+The Blind Acorn Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 (edited) What things should I have ready? There are so many options where I want to have my coin made. I just looked through their webpage, and I'm trying to decide what to do next. Which color/metal coins do you consider more worthy of being LE's? Epoxy coating? Likely. 2d/3d ? Thoughts, comments, reference to examples is helpful. Granulation? ACK!? !?! If you had a coin made did you have a "proof" coin made? Was it close to pictures etc that they sent? I'm guessing coin will be 1.5" - 1.75" and shaped... Advice is welcomed by email or PM or here. (Hopefully FSM and Eartha won't shut me down and refer me to a buried, pinned thread.... but if you do guys/gals, can I have the link?) Thanks so much!!! JEN Edited February 24, 2006 by The Blind Acorn Quote Link to comment
Not So Lost Puppies Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 My personal thoughts... > Which color/metal coins do you consider more worthy of being LE's? None, I'm not a fan of extra special LE's (unless you will make more 'regular' as demand warrants it is already LE) Especially if it is a personal coin. > Epoxy coating? Likely. I like both, non-epoxy lets you 'feel' the coin. I prefer the 'hard enamel' coloring to the 'epoxy dome' coating though. > 2d/3d ? Thoughts, comments, reference to examples is helpful. depends on the art > Granulation? ACK!? !?! If they mean texturing the background metal, depends on how much there is, raised metal text is hard to read agains shiny metal background Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 (edited) For your cute little coin? Contact a few of the coin vendors to get a quote. 1.5" is real small on a shaped coin, so I recommend 1.75" or even 2" on what you showed me. Epoxy or hard enamal would be nice, but it will look good without them also. You're artwork is also 2D so don't worry about that. It's also an inked coin, so granulation/sandblasting isn't a consideration. You don't need any special edging or anything like that on your coin either. Size, metals and any special finish (epoxy/hard enamal/etc) are all you need to worry about aside from if you're going to make them gc.com trackable or simply have them numbered. Edited February 24, 2006 by AtlantaGal Quote Link to comment
ParentsofSAM Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Samples ~ We asked for samples and I am glad we did. It showed us the options and then we knew which metals were the best to pick for our coin and design. It adds a little time to the project but for us it was worth it. Epoxy ~ I do not like it. I like to feel the coins. Quote Link to comment
+graylling Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Personally I think you should stick to 1 metal instead of regular and LE. Makes it easier to keep track of and you will find enough takers anyway. Quote Link to comment
+The Blind Acorn Posted February 26, 2006 Author Share Posted February 26, 2006 Thanks everyone so far - Anyone else want to chime in? I'm open for your opinions. Icon drawing people: please PM or email me... Quote Link to comment
+triffid Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 TBA your coin is going to be very cool!... I just want to be first on the "trade" list... Mine will be right behind yours... Thanks!............ Triffid Quote Link to comment
+graylling Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 What things should I have ready? There are so many options where I want to have my coin made. Your credit card??? Quote Link to comment
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