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8V Compression Clay Blowout Sale (2 Viewers)

Lovejoyz said:
So, wash them off first, let them dry, then apply labels, and then oil?
I've never had blanks before and had to apply labels/oil. I'll go search for a thread to see if I can find something, but perhaps a super quick rundown from one of you pros would be fitting for this thread in particular?
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Correct.

I have a jacuzzi tub so I just dumped 2000 of them in there and fired up the jets for the agitation. I do not recommend sitting in the tub with the chips, because if you sit on one, it will break. :oops: In the absence of a jacuzzi, any water/agitation will do. You are just removing loose dust, so no detergent/soap is required.
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Heh - now that's a splashed pot.

Take 'em out and dry them. I gave them a towel blot-dry then just laid them on towels to dry the rest of the way. I stacked them on the towels and that was fine, as I laid them in a fashion that allowed air to circulate, like this...
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These are not china clay obv, but you get the stacking idea.

Then come the labels. I originally got labels via PGI, and I suspect that Gene now uses the same printing equipment. It was very good quality. I have done subsequent labels through Gear, as his customer service is excellent and the pricing is comparable (labels are cheaper, but shipping is more).

Peel-stick, repeat. It helps to have friends over and you can all get in on the act. It's not hard or particularly tedious, but you are sitting for a while, which may bug some type-A personalities. I'm not.

I didn't oil for about 2 years. It just didn't matter to me. Some voices advise against oiling China Clay because the higher plastic additives do not absorb oil. When I did decide to oil, I used very, very little. A dab onto a rag and then rub it all over. Some suggest only the edges, some say the face, but avoid the label. I did it all. Edge, face and label. One dot on the rag is good for a lot of chips. I have oiled 4000+ chips, and the bottle feels like it is brand new. If shipping was free, PCF could buy one bottle and pass it around to everyone that needs it. It would not need to be replaced for years.

Use very little oil.

Not all colors need the oil. Oil up one chip of each color, and compare it to the unoiled ones. Give it a day and see if you can tell which chips is the oiled one. In my opinion, oiling is the most tedious task in all of chipping. Figure out if it matters to you. Typically dark colors benefit from the oil, while light colors have no appreciable difference.
 
Ordered 2100 for a Gear label project next year. :D

I'm sort of bummed by the lack of yellows. Anyone have any yellow blanks they want to spare? If not, I'll make due.

Cash set colors:

5¢ - pink
25¢ - brown
50¢ - blue
$1 - white
$5 - red (yes, I was fortunate enough to reserve some ;) )

Tourney set colors:

25 - green
100 - black
500 - violet
1000 - brown
5000 - grey
25000 - red

Labels will be the same theme but distinguished specifically for cash or tourney.
 
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PlaidDragon said:
Ordered 2100 for a Gear label project next year. :D

I'm sort of bummed by the lack of yellows. Anyone have any yellow blanks they want to spare? If not, I'll make due.

Cash set colors:

5¢ - pink
25¢ - brown
50¢ - blue
$1 - white
$5 - red (yes, I was fortunate enough to reserve some ;) )

Tourney set colors:

25 - green
100 - black
500 - violet
1000 - grey
5000 - red
25000 - tan

Labels will be the same theme but distinguished specifically for cash or tourney.
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Why a 50 cent and 25 cent in cash set? Wouldn't a 25 cent only fill both rolls?
 
saleen121212 said:
Are you saying that cause the brown is the only one I didn't order 200 of?
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No I think he's saying that because the Brown is a good looking chip.

Since you're going to have a hard time finding those Yellows you should consider using the Brown as the $5 in you Cali cash set. I used a Cali color set but I liked the Brown better than the Yellow for my $5.

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I did order 300 more pink and 100 more brown. Not sure what to do with this total sum of chips yet. I like the current possibilities.

Not using the blue for a $1 is a shame @PlaidDragon . I really enjoy the blue and the black chips in person. Particularly the black chips when shuffling.
 
TheBigTater said:
No I think he's saying that because the Brown is a good looking chip.

Since you're going to have a hard time finding those Yellows you should consider using the Brown as the $5 in you Cali cash set. I used a Cali color set but I liked the Brown better than the Yellow for my $5.

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Your set looks fantastic and I already pmed Gene for my 3rd order. Someone please send help :banghead::banghead::wtf:

Also I have a hard time accepting that it's this hard to pry yellow and red China clays out of peoples hands. Hopefully I can get 200 of each eventually other
 
saleen121212 said:
Why a 50 cent and 25 cent in cash set? Wouldn't a 25 cent only fill both rolls?
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For our standard cheap-a$$ limit cash games, 50¢ is our max raise; thus, it's a workhorse chip. In addition, on rare occasions we'll play 50¢/$1 PLO.

A 50¢ is not a necessity; yet sometimes can be a convenience.

SeanGecko said:
Not using the blue for a $1 is a shame @PlaidDragon .
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In those same cheap-a$$ limit cash games I can see splashed pots of pink, brown, and blue looking awesome. ;)
 
Trying to figure out how to do a black $1 I’m not sure about using the green edge spots for the denomination.
 

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TheBigTater said:
No I think he's saying that because the Brown is a good looking chip.

Since you're going to have a hard time finding those Yellows you should consider using the Brown as the $5 in you Cali cash set. I used a Cali color set but I liked the Brown better than the Yellow for my $5.

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Don't worry. Placed a 3rd order just for you. Got 200 browns. 1400 chips incoming. Still no idea what to do with them. Hopefully they don't wither away before I figure out a label.
 
TheBigTater said:
No I think he's saying that because the Brown is a good looking chip.

Since you're going to have a hard time finding those Yellows you should consider using the Brown as the $5 in you Cali cash set. I used a Cali color set but I liked the Brown better than the Yellow for my $5.

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these are beautiful. if you don't mind sharing, what is the inspiration behind the design?
 
saleen121212 said:
Like it. Moarrrr pron... I'm thinking of going a custom pirate set of some kind. Would love to finish this logo but I'd need help with a different clip art for the back ground.... Skull and cross bones? Island? Treasure chest? View attachment 217888
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personally, i think the jolly roger (i almost typed jolly rancher :LOL: :laugh:) would be a good background.

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