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[dizzyChipper]

Start to finish in record time!!!

 

[Jers28]

The inlay for this set really did not require a ton of changes to bring to completion. @Jers28 already had a club logo that he had used on tables he had built and neon signs he had created. And when a man is committed enough to a logo to have it tattooed prominently on his body, there is no further discussion needed or possible.
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And he had already created the base inlay for the chips.
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Two things occurred to me. First, the denomination over the lion really took away from the beauty of the lion. Second, the text was a very fine font that would be difficult to read at scale. The first item we agreed on immediately. This was easily resolved by using the technique @Kam and I have both used, by making both the logo and the denomination a little smaller then moving the denomination off center to open space.

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Jeremy was kind of married to the font since it is what was used on the tables. This was one of the points in the process where I think I got on his nerves because I wouldn't let it go. So he humored me and tried playing with it but wasn't real happy with most of the results. So we agreed to let the pros tell us which way to go. We asked Andrea and Chris at @Gear to let us know if they thought the font would be a problem. Ultimately, Andrea indicated she thought the font was too fine so Jeremy found one that was a little bolder and less scroll-like.

The next question was how to make the inlay pop a little more. That came down to using different colors for the text. Rather than matching the text to the primary chip color, we started using one of the edge spot colors to try and draw that out.
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And the inlays were basically done. The only change was the ultimate addition of a $500 chip to the set.
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The labels got ordered with the fracs and hundos going to Jeremy to label and all the others coming to me to do. That process has been completed and the finalized chips are in route to Missouri. So the next significant post in this thread will be from Jeremy showing the finalized set. I am looking forward to seeing those pictures very much. I would be remiss if I did not compliment @Gear for the amazing job they do color matching the edge of the labels to the colors of the chips so the label just blends perfectly. It really is impressive.

It was definitely a silky smooth calibration on all sides. Greg is right, I was hesitant to change the font and I was mildly annoyed than he was insistent. But, he was absolutely right and I’m grateful he wasn’t a “yes man” and just went along. The project would have suffered if it weren’t for him sticking to his guns. I did work and rework the labels dozens and dozens of times, which oddly enough I’m almost sad is over.

I learned so much throughout the entire process and my “skills” improved significantly from the beginning of the project for sure. I wouldn’t have had the knowledge or confidence to take on a project of this magnitude without Greg and I’ll be forever grateful of what I’ve learned thanks to him. I had so much fun on this project, I just had to immediately jump into another, which we can talk about in a later post once it’s complete. But, it never happens without this one, first!

I can’t wait to post pics for all to see and put the new set in play this coming weekend!!!

Definitely owe @GreatWhiteDope and @Gear ! Everyone who contributed chips, helped us look, etc. This was a PCF community effort and I look forward to sharing the felt with some of you guys, hopefully real soon!

 

[Jers28]

First box arrived…super sic!!! Will stage and post pics once all are in house, but man oh man have these blown expectations out of the water!

 

[Jers28]

@GreatWhiteDope @Gear here is the culmination of everyone’s hard work! Thanks to every last person who contributed chips! There were more than a dozen sellers involved and I appreciate each and every one of you! And my regs sure will, too! Anytime any of you are passing through (or maybe make a special trip ) you’re welcome at my tables!

 

[dizzyChipper]

Incredible

 

[GreatWhiteDope]

I am pretty proud of the end result. And your choice of the ES100's really does pull the whole set together!!! Thanks for the opportunity to work with you on this.

 

[Jers28]

I am pretty proud of the end result. And your choice of the ES100's really does pull the whole set together!!! Thanks for the opportunity to work with you on this.

I feel the same, brotha. Was a joy and an honor all the way. Picked up a lifetime set of chips and hopefully a lifetime friend, too!

 

[Vinman]

Very interesting chip journey and the end result looks awesome.

Now I just need to someone to do this in Canada...