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[KidFromCleveland]

Thinking of honoring my dad and hometown with a set of CPC. Colors of my dads old racecar and the old park lanes where i first learned about gambling…now razed to the ground. Any suggestions on help with the inlay greatly appreciated!

 

[Timmah]

You should also check out some CPC sets that other members have done to get an idea on colors and how they work with each other.
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/poker-chip-database/categories/custom-sets.2/

Disclaimer: Avoid looking at anything that says “Moonlight” or @JeepologyOffroad.
…you’ll get discouraged and give up on life.

There are some great chips in that post. Still going to get a sample set before I order. Based on the pics in that thread, I’ve adjusted a few things.

Lose DG Saturn as a base. Go with 3916 and lose “tri-moon” which is actually half circle, (I’ll die on that hill), switch DG tiger to DG peach.

Let’s start there and revisit.

I changed it to butterscotch and 3916. I’m liking it.

 

[chipinla]

There are some great chips in that post. Still going to get a sample set before I order. Based on the pics in that thread, I’ve adjusted a few things.


I changed it to butterscotch and 3916. I’m liking it.

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Much better. On the right track. Too much Yellow, green and red shades across the first four chips imo though. I would give it more contrast.

 

[warma]

There are some great chips in that post. Still going to get a sample set before I order. Based on the pics in that thread, I’ve adjusted a few things.


I changed it to butterscotch and 3916. I’m liking it.

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Best to start a new design thread. This one is to capture concepts like @chipinla masters. It isn’t meant to be full of folks asking for design help- it just becomes too unwieldy for those seeking and offering assistance.

 

[Timmah]

Best to start a new design thread. This one is to capture concepts like @chipinla masters. It isn’t meant to be full of folks asking for design help- it just becomes too unwieldy for those seeking and offering assistance.

Sure. My bad.

 

[warma]

Sure. My bad.

No worries. Just trying to help you get the assistance you’re looking for. It’s much better for you and those helping.

 

[chipinla]

IYKYK…

 

[CallingStation614]

Some more progress from the previous iteration.

I am currently torn between HHR and Scroll. HHR fits the theme very well, but visually I am drawn towards Scroll.
I think it also fits for a bunch of „Saloon“ chips, I want them to have a bit of a vintage look and the scroll looks like something simple that could‘ve been carved into the chips in these times.

What do you guys think?

 

[allforcharity]

Some more progress from the previous iteration.

I am currently torn between HHR and Scroll. HHR fits the theme very well, but visually I am drawn towards Scroll.
I think it also fits for a bunch of „Saloon“ chips, I want them to have a bit of a vintage look and the scroll looks like something simple that could‘ve been carved into the chips in these times.

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What do you guys think?

I would reverse the spot colours on your $1. I would not repeat the same spot pattern for your $1, $5, and $25 - they should each be distinct.

 

[CallingStation614]

I would reverse the spot colours on your $1. I would not repeat the same spot pattern for your $1, $5, and $25 - they should each be distinct.

I don’t necessary need spot progression on each denom in a cash set. On a tourney set I like it.
The chips should make the impression as they were handmade in the past, where there were no fancy tools and spot patterns. I like the 3v12 a lot so I wanted to use it for the „higher“ denoms (€) and use 312 for the „cents“ (5 & 20).
Maybe I will do 312 on the 5c as well to match the 20c.

Also regarding the colors, I like the 1€ a lot as it is, I tried out some white base chips but I can’t seem to find a color combination that fits the set (muted war colors, nothing like dg pink) and is also not already used in other chips.

 

[allforcharity]

I don’t necessary need spot progression on each denom in a cash set. On a tourney set I like it.
The chips should make the impression as they were handmade in the past, where there were no fancy tools and spot patterns. I like the 3v12 a lot so I wanted to use it for the „higher“ denoms (€) and use 312 for the „cents“ (5 & 20).
Maybe I will do 312 on the 5c as well to match the 20c.

Also regarding the colors, I like the 1€ a lot as it is, I tried out some white base chips but I can’t seem to find a color combination that fits the set (muted war colors, nothing like dg pink) and is also not already used in other chips.e

I agree - spot progression is not necessary. But choose spot patterns that make each chip distinct, especially when seen from the edge in a stack.

I assume you have a colour sample set in hand. There is very little contrast difference between black and maroon on your $1, so I suggest the colour flip on that chip in particular so you can actually see the pattern.

 

[CallingStation614]

I agree - spot progression is not necessary. But choose spot patterns that make each chip distinct, especially when seen from the edge in a stack.

I assume you have a colour sample set in hand. There is very little contrast difference between black and maroon on your $1, so I suggest the colour flip on that chip in particular so you can actually see the pattern.

I appreciate your thoughts. I have color samples, and in my eyes the maroon looks really nice on a black chip. Where would you see danger of not being able to tell chips apart? The black chip is the only real dark chip, and the maroon is a concious decision.

I came up with a version with a spot progression that I really like: (Let me know if you think the version with white spots on the 5c or on the 20c looks better)
1)

2)

However, I still like the idea to have a 312+ spot on the fracs, and 3v12 on the € chips. I think it'd be pretty easy to distinct the chips.
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4)

Let me know which of the four versions you like. (I know, in the end it comes down to what I like, but still)

 

[SoupHQ]

@CallingStation614 My take on your Design - i would choose between A) different pattern on every chip or B) same pattern on every Chip.
I would not have 3 Chips with the same Spotpattern + 2 different.

My 2 cents..


//Edit:
But to answer your question --> i like #3

 

[Machine]

I appreciate your thoughts. I have color samples, and in my eyes the maroon looks really nice on a black chip. Where would you see danger of not being able to tell chips apart? The black chip is the only real dark chip, and the maroon is a concious decision.

I came up with a version with a spot progression that I really like: (Let me know if you think the version with white spots on the 5c or on the 20c looks better)
1)
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2)
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However, I still like the idea to have a 312+ spot on the fracs, and 3v12 on the € chips. I think it'd be pretty easy to distinct the chips.
3)
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4)
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Let me know which of the four versions you like. (I know, in the end it comes down to what I like, but still)

Personally I like 1 but you still haven't fixed the real issue, please provide alternate 1s

 

[warma]

I appreciate your thoughts. I have color samples, and in my eyes the maroon looks really nice on a black chip. Where would you see danger of not being able to tell chips apart? The black chip is the only real dark chip, and the maroon is a concious decision.

I came up with a version with a spot progression that I really like: (Let me know if you think the version with white spots on the 5c or on the 20c looks better)
1)
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2)
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However, I still like the idea to have a 312+ spot on the fracs, and 3v12 on the € chips. I think it'd be pretty easy to distinct the chips.
3)
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4)
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Let me know which of the four versions you like. (I know, in the end it comes down to what I like, but still)

You would benefit from starting a design thread- I have some suggestions, but here isn’t the place to do it.

 

[CallingStation614]

You would benefit from starting a design thread- I have some suggestions, but here isn’t the place to do it.

Agreed. Went back to start. Literally.

Once I came up with the theme and inlay, I had something simple in mind. Retro looking chips, using 312 or similar. As the inlay states, no bullshit, just cold drinks and poker...
All of the iterations that followed were the result of playing around, seeing other stuff online, overthinking and so on.

I revisited my earlier designs and don't know why I ever felt the need to make it complicated. Watch out for the reveal thread in a few months

 

[Beakertwang]

In today's economy, many chippers are using simpler spot patterns to save money for other chips.

 

[SoupHQ]

It started with a single Set i wanted to Order - now could easily order 5-6 Sets.
Another Set i think looks cool:

 

[SoupHQ]

And another one:

 

[Timmah]

And another one:
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I like this one a lot!

 

[SoupHQ]

....aaaaaand another one:

 

[BarbaraBooey143]

I keep coming back to this set but I feel like I’ve landed here. This would be my first “traditional” set in regards to colors. I’ve never had a white OR red chip in any of my customs.
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How do you make the side chip view? Photoshop?

 

[PlaidDragon]

Was torn between doing this as a cash or tourney set... so why not both as a maximum project.

Unlike the cash chips, the tourneys will be hotstamps and will likely incorporate the same cannon and star from the cash set but no other text but the denom.

When I get the inlay art professionally worked up I'll post a more up to date mockup.

 

[chipinla]

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[SeanGecko]

Do it cowards!!!!

 

[chipinla]

Do it cowards!!!!

 

[raynmanas]

a simple 18xx set idea i've been kicking around for ages. no inlays, and still needs at least one more color, probably two. IYKYK.

 

[PlaidDragon]

and still needs at least one more color, probably two.

DG Peacock followed by DG Peach.... or BR White.

 

[xemulshionphilx]

Rough designs for a micro stakes cash set, wanted to keep in theme with traditional casino colour ways these intend to to be done on a tina web mold this was the closest i could find

 

[warma]

Rough designs for a micro stakes cash set, wanted to keep in theme with traditional casino colour ways these intend to to be done on a tina web mold this was the closest i could find

Someday I might pull together a post that covers it all, but if you search, you can find tips on uploading images vs thumbnails to posts, saving multiple chips in a set, selecting a better background, and just showing one side of the chip. If you do that, your chips will sparkle on the page and folks will be more likely to comment. Assuming you want their feedback and thoughts….