Salmonblaster
Two Pair
With my Flamingo set designed for now and awaiting my ability to order, it's time to share another project I've been tinkering with in the meantime.
I think this one would be my CPC purchase if I ever get to that point, since the look of it feels like it is screaming out for compressed clay craftsmanship. I may order it on another medium in the meantime to be able to play them sooner, but this one would ultimately be my keeper set next to the good bourbon and cigars, so to speak.
For some backstory on the idea, there is a generally widely known landmark in Riverside known as Mount Rubidoux. The locals know it from the steep hiking trails, large cross at the top and for catching fire every July 4th when the fireworks go off...iykyk.
As the story goes, in the late-1880s, a development group had plans for a sprawling hotel and resort to sit atop the mount, facing downtown Riverside. With the real estate boom in full effect, the idea was to capitalize on that by making the picturesque resort a destination for all of Southern California and her newest residents.
With construction issues, weather issues and budget overruns, the plan never got past the foundation and some framing work before it was ultimately abandoned as the boom market fizzled before the 1890's had begun. All that's left are some drawings and stories about what was meant to be.
After taking all of this fascinating information in, I decided to make a California colored poker chip set. I it based on what it could have looked like in a fantasy world where the hotel was completed, a casino was integrated into the site and the site became a gambling mecca for SoCal at the start of the 20th century.
I've spent a lot of time on the inlay, settling on a simple design featuring one of the few architectural drawings of the hotel that remain. Similarly with the spot pattern, going simple would likely best replicate the era while also likely keeping my CPC pricetag at a reasonable level.
With all of that out of the way, here's where I am at after a year and a bit of countless font changes, pattern changes, color changes and more....
Thoughts, suggestions, etc. are all welcomed and encouraged. Thanks for checking it out!!
I think this one would be my CPC purchase if I ever get to that point, since the look of it feels like it is screaming out for compressed clay craftsmanship. I may order it on another medium in the meantime to be able to play them sooner, but this one would ultimately be my keeper set next to the good bourbon and cigars, so to speak.
For some backstory on the idea, there is a generally widely known landmark in Riverside known as Mount Rubidoux. The locals know it from the steep hiking trails, large cross at the top and for catching fire every July 4th when the fireworks go off...iykyk.
As the story goes, in the late-1880s, a development group had plans for a sprawling hotel and resort to sit atop the mount, facing downtown Riverside. With the real estate boom in full effect, the idea was to capitalize on that by making the picturesque resort a destination for all of Southern California and her newest residents.
With construction issues, weather issues and budget overruns, the plan never got past the foundation and some framing work before it was ultimately abandoned as the boom market fizzled before the 1890's had begun. All that's left are some drawings and stories about what was meant to be.
After taking all of this fascinating information in, I decided to make a California colored poker chip set. I it based on what it could have looked like in a fantasy world where the hotel was completed, a casino was integrated into the site and the site became a gambling mecca for SoCal at the start of the 20th century.
I've spent a lot of time on the inlay, settling on a simple design featuring one of the few architectural drawings of the hotel that remain. Similarly with the spot pattern, going simple would likely best replicate the era while also likely keeping my CPC pricetag at a reasonable level.
With all of that out of the way, here's where I am at after a year and a bit of countless font changes, pattern changes, color changes and more....
Thoughts, suggestions, etc. are all welcomed and encouraged. Thanks for checking it out!!
