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Playing Card Plethora / Re: WJPC Manufacturers - better than NPCC & MPC?
« on: November 21, 2018, 04:59:34 PM »
Thanks Don
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: WJPC Manufacturers - better than NPCC & MPC?
« on: November 19, 2018, 10:21:33 AM »
Indeed, and I love the cards, any reason you chose the 330gsm over the 310?
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Playing Card Plethora / WJPC Manufacturers - better than NPCC & MPC?
« on: November 18, 2018, 04:39:33 PM »
Good afternoon,
I've seen more and more coming out being printed by WJPC. Most recently the Kalevala deck, but also Elephant decks and the Whale Castle deck - and the new Mirage deck.
They seem to be getting good reviews, I was wondering how they were viewed here?
Ben
I've seen more and more coming out being printed by WJPC. Most recently the Kalevala deck, but also Elephant decks and the Whale Castle deck - and the new Mirage deck.
They seem to be getting good reviews, I was wondering how they were viewed here?
Ben
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Design & Development / Re: Should I make this deck?
« on: June 26, 2018, 06:35:33 AM »
Thank you Don.
Regarding Noir-Arts, to be fair they are the only company I have used. Realistically because they were affordable for my first Kickstarter and they were understanding. I like to use a person rather than a company, and Roman helped me set up my templates correctly, gave advice on the back of the card - some of the colours, Gold Ink set up of files and the tuck box embossing and foiling - I messed up the tuck templates and he fixed them for me (I put the back as the front) and he rebalanced the bleed on my cards so they looked proper. He also converted my PSDs to AI’s (I have bought the correct software now though) and set the channels correct.
We disagreed on the embossing of the tuck - he wanted one large emboss and I wanted detail. He ended up creating addition plates and double running the embossing at two heights to get what I wanted - then agreed it looked much better. He also added two ‘Gaff Cards’ to the decks.
None of this he charged me for.
I learned a huge amount from him, and he’s been very responsive. The replies I got from the larger companies were curt and impersonal.
That’s not to say I won’t look around, now I have a better understanding, but for first time designers I really would recommend him, for price and support - if not quality.
I wonder if it may be helpful for me to send you my most recent deck, I don’t need the cards reciewing - they are pretty much sold out and it would be moot - but I would be interested to know if you thought his quality had improved?
However, for my next deck I absolutely would appreciate guidance on printer, I was thinking of Cartamundi or legends - but I am also looking into a special custom tuck as a ‘Kickstarter exclusive’ so I am make one budget run and one special run - is there anyone recommended for such a thing?
Regarding Noir-Arts, to be fair they are the only company I have used. Realistically because they were affordable for my first Kickstarter and they were understanding. I like to use a person rather than a company, and Roman helped me set up my templates correctly, gave advice on the back of the card - some of the colours, Gold Ink set up of files and the tuck box embossing and foiling - I messed up the tuck templates and he fixed them for me (I put the back as the front) and he rebalanced the bleed on my cards so they looked proper. He also converted my PSDs to AI’s (I have bought the correct software now though) and set the channels correct.
We disagreed on the embossing of the tuck - he wanted one large emboss and I wanted detail. He ended up creating addition plates and double running the embossing at two heights to get what I wanted - then agreed it looked much better. He also added two ‘Gaff Cards’ to the decks.
None of this he charged me for.
I learned a huge amount from him, and he’s been very responsive. The replies I got from the larger companies were curt and impersonal.
That’s not to say I won’t look around, now I have a better understanding, but for first time designers I really would recommend him, for price and support - if not quality.
I wonder if it may be helpful for me to send you my most recent deck, I don’t need the cards reciewing - they are pretty much sold out and it would be moot - but I would be interested to know if you thought his quality had improved?
However, for my next deck I absolutely would appreciate guidance on printer, I was thinking of Cartamundi or legends - but I am also looking into a special custom tuck as a ‘Kickstarter exclusive’ so I am make one budget run and one special run - is there anyone recommended for such a thing?
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Design & Development / Should I make this deck?
« on: June 24, 2018, 04:06:19 PM »
Hi everyone, I'm kinda new here.
I released a deck on KS a while ago, messed it up, failed, relaunched and got it right 2nd and 3rd time (I split the decks).
I'm looking at doing another, but really want some guidance from those who know!? I did post on UnitedCardists, as I couldn't get in to this forum due to recaptcha but got some help getting in from Don (thank you)! I would more value your thoughts, if you don't mind?
In a nut-shell, I'm creating a deck for my daughters, but would like to kickstart them so I can choose upgraded tucks and quality. I'm interested as to whether there would be interest (if done right).
It is a deck based on biblical characters, basically my daughters love playing cards and I would like a deck where they can recognise the characters from the bible, to make it interesting and encourage learning.
The back is coming along, but I don't quite feel it's 'there' yet, but I don't know what it's missing? The royals are in concept only mode, so just here to give some body - not anywhere near the actual end result.
Back is based on a monstrance, and symbology. These 2 cards are of course Adam and Eve and the fall of Eden.
I would really love your advice, feedback or criticism!
I released a deck on KS a while ago, messed it up, failed, relaunched and got it right 2nd and 3rd time (I split the decks).
I'm looking at doing another, but really want some guidance from those who know!? I did post on UnitedCardists, as I couldn't get in to this forum due to recaptcha but got some help getting in from Don (thank you)! I would more value your thoughts, if you don't mind?
In a nut-shell, I'm creating a deck for my daughters, but would like to kickstart them so I can choose upgraded tucks and quality. I'm interested as to whether there would be interest (if done right).
It is a deck based on biblical characters, basically my daughters love playing cards and I would like a deck where they can recognise the characters from the bible, to make it interesting and encourage learning.
The back is coming along, but I don't quite feel it's 'there' yet, but I don't know what it's missing? The royals are in concept only mode, so just here to give some body - not anywhere near the actual end result.
Back is based on a monstrance, and symbology. These 2 cards are of course Adam and Eve and the fall of Eden.
I would really love your advice, feedback or criticism!
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Introduce Yourself / Introducing myself
« on: June 23, 2018, 07:03:49 AM »
Good morning!
Just popping on to say 'Hello!'
Name or your nickname or Stage name. Which ever you would like us to address you as.
Nickname is Albendon, very long and boring story - but it's stuck!
Where you are from. Because members of the forums come from all over so we would love to know if we have fellow countrymen/women in the house!
England, more specifically Norwich in Norfolk - which helps explain the correct use of the letter 'u'
Are you a Cardist? Magician? Collector? a combination of the 3?
More of a designer and collector, though only just starting out and here for help and support - and give my help and support for anyone also going through this!
What got you into the arts?
Love of games, cards, art and design. My first deck was created as a gift for some friends, it went well so I'm enjoying the process.
How you found out about the forums. We are always secretly curious
Through Kickstarter, many of the projects either reference this site or say 'thank you' to the forums in their brief.
I'm also working on a new deck now, as with my first it's a bit personal. I'm making it primarily for my daughters and will eventually either MPC a few decks, or if it's good enough I'd love to KickStarter it to get real quality through a proper printer. I've used Noir-Arts and I am over the moon with their support and quality.
See you in there
Albendon
Just popping on to say 'Hello!'
Name or your nickname or Stage name. Which ever you would like us to address you as.
Nickname is Albendon, very long and boring story - but it's stuck!
Where you are from. Because members of the forums come from all over so we would love to know if we have fellow countrymen/women in the house!
England, more specifically Norwich in Norfolk - which helps explain the correct use of the letter 'u'
Are you a Cardist? Magician? Collector? a combination of the 3?
More of a designer and collector, though only just starting out and here for help and support - and give my help and support for anyone also going through this!
What got you into the arts?
Love of games, cards, art and design. My first deck was created as a gift for some friends, it went well so I'm enjoying the process.
How you found out about the forums. We are always secretly curious
Through Kickstarter, many of the projects either reference this site or say 'thank you' to the forums in their brief.
I'm also working on a new deck now, as with my first it's a bit personal. I'm making it primarily for my daughters and will eventually either MPC a few decks, or if it's good enough I'd love to KickStarter it to get real quality through a proper printer. I've used Noir-Arts and I am over the moon with their support and quality.
See you in there
Albendon
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