Any basic tutorials or videos on making white border cards black? I'd like to do it with a minimum of bleed on the borders of the card so I don't get some officious little snot calling a judge on me about my Nether Spirits.
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I guess my tablet browsing didn't save my response here, so almost a month later I'll respond again. With ANY alters, you should always discuss them with the head judge. If you don't and someone questions them to a judge, you could get in trouble for marked cards and whatnot anyway. Always better to be safe than sorry.
I have a question about sealing alters. I was wondering what kind of sealant to use I have a spray acrylic sealer and I absolutely hate it, I spray on a few thin coats and it give the cards a spotty texture and rough feel. Am I just using the wrong product should I be using a brush on varnish and If so does anyone have any suggestions? I am trying to get my work to a professional quality but I have been having a lot of trouble finding out which products the pros actually use. I am currently using golden fluid acrylic and a faber castell pitt xs pen for my paintings and acetone and prismacolor markers for my drawn alters
I actually use this when sealing my painted alters. I do a few light coats to seal it. I've never had issues with it leaving a texture. If the painting is done well enough, a clear coat is not really needed anyways. I'm not a good painter so I have to hide my less than awesome skills. You also want to minimize the amount of layers you are putting on a card because it can begin to feel thicker.
I've said before, and I will say it again. Don't alter your only copy/playset of a card. Bring unaltered cards to events. Ask the headjudge before the first round, if he says no then put in the unaltered ones. If he/she says sure, then you are good to go and have backups if for some reason there is a problem.
If you are only playing at regular then this does not apply to you unless the judge is a dick.
I'm really excited last night i just took my very first commission! Borderless alters on a play set of seat of the synod and a playset of thoughtcast! I'm really nervous about doing the alters. I had no idea how to hash out the deal so I insisted on using an auction site that rhymes with "freeway" just to avoid any kind of miscommunication or payment issues. Also that is where they had contacted me was on the site. If my client is satisfied I hope to do more alters for them. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to do this or etiquette when taking commissions?
Hey everyone, I have always been a fan of alters. I lean far more towards the cards that recreate the image as opposed to extending the borders of the card. I have some artistic talent but no experience with this kind of work. Until now I hadn't been inspired enough to actually try my hand (but at the same times I've always wanted to). I'm at the point where I have the idea, I've started a mockup that I've attached, and I'm ready to go.
I think I want to go the marker route as I have the exact opposite of steady hands so I'm terrible with a brush. I'm looking for guidance or a how to. I have only been able to find tutorials for card extensions, not image alters.
I'm working on Beastmaster Ascension - it's going into my casual squirrel deck and will be Squirrelmaster Ascension. Thank you for any guidance you have on how to go about this. I'm starting to wonder if acrylic is the only way to get it done.
I am planning on making a 3D version of Derevi, Empyrial Tactician, replacing the art of Derevi with the art from Zapdos of the first set in the Pokemon card game (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81KbDi0SnSL._SL1500_.jpg). I love pokemon, and love derevi as a card, but really don't like his art. I was thinking I'd need 2 copies of Zapdos and one of Derevi. All I'm thinking I need to do is cut out the square where Derevi is and put it on top of a Zapdos. Both cards are exactly the same size so as long as I find a solid glue, it should be ok.
Does anyone know any good tips and tutorials for 3D altering magic cards? I imagine there will be trouble making sure the cards stick to each other but other than that it seems pretty straight forward.
For anyone with 3D alters, how do you sleeve these things?
Hey everyone, I have always been a fan of alters. I lean far more towards the cards that recreate the image as opposed to extending the borders of the card. I have some artistic talent but no experience with this kind of work. Until now I hadn't been inspired enough to actually try my hand (but at the same times I've always wanted to). I'm at the point where I have the idea, I've started a mockup that I've attached, and I'm ready to go.
I think I want to go the marker route as I have the exact opposite of steady hands so I'm terrible with a brush. I'm looking for guidance or a how to. I have only been able to find tutorials for card extensions, not image alters.
I'm working on Beastmaster Ascension - it's going into my casual squirrel deck and will be Squirrelmaster Ascension. Thank you for any guidance you have on how to go about this. I'm starting to wonder if acrylic is the only way to get it done.
You need coverage. Markers will not cover what is already printed on the card. I would suggest acrylics. If you don't want to do that, then I would suggest that you maybe try erasing the art and completely redoing it in marker (or whatever medium you want).
I am planning on making a 3D version of Derevi, Empyrial Tactician, replacing the art of Derevi with the art from Zapdos of the first set in the Pokemon card game (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81KbDi0SnSL._SL1500_.jpg). I love pokemon, and love derevi as a card, but really don't like his art. I was thinking I'd need 2 copies of Zapdos and one of Derevi. All I'm thinking I need to do is cut out the square where Derevi is and put it on top of a Zapdos. Both cards are exactly the same size so as long as I find a solid glue, it should be ok.
Does anyone know any good tips and tutorials for 3D altering magic cards? I imagine there will be trouble making sure the cards stick to each other but other than that it seems pretty straight forward.
For anyone with 3D alters, how do you sleeve these things?
I may or may not know a few things about 3d alters. Firstly, you can find a PLETHORA of info at the 3d altered tutorial thread and the 3d MtG cards and Life counter thread. Some of the info MIGHT be a bit out of date, but the overall techniques and advice held within hold up rather nicely. Using arts from different card games within a single art has been done, so you should be able to pull this off. As for sleeving, well, depending on the thickness you sometimes cannot sleeve these. If the art is VERY thin (maybe 4-6 layers), you could get away with sleeving it up. Mine tend to be no less than 20 layers so I just put them in hard plastic cases. If you can pull off what you are trying to with so few layers, go for it.
If you have any specific questions about anything, don't hesitate to PM me directly or post in either of those threads (I'll most likely answer there anyways). Sometimes, if you get me going, I won't shut up.
Just a question about a simple alter- what's the best way of covering up the other options on a checklist card?
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There are many ways to do this. You could erase/acetone the other options (masking off the part you want to keep) leaving you with a clean white canvas. You could cover the other options with paint to give you a white canvas to work from. These are just a couple of starting options. The rest is just up to your imagination.
I'm picking up some Citadel Paints listed on an article over at Mana Leak. Does anyone have any experience using these or have tips?
I was going to get Golden Liquid Acrylics, but it seems like I can get a wider range of pigments/shades with Citadel for the money than Golden, so I feel like it'd be better to start there.
Hello,
I use acrylic paint for my alters.
Unfortunately, I feel that my colors always have a hazy appearance, impossible to reproduce the brilliant appearance of the cards.
Any suggestions?
Could be the types of paints you are using. I'm not too good a painter, but better artist than I have stated that the quality of paint will have a large impact on the final product. Cheaper paints don't have the pigment loads that good paints do, which could be why the final product is hazy. Also, if you are using water or some other medium to thin your paints, that too could have an effect of your final product.
Hi, i want to black out my delver proxies so only the delver is left. Whats the best way to do this? I'd prefer a pen.
Thanks in advance guys
By proxies I can only assume you mean the DFC Checklist Cards. In any case, you could use some black acrylic paint. Put a couple of thin layers down and you should get the coverage you want. Sealing it will also go a long way to making sure the paint doesn't chip off, but shouldn't be necessary.
I highly suggest a few cheap brushes as they can deteriorate quickly
Best inks are from golden liquid acrylics and vallejo model airs, would avoid citadels as you waste to much paint.
masking tape and patience is required and just have fun.
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I actually use this when sealing my painted alters. I do a few light coats to seal it. I've never had issues with it leaving a texture. If the painting is done well enough, a clear coat is not really needed anyways. I'm not a good painter so I have to hide my less than awesome skills. You also want to minimize the amount of layers you are putting on a card because it can begin to feel thicker.
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If you are only playing at regular then this does not apply to you unless the judge is a dick.
I think I want to go the marker route as I have the exact opposite of steady hands so I'm terrible with a brush. I'm looking for guidance or a how to. I have only been able to find tutorials for card extensions, not image alters.
I'm working on Beastmaster Ascension - it's going into my casual squirrel deck and will be Squirrelmaster Ascension. Thank you for any guidance you have on how to go about this. I'm starting to wonder if acrylic is the only way to get it done.
Does anyone know any good tips and tutorials for 3D altering magic cards? I imagine there will be trouble making sure the cards stick to each other but other than that it seems pretty straight forward.
For anyone with 3D alters, how do you sleeve these things?
I may or may not know a few things about 3d alters. Firstly, you can find a PLETHORA of info at the 3d altered tutorial thread and the 3d MtG cards and Life counter thread. Some of the info MIGHT be a bit out of date, but the overall techniques and advice held within hold up rather nicely. Using arts from different card games within a single art has been done, so you should be able to pull this off. As for sleeving, well, depending on the thickness you sometimes cannot sleeve these. If the art is VERY thin (maybe 4-6 layers), you could get away with sleeving it up. Mine tend to be no less than 20 layers so I just put them in hard plastic cases. If you can pull off what you are trying to with so few layers, go for it.
If you have any specific questions about anything, don't hesitate to PM me directly or post in either of those threads (I'll most likely answer there anyways). Sometimes, if you get me going, I won't shut up.
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There are many ways to do this. You could erase/acetone the other options (masking off the part you want to keep) leaving you with a clean white canvas. You could cover the other options with paint to give you a white canvas to work from. These are just a couple of starting options. The rest is just up to your imagination.
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I was going to get Golden Liquid Acrylics, but it seems like I can get a wider range of pigments/shades with Citadel for the money than Golden, so I feel like it'd be better to start there.
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By proxies I can only assume you mean the DFC Checklist Cards. In any case, you could use some black acrylic paint. Put a couple of thin layers down and you should get the coverage you want. Sealing it will also go a long way to making sure the paint doesn't chip off, but shouldn't be necessary.
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Best inks are from golden liquid acrylics and vallejo model airs, would avoid citadels as you waste to much paint.
masking tape and patience is required and just have fun.