Who makes the best custom ceramics? ASSISTANCE PLEASE

jamby · #21 (**permalink**) 01-27-2007, 12:21 PM

I only went with the textured finish for the Kokos so that they will better match my existing BR-PRO chipset.

I think that textured is more like sand and thus desert and all things Kokopelli too.

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...reason I'm sticking with the old textured is because it seems that the others in the group buy are doing the same. Therefore I have an outlet with these others if I ever want to sell some of the 800 chips I ordered.

Hokemon · #22 (**permalink**) 01-27-2007, 12:26 PM

The centering seems pretty darn good. I ordered 1000+, and of the ones I've seen/handled/played with, they look great. I have noticed some minor variations, but none to the extent you mention. I've been preoccupied with other stuff, but I intend to post pics in the next week or two. I received the chips Dec 23 and feel bad for not posting Pr0n.

I worked with Johhny5 as the artist and went with Dave at HomepokerChips.com. All-in-all a first rate experience. When I opened the shipping box, 3 of the Chipco racks were broken on the end and Dave got replacements to me right away. When it was all said and done, my order came to around $1.42 / chip.

the3rd · #23 (**permalink**) 01-27-2007, 12:36 PM

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I worked with Johhny5 as the artist and went with Dave at HomepokerChips.com.

No wonder you got such good results.

I think trying to avoid art fees by DIY and using chiplab could turn into a crap shoot. I don't know if you can upload vector art to the site yet.

Hokemon · #24 (**permalink**) 01-27-2007, 12:40 PM

Johnny5 is AWESOME!! Highly recommend him.

palmimports · #25 (**permalink**) 01-27-2007, 01:12 PM

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No wonder you got such good results.

I think trying to avoid art fees by DIY and using chiplab could turn into a crap shoot. I don't know if you can upload vector art to the site yet.

heres a tidbit of info for you -- if youre working in Adobe Illustrator- rasterize the image prior to submitting it for ceramic printing to whomever you use- weve found that AI files rasterized at 600dpi print cleaner then non rasterized artwork. Dont ask meto explain it or rationalize it- its just what weve discovered.

Chiplab sends us PDF files for final print- theyve been working out pretty good-- but unless you can sit in front of alot of printed chips done from a jpg- AI/EPS file etc its hard to explain- what looks good can look stunning given the right artwork.

Also- AI files- we work in Adobe 1998 and then when we assign a profile to it required for printing ceramics- there's some slight color shifting that will take place-

jello-broom · #26 (**permalink**) 01-27-2007, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by palmimports

... will your chips have a hi gloss edge?

I don't see a high gloss edge as a plus in my book ... I have a few of ABC's textured and (old) smooth chips ... their old smooth chips have a glossy edge that makes them highly unattractive to me (it looked too much like plastic for my liking).

Additionally, I have to agree with everyone that's said that although aligned edges on a ceramic can be fun, it's not an essential feature for them ... if you want aligned "edge spots", just get clay chips ... and if a large graphic is what you want, get an oversized inlay on them.

jello-broom · #27 (**permalink**) 01-27-2007, 01:25 PM

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Also- AI files- we work in Adobe 1998 and then when we assign a profile to it required for printing ceramics- there's some slight color shifting that will take place-

Wouldn't a defined color palette fix any color shifting issues with all the ceramic manufacturers? Like HomePokerChips has their defined palette with color wheel samples, so you can accurately pick and choose colors ... for that reason alone, I'm heavily leaning towards them for my custom Chipco set.

the3rd · #28 (**permalink**) 01-27-2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by palmimports

heres a tidbit of info for you -- if youre working in Adobe Illustrator- rasterize the image prior to submitting it for ceramic printing to whomever you use- weve found that AI files rasterized at 600dpi print cleaner then non rasterized artwork. Dont ask meto explain it or rationalize it- its just what weve discovered.

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Originally Posted by the3rd

I can't find the post, but after doing your art in a vector program, converting the final image to a raster format may result in a better chip. I think it was Joe at PI or Gene at ABC who said this. Please don't read too much into this, I may have been hallucinating.

Good, I was not hallucinating. (At least not that night.)

JM · #29 (**permalink**) 01-27-2007, 02:15 PM

You should use an AI file (vector artwork) for ANY chip artwork you submit IMO. I used it for my Casino Antarctica chips from ASM and for these fundraising chips from ABC and the results were just perfect.

palmimports · #30 (**permalink**) 01-29-2007, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jello-broom

Wouldn't a defined color palette fix any color shifting issues with all the ceramic manufacturers? Like HomePokerChips has their defined palette with color wheel samples, so you can accurately pick and choose colors ... for that reason alone, I'm heavily leaning towards them for my custom Chipco set.

it wouldnt fix the shifting problems- but a printed color chart done using the ink/paper would allow you to see those colros that can be printed.
If you send me an image with YOUR red we would change it to the red closest to the color chart- but its impossible to guarantee YOUR red will print exactly as you see it on your screen.
I think thats what chipco does