxes. I'm really happy with how it turned out ^.^
My Recent Craft Projects:
Custom EDH Spell Book Deck Box
Custom EDH Deck Boxes
3D Magic Card Abacus 1 2 3 4
URURU Jhoira
BGWBG Teneb
BRGBR Karrthus
WUBRG Scion of the Ur-Dragon
BBBBB Balthor
RGWRG Uril
UBRUB Garza Zol
WUBWU Sharuum
UUUUU Arcanis
UBUBU Sivitri Scarzam
I've barely touched my stuff in over a month. Finally got around to making this for a local guy who's making a Relentless Rats EDH:
Full Size - Alternate Angle
Full Size - Alternate Angle
Full Size - Alternate Angle
Unspoken Realms: Audio recordings of stories from Uncharted Realms
Does that mean that you are ready for more commissions?
EDH:▼
(links to 3D generals)
Playing: Designing:
Retired:
I'm loving that Tezzeret deck box. Is there a tutorial somewhere to do that?
[Edit] All I found was this. http://www.ee0r.com/boxes/
If there's a better one please post it.
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GirlGuy:I have a bunch. How many do you need? I'll send them to you.
I think the M11 one would look pretty great too.
Unspoken Realms: Audio recordings of stories from Uncharted Realms
Thanks for the compliment. I didn't use a tutorial for the EDH deck boxes; they were planned out on the spot one weekend when I decided to make a craft project out of the leftover boxes from the duel decks my friends and I bought.
However, I will be helping a friend make one when we both have more free time. When that happens, I will be able to take step by step pictures of the building process and post them on the boards.
My Recent Craft Projects:
Custom EDH Spell Book Deck Box
Custom EDH Deck Boxes
3D Magic Card Abacus 1 2 3 4
URURU Jhoira
BGWBG Teneb
BRGBR Karrthus
WUBRG Scion of the Ur-Dragon
BBBBB Balthor
RGWRG Uril
UBRUB Garza Zol
WUBWU Sharuum
UUUUU Arcanis
UBUBU Sivitri Scarzam
That Mangara looks amazing, though I cant tell from your pic if you pulled the bolt out of the background or not. If not, I wonder how it would look if you did. In any case, is this card up for sale? If so, PM/email me with a quote and I will look into perhaps snagging it.
EDH:▼
(links to 3D generals)
Playing: Designing:
Retired:
There's a couple people here, myself included, that I'm sure would be willing to take on a commission or two.
Siege Mastodon. Yes, I said it. My first try, so a lot of mistakes I learned about. Namely forgetting about the text box completely. haha Also, it's really hard to see because my camera apparently sucks, but this thing is like 8 layers.
Bat token. Need one of these for my EDH, and since Wizards decided to be lamesaurs and never make one (to my knowledge anyway), I decided to take matters into my own hands. I like the way it turned out.
It's also hard to see the depth in this one too. Pretty sure this one is 6. (3 art, 2 spacers, and the top token border card; and then the "1/1" and "Creature - Bat")
Any tips from the masters? =p
Edit: I would get different angles to try and see the depth, but I really don't think my camera will allow it. haha They look good in person though. (well the mastodon looks "decent" hahah)
Legacy: Pox | Tiny Leaders: Thalia Hatebears
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Oooh. Interesting. I'll have to take a look-see tomorrow. I would assume that it has a macro function, it's too terribly old. haha If I manage to find it I'll put up some new pics. Thanks. =]
Legacy: Pox | Tiny Leaders: Thalia Hatebears
Sorry about the poor image quality, I did use the Macro on the camera but had poorer lighting than I thought. The first two are in a local shop the Land bind Ritual was a request from a friend.
Anyway here's what I've done.
Tokens:
And a Legend:
My 630 Card Powered Cube
My Article - "Cube Design Philosophy"
My Article - "Mana Short: A study in limited resource management."
My 50th Set (P)review - Discusses my top 20 Cube cards from OTJ!
Standard:None
Modern:Taxes, Jund, U/W Control | In the works:5c Gifts
Legacy: Main deck = DDFT/Storm Decks - Almost everything
Vintage: Bomberman, Dredge, Shops, Oath, Gush DD
EDH: German Foil Horde 50%, Animar, Iname DA,Patron of the Moon, Karador + more
I'm not so sure a video would be all that useful for this, since most of it just comes from planning out the layers and making sure all the proper equipment is obtained (for which there are already good tutorials in existence). I suppose there may be some benefit to watching someone carefully cut out a card similar to how one could observe brush stroke technique, but for the most part I think it's sufficient to say that the main things needed are planning, precision, and a sharp blade.
My Recent Craft Projects:
Custom EDH Spell Book Deck Box
Custom EDH Deck Boxes
3D Magic Card Abacus 1 2 3 4
URURU Jhoira
BGWBG Teneb
BRGBR Karrthus
WUBRG Scion of the Ur-Dragon
BBBBB Balthor
RGWRG Uril
UBRUB Garza Zol
WUBWU Sharuum
UUUUU Arcanis
UBUBU Sivitri Scarzam