New Tina Mold Poll (2 Viewers)

[TheOffalo]

It sounds like some would be most comfortable if we propose a unique design. So I did a little quick analysis on the various key molds. Each existing mold as used on previous clay chips has some similarities, and some differences. I'm not a graphic artist, but I feel like we could come up with a greek key design that is different from all three. First, some photos.

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LGK has no outer ring, and has 15 keys.
MGK has an outer ring, has 22 keys, and uses a simpler key that doesn't hook back downward at the end.
SGK has a wider blank area before getting to the outer ring, uses the same key design as LGK, then also has an inner ring and more blank space before getting to the inlay area.

Personally, SGK is my least favorite.
I like the more complex key used by LGK, and the outer ring of the MGK. But I suspect the more complicated key might be too complex for a Tina mold chip.

Here's the key mold proposed by Justin in the OP. If you will notice, this key mold design has 26 keys. It uses the simplest key, and the outer ring of the MGK, but with a different number of keys. And the inner ring of the SGK. It's sort of a hybrid of MGK and SGK, and technically it is unique, and not an exact copy of any of the other three. Seems to me that we ought to be good to go with this design should we choose to move on Greek Key mold. Clearly the other chip manufacturers in the past felt that changing the design of the key and the number of keys was enough to make their design their own, and not infringe on any previous key mold trademark.

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Great detective work!

 

[TheOffalo]

I know it'd be a meme mold but I really like the idea of a donkey

 

[Johnblue]

It sounds like some would be most comfortable if we propose a unique design. So I did a little quick analysis on the various key molds. Each existing mold as used on previous clay chips has some similarities, and some differences. I'm not a graphic artist, but I feel like we could come up with a greek key design that is different from all three. First, some photos.

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LGK has no outer ring, and has 15 keys.
MGK has an outer ring, has 22 keys, and uses a simpler key that doesn't hook back downward at the end.
SGK has a wider blank area before getting to the outer ring, uses the same key design as LGK, then also has an inner ring and more blank space before getting to the inlay area.

Personally, SGK is my least favorite.
I like the more complex key used by LGK, and the outer ring of the MGK. But I suspect the more complicated key might be too complex for a Tina mold chip.

Here's the key mold proposed by Justin in the OP. If you will notice, this key mold design has 26 keys. It uses the simplest key, and the outer ring of the MGK, but with a different number of keys. And the inner ring of the SGK. It's sort of a hybrid of MGK and SGK, and technically it is unique, and not an exact copy of any of the other three. Seems to me that we ought to be good to go with this design should we choose to move on Greek Key mold. Clearly the other chip manufacturers in the past felt that changing the design of the key and the number of keys was enough to make their design their own, and not infringe on any previous key mold trademark.

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I agree with that completely. As long as it’s not a direct copy, there’s really nothing anyone should complain about.

The “Greek key “design has been used for thousands of years, all over the world, in literally every form of design.

Maybe reverse it, and you can name it RGK-MDxx
Reverse Greek key.

Google “Greek key pattern” and you will see a billion versions.

it’s not a trademark, like THC is. It’s not even a proprietary design of any company, currently.

if it’s different, send it to the mold website guy, along with the cards mold. Have him document it. Tell him the story of what you Tina people have been doing.

 

[ChipperMarten]

Since everyone is posting possible chip ideas, what about an RC circuit diagram? Thought it would make a cool house mold for an electrical engineering themed tournament set, could be a unique mold idea though!

 

[Johnblue]

Since everyone is posting possible chip ideas, what about an RC circuit diagram? Thought it would make a cool house mold for an electrical engineering themed tournament set, could be a unique mold idea though!

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Hey!!! I’m a solderer!! Would look awesome with a pentode tube diagram label

 

[SeanGecko]

THIS ONE!!!!

You're welcome.

 

[ChipperMarten]

Hey!!! I’m a solderer!! Would look awesome with a pentode tube diagram label
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I just want to design this set now!! Even without the custom mold, doing some faux-mold textured chips would be rad!

 

[MrRossKeys]

As said in this thread previously, Palm mold ? Like In N out, repeated around the perimeter

Might be cool! And unique

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Other than the Greek mold the palm tree mold is my favorite idea. And no, it's not because I am putting the palm tree on my current chip order, felt, and dealer button...

 

[Colquhoun]

Of the 4 listed I like the Greek.

I've also loved the 3D quality of the roman mold.
A classic decorative motif in architecture is the egg and dart, and it might look cool as a mold, but not sure if it's possible, or how color might print on it.

 

[davislane]

Of the 4 listed I like the Greek.

I've also loved the 3D quality of the roman mold.
A classic decorative motif in architecture is the egg and dart, and it might look cool as a mold, but not sure if it's possible, or how color might print on it.
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winner. send to the press!

 

[xdan]

No fleur de lis ?

I haven’t read the thread to see if it’s been mentioned.

 

[SmockKnives]

Since everyone is posting possible chip ideas, what about an RC circuit diagram? Thought it would make a cool house mold for an electrical engineering themed tournament set, could be a unique mold idea though!

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I think that is the best looking one yet.

 

[ranger764]

this is actually a really good point. the color kind of washes out inside the mold pattern on card molds chips. this effect could be far more significant on something like the greek mold.

I thought the same thing

 

[timinater]

As said in this thread previously, Palm mold ? Like In N out, repeated around the perimeter

Might be cool! And unique

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In-N-Out Mold

 

[Schmendr1ck]

I would be very interested in a palm mold.

 

[davislane]

No fleur de lis ?

I haven’t read the thread to see if it’s been mentioned.

its a cpc mold. dont think we want to upset the ONLY clay chip manufacturer available to us

 

[doublebooyah85]

Love the Greek mold, what about dice? That would look sweet.

 

[Kid_Eastwood]

Love the Greek mold, what about dice? That would look sweet.

I love this mold and that's the one I used for my CPC set.

 

[davislane]

I love this mold and that's the one I used for my CPC set.

which set?

 

[SeanGecko]

Dice chips on ceramic seems like a repeating curse upon the land.

 

[andrebttx]

You know, I voted against the Greek mold because this one just looked way too busy to me in the OP. But y’all have posted some versions / different examples that do end up looking pretty good, and I think y’all sold me.

 

[72o]

Definitely think someone needs to come up with a totally unique mold.
Here were some I suggested a few years ago after the boat chips came out. And then a donkey and carrot mold as well.

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/why-are-are-there-so-few-chip-molds.42739/#post-796838

 

[Kid_Eastwood]

which set?

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/the-bank-tournament-cpc-the-end-of-my-chipping-journey.91039/

 

[khaltire]

Other than the Greek mold the palm tree mold is my favorite idea. And no, it's not because I am putting the palm tree on my current chip order, felt, and dealer button...

Pics?

Also, I like the idea of @Johnblue , just use one of the existing Greek ones we all like best that would work best for printing and reverse it ! As mentioned, it’s not necessarily trademarked .

I’m also not against making one that’s unique but similar , since the poll is clearly going to win for Greek key I suppose we discuss in next steps

I still say palm tree though lol (or… quietly hides in corner… THC mold)

 

[Hot Nuts]

Since everyone is posting possible chip ideas, what about an RC circuit diagram? Thought it would make a cool house mold for an electrical engineering themed tournament set, could be a unique mold idea though!

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How about a simple lightning bolt Would be great with a set of ACDC tribute chips.

 

[MrRossKeys]

Pics?

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/thre...elt-cut-seat-playing-cards.98089/post-2030202

 

[SeanGecko]

How about a simple lightning bolt Would be great with a set of ACDC tribute chips.

I like a lightning bolt idea.
You could also do a Gods set too

 

[Hot Nuts]

Cases already exist

I won't bother posting the AC/DC chip, you already know.

On my design it has to say "She's got the Jack."

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

Definitely think someone needs to come up with a totally unique mold.
Here were some I suggested a few years ago after the boat chips came out. And then a donkey and carrot mold as well.

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/why-are-are-there-so-few-chip-molds.42739/#post-796838

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Your donkey looks more like a rabbit. Especially with the carrots...

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

Cases already exist

I won't bother posting the AC/DC chip, you already know.

On my design it has to say "She's got the Jack."

Love this! And I have the shirt...

er... almost.