+DragonsWest Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I was struck by an idea yesterday (didn't hurt much) and I've been giving it a lot of thought (and lost no small amount of sleep over it last night.) So I have Illustrator CS6 and Photoshop CS6 for design work, so colors and export formats won't be any kind of issue. Ideas are furiously being scribbled out on a pad and should firm up in a week or so. Alas, it's likely to be a non-round coin, probably square or rectangular, nothing set in bronze yet. Design and planning tips are welcome. Quote Link to comment
+kini_ont Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Make it with lots of color, glow, glitter is real nice as well and if you can make it 3D with bare metal Ok now that I've gotten that off my chest - Congratulations and don't forget to keep us up to date Quote Link to comment
+drneal Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 i'm also looking forward to seeing your new coins...congratulations ! ILYK Quote Link to comment
Dofferson_Katch Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) I am looking forward to see your design ! I ordered my first coin 2 months ago and can't describe the feeling i had when i received the samples. They worked out exactly the way i had in mind. I can advise you to partner up with a coin vendor with experience in producing coins. Sure your coins will be a bit more expensive but they can advise and help you on your design and planning. Edited August 22, 2013 by Dofferson Quote Link to comment
+DragonsWest Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 I have contacted one and asked about design guidelines, general pricing and informed them it may not be a round. I'm not too worried about color selection as I'm familiar with a number of their coins and abilities. Design is everything at the moment. Quote Link to comment
+Harwell5 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 You might want to consider picking up one of these books from a very well known and respected geocoin designer, Chris Mackey. He wrote this book specifically for people who want to learn tricks and tips on designing their own coin. This is the trackable version of the book, but there is a non-trackable version as well on the same site. Quote Link to comment
+DragonsWest Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 While I'm still working off a tentative design in a sketchbook, I'm working out elements in Photoshop and Illustrator. Wow. Had no idea how time consuming this would be. I think I have settled on a rectangular or square coin (aware pricing will be a tad more) but nothing else radical planned. Lots of tiny details to work on, but that also is giving me some time to think about finish and colors and moving some elements to greater prominence. It will happen. Quote Link to comment
+ItTakesAThief Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Love your thoughts on coin shape.....AM on the beginning designs of my own for a dedication coin....If you have any tips, please share.... Quote Link to comment
+DragonsWest Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 The worst bit of this is when you are really "in the zone" - stoked and creating - and you look at the clock and realize you have to go to bed. Inspiration and work going at a frenetic pace now. Should have something to show soon. Got up this morning and scribbled more thoughts into my scratch pad, as the design firms up. Quote Link to comment
+DragonsWest Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Coin design final (cross fingers) has been submitted. Get invoice in a couple days, make payment, then fret for a couple weeks waiting for the sample to arrive. If all looks good I'll put in the order for 100 (about all I can afford) for local event in January. Quote Link to comment
+nevadanick Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Coin design final (cross fingers) has been submitted. Get invoice in a couple days, make payment, then fret for a couple weeks waiting for the sample to arrive. If all looks good I'll put in the order for 100 (about all I can afford) for local event in January. Is it Groundspeak you submitted the final design to for approval? Or is that still to come? Looking forward to details and pics. !!! It will be trackable ... ? Quote Link to comment
+DragonsWest Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) Coin design final (cross fingers) has been submitted. Get invoice in a couple days, make payment, then fret for a couple weeks waiting for the sample to arrive. If all looks good I'll put in the order for 100 (about all I can afford) for local event in January. Is it Groundspeak you submitted the final design to for approval? Or is that still to come? Looking forward to details and pics. !!! It will be trackable ... ? Yes, it will be trackable. I've been working with Oak Coins. I presume they get the official Okey-dokey from Groundspeak. It's all original artwork, so shouldn't be any conflicts with GS on anything. Edited October 15, 2013 by DragonsWest Quote Link to comment
+Ogima Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Very curious to see the final design. If it's a Dragon theme coin, I will most likely buy it/the set. Quote Link to comment
+DragonsWest Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Sorry, no dragon on this one. If I ever do a personal coin it will have an awesome dragon on it. But this one is for a local event. 5000 days of geocaching. Quote Link to comment
+DragonsWest Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Final artwork: Finish is Imitation Rhodium. Soft enamel with epoxy finish. Coins will be 2.5 inches wide (big!) Quote Link to comment
+drneal Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 let me know if anyone wishes to trade coins ! ILYK ILYL Quote Link to comment
+fox-and-the-hound Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Congratulations on this huge endeavor! I remember the nail-biting anxiety of planning and waiting so just hang in there, it's going to be an amazing experience from start to finish and beyond! Quote Link to comment
+DragonsWest Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 The go ahead has been given, I'll have a delivery estimate in the next few days. Yep, it's been a learning experience. Maybe I'll do another one in a few years. Quote Link to comment
+DragonsWest Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 I might have these next week! On pins and needles! Quote Link to comment
+mo pirate Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 It doesn't look like black Nickel so what finish is it? And the price? Quote Link to comment
+DragonsWest Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Finish is Imitation Rhodium. Should look pretty nice. Quote Link to comment
+ice13-333 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I like it, where would it be sold? Quote Link to comment
+mo pirate Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Finish is Imitation Rhodium. Should look pretty nice. And the price? or is this a secret? Quote Link to comment
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