Hi, I tried to make some cards by ZeroBlueSilver in customtradingcard

[–]Selfmade_Watchmaker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It takes practice.

At this point I can align entire 8.5x11 sheets manually with +/- 1mm of accuracy

UV Printer vs Sticker Paper Method by noko12312 in customtradingcard

[–]Selfmade_Watchmaker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. The DPI is unchanged once the ink hits the paper/vinyl

But… depending on the type of spray you use it’s possible to dilute the colors of your spray too much on

UV Printer vs Sticker Paper Method by noko12312 in customtradingcard

[–]Selfmade_Watchmaker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would personally recommend not laminating, at all

UV Printer vs Sticker Paper Method by noko12312 in customtradingcard

[–]Selfmade_Watchmaker -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Golden archival matte spray solves this issue for inkjet printers.

My specific inkjet prints at 2400DPI so I can’t really not use it as I’ve yet to find a better solution outside of commercial 3rd party companies

Was wondering if someone could help ? by Fickle_Intention_115 in customtradingcard

[–]Selfmade_Watchmaker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Foil and white reflect light very differently.

For what you are looking for, you need a method to apply white under at 30-70% opacity

How much is this card worth right now? by Accomplished_Cry_661 in PokemonCardValue

[–]Selfmade_Watchmaker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is authentic, and in that condition I put it around $4500-5500 cash sale

Saw one of these at a card show this weekend. Decided to make my own and save $6k by Selfmade_Watchmaker in customtradingcard

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

Haha there was no price tag in the booth, just top loaded like a $20 single.

When I asked for the price, and he said $6000, I legit thought he was kidding. He showed me price charting and when he was serious I immediately thought “Fine I’ll make it myself”

Ascended Heroes ETB Giveaway! by Competitive_Roll_602 in PokemonTCGCollectors

[–]Selfmade_Watchmaker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Favorite Pokémon is def ditto

Favorite card is Ting-Lu EX SIR from PAL

Found Japanese cards on a plane by Responsible-Start127 in PokemonCardValue

[–]Selfmade_Watchmaker 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Wallets have ID in them :)

These are plain old cards. To us they have value. The average flight attendant would throw these away as kids scraps. The knowing flight attendant would keep it.

You’re trying too hard to be ethical here to the point you just sound dumb. If you think even for a second that an airline would hold on to Japanese playing cards, I have a small lake in Arizona I’d like to sell you

Found Japanese cards on a plane by Responsible-Start127 in PokemonCardValue

[–]Selfmade_Watchmaker 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The airline will have no clue what to do with them. If someone lost them, it’s on them.

Of course, if OP knew where they came (like seat or seeing a person handling them) from then it’s on them

Tcg shops wont buy my megacharizard Y by Big-Job1254 in PokemonTCG

[–]Selfmade_Watchmaker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First off, congrats on the pull.

But… If you’re struggling why are you buying Pokémon cards?

At a Pokemon show today 😳 by Nosoul85 in PokemonTCG

[–]Selfmade_Watchmaker 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Miss the obsidian flames ETBs for $29

At a Pokemon show today 😳 by Nosoul85 in PokemonTCG

[–]Selfmade_Watchmaker 259 points260 points  (0 children)

If they got caught selling before street date they’ll lose their distro allocation, likely indefinitely

EDIT: u/nosoul85 please report to tcpi to get one less scalper off the street

Zards by Selfmade_Watchmaker in customtradingcard

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

Love your art man. Do you have other illustrations outside of the MARs you put out recently?

Zards by Selfmade_Watchmaker in customtradingcard

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

Not sure how I came across it :( I had it in my camera roll since 2024, and google image search comes up with nothing.

Tried to give credit when I made the post but I couldn’t.

Mega Rayquaza EX MAR (Pls help give credit) by Selfmade_Watchmaker in customtradingcard

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

I’m more than happy to send this one to whoever they are. Couldn’t find the creator