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| ShoothimNow:
I was thinking that as well. Because cardboard, once wet, is naasttty |
| satoshi_matrix:
Yes, that would work too, but I use a free material I have in abundance. The backing is only to prevent the smallest water drops to ruin the surface of the table. It isn't intended to be wet. In fact you make these with no backing at all, but I find that putting just a thin layer helps. |
| irvgotti452:
I LOVE that MM9 sprite. What kid of glu do you use? |
| satoshi_matrix:
No glue used. The beads are fused together by applying heat from an iron. The more heat used the more the beads melt together. Too much and you can ruin what you're doing, which is especially a problem on very large scale projects. How do you evenly apply heat to something that's several times larger than the iron? If you fuse everything and it becomes one solid piece, then it looks like crap. The trick is applying a measured amount of heat, and I only do it to one side. This means the sprites end up looking the best they can while still remaining intact. It took my years to perfect this. It's not nearly as easy as it might sound. I appriciate everyone who has contacted me with orders, but I just want everyone to know I make these because I truly love doing so. it's not about the money. |
| satoshi_matrix:
Okay guys, here's a little update. Thought it was time for some classic Street Fighter II love. Chun Li preforming her famous supersonic kick. YATTA! |
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