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Title: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: gtfotis on August 29, 2013, 02:17:32 AM
So I came across these sick life counters and dice boxes...

http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2012/266/9/e/necropotence_life_counter_by_zombitography-d5fp99x.jpg

http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2013/202/6/3/untitled_by_zombitography-d6ej1wy.jpg

http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/055/5/b/lesser_werewolf_by_zombitography-d5w2vja.jpg

Opinions?

Personally, I want the .love. out of these things!!
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Anoobass on August 29, 2013, 02:48:03 AM
Really cool, trying to think what card I would want, probably {Jace Beleren} but idk...  Nice find man!
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: gtfotis on August 29, 2013, 02:52:11 AM
Haha that'd be a sick one, I think I would get a {Ral Zarek} done, the 3D effects from his art would look siiiick!

Those are pictures from the guy's deviantart from a couple years ago.. I sent him an email to see if he still took commissions, crossing my fingers haha

http://zombitography.deviantart.com/
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Anoobass on August 29, 2013, 02:54:07 AM
If he does I may have to cheat on whitedrake a little.  Sorry if you're reading this whitedrake, I didn't mean it, I still love u!
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Gorzo on August 29, 2013, 02:59:06 AM
Pretty sweet, I like the Necropotence one especially. I'm not a fan of abacus-style life counters, though.
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Mizark on August 29, 2013, 04:33:41 AM
They look pretty cool !!
I would consider them more as a novelty item for collecters rather then something you really use

Nicol Bolas would look pretty beastly on that 😛
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: gtfotis on August 29, 2013, 08:12:35 AM
Quote from: Anoobass on August 29, 2013, 02:54:07 AM
If he does I may have to cheat on whitedrake a little.  Sorry if you're reading this whitedrake, I didn't mean it, I still love u!

Pretty steep! He emailed me back and said he charges 50 for a life counter and 80 for a counter made into a dice box, if you provide the cards to be used to form the 3D effect. I might be getting a Ral Zarek 😍
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on August 29, 2013, 11:48:57 AM
Yeah, I saw the {Lightning Helix} one and was about to buy but then I saw the price and was like...I'd rather finish my Commander deck...
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: BcBudds on August 29, 2013, 06:39:47 PM
Lol yeah there very time consuming to make. I made one with {mizzium skin} and it took almost all day... And it didn't look all professional like those either haha
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: BcBudds on August 29, 2013, 10:20:45 PM
Picture here
http://instagram.com/p/dns0F_gxuF/
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on August 29, 2013, 10:26:41 PM
Its not that bad, the rough corners make it look cooler.
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: gtfotis on August 29, 2013, 11:00:59 PM
That's awesome! I'm actually tempted to make my own as well, but it's definitely worth the money. He says he doesn't so it to make any money, it just takes him 5-8 hours to do so I think it's very reasonably priced! Someone on Instagram that does them (not as well I might add) said he charges 140-160...
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: BcBudds on August 30, 2013, 12:50:05 AM
I'm going to try make one with RTR {cancel} I think I'll post up a pic when it's made
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: gtfotis on August 30, 2013, 02:17:16 AM
Quote from: BcBudds on August 30, 2013, 12:50:05 AM
I'm going to try make one with RTR {cancel} I think I'll post up a pic when it's made
Dude that's going to be sick as .love.! Can't wait to see it
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Mizark on August 30, 2013, 04:08:32 AM
Quote from: BcBudds on August 30, 2013, 12:50:05 AM
I'm going to try make one with RTR {cancel} I think I'll post up a pic when it's made

Can't wait to see that !!

Wouldn't it be cool if WotC did cards where the image would be in 3D but you wouldn't need 3D glasses to see it ??!! (Kinda like the 3DS)
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: BcBudds on August 30, 2013, 04:16:17 AM
Quote from: Mizark on August 30, 2013, 04:08:32 AM
Quote from: BcBudds on August 30, 2013, 12:50:05 AM
I'm going to try make one with RTR {cancel} I think I'll post up a pic when it's made

Can't wait to see that !!

Wouldn't it be cool if WotC did cards where the image would be in 3D but you wouldn't need 3D glasses to see it ??!! (Kinda like the 3DS)

Haha or cards that are those bumpy things and the picture moves depending on what angle you look at it
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: gtfotis on August 30, 2013, 04:22:13 AM
Quote from: BcBudds on August 30, 2013, 04:16:17 AM
Quote from: Mizark on August 30, 2013, 04:08:32 AM
Quote from: BcBudds on August 30, 2013, 12:50:05 AM
I'm going to try make one with RTR {cancel} I think I'll post up a pic when it's made

Can't wait to see that !!

Wouldn't it be cool if WotC did cards where the image would be in 3D but you wouldn't need 3D glasses to see it ??!! (Kinda like the 3DS)

Haha or cards that are those bumpy things and the picture moves depending on what angle you look at it
That's so old school lmao
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Mlerner12 on August 30, 2013, 07:58:16 AM
They're adult.
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: BcBudds on August 31, 2013, 04:07:17 AM
Ok so here is my 3d - Cancel (http://instagram.com/p/dq4v-OAxrW/)

Took a while to make it but I like it :)

What do you guys think?

Edit: the island on the bottom is a foil from RTR so it's got a cool shine that you can't really see
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Mlerner12 on August 31, 2013, 10:27:40 AM
Img, that is AWESOME.
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on August 31, 2013, 12:49:37 PM
Quote from: BcBudds on August 31, 2013, 04:07:17 AM
Ok so here is my 3d - Cancel (http://instagram.com/p/dq4v-OAxrW/)

Took a while to make it but I like it :)

What do you guys think?

Edit: the island on the bottom is a foil from RTR so it's got a cool shine that you can't really see

Looks really cool! Could you tell me how to make them, I would love to make some!
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on August 31, 2013, 02:48:44 PM
Quote from: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on August 31, 2013, 12:49:37 PM
Quote from: BcBudds on August 31, 2013, 04:07:17 AM
Ok so here is my 3d - Cancel (http://instagram.com/p/dq4v-OAxrW/)

Took a while to make it but I like it :)

What do you guys think?

Edit: the island on the bottom is a foil from RTR so it's got a cool shine that you can't really see

Looks really cool! Could you tell me how to make them, I would love to make some!

Nevermind, found a youtube video. Making a {Swift Justice} and then a {Ethereal Armor}. If I can find some cheap {Lightning Helix}es would LOVE to do that too.
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: BcBudds on August 31, 2013, 04:05:08 PM
Yeah there really time consuming lol YouTube should show you how, just getting it to look neat is the hard part
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on August 31, 2013, 07:46:09 PM
Quote from: BcBudds on August 31, 2013, 04:05:08 PM
Yeah there really time consuming lol YouTube should show you how, just getting it to look neat is the hard part

Yeah I am working on mine now. Planning to sand the edges and then I have to buy beads for it. When I finish it, I'll post pics.
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: BcBudds on August 31, 2013, 08:22:12 PM
Hered a video of the 3d - Cancel[/url (http://instagram.com/p/dsojkBgxmd/)
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: BcBudds on August 31, 2013, 08:44:11 PM
Quote from: Taysby on August 31, 2013, 08:38:06 PM
Is it possible to cut all the cards at once?  If so, I'm gonna try to make one.

I'm sure you could find a way I cut 1 by 1 though
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on August 31, 2013, 08:52:23 PM
Quote from: Taysby on August 31, 2013, 08:38:06 PM
Is it possible to cut all the cards at once?  If so, I'm gonna try to make one.

Maybe if you had a drill and a jigsaw.
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on September 02, 2013, 01:21:03 AM
Forgot to post here is my {Swift Justice} Life counter :
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10200151580261738&set=gm.221016188055588&type=1&theater
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: whitedrake on September 03, 2013, 04:39:44 PM
Mhmm nice work guys. I do not make lofe counters but maybe this 3D token that I have made could qualify for this thread...;)

P1 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/1bwq3i9qyyjd2qj/Photo%2003.09.13%2022%2026%2017.jpg)
P2 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/lzqkgpmk10p86dd/Photo%2003.09.13%2022%2026%2027.jpg)
P3 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/9gyfig1qebzs82y/Photo%2003.09.13%2022%2026%2058.jpg)
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on September 03, 2013, 05:46:51 PM
I like it!
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Mizark on September 03, 2013, 06:00:22 PM
Quote from: whitedrake on September 03, 2013, 04:39:44 PM
Mhmm nice work guys. I do not make lofe counters but maybe this 3D token that I have made could qualify for this thread...;)

P1 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/1bwq3i9qyyjd2qj/Photo%2003.09.13%2022%2026%2017.jpg)
P2 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/lzqkgpmk10p86dd/Photo%2003.09.13%2022%2026%2027.jpg)
P3 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/9gyfig1qebzs82y/Photo%2003.09.13%2022%2026%2058.jpg)

Wow, that looks amazing !!
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: gtfotis on September 04, 2013, 01:10:24 AM
Oh man, the things you guys do are crazy! I guess it's my turn to make something..
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Anoobass on September 04, 2013, 01:11:29 AM
Quote from: gtfotis on September 04, 2013, 01:10:24 AM
Oh man, the things you guys do are crazy! I guess it's my turn to make something..

I feel the same, then I remember I have no artistic talent lol.
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: gtfotis on September 04, 2013, 01:17:14 AM
Quote from: Anoobass on September 04, 2013, 01:11:29 AM
Quote from: gtfotis on September 04, 2013, 01:10:24 AM
Oh man, the things you guys do are crazy! I guess it's my turn to make something..
I feel the same, then I remember I have no artistic talent lol.
Oh I forgot about that detail! Thanks for reminding me, I was about to cut open some cards...
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Anoobass on September 04, 2013, 01:27:57 AM
I may attempt it on some dgm cards since I have too many of those commons.
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Anoobass on September 09, 2013, 09:40:03 PM
https://www.dropbox.com/s/45y0i1dfoj6zqpy/Photo%20Sep%2009%2C%205%2004%2034%20PM%20%281%29.jpg

This is what I made, beads I bought were too big to put 10 so I had to wing it.  There are 5 total gates, 3 are cut slightly, last one not at all and first one everything but the outside so it adds extra depth.  All are foiled so it shines really nice.  Hope u guys like.
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on September 09, 2013, 09:46:35 PM
Quote from: Anoobass on September 09, 2013, 09:40:03 PM
https://www.dropbox.com/s/45y0i1dfoj6zqpy/Photo%20Sep%2009%2C%205%2004%2034%20PM%20%281%29.jpg

This is what I made, beads I bought were too big to put 10 so I had to wing it.  There are 5 total gates, 3 are cut slightly, last one not at all and first one everything but the outside so it adds extra depth.  All are foiled so it shines really nice.  Hope u guys like.

Looks good! The beads I bought were too big also, I found beads of the right size in Walmart in the Arts and Crafts section. They are glass beads and come in a a little hard plastic rectangular prism.
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Anoobass on September 09, 2013, 09:58:25 PM
Yea, I looked at all my Walmart had, but wasn't a big selection so I just went with that.  Wasn't horrible but hey.
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on September 12, 2013, 09:05:03 PM
Quote from: Noblellama on September 12, 2013, 01:11:31 PM
What are you using to add height/create the depth? And how many of a single card are you using to make these?

You don't have to use all of the same card, as long as the front and back are the same card. To find out how much height you want, take you bead and hold it to the side of a stack of cards then adjust until the stack is a little thicker than your bead. If you want to just wing it, that's what I did, use about 20-30 cards.
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Anoobass on September 12, 2013, 11:31:04 PM
^pretty much, I picked a card that had several layers so cutting each separately added extra depth.  I think anywhere between 4-6 "extras*" in between is a good number but if you only have like 1 layer obviously any will do.

* useless cards (usually lands) just filling the space between the "art" cards.
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Anoobass on September 15, 2013, 11:42:28 PM
Don't use that, use proposal, the card Richard used to propose to his girlfriend in a magic game.  Only 3 copies ever printed.
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Anoobass on September 16, 2013, 01:38:31 AM
Quote from: Noblellama on September 16, 2013, 12:55:18 AM
Wow,I didn't know about that one, maybe ill pull the two out of my trade binder then...

But seriously only 3 ever? That is kinda cool though.

Yea was a cute gesture, needless to say she said yes, so he kept the card, gave her one, and let the man who printed them have one.  Funny thing is, the printer guy eventually lost it.  Cool story to talk about though.
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Anoobass on October 02, 2013, 10:08:40 AM
Made a new counter of elspeth.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/wkmf4se55q87uyt/Photo%20Oct%2002%2C%2010%2003%2000%20AM.jpg
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Skyshadow731 on October 02, 2013, 02:50:24 PM
Omg these are amazing.
I would totally want one of a sexy elemental token.
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Mlerner12 on October 02, 2013, 02:52:00 PM
Quote from: Dragn_rdr on October 02, 2013, 02:50:24 PM
Omg these are amazing.
I would totally want one of a sexy elemental token.
Maybe ask Whitedrake? ;)
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Anoobass on October 02, 2013, 03:04:25 PM
I could maybe do one, if the cards are common I should have them and enough to do multiple layers.  PM me if your interested and I'll give you a price, obviously my work isn't perfect but they do look nice.
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Thetrufflehunter on October 02, 2013, 03:12:21 PM
I'm gonna make these as Christmas gifts for my friends! Now to hunt down some {typhoid rats}... Actaully, that's only for one person, can someone suggest some inexpensive cool looking cards? I'm gonna make like 6-8 of these.
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Anoobass on October 03, 2013, 02:11:35 PM
I keep my fat pack booklets.  Then use those to check for cool card with multiple layers.  Newest is {shadow born appostle}

https://www.dropbox.com/s/55d44cr9xa1265i/Photo%20Oct%2003%2C%202%2006%2009%20PM.jpg
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Anoobass on October 03, 2013, 02:12:40 PM
Also, all of these have a foiled land in the back, so they shine pretty :)
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Destore117 on October 08, 2013, 02:56:02 AM
Quote from: Mizark on August 30, 2013, 04:08:32 AM
Quote from: BcBudds on August 30, 2013, 12:50:05 AM
I'm going to try make one with RTR {cancel} I think I'll post up a pic when it's made

Can't wait to see that !!

Wouldn't it be cool if WotC did cards where the image would be in 3D but you wouldn't need 3D glasses to see it ??!! (Kinda like the 3DS)
-cough- release magic for 3DS... -Cough!- excuse me 😜
Also I don't like how they aren't exactly precise life counters considering some only have 20 little rings when you can easily go way above that in life. (Guessing you can put more on possibly? Not sure how those things work :3 )
But the design is awesome. Definitely a cool find.
{Myr Battlesphere} in 3D c:
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Anoobass on October 08, 2013, 11:53:03 PM
Quote from: Destore117 on October 08, 2013, 02:56:02 AM
Quote from: Mizark on August 30, 2013, 04:08:32 AM
Quote from: BcBudds on August 30, 2013, 12:50:05 AM
I'm going to try make one with RTR {cancel} I think I'll post up a pic when it's made

Can't wait to see that !!

Wouldn't it be cool if WotC did cards where the image would be in 3D but you wouldn't need 3D glasses to see it ??!! (Kinda like the 3DS)
-cough- release magic for 3DS... -Cough!- excuse me 😜
Also I don't like how they aren't exactly precise life counters considering some only have 20 little rings when you can easily go way above that in life. (Guessing you can put more on possibly? Not sure how those things work :3 )
But the design is awesome. Definitely a cool find.
{Myr Battlesphere} in 3D c:

I severely dislike this card after it being used on me in a myr deck.  I decline to even think about making it into a counter...  But it would prolly look cool.
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Destore117 on October 08, 2013, 11:58:22 PM
Also any planeswalkers would look pretty awesome
Jace Beleren life counter anyone?
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Anoobass on October 09, 2013, 04:25:42 AM
Anime jace life counter plox.  I want to do it but I love all 3 I my Jace's too much to cut them up.  1 English beleren, 1 foil anime beleren, 1 ftv foil mind sculpter.  Would look so sweet but could never do it.
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Destore117 on October 09, 2013, 04:37:51 AM
I thought you used like a print out of each card on a box over a land card. Did not think you used an actual card being cut up for these
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Anoobass on October 09, 2013, 04:57:30 AM
Most of the cards I use I have several playsets, so it makes no difference.
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Thetrufflehunter on October 10, 2013, 07:10:51 PM
Making ones from {urban burgeoning}, {goblin bushwacker}, and {nissa's chosen}. Man, step 1 of bushwacker is hard...
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Anoobass on October 10, 2013, 11:30:30 PM
Keep in mind, the more detail, (leaves and such) the bigger the pain in the arse.  I try to avoid them but some look far too good to resist.
Title: Re: 3D Life Counter/Dice Boxes
Post by: Destore117 on October 13, 2013, 02:37:42 PM
  {Celestial Dawn} would be amazing also
{The Unspeakable}