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I was looking into getting a Le Prevo stamp made. Their minimum order is 20 sq.in so I wondered if there would be interest in splitting it up. A similar group-buy was done a while back here:
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9332&highlight=emboss+leather
I'm not sure if it worked out, but as long as I keep it simple it shouldn't be a problem.
All you'd have to do is create a black and white picture (black bits get stamped, white bits don't) and specify the size. I will split the cost either evenly between buyers, or if there are lots of different sizes, £1.75 per sq. inch (+ 50p for postage and paypal).
You'd have to send me the images as .jpg's, specify the size you want and I will arrange them onto one sheet. I would also have to insist on paypal payment to minimise hassle.
Anyone interested?:)
Hi there, I missed out on the last one so I'd be interested in this..
i would be interested in a couple of stamps
If anyone needs help with any picture editing drop me a pm and I'll see what I can do.
jamesoconnor
16-08-2007, 16:49
I'd be in too! Got a couple of pics I'd like done
memoryweaver
16-08-2007, 16:54
You might be better off with the images in GIF format, JPEG compression will create artefacts around lines, especially if you combine multiple images. GIF compression is better suited to line art, and you can enforce true black and white. It might also be worth checking out the resolution (ie pixels per inch) that is required, otherwise lines won't be smooth. Looks like Le Prevo want a physical document, so any electronic image would have to be printed - you'll need at least 300 pixels per inch for a sharp image.
I'll go back to lurking now....
British Red
16-08-2007, 17:44
I might well be interested - its cheap enough at that price!
Let me know if it goes ahead (I'd want one at 2" x 2"). If we are short of people I might take two
Red
Grooveski
16-08-2007, 18:02
If anyone has designs that are too small(not enough pixels for the required print size) I don't mind tracing and vectoring them again. Just post them up or pm them.
For final output I ran mine off on the works laserjet at 600dpi onto photo paper. From vectors that gave nice crisp edges, one of these days I might even get round to sending them away:rolleyes:.
sallyinwales
16-08-2007, 18:04
I'd be very interested in something about an inch square, will chat to himself about what he'd like. When is the deadline for artwork?
yep! would be up for a couple!
Let me know if this is a goer!
Looks like we're off.
Great to see there is so much interest, but I don't want this to end up too technical!
By the time your image is pressed in magnesium then embossed on your leather, a bit of artefact around curves is not going to matter a bit.:rolleyes:
So I will stick with the .jpg request as I know how to edit them in photoshop. Please refer to the guys above to help with vectoring (whatever that is), but just send me the finished jpeg! Send me a big file with instructions for what size you want it to end up. We'll have to expect that the eventual size may not be exactly as requested, but it shouldn't be far off.
To keep it manageable I will limit this to the 1st 10 people (as much art per person as you like) or the end of the month, whichever comes first. PM me for an email address and email me your art. You're in once I've got your jpegs. Also, just for fun, please post your graphics on here for all to admire!
I will post the compiled image on here for final approval and send it to le prevo once all 10 have okayed it. This should be by the end of Sept. I won't ask for dosh until I have sent the image to le prevo, just in case it doesn't work out.
Does that sound fair?
PS. Graphic designers hold your breath and count to ten ;) then please correct me if you think my plan won't work:)
Heathenpeddler
16-08-2007, 22:42
I'd be interested too :) one about 2" round - am I in time?
Plenty of time.
I'll post on here when all 10 spots are taken.
It turns out you can email me directly through the forum, so just do that with your artwork.
Heathenpeddler
16-08-2007, 23:13
Excellent :D I'll email you the pic.
MagiKelly
16-08-2007, 23:13
I got one of these not long ago. Mine was printed out on photo paper on a home inkjet and the resulting stamp came out crisp and clear.
My only other piece of advice is to make sure you allow enough room for cutting the plate into all the separate images.
Heathenpeddler
16-08-2007, 23:15
Only problem with emailing from the site is there's no way to attatch a file so we'd have to send it separately
reddeath
16-08-2007, 23:34
im looking for my clan logo ( cameron clan) here is a black n white but i dont know how to tart it up to make it plain enough can anyone help out?
http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/995/uniteqt2.jpg
i would like a 1x1 and a 2x2 please
Only problem with emailing from the site is there's no way to attatch a file so we'd have to send it separately
Ah yes. No problem. PM sent with addy.
Hello all
Someone accidentally sent me a picture as a .gif which works fine so please feel free to send .gifs if you prefer. I might even learn some new graphics skills from this little enterprise!
It would also be helpful if you could name your files with your BCUK username. Ta.
I'm up for 2 sq ins PM on its way in a day or 2
Cheers
Nick
I have to admit that the Group Buy I tried to organise kinda died a death and never actually materialised (of which i'm quite embarresed)! :o
good Luck to you Shep and if I can help at all, please shout!
Dougster
19-08-2007, 20:34
I am actually after 3 or 4 as I can't make my own on the work milling machine (4mm bit), When do you want the designs by (they are mostly in my head)? I'll get them sorted ASAP.
Richie O
20-08-2007, 11:54
I would like to have 2 please! One 2" and one 1"
Thank yous v. much! :D
Gailainne
20-08-2007, 19:30
I would like to participate, I have a design in mind, in 2 sizes so a 1" by 2" block should suffice for me.
Stephen
I'd be up for a 1x2" block if you can wait a few days for the design.
4 slots taken so far.
Gorilla
Richie-O
JohnC
Heathenpedlar.
Graphics on the way from 3-4 others.
Keep 'em coming!
Just emailed you my file:)
Here's my idea, it's a hare, my favourite native animal.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/LJintheUK/bushcraft/2007_0821Image0004.jpg
reddeath
22-08-2007, 21:55
here is the tidied up pic for those that are interested - shep you have mail
http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/8852/crestreddeathgo8.jpg
And that makes 8 slots taken...
This is going along very nicely and I've compiled the sheet as we go along. I think I'll extend it beyond 10 people as there's still plenty of room after the 1st 8 people on an A4 page.
One point though - the £1.75/in is going to be over the whole sheet. The actual cost for your piece will be a hair more because of wastage from cutting etc. Also, if your image isn't exactly square and I make the short dimension 1", you're actually having more than just 1sq.in.
I will work out some fair way of divvying it up at the end and charge you the cost price + postage only. If anyone is on a very tight budget, I won't be offended if this information means you want to pull out.
Cheers.
nope that sounds very fair! - and I for one thank you for your efforts!
This is going along very nicely and I've compiled the sheet as we go along. I think I'll extend it beyond 10 people as there's still plenty of room after the 1st 8 people on an A4 page.
One point though - the £1.75/in is going to be over the whole sheet. The actual cost for your piece will be a hair more because of wastage from cutting etc. Also, if your image isn't exactly square and I make the short dimension 1", you're actually having more than just 1sq.in.
I will work out some fair way of divvying it up at the end and charge you the cost price + postage only. If anyone is on a very tight budget, I won't be offended if this information means you want to pull out.
Cheers.
That's no problem with me:) .
reddeath
23-08-2007, 22:17
all good work away mate, - u did note on pm i want a 1x1, 2x2, 3x3 ?
here is my design
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff271/gorilla-bcuk/Image1.jpg
Still room on the page for 2/3 more graphics if they're not too big. Anyone else want to join in? If not , I'll email the page to everyone later in the week.
I'm interested but I'm in Norway at the moment. Can you reserve 2"x1" until I'm back in a couple of weeks?
I'll understand if you can't :(
i will pay waylands cost if he can get the design to shep in time
Thanks gorilla, I'd already extended him the same courtesy. Apparently grooveski's got the design somewhere, so it should be on the way.:)
shep are ther any spaces left and what size, i am interested, (don't know how i've missed this post :rolleyes: ) here's the design i woul like aprox 1.5"x2" if you think its possible, what email addy do you what the design sent to, can you pm me, ta.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b257/j3dh0gan/aragornstamp.jpg
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sallyinwales
28-08-2007, 12:33
I'm still in if there is time, I just havent had two minutes to draw and scan what we want. Will try my very best to do so tonight, sorry for the delay
Grooveski
28-08-2007, 12:58
Waylands design found and sent.
Ok folks, the group buy is closed and ready to go.
We have 12 participants with a couple more possibles(that's just the kind of guy I am!:D )
I will email you the sheet as it will be sent, with an idea of the cost.
Print it off at actual size to check you're happy with your graphic in size and resolution.
I will send the page to le prevo when everyone has okayed their stamp.
When I get the metal from l prevo I'll cut it up just to roughly divide each person from the next, but you'll have to seperate your different designs and tidy up the edges yourself. Hope that's all ok.
shep are ther any spaces left and what size, i am interested, (don't know how i've missed this post :rolleyes: ) here's the design i woul like aprox 1.5"x2" if you think its possible, what email addy do you what the design sent to, can you pm me, ta.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b257/j3dh0gan/aragornstamp.jpg
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Shouldn't that be a white tree Aragorn?;)
shep are ther any spaces left and what size, i am interested, (don't know how i've missed this post :rolleyes: ) here's the design i woul like aprox 1.5"x2" if you think its possible, what email addy do you what the design sent to, can you pm me, ta.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b257/j3dh0gan/aragornstamp.jpg
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Oh go on then. Defo the last though.
pm sent
Shouldn't that be a white tree Aragorn?;)
it used to be pre paint shop pro ;) borrowed it from the shield of gondor to go with the whole lotr theme, in for a penny :D
Final sheet is out for proofing. One slight modification required and everyone else is happy.
I'm just waiting for 2 more responses and I'll send it off this week.
Dougster
03-09-2007, 14:55
Let us know when you want the money - thanks again for this.
Richard
There have been a few comments that they look too closely packed. To avoid dissappointing anyone with a slip of my hacksaw I've spread it out a bit so costs will increase a little to boot.
Cheers all, nearly ready to send. Just 1 to hear from. (Starts with R, ends with ichieO) no pressure!:D
Gailainne
06-09-2007, 09:37
Paypal sent Nick
Looking forward to seeing the finished stamps.
NIce one.
Stephen
Yep, then we will need a thread for items made and stamped...
paypal sent - address included in paypal message box
thanks nick
Richie O
08-09-2007, 19:27
Paypal Sent - Same as Gorilla address in message box
Obviously my address though not Gorillas :D
Cheers dude
Paypal sent with addy attatched:) .
Heathenpeddler
08-09-2007, 21:45
Paypal sent,looking forward to this :D
Richie O
09-09-2007, 19:18
Ignore this post!
got the stamp this morning:D hats off to you Nick for organising this -- very pleased, and can't wait to get started
thanks again mate
Heathenpeddler
20-09-2007, 14:17
Got mine too, nice one.
Dougster
20-09-2007, 14:56
Got mine too - thanks very much Shep - all the effort is appreciated.
sallyinwales
20-09-2007, 16:23
ooh, wonder if mine will be there when I get home from work :)
Is there a step by step guide anywhere to getting the clearest impression with these?
British Red
20-09-2007, 17:10
Mines here - excellent thanks....
Now thinking about how best to use it :o
Mount on a bit of wood and bang with hammer (on wetted leather) I assume but I'd be glad to hear what others do......
Red
Dougster
20-09-2007, 17:33
I was just about to give mine a wallop when it struck me that it's made of alu - or something similarly soft, so I put a piece of wood over the back to absorb some of the energy and thus not deform the stamp.
Other than that - wot Red said.
Dear Lord - I've just used 'thus' in a thread!!!
British Red
20-09-2007, 18:44
Just done just that Dougster (put the wood over the top rather than permanently mounted it). Whereafter it worked like a charm ;)
Red
Mine was here too! :D - well impressed (as is Libby who one of my designs was for, and diddn't know anything about it!)
Have just tried it on bluetac (all I had handy) and they are crisp and clear - leather will be next;)
Thanks mate!
British Red
20-09-2007, 18:53
Now theres a point - I have some sealing wax somewhere :)
Glad everyone's enjoying them. I've had a go at embossing some pieces I've already made, formed and waxed. A warm up in the oven and then press the stamp in with a g-clamp works pretty well. I guess it will work even better on fresh wetted leather.
You guys will have to post some pics when you have sussed it out I can't wait to see your results and the different designs.
Simon.
Gailainne
20-09-2007, 20:31
Yeah
Got mine too, stamps are a bit close together, still nothing careful use of a scapel blade wont fix :), they look great tho cant wait to try them.
I have a few leather projects I've been meaning to start, no excuses now.
BTW its magnesium alloy, so dont go heating it up to use on wood or similar, think fire steel and white hot molten metal.
I'm gonna save all the clean up swarff, should help no end fire starting.
Stephen
British Red
20-09-2007, 20:34
You guys will have to post some pics when you have sussed it out I can't wait to see your results and the different designs.
Simon.
Here you go then
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1169/1413365887_63b117b1db_m.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1411/1413368211_7763c9c8b4_m.jpg
Red
got mine too thanks Nick ;)
Gailainne
20-09-2007, 20:56
The use of the stamp is'nt something I had considered TBH, I still have quite a bit of willow left over from the last Delamere meet (its actually sprouting new growth, in a dark shed no less) so I could use that to make something to fix it to. I would probably be using the wooden mallet I have for leather work anyway, so it should last.
Hopefully I will have something to post picture wise after the weekend.
Regards
Stephen
Richie O
20-09-2007, 21:19
Got mine!! Can't wait to start stamping my mark on everything i come into contact with! Bit like Bushcraft graffiti :D
Heres mine (poor photo but I couldn't wait!:o )
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/484/dscf2862pc8.jpg
even more impressed now! - now I just have to cut them up and mount them on a clamp:rolleyes:
Those stamps are very impressive folks I can just see it now crazed bushcrafters hunting in the house, at work, in the high street stamping away any leather that they can find.
Can't wait to see the projects people.
Simon.
leather is the least of my worries mate - swmbo wants hers made into a 'rubber' stamp for ink stamping on the cards she makes! - that will teach me to make something up as a supprise:lmao:
any bright ideas on how?........... :rolleyes:
I am sure there is places out there that make personalised rubber stamps, to make your own you could try a craft shop or website they might have kits.
Simon.
Gailainne
20-09-2007, 22:33
Here's mine, and it was me who made them too close :(, but like I said not a problem.
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t213/Gailainne/CIMG0050.jpg
For those who may wonder, I used my actual initials SC to stylise a storm wave, Gailainne is the anglified version for the gaelic word for storm wave, shrug convoluted I know, so sue me :)
Something is deffinately required to concentrate the blow to make a clean image, this was my 4th attempt, and even then its not an even hit, not good on a working project.
Another little project :)
Stephen
sallyinwales
21-09-2007, 06:55
Mine are here too, can't wait to try them out properly later on :)
Something is deffinately required to concentrate the blow to make a clean image, this was my 4th attempt, and even then its not an even hit, not good on a working project.
Another little project :)
I clamped mine together with a ratchet clamp..... I thought the stamp was a little large to accuratly 'wack' so I wetted the leather, placed the stamp on top, a peice of wood to spread the load and then clamped it to the bench for 20mins or so
I'ts not quick but enables you to be accurate and ensure an even pressure ;)
but then hey it's the first time I have had a proper stamp and ever tried so what do I know :o
Many thanks for organising this, very happy with the result
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f278/Johnnyvariety/mazestamp.jpg
Got back from holiday to find my stamp had arrived, looks good and I can't wait to try it out.