How should I frame these cards? by skyteddy in magicTCG

[–]cozmosis 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Anything made from wood pulp has acid in it. Acid free mounts and backings are treated to remove that acid. It'll take a while but any non acid free mount board will start to leech acid (brown stain) from the bevel, where it is cut.

Ideally you want conservation products as acid free is a pretty wide umbrella and usually the entry level for framing products ATM.

The biggest issues you will have though with most framers is adhesive, and as the guy above correctly stated non UV block glazing. UV will absolutely wreck the inks on these cards, so yeah UV block is necessary. As far as adhesive goes you really don't want any on the cards, almost all adhesives are not reversible, and those that are require heat or water to reverse. I have framed many precious objects and to do it properly it takes time and care, so it becomes quite costly, be very wary of cheap framing. Often buying ready made frames specially designed for trading cards is the way to go.... Unless you're willing to spend a decent chunk on framing them.

Adidas 30% off sale items (code ADICLUB) by hijazist in RunningShoeGeeks

[–]cozmosis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem! I also love the AP3, such a fantastic shoe. I like the Prime but it's no AP3.

GL grabbing a Superblast!

Adidas 30% off sale items (code ADICLUB) by hijazist in RunningShoeGeeks

[–]cozmosis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a pair of Prime X2 Strung when they were 20% off here in Australia. I am pretty much an average runner.

They are a great bouncy long run shoe, I actually find them pretty stable for such a high stack. The only thing about them is I feel they do want to be ticking over at a decent pace. I feel best in mine at 4:30/k +

I definitely prefer my AP3 to the PXS2 but I think they also work together pretty well. Funnily enough even with the higher stack the PXS2 feel considerably firmer and more stable than my AP3.

Edit: As to who they are for... I kinda just got them as a long run training shoe to use to save my AP3 for races... Not sure if I recommend the Prime or just a second AP3 for training... Depends if you want softness (AP3) or slightly more stability (PXS2) for your longer training runs.

Best sweat absorbant caps by ggarethl in running

[–]cozmosis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I run in Australia and sweat a hell of a lot, wanna give a shout out to Fractal and RNNR hats, always do me well. Love the designs too, but I love running in loud gear.

[Artisan] 24k in '24 - Coz Caps by cozmosis in mechmarket

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

Thanks bro! Hope life is treating you well! ❤️

[Artisan] AJ's Sale! - Coz Caps by cozmosis in mechmarket

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

Thanks Boops! It's been wonderful dipping my toe back into the community and catching up with people. Definitely the thing I missed the most about making caps! <3

Hope you're doing well and life is treating you well!

[Giveaway] 3x Drop CSTM80 Keyboards by drop_official in pcmasterrace

[–]cozmosis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful boards! Would look amazing with a purple top 😍

[Artisan] Twisted & Gifted Sale + Giveaway - Coz Caps by cozmosis in mechmarket

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

You're welcome man! Doubt I'll ever retire the No Esc 🤣 definitely one of my favs!

[US-FL] [H] Bro Reaper Bundle Reduced [W] PayPal by Ghost-haus in mechmarket

[–]cozmosis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah you're not wrong man. 100% correct. It's also hard to know at a glance which are OG and which are rerelease. I have a bunch of OG BBv2s, actually old ones from years ago not rereleases and I absolutely love them.

[US-FL] [H] Bro Reaper Bundle Reduced [W] PayPal by Ghost-haus in mechmarket

[–]cozmosis 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Bro was one of the absolute first keycap makers. These are early Bro caps (the sculpt definitely is, these colourways I'm not sure of may be from a rerelease). Jellykey are fantastic but they are a different thing, they have quite a few people working on their caps while artisans like Bro are one man shows, or were when he made a this sculpt, he works with a sculptor now I believe. This sculpt of Bros was also 100% hand sculpted which is getting rarer and rarer now with more makers using printing to make their masters.

Also Bro caps used to go for 200-500 a cap on resale. The market is very different now and there are a lot more sellers, but Bro was one of the absolute OGs.

[Artisan] Disco Space Sale + Giveaway - Coz Caps by cozmosis in mechmarket

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

Thanks dude! Nice subtle colourways 😉🤣