Dealer button (DIY) (2 Viewers)

[SwissChip]

I know, it‘s much easier to just buy a dealer button.
But i had this stupid idea to make a button on my own for 2 sets.
I bought some 60mm steel plates (22g) on Temu
and some Fimo modelling clay.
Placed the metal coin between 2 layers of clay.
The first 2 buttons are in the oven now (30 min/110deg.C)

 

[wickedwonka121]

Interesting

 

[Himewad]

You are rocking my world

 

[SwissChip]

I will do 4 buttons.
2oz. of Fimo is enough for 2 buttons.
The sanded button is 46g. (60mm/7,5mm)

Next steps:
Let it like this, and place the label - done.
Or,
Place a 50mm blank sticker in the center, as stencil for the final 50mm Gear label.
I don‘t want them to stick too much on the button.
Then spray paint in what ever color you want.
Replace the blank sticker with the final label
(unlaminated vinyl)
Cover both sides with 2k varnish (car paint)

 

[SwissChip]

Now i'm curious about their other colors.
Definately try someting out...!

 

[SwissChip]

Ok - i failed to include the spots…
Colors are great, but 2 layers with a steel plate between is too complicated!
1 layer of clay should be much easier, but 22g less weight.
Maybe i‘ll give a try…

 

[SwissChip]

Hope this works.
10 min left in the oven…

 

[Himewad]

 

[SwissChip]

Cooling down…
and then a bit sanding flat + round
It‘s not so good, but the first try.
24g so far…

 

[SwissChip]

It‘s not easy!
I wonder how they do in the factory, before it get pressed…

 

[SwissChip]

There may be color transfer by sanding…?
Let‘s see tomorrow.

 

[SwissChip]

After sanding, and proper light conditions, the result could be worse.
But it‘s not heavy enough…
Maybe a coin, but smaller than the spots could work…

 

[w00zie]

After sanding, and proper light conditions, the result could be worse.
But it‘s not heavy enough…
Maybe a coin, but smaller than the spots could work…

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Ha, you‘re crazy. I like the result!

 

[SwissChip]

The model and the parody:

 

[SwissChip]

Found some washers that may work.

A 3D printer would be very nice for this project!
Just print the template, mold, inlay etc..

 

[SwissChip]

 

[SwissChip]

Actual size 64/7mm, 53g
Will shape down to 63mm, same as poker size cards.

I‘ll do a couple of these until the labels are here.

 

[CallingStation614]

When is the first GB?

 

[SwissChip]

Hahaha - i‘m in testing mode…

Not even sure if the final product will pass the QC.

 

[SwissChip]

It seems to turn out not so bad with the proportions.
63mm/5,5mm/43g
63mm/7mm/50g
Any ideas for fancy spot patterns or color combos?

 

[Fran]

Nice and fun project !

 

[SwissChip]

Thanks!
Only doable with a lot of passion ; )

Hope the label sticks on it.

I did a purple one, ran out of white…

 

[allforcharity]

How about a 4 colour quarter pie with 8V?

 

[SwissChip]

How about a 4 colour quarter pie with 8V?

Wow - this sounds interesting!
Any suggestions of color combos?
My fear is this:

Maybe in B/W like a checkered flag?

 

[Colquhoun]

Dibs for 1 Simon button, thank you!

 

[SwissChip]

Dibs for 1 Simon button, thank you!

Hahaa - i can give a try.
The black inserts should doable.
But the outer ring is impossible.

 

[SwissChip]

@Colquhoun
The fact it‘s only one sided, maybe it‘s possible with the outer ring!

 

[Colquhoun]

Haha, I was just kidding anyway…
Great work so far!

 

[SwissChip]

Haha, I was just kidding anyway…
Great work so far!

If you pay shipping + material costs
i‘ll try a Simon button.

Disco Disco

 

[potatolei]

Wow, the purple one looks cool! Good job!