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Ownaholic:
Hey everybody!
So recently I've managed to pull off a pretty-accurate template; flaps and all, for Super Nintendo Boxes. (US Version)
My purpose for doing this, is to make custom-boxes for games that haven't been released in America; and to just make custom boxes that mimic the styling of the authentic game boxes; purely for the fun of it.
My main question is that I don't know what size I should be printing both pieces out as. (There's a front and backside, each with the appropriate flaps)
Because the templates are so big, they exceed the size of traditional letter-paper when I get them scaled to the appropriate sizes (or close to) for the boxes.
I've actually got a lot of additional questions, so at the risk of sounding rude/demanding, I'll list them to make it easier on everybody. ;D
I've highlighted the main points in bold in case anybody doesn't feel like reading a wall of text.
* What type of printer should I purchase? (Laser? Something else? Brand suggestions?)
* What type of paper should I purchase for the case itself? (Cardstock; chipboard sheets? Product recommendations?)
* Do I print directly to the cardstock (or whatever "paper" I would be getting), or do I buy sticker paper, and print the image out on that, then stick that to the cardstock, and finally, use an Xacto knife to cut out the image? It would be much easier and more professional IMO to print directly to the cardstock, and then cut it out that way, but what do you recommend for that?
* What type of paper should I get for world maps? (It's some type of poster paper, but what is the name of it?)
* Likewise, how do I get the image ONTO the paper for the world map? Same method as the box?
Thanks so much to anyone who is willing to help me out! I'll gladly make anybody a custom box for free, if you are able to answer all of my questions accurately and helpfully.
Arseen:
--- Quote from: Ownaholic on November 27, 2011, 03:15:16 PM ---
* What type of printer should I purchase? (Laser? Something else? Brand suggestions?)
--- End quote ---
Color Laser. If you use Ink Jet printer the colors won't stay without some sort of covering
--- Quote from: Ownaholic on November 27, 2011, 03:15:16 PM ---
* What type of paper should I purchase for the case itself? (Cardstock; chipboard sheets? Product recommendations?)
--- End quote ---
Cardstock with white surface on the other side, cardboard gray on the other side.
Print the coverin two parts.
--- Quote from: Ownaholic on November 27, 2011, 03:15:16 PM ---
* Do I print directly to the cardstock (or whatever "paper" I would be getting), or do I buy sticker paper, and print the image out on that, then stick that to the cardstock, and finally, use an Xacto knife to cut out the image? It would be much easier and more professional IMO to print directly to the cardstock, and then cut it out that way, but what do you recommend for that?
--- End quote ---
If you find find the cardstock like I mentioned you can print directly onto the white side.
--- Quote from: Ownaholic on November 27, 2011, 03:15:16 PM ---
* What type of paper should I get for world maps? (It's some type of poster paper, but what is the name of it?)
* Likewise, how do I get the image ONTO the paper for the world map? Same method as the box?
--- End quote ---
Enough big poster paper.
Get it printed professionally in a Add agency or similar. Buying Laser printer that can print big enough would cost too much.
--- Quote from: Ownaholic on November 27, 2011, 03:15:16 PM ---Thanks so much to anyone who is willing to help me out! I'll gladly make anybody a custom box for free, if you are able to answer all of my questions accurately and helpfully.
--- End quote ---
Just make few Vertical US SNES covers we are missing and all is well ;)
Ownaholic:
Awesome, thank you very much!
Do you have any recommendations for color laser printers? I'm new to the concept of laser printers; I've used Inkjet my entire life. :D
Also, do you happen to have any glue recommendations? I figure there has to be at least some level of importance here; super-glue, perhaps? I highly doubt commonplace glue such as Elmer's will do the job.
As for the poster paper, is there a particular name for it, or is it merely called "poster paper"?
What covers have you guys been wanting the most; maybe I can try to make some for the custom-cases that you guys use here.
Thanks again!
--- Quote from: Arseen on November 27, 2011, 03:49:11 PM ---
--- Quote from: Ownaholic on November 27, 2011, 03:15:16 PM ---
* What type of printer should I purchase? (Laser? Something else? Brand suggestions?)
--- End quote ---
Color Laser. If you use Ink Jet printer the colors won't stay without some sort of covering
--- Quote from: Ownaholic on November 27, 2011, 03:15:16 PM ---
* What type of paper should I purchase for the case itself? (Cardstock; chipboard sheets? Product recommendations?)
--- End quote ---
Cardstock with white surface on the other side, cardboard gray on the other side.
Print the coverin two parts.
--- Quote from: Ownaholic on November 27, 2011, 03:15:16 PM ---
* Do I print directly to the cardstock (or whatever "paper" I would be getting), or do I buy sticker paper, and print the image out on that, then stick that to the cardstock, and finally, use an Xacto knife to cut out the image? It would be much easier and more professional IMO to print directly to the cardstock, and then cut it out that way, but what do you recommend for that?
--- End quote ---
If you find find the cardstock like I mentioned you can print directly onto the white side.
--- Quote from: Ownaholic on November 27, 2011, 03:15:16 PM ---
* What type of paper should I get for world maps? (It's some type of poster paper, but what is the name of it?)
* Likewise, how do I get the image ONTO the paper for the world map? Same method as the box?
--- End quote ---
Enough big poster paper.
Get it printed professionally in a Add agency or similar. Buying Laser printer that can print big enough would cost too much.
--- Quote from: Ownaholic on November 27, 2011, 03:15:16 PM ---Thanks so much to anyone who is willing to help me out! I'll gladly make anybody a custom box for free, if you are able to answer all of my questions accurately and helpfully.
--- End quote ---
Just make few Vertical US SNES covers we are missing and all is well ;)
--- End quote ---
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