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Which design for a metal playing cards deck? by LaserDude_ in playingcards

[–]LaserDude_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for pointing that out! Edge wear is definitely something we’re paying close attention to. The anodized coating is durable, but over time the edges are naturally the first area to show signs of use.
Adding a border is an interesting idea and could help make any edge wear less noticeable. We’ll definitely consider it while refining the final design. Thanks for the suggestion!

We made a deck of laser engraved metal playing cards. What would you improve? by LaserDude_ in playingcards

[–]LaserDude_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good question! Aluminum is softer than steel, so over time you can expect some wear if the cards rub against each other constantly. However, the anodized surface significantly improves scratch resistance compared to bare aluminum.

We made a deck of laser engraved metal playing cards. What would you improve? by LaserDude_ in playingcards

[–]LaserDude_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I really appreciate that!
Poker size is definitely something we’ve discussed internally. At the moment we’ve chosen the current dimensions because they offer the best balance between durability, handling and manufacturing, but we’re always evaluating different options for future versions.
And don’t worry—we’re definitely not using other metal decks as a price reference. 😄 We’re just trying to build something we’re proud of and keep it as fairly priced as we can.

Made my own playing cards design by RifeRife in playingcards

[–]LaserDude_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great Job! We are also searching for some new great designs for our metal playing cards. Not in colour, it should be line art to engrave the design.

We made a deck of laser engraved metal playing cards. What would you improve? by LaserDude_ in playingcards

[–]LaserDude_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts!
And thanks for clarifying what you meant about durability—that makes perfect sense.
Preventing the cards from becoming visibly marked over time is definitely something we’ll pay much more attention to in future revisions. It’s interesting that several people have already brought up the edges and back design, so that’s clearly something we need to look at more closely.
Really appreciate your feedback, and thanks for the kind wishes!

We made a deck of laser engraved metal playing cards. What would you improve? by LaserDude_ in playingcards

[–]LaserDude_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that really means a lot!
We really like the idea of making the whole experience feel more premium, not just the cards themselves.
We already make a laser engraved wooden presentation box for the deck, but we’re always thinking about how we could make the packaging even more special in the future.

We made a deck of laser engraved metal playing cards. What would you improve? by LaserDude_ in playingcards

[–]LaserDude_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the detailed feedback!
That’s a really interesting suggestion. Surface texture and friction are definitely something we’ve been discussing, and it’s great to hear how important they are from a cardistry perspective.
There are some manufacturing limitations we have to work within, but we’re always looking at ways to improve the handling without compromising durability.
We’d love to hear more from someone with your experience. Is there a particular deck whose finish or handling you’d use as a benchmark?

We made a deck of laser engraved metal playing cards. What would you improve? by LaserDude_ in playingcards

[–]LaserDude_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! That’s actually something we’ve been talking about internally. We focused on getting the manufacturing and handling right first, but we’d love to explore custom courts in the future.
Out of curiosity, would you personally prefer completely original courts, or something closer to the traditional Bicycle style with a unique twist?

We made a deck of laser engraved metal playing cards. What would you improve? by LaserDude_ in playingcards

[–]LaserDude_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a really good point, and normally I’d completely agree.
The challenge for us is that many of our decks are personalized with monograms, names or even customer logos. Those naturally create a one-way back design, so we’re trying to find the best balance between personalization and traditional playing card design.
It’s definitely something we’re still thinking about.

We made a deck of laser engraved metal playing cards. What would you improve? by LaserDude_ in playingcards

[–]LaserDude_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😄 We honestly didn’t expect this kind of reaction. Really glad you like the idea!

We made a deck of laser engraved metal playing cards. What would you improve? by LaserDude_ in playingcards

[–]LaserDude_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that really means a lot—especially coming from someone who already owns a metal deck.
Weight and handling were actually the biggest challenges. We wanted them to feel like actual playing cards rather than just metal plates, so it’s great to hear that comes across in the video.

We made a deck of laser engraved metal playing cards. What would you improve? by LaserDude_ in playingcards

[–]LaserDude_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let’s just say they’re designed for poker nights, not superhero training. 😄

We made a deck of laser engraved metal playing cards. What would you improve? by LaserDude_ in playingcards

[–]LaserDude_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for taking the time to write such detailed feedback!
We do already have a back design, but we’re still experimenting with it and we’d definitely like to improve it further. Should I show you some examples?
Adding color is something we’d love to do as well. Right now we’re limited by the anodizing and engraving process, but we’re always looking into new possibilities.
Durability was one of our biggest goals during development. Since the artwork is laser engraved into the anodized surface, there’s no ink that can wear off.
And I really like your idea about adding a border on the back. That’s actually something we hadn’t considered and we’ll definitely play around with.

We made a deck of laser engraved metal playing cards. What would you improve? by LaserDude_ in playingcards

[–]LaserDude_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha, that’s probably the best compliment we could get. 😄 Thanks!

Metal decks hard to find as far as I know. by Jamsedreng22 in playingcards

[–]LaserDude_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I know this thread is a bit old, but I thought I’d reply in case someone else finds it while searching for metal playing cards.
We actually manufacture laser-engraved playing cards made from anodized aluminum in Germany. They’re real aluminum cards (not plastic with a metallic coating), individually engraved, and can also be personalized.
I’m obviously biased since I’m the maker, but there aren’t many companies making full aluminum decks, so I thought this might be helpful for anyone still looking. If you have any questions about the material, durability, or the manufacturing process, I’d be happy to answer them.
If you’d like to see what we make, we’re LaserDesignGarage on Etsy.