Thisfiendis138
Full House
Great read and set! 
Love that fiver and dark limit most
Love that fiver and dark limit most
Cards at Coyote Gulch (2 Viewers)
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markleteenie
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Introducing a new set... the Colorado Tribute Set
Paulson THC relabel (except the $5)
Living in Colorado, I knew I had to bring some Silver Palace $5s back to their home state and build a Colorado tribute set around them.
I worked with @timinater and he brought my vision to life. Thank you again!
It has taken a while to do the art, gather the chips, and remove the inlays, but here we are! And do I hate removing shaped paper inlays....
A few notes about the set:
I wanted this set to feel very traditional, so I went with a solid frac, generally simple inlay, and very basic edge spot patterns.
I chose to go with edge spot coordination: alternating 414 and 4d14 patterns.
I loved the alternating spot pattern and carried that through two other details, the inlay laminate and the denomination colors.
--alternated the textured with the glossy laminate, because the Saratoga Casino is glossy and the Silver Palace is textured.
--alternated red denoms with edge spot matching denoms because of the Saratoga Casino is color matched and the Silver Palace is red.
On to the Set!
The Dealer Button is a tribute to the Bullwhacker's Bull Pen, but mimicking the Colorado flag.
Tribute to The Golden Canary's $1 token, and putting it on a canary yellow chip felt perfect.
Tribute to Saratoga Casino, which is a live casino. I wanted something close, but didn't want it to be confused with the actual chip, so went with a different image, name, and color scheme.
The Silver Palace $5. The chip that started this set.
Tribute to Harveys Wagon Wheel. My dog's name is Harvey, so I thought it would be fun to change the name of the chip from Harveys to Harvey's and put him in the picture.
Tribute to the Black Diamond matchbook and $1 token.
Thank you to @timinater for the art, @ABC Gifts and Awards for the buttons, @Gear for the labels, @wonderpuddle for the frac milling, and for everyone who sold me chips that went into this set.
Full set:
Paulson THC relabel (except the $5)
Living in Colorado, I knew I had to bring some Silver Palace $5s back to their home state and build a Colorado tribute set around them.
I worked with @timinater and he brought my vision to life. Thank you again!
It has taken a while to do the art, gather the chips, and remove the inlays, but here we are! And do I hate removing shaped paper inlays....
A few notes about the set:
I wanted this set to feel very traditional, so I went with a solid frac, generally simple inlay, and very basic edge spot patterns.
I chose to go with edge spot coordination: alternating 414 and 4d14 patterns.
I loved the alternating spot pattern and carried that through two other details, the inlay laminate and the denomination colors.
--alternated the textured with the glossy laminate, because the Saratoga Casino is glossy and the Silver Palace is textured.
--alternated red denoms with edge spot matching denoms because of the Saratoga Casino is color matched and the Silver Palace is red.
On to the Set!
The Dealer Button is a tribute to the Bullwhacker's Bull Pen, but mimicking the Colorado flag.
Tribute to The Golden Canary's $1 token, and putting it on a canary yellow chip felt perfect.
Tribute to Saratoga Casino, which is a live casino. I wanted something close, but didn't want it to be confused with the actual chip, so went with a different image, name, and color scheme.
The Silver Palace $5. The chip that started this set.
Tribute to Harveys Wagon Wheel. My dog's name is Harvey, so I thought it would be fun to change the name of the chip from Harveys to Harvey's and put him in the picture.
Tribute to the Black Diamond matchbook and $1 token.
Full set:
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Beautiful set Mark, nice work as always!
Ben8257
Royal Flush
Absolutely amazing Brother!! All ready for The Great Devide later this year!! Job very well done sir!! Definitely a forever set!!
Kid_Eastwood
Full House
Very nice set ! Congrats !
WedgeRock
Royal Flush
Love the thought that has gone in to this set. Well done!
StaggerLee
Pair
It's clear how much time and effort you put into this. Very well thought out and executed. All around. I'm very jealous of that drive.
Also, I'd like to come play with those chips ASAHFP
Also, I'd like to come play with those chips ASAHFP
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markleteenie
4 of a Kind
Casino Display
Lookin good mark!
Kid_Eastwood
Full House
Lakeshore & Vineyard <3
Congrats Mark!
Very nicely inspired set.
You can tell when a set has been given thought in its making, out of love for the chosen theme.
Very nicely inspired set.
You can tell when a set has been given thought in its making, out of love for the chosen theme.
Venturalvn
Full House
Not surprised to see another excellent ceramic set coming from Woody. His understanding of printed colors is spot on.Thank you to -First love of ceramics
When I first got into chipping, I didn't know about Paulsons or any real clay chip. Before I found this site, I actually found good advice and bought samples. I bought a lot of samples. Of the ABS, slugged, china clay, and ceramics I had tried, I really liked some of the ceramics. I wasn't in love with any of the designs that I had found, but I did like the Nevada Jack skulls. I was about to buy a nice set, when, on a whim, I bought an "expensive" sample set of real casino chips (Horseshoe Cleveland). Having gotten my taste of Paulsons, I found this site and fell head first into the clay world.
Set influences
Two of the more playful inlays that I really admired were @Rhodeman77 's Club House and @Perthmike 's Motswari Lodge. I loved the differences in the denomination inlays. When I discovered that the same artist designed both sets, I knew that was fate. I later contacted @p5woody to get into his queue. He is a busy man and I knew that by the time my turn came up, we would come up with a good design, even if I didn't know what kind of chip set it would be yet.
I fell in love with @Mr Tree 's Paymaster set. I loved the story and honor for his father. I loved the full face graphic of the ceramic. I loved the different images on each chip. I loved that it was a durable/working chip. I loved that it was different than the other HOF chips, it was ceramic.
Working on the set
After several months, my turn in Woody's queue came up. We started out working on the Coyote Gulch for an inlay replacement on THC chips.
Coyote Gulch is a natural space that extends up to my backyard. We've seen coyotes hunt and wander in the land just on the other side of our fence. (that's in the inlay)
I had some of the chips, but just couldn't get the other "right" pieces to the set. I didn't worry about that because I knew once I had the basic artwork, we could always color match, etc to the chips at a later date.
In less than a week, we went through 13 different versions that became an echo of what the inlay is now. After the 6th version, it came back to me, "Maybe this would be a good design for a ceramic chip."
Ceramic?
I started talking with @Marhault about coordinating a set purchase and started assessing whether a ceramic chip could be possible.
The 14th version was the first to look like a ceramic design. We started working on a full cash lineup of traditional colors in a 25c, $1, $5, $20.
I discussed the possibility of changing this into a tournament design, or into a hotstamp. I can attest that Woody has saint-like patience.
About three weeks in I confirmed with Todd and made a firm decision that it would be a ceramic set. Oh and now Cali colored too.
Once I knew it was going to be a ceramic California colored cash set, it moved really smoothly. I had a clear idea of what elements and colors I wanted to play on each chip. Woody was able to implement my ideas, bring them to life, and add his own flair. I felt like we both brought a lot to the project and actually worked together on it.
At the very last minute, I even snuck in an unconventional denomination into the set. The "America" chip.
- I added the Coyote at the bottom and had it step out of the inlay.
- Woody introduced the sky gradient (which I absolutely love).
- I found the font used in the name.
- Woody suggested the edge spot progression.
Going way farther back to when I played poker in college:
I had a really "nice" set of suited chips (I thought they were the clear superior option to dice chips). We would play 10c/25c cash games.
I knew that the traditional order of value for chips was white, red, and blue (usually $1, $5, $10), but since we were playing smaller stakes, I shifted all of the colors down. So white was 10c, red was 25c, and blue was $1. When my friends and I would bet one of each color, RED/WHITE/BLUE, we started to call it the "America" bet.
Later when we moved up in stakes, it was a blue quarter, white $1, and red $5 and AMERICA became worth $6.25.
Since getting into chipping, I've alternated between many different sets. When someone bets a quarter, a $1 and a $5, they often will still say "America" (even if the colors don't align to the set in play).
@Marhault for communication, coordination and helping out with so many things.
@ABC Gifts and Awards for the amazing dealer buttons.
@teeniemarkle for discussing with me the finer points of edge spots and inlay designs for months.
Last, and definitely not least, @p5woody for his amazing patience and artistry.
It easily took over 40 versions, but we finally got here. Thank you again!
Introducing a new set:
Coyote Gulch (cash and limit)
Owner: @markleteenie
Designer: @p5woody
250 Green 25c - morning with rolling fog
400 Blue $1 - Day with sun peaking through white clouds
500 Yellow $5 - Sun setting
100 America $6.25 - Early evening with fireworks
150 Black $20 - Night with full moon
2000 Blurple non-denom workhorse - early morning with snow starting
100 White non-denom value - full snowy day
Cash chips:
Non-denominational limit chips:
"America" chip:
Cash Set
Limit set:
Whole family:
The process for creating chips is often grueling. In this case, it was worth it!
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markleteenie
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WSOP Circuit Cinci 36mm tournament set
25 players with rebuys
10K Starting Stack:
12/12/5/6 + Bounty
25 players with rebuys
10K Starting Stack:
12/12/5/6 + Bounty
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Venturalvn
Full House
I keep coming back to this thread to look at the CG ceramics. I am in love with the matte edges with your color profiles.
Did you ever disclose which manufacturer you went with for the chips?
Did you ever disclose which manufacturer you went with for the chips?
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markleteenie
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I think they compliment well too!
I thought I said it before, but looking back through the thread, maybe not?
It was the same Scrubby D manufacturer. I wanted to go US made (USA! USA!) but these were the ones I saw that would do a matte vs a glossy rolling edge. Few other considerations as well - but the matte edge was a must.
I thought I said it before, but looking back through the thread, maybe not?
It was the same Scrubby D manufacturer. I wanted to go US made (USA! USA!) but these were the ones I saw that would do a matte vs a glossy rolling edge. Few other considerations as well - but the matte edge was a must.
Venturalvn
Full House
I'm not too up to speed on who is making those, but sounds like it's the same mfr as the cards mold GB going right now? If so, cool, because I love the matte edge on your chips.I think they compliment well too!
I thought I said it before, but looking back through the thread, maybe not?
It was the same Scrubby D manufacturer. I wanted to go US made (USA! USA!) but these were the ones I saw that would do a matte vs a glossy rolling edge. Few other considerations as well - but the matte edge was a must.
SeanGecko
4 of a Kind
Pssssst it is
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markleteenie
4 of a Kind
I'm loving this Pacific Star cash set. Hopefully, I'll be able to get it into play soon.
More photos: https://www.pokerchipforum.com/media/albums/pacific-star-bud-jones-v7.1866/
More photos: https://www.pokerchipforum.com/media/albums/pacific-star-bud-jones-v7.1866/
Kyle
Full House
I don't know how I miss all of this but those are some awesome sets and custom sets. Looking forward to playing with them.
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markleteenie
4 of a Kind
After a very long hiatus, cards were again flying at Coyote Gulch!
THC Colorado tribute cash set in play.
NLHE with a double board bomb pot every rotation. Ended the evening with dealers choice/mixed games, got some low/high Chicago, pineapple and Omaha called.
Even had the hot dog roller going!
I 3D printed a huge bomb pot marker, it turned out awesome.
THC Colorado tribute cash set in play.
NLHE with a double board bomb pot every rotation. Ended the evening with dealers choice/mixed games, got some low/high Chicago, pineapple and Omaha called.
Even had the hot dog roller going!
I 3D printed a huge bomb pot marker, it turned out awesome.
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