Re: Ready Player One - Copper Key and Jade Key
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Re: Ready Player One - Copper Key and Jade Key
The jade key is taking more time than estimate, due to intense hand polishing process, I will start shipping out copper keys so you guys will have something to play with while you wait.
And some good news for you, the first crystal key sample is getting close, here's a WIP showing the key, now it is made of glass so it's quite fragile but magnificent to look at. The sample is before the silver foil is applied, you may also notice the ring was missing on top, that is because it has to be made separately and attached afterwards, otherwise it will definitely broke off during production. A confirmed price will be announced after the first sample is confirmed.
The jade key is taking more time than estimate, due to intense hand polishing process, I will start shipping out copper keys so you guys will have something to play with while you wait.
And some good news for you, the first crystal key sample is getting close, here's a WIP showing the key, now it is made of glass so it's quite fragile but magnificent to look at. The sample is before the silver foil is applied, you may also notice the ring was missing on top, that is because it has to be made separately and attached afterwards, otherwise it will definitely broke off during production. A confirmed price will be announced after the first sample is confirmed.
DarkJedi360
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Re: Ready Player One - Copper Key and Jade Key
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AdamHunter
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This is incredible! How are you fabricating this out of glass? The detail is so fine!
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Re: Ready Player One - Copper Key and Jade Key
A clear plastic key is already available. The whole point is to make it from glass.
A clear plastic key is already available. The whole point is to make it from glass.
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Re: Ready Player One - Copper Key and Jade Key
Plexiglass is still plastic. The glass is the best option. We'll just have to handle with care.
Plexiglass is still plastic. The glass is the best option. We'll just have to handle with care.
Re: Ready Player One - Copper Key and Jade Key
It's supposed to be a crystal key not a plastic key. What kind of glass is it? Is glass more durable or easier to work with than crystal?
It's supposed to be a crystal key not a plastic key. What kind of glass is it? Is glass more durable or easier to work with than crystal?
Re: Ready Player One - Copper Key and Jade Key
Crystal is a more durable material to glass.
I believe that they probably looked at this the very same way and realized the key would need to be re-enforced, hence the covering around the grip, the neck ring, the upper shaft and insertion piece with crystal showing in the middle and the crystal glass on the combination block.
Crystal is a more durable material to glass.
I believe that they probably looked at this the very same way and realized the key would need to be re-enforced, hence the covering around the grip, the neck ring, the upper shaft and insertion piece with crystal showing in the middle and the crystal glass on the combination block.
faust1103
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Re: Ready Player One - Copper Key and Jade Key
So could it be made of crystal then instead of glass?
I wouldn't mind the extra costs if it more solid product then.
So could it be made of crystal then instead of glass?
I wouldn't mind the extra costs if it more solid product then.
Ready Player One - Copper Key and Jade Key
The crystal in you mind, is usually glass.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swarovski
The method I’m using here, is called sand casting glass, it is very hard to get the surface clean and crisp on sand casting. This type of manufacturing is expensive but I’m satisfied with the outcome.
I’ll show detailed pictures when it comes back from post processing.
The crystal in you mind, is usually glass.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swarovski
The method I’m using here, is called sand casting glass, it is very hard to get the surface clean and crisp on sand casting. This type of manufacturing is expensive but I’m satisfied with the outcome.
I’ll show detailed pictures when it comes back from post processing.
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faust1103
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Re: Ready Player One - Copper Key and Jade Key
So will you be using Swarovski style lead glass (= crystal) or regular glass (like for windows and stuff)?
How fragile will your keys be?
So will you be using Swarovski style lead glass (= crystal) or regular glass (like for windows and stuff)?
How fragile will your keys be?
AdamHunter
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Re: Ready Player One - Copper Key and Jade Key
This was my exact question. There's a big difference in refraction values between crystal and glass. Glass will be transparent with limited refraction of light while crystal has a higher refraction value, which is why it is often used to simulate diamond. It sounds like you're already planning on using crystal Kevin, which is a great idea, and it sounds like the manufacturing process is pretty intensive. I think we should hang tight and see what Kevin pulls together in terms of a post processing sample. He definitely hasn't disappointed in terms of materials on this run, so I can't imagine this key not looking incredible!
This was my exact question. There's a big difference in refraction values between crystal and glass. Glass will be transparent with limited refraction of light while crystal has a higher refraction value, which is why it is often used to simulate diamond. It sounds like you're already planning on using crystal Kevin, which is a great idea, and it sounds like the manufacturing process is pretty intensive. I think we should hang tight and see what Kevin pulls together in terms of a post processing sample. He definitely hasn't disappointed in terms of materials on this run, so I can't imagine this key not looking incredible!
SteakSauce
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Re: Ready Player One - Copper Key and Jade Key
First to the key!
The weight and feel is excellent. Truly a beautiful piece. It will look great on display.
My only complaint is that I believe it to have been bent during shipping. It came in a small packaged envelope. The jade key will need significant reinforcement if it is to survive the journey.
First to the key!
The weight and feel is excellent. Truly a beautiful piece. It will look great on display.
My only complaint is that I believe it to have been bent during shipping. It came in a small packaged envelope. The jade key will need significant reinforcement if it is to survive the journey.
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