Fleur de Lys - Stained Glass design (1 Viewer)

[PokerChipsDesign]

It's been a few monthes that I'm thinking about stained glass poker chips... But I couldn't make it "real", I've tried several times and the result was always bad...
Last night I finally could design something that I'm happy with.
The major issue was to be able to put some texts for room-name and denominations... I've removed the room-name and only use a Fleur de Lys. For the denominations I've used the white faux-inserts around the design...

What do you think ?

Here is the last updated version of this design.

 

[yone]

I really respect the originality. It’s inspirational to get me to start ideas I been toying with! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Forty4]

I like it.

 

[suited67]

I'm a fan also

My Best Jeff

 

[jja412]

Love the effect of the "sunlight" coming through the window. Very nice!
Can't wait to see what they look like in stacks!

 

[allforcharity]

I'm not sure about the blue of the 5000. How about an orangy-red?

 

[PokerChipsDesign]

I'm not sure about the blue of the 5000. How about an orangy-red?

I like the 5k blue ^^

Love the effect of the "sunlight" coming through the window.

Wait a minute... I've only made a gradient in the background, not sun rays... What if... I could re-use the rays pattern I'm using in the Jazz Club design...

Here is v3! What's new:

• Added a "sunbeam" pattern in the background, behind the Fleur de Lys (thank @jja412 for this)
• Changed the background's gradient color to gray for ALL chips, the set is much more homogeneous
• Changed the color of the Fleur de Lys to yellow/orange instead of gold-like, it's better with the new gradients
• Changed the color of the 500 to bright red

So far, the sunbeams look great, on a computer screen, but I might have to remove theses after the first samples are printed :/ We will see...

 

[Just1Better]

Wow, I love the colors. Take my Money!!!!

 

[allforcharity]

I was just worried about stack colour issues between T500-Purple and T5000-Blue. But if you're changing the T500 to a red (or a redder shade of purple), as well as lightened the T5000 blue, then there's no problem!

 

[LinkyBabe]

I like the 5k blue ^^

Wait a minute... I've only made a gradient in the background, not sun rays... What if... I could re-use the rays pattern I'm using in the Jazz Club design...

Here is v3! What's new:

• Added a "sunbeam" pattern in the background, behind the Fleur de Lys (thank @jja412 for this)
• Changed the background's gradient color to gray for ALL chips, the set is much more homogeneous
• Changed the color of the Fleur de Lys to yellow/orange instead of gold-like, it's better with the new gradients
• Changed the color of the 500 to bright red

So far, the sunbeams look great, on a computer screen, but I might have to remove theses after the first samples are printed :/ We will see...

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I prefer V2 as it closer resembles a stain glass window. Version 3 looks too busy and less organic with the rays.

@Gear... recognize this place?

 

[Amish Rabbi]

I'd almost prefer a larger FDL that is stained glass styled with a solid background. Not sure if that would look great though if I'm honest

 

[PokerChipsDesign]

I prefer V2 as it closer resembles a stain glass window. Version 3 looks too busy and less organic with the rays.

Yeap that might be right, we will see with the first samples.

This is the last version I've send to the factory for the samples :
The only change is the edge with the four suits...

 

[asam2006]

My wife would love this set. If you produce it I'll have to buy it for her.

 

[DerberAlter]

those are ceramics, right?

 

[PokerChipsDesign]

those are ceramics, right?

Yes

 

[1A25R]

I like the v2, however, I can't imagine using it as poker chips..
I guess they are "too busy" with the black lines required to recreate the stain glass window

 

[PokerChipsDesign]

The black color will fade a lot during the ceramic heated press process...

 

[Forty4]

Yes

I was going to ask I was assuming you were doing this with your acrylic dealer button just sized down and why you wanted a glass look for a chip.

 

[PokerChipsDesign]

I was going to ask I was assuming you were doing this with your acrylic dealer button just sized down and why you wanted a glass look for a chip.

My plan was to engrave the dealer button with engraving gradients... More experiments to come !

 

[yone]

Nice improvements since the last time I checked in! I was thinking for a more complete feel; could you make the white piece with the denomination part of the stain glass pattern, instead of just having it superimposed. You don’t have to change the shape of the denomination, just have the stain glass pieces form around it.
I’m so envious, 2 chip designs in 2019

 

[PokerChipsDesign]

could you make the white piece with the denomination part of the stain glass pattern, instead of just having it superimposed

That is a good idea Thanks !

 

[PokerChipsDesign]

Thanks @yone for the idea of making the denomination pattern match with the stain joints... Now the denomination no longer "floats" and it adds a lot to the design ! Also, by rotating the stain glass at 90° for each denom, it gives a new pattern for each chip now (except similar 25 and 5k)

Now I'm going to try the idea of @Amish Rabbi of making the FDL part of the stained glass pattern

 

[Ghoti]

Those look really cool.

 

[toynoob]

What better chip could there be for all the Catholic Church festival charity tournaments I play. I like them, keep on keepin on!

 

[PlaidDragon]

I like the concept but wonder if they’ll look “busy” when stacked.

 

[BGinGA]

Regarding the suits on the rolling edges....I'd go with the following color-coded markings:

• Green clubs on the 25
• Black spades on the100
• Red hearts on the 500
• Blue diamonds on the blue 5000 (actually, I'd make this chip the 1000)
• Yellow stars on the yellow 1000 chip (which I'd make the 5000)

The set already has 'non-standard' colors, so a minor switch of the top two chips shouldn't set off any ocd alarms. And I absolutely would not use repeating suits for more than a single denomination.

 

[PokerChipsDesign]

Thanks @BGinGA for your contribution. I'll work on colors too because the more I work on this, the more I think that I could use non-standard colors for all values...
The idea of an edge single suit-color for each value is great, I'll do that or something very close !

Anyway, the first samples have arrived (with an early version).
And I think that the chips look great for a design in progress

What do you think ?

The rendering of the sunbeam and the many color gradients on each chip are very good in my opinion.
I'll work on the thickness of the black lines, I think I can make them thinner.
Color correction is needed on the 1000 but the other ones are just fine !

 

[BGinGA]

I'd be very concerned with those specific color shades -- the green, black, and blue are all three way too close in hue and will cause issues in pots and dirty stacks. Not impressed with the vibrancy of the yellow or red chips, either, or with the detail sharpness on any of the chips.

If they can't improve upon image quality or the color issues, I'd be looking for another vendor. This is very substandard work, imo.

 

[allforcharity]

Doesn't look as vibrant as I thought it would. Could it be because it's against a stark white background? Try against a simulated felt and see what you think.

 

[Chipandchair]

Maybe the rolling edges could be solid color instead of all of the black lines on the edge. Could brighten up the edges quite a bit