I tried to see whether there had already been discussions on this topic, couldn't find anything (sorry if I missed it).
Hot stamps are nice, but there are a few drawbacks (such as setup price). Has as anyone tried engraving chips as an alternative?
Pros:
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Hot stamps are nice, but there are a few drawbacks (such as setup price). Has as anyone tried engraving chips as an alternative?
Pros:
- no need for custom dies
- the detail level can be quite high depending on the graver used
- some types of errors can be fixed by running it again
- the design can be tested and re-tested on non-chips
- every chip has to be individually prepared and removed from the engraver when it is done
- engraving is slow
- the painting process is highly manual and tedious
- might not be feasible for clay chips where the surface is not smooth (with regards to removing the paint from the surface)
- if acryllic paint is used, not sure how it would withstand playing in the long run
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