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khromat
the Badge-A-Minit stuff, either), I was wondering if folks would find
any of these interesting?
The 1" size is small, good for short phrases, long phrases in tiny type
or a small picture.
The 2.25" size is 'standard', the one you see at all the cons and shows
which people handwriting phrases on them.
The 3" size is 'large', best for more detailed images (like photos) and
creative layouts of type.
As I have one of each of these machines, I'm looking for uses for them.
At least one convention is looking at getting some of the 3" buttons
made with the con's name and an image on it, another con is talking
about the 1" buttons with pithy slogans. Certainly for local cons I can
even bring the presses with me to make customized images, but right now
I want to create some standard stock to have at the next con
(Anthrocon).
What would folks like to see?
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Andrija Popovic
khromat <khr...@my-deja.com> wrote:
> Having recently acquired professional equipment for making buttons
(not
> the Badge-A-Minit stuff, either), I was wondering if folks would find
> any of these interesting?
>
> The 1" size is small, good for short phrases, long phrases in tiny
type
> or a small picture.
Just an aside, this size button was always popular with Doctor Who fans
because it was perfect for question marks and the like. :)
> The 2.25" size is 'standard', the one you see at all the cons and
shows
> which people handwriting phrases on them.
>
> The 3" size is 'large', best for more detailed images (like photos)
and
> creative layouts of type.
Interesting...
> As I have one of each of these machines, I'm looking for uses for
them.
> At least one convention is looking at getting some of the 3" buttons
> made with the con's name and an image on it, another con is talking
> about the 1" buttons with pithy slogans. Certainly for local cons I
can
> even bring the presses with me to make customized images, but right
now
> I want to create some standard stock to have at the next con
> (Anthrocon).
>
> What would folks like to see?
<chuckle> Well, Will Sanborn joked with the rest of the writers on the
Anthrocon Art Show staff that one day he'd show up with a big stack of
badges that said "Don't mind me, I'm just a writer." :) But I wouldn't
mind seeing one or two pro-literacy badges. Maybe a nice picture of a
fur with a book, surrounded by a quote from an author or two.
Another idea would be to make some Other Suns or Dancing Stoat
promotional badges in each size. You can get fairly creative with
minimal images. I remember R. Talisorian's promotional run for Mekton
Zeta in the beginning just consisted of the phrase "BELIEVE" with a
massive Z in the background.
Maybe something similar for Other Suns? The 1" badges can have a
stylized "OS 2000" on them. Then you expand on the theme, using a bit
more art and text on each size badge.
Then, you'd knock two birds with one stone. You'd get to show off your
badge stock AND promote your product as well. :)
> -- ermine
Andrija
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Andrija Popovic <vu...@erols.com> wrote:
> In article <8frl1v$5m7$1...@nnrp1.deja.com>,
> khromat <khr...@my-deja.com> wrote:
> > Having recently acquired professional equipment for making buttons
> (not
> > the Badge-A-Minit stuff, either), I was wondering if folks would
find
> > any of these interesting?
> >
>
>
>
>
>
> >
>
> <chuckle> Well, Will Sanborn joked with the rest of the writers on the
> Anthrocon Art Show staff that one day he'd show up with a big stack of
> badges that said "Don't mind me, I'm just a writer." :) But I wouldn't
> mind seeing one or two pro-literacy badges. Maybe a nice picture of a
> fur with a book, surrounded by a quote from an author or two.
As a librarian, I am all in favor of that idea:)
>
>
>
> Maybe something similar for Other Suns? The 1" badges can have a
> stylized "OS 2000" on them. Then you expand on the theme, using a bit
> more art and text on each size badge.
>
> Then, you'd knock two birds with one stone. You'd get to show off your
> badge stock AND promote your product as well. :)
I think that is a good idea, too. However, what about having khromat
sayings, or a badge stating that you're an official member of Club
Khromat with a picture of Micole? I would recommend a badge with the
name of Mr. Google Eyes with a line across it, but that probably
wouldn't be acceptable.:)
>
> > -- ermine
>
> Andrija
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khromat
> Andrija Popovic <vu...@erols.com> wrote:
> > khromat <khr...@my-deja.com> wrote:
> > > What would folks like to see?
> >
> > <chuckle> Well, Will Sanborn joked with the rest of the writers on
the
> > Anthrocon Art Show staff that one day he'd show up with a big stack
of
> > badges that said "Don't mind me, I'm just a writer." :) But I
wouldn't
> > mind seeing one or two pro-literacy badges. Maybe a nice picture of
a
> > fur with a book, surrounded by a quote from an author or two.
>
> As a librarian, I am all in favor of that idea:)
That was actually kind of what I was thinking... stuff people would buy
to wear and get others to read.
> > Maybe something similar for Other Suns? The 1" badges can have a
> > stylized "OS 2000" on them. Then you expand on the theme, using a
bit
> > more art and text on each size badge.
> >
> > Then, you'd knock two birds with one stone. You'd get to show off
your
> > badge stock AND promote your product as well. :)
Actually, I already thought of that. My question was more about what
folks would like to see that they'd buy. :3
> I think that is a good idea, too. However, what about having khromat
> sayings, or a badge stating that you're an official member of Club
> Khromat with a picture of Micole? I would recommend a badge with the
> name of Mr. Google Eyes with a line across it, but that probably
> wouldn't be acceptable.:)
Sure, it'd be acceptable! So would "Digital Impudendum: Just say NO!"
(for those who don't know, that's the name of Kevin Duane's company).
I'll make stuff for folks willing to pay me for it.... and other stuff
I'll gladly do just because I think it needs to be done. >:3
-- ermine
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Andrija Popovic
khromat <khr...@my-deja.com> wrote:
> ka...@my-deja.com wrote:
> > > > What would folks like to see?
> > >
> > > <chuckle> Well, Will Sanborn joked with the rest of the writers on
> the
> > > Anthrocon Art Show staff that one day he'd show up with a big
stack
> of
> > > badges that said "Don't mind me, I'm just a writer." :) But I
> wouldn't
> > > mind seeing one or two pro-literacy badges. Maybe a nice picture
of
> a
> > > fur with a book, surrounded by a quote from an author or two.
> >
> > As a librarian, I am all in favor of that idea:)
>
> That was actually kind of what I was thinking... stuff people would
buy
> to wear and get others to read.
Maybe you could get the writer guest of honor to wear and/or promote
them? :)
> > > Maybe something similar for Other Suns? The 1" badges can have a
> > > stylized "OS 2000" on them. Then you expand on the theme, using a
> bit
> > > more art and text on each size badge.
> > >
> > > Then, you'd knock two birds with one stone. You'd get to show off
> your
> > > badge stock AND promote your product as well. :)
>
> Actually, I already thought of that. My question was more about what
> folks would like to see that they'd buy. :3
If you put a good piece of OS related artwork, I'm sure it would sell
for that alone. :)
> > I think that is a good idea, too. However, what about having
khromat
> > sayings, or a badge stating that you're an official member of Club
> > Khromat with a picture of Micole? I would recommend a badge with the
> > name of Mr. Google Eyes with a line across it, but that probably
> > wouldn't be acceptable.:)
Mr. Google Eyes? What, those annoying toy things?
> Sure, it'd be acceptable! So would "Digital Impudendum: Just say NO!"
> (for those who don't know, that's the name of Kevin Duane's company).
> I'll make stuff for folks willing to pay me for it.... and other stuff
> I'll gladly do just because I think it needs to be done. >:3
I left a few other comments on badges in another thread, but to sum up:
Humor always works. Imagine the badge as a "Far Side" style comic with
one image and one sentence to work with.
> -- ermine
Andrija
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khromat <khr...@my-deja.com> wrote:
> ka...@my-deja.com wrote:
khromat
> > sayings, or a badge stating that you're an official member of Club
> > Khromat with a picture of Micole? I would recommend a badge with the
> > name of Mr. Google Eyes with a line across it, but that probably
> > wouldn't be acceptable.:)
>
> (for those who don't know, that's the name of Kevin Duane's company).
> I'll make stuff for folks willing to pay me for it.... and other stuff
> I'll gladly do just because I think it needs to be done. >:3
Heck, I'll pay you to do the Club Khromat badge..AND Digital
Impudendum:) Especially if he shows...and I have heard a rumor that he
will.:(
>
> -- ermine
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> Anthrocon Art Show staff that one day he'd show up with a big stack of
> badges that said "Don't mind me, I'm just a writer." :) But I wouldn't
> mind seeing one or two pro-literacy badges. Maybe a nice picture of a
> fur with a book, surrounded by a quote from an author or two.
I want the "I'm just a writer" button!
Yes!