Jodah, a Laser Engraved Metal MTG Card!

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Ай бұрын

I started laser engraving MTG Cards onto metal. I make the blanks myself and they are the same size as mtg cards, just slightly thicker.

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@Kagebushin01 Ай бұрын

I would totally buy some of those just to use as Proxy Commanders

@pepperypeppers2755 Ай бұрын

????? What else would you even do with these ??????

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

Probably could complain as Gambit and sharpen the edges...

@thomasbunn00 Ай бұрын

@@DarkSideDesignsfirst thought I had reading that question.

@Jrizzle7426 Ай бұрын

Make a whole deck.

@Issblodh Ай бұрын

@@Jrizzle7426and try to riffle shuffle

@spiderhaz_ Ай бұрын

When your deckbox pops open and it sounds like you dropped a tool box xD.

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

You get it!

@Willynelsonthe69th Ай бұрын

can't wait to shuffle my full deck darksteel deck.

@VirgilAllenMoore 26 күн бұрын

That's a truly unique application for proxy creation. Well done

@DarkSideDesigns 26 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@Montyandrew45 Ай бұрын

Gonna save this for later. I think having one of the Silent King or Mr House would be cool

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

Definitely!!

@gigachad2437 Ай бұрын

Who else sees the color in the mana symbols?

@blessedpickle1386 29 күн бұрын

So used to the game you start to see things

@Justadeathgod 27 күн бұрын

yes especially the red green and lesser the blue... that's 20 years of reading magic cards for me I guess

@codenamexelda Ай бұрын

You're making better products than wizards themselves.

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

Hahaha maybe they can commission some secret lairs..

@VultureXV 24 күн бұрын

Imagine if the metal had a proper level of bismuth alloy which gave it a sort of chromatic effect.

@DarkSideDesigns 24 күн бұрын

That would be crazy, but bismuth is a very weird metal haha

@VultureXV 24 күн бұрын

@@DarkSideDesigns Or a form of electrolysis plating using a form of chromatic metal.

@DarkSideDesigns 24 күн бұрын

@VultureXV whiles it's possible, it's pretty expensive to do and you have to deal with some pretty gnarly chemicals

@dmajor9982 Ай бұрын

Am I he only one that’s seeing the mana symbols have a colour tint to them? I know it’s a trick of the mind but still…

@b-man341 Ай бұрын

I was just about to say. Glad I’m not the only one

@helios566 26 күн бұрын

Ita half a trick of the mind and half that the mana symbols still have the same value just no hue to them.

@nadavperry2267 26 күн бұрын

I thought I was going crazy for a second

@zachsmart925 28 күн бұрын

its crazy that i can see the colors

@GraniteJockey 26 күн бұрын

This is by far the coolest thing I’ve seen when it comes to MTG nostalgia collectibles.

@DarkSideDesigns 26 күн бұрын

Thank you! I wanted to make something fun and unique

@GraniteJockey 26 күн бұрын

@@DarkSideDesigns I already emailed you for a price on one.

@austinwhite9225 Ай бұрын

Wonderful idea by the way. Was gunna make some for my play group. A buddy came across your video and shared it with us.

@wert1234576 27 күн бұрын

Shit goes down when that get thrown on the table

@DarkSideDesigns 27 күн бұрын

Definitely.! Haha

@Ironman12221 10 күн бұрын

holy shit that is really nice. I imagine this being a nice alternative for your commander which sets it apart of the 99 instead of the thick edged foil commander proxies.

@DarkSideDesigns 10 күн бұрын

Thank you !

@janluismendoza9876 28 күн бұрын

It's beautiful, I need several like this for my favorite commanders

@DarkSideDesigns 28 күн бұрын

For sure! Let me know!

@rafaelsantos-nl9jd Ай бұрын

this can be a very good display to use in your commander deckbox or something like that

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

Definitely! I have a few deck box designs I'm working on that incorporate the metal cards too!

@mfmageiwatch 28 күн бұрын

Much cleaner than I get with my CO2 laser, dang.

@DarkSideDesigns 28 күн бұрын

Thank you! Fiber lasers do have a smaller beam size so that could attribute it

@paintballgod33 Ай бұрын

Imagine the customs for kitchen table! Looks and sounds nice!

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

Oh yeah, these been fun to make for my play group especially some of the custome alters I've designed

@DreamDaddie 27 күн бұрын

I’d love a laser engraved Rafiq of the Many. This is lovely work!

@DarkSideDesigns 27 күн бұрын

Thank you

@dylanparry3016 28 күн бұрын

This looks so good

@DarkSideDesigns 28 күн бұрын

Thank you

@DROPKICKaZOMBIE 24 күн бұрын

That's awesome!!!!

@DarkSideDesigns 24 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@NinjaFresh Ай бұрын

Pretty cool idea. Makes a great stand in for your commander. How well does it hold up to rubbing or light play?

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

Pretty great. The annodized coating holds up well so the image wont scratch off easily. ill upload a torture test I did!

@thefattesthagrid Ай бұрын

I mean, I read it.. but my brain still managed to make "Yoda" out of it. Disappointment is immeasurable.

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

I hope your day isn't ruined!

@robtheshaman Ай бұрын

Yeah im def getting my commanders done this way.

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

Let me know! I'll be opening up the books again May 5th, you can send an email and get in the queue if you'd like!

@robtheshaman Ай бұрын

@@DarkSideDesigns absolutely I'll email on May 5th then. Thank you much for replying!!

@daem0nfaust 26 күн бұрын

It's beautiful. And weaponizable. Not a recommendation to weaponize.

@DarkSideDesigns 25 күн бұрын

Definitely! Haha hypothetical throwing cards haha

@LaosVaeros Ай бұрын

Definitely wanna do this for a Phyrexian deck

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

That would be pretty metal! Haha let me know

@paulk7906 29 күн бұрын

This is really cool. What laser engraver are you using?

@DarkSideDesigns 29 күн бұрын

50w JPT Fiber laser

@mrkemister Ай бұрын

Damn thats nice what fibre laser do you use?

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

50w jpt!

@synstaur5986 Ай бұрын

very very nice

@vesstig Ай бұрын

Didnt Wizards do a few metal cards back in the day but were limited to a small selection of cards?

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

I remember those thick embossed metal cards, but im not sure about regular ones. I remember a Karn one

@hassanahmadi4882 Ай бұрын

SICK

@sirghosttoad7558 25 күн бұрын

would be kinda nice to show up to commander with 100 metal cards 😎😎

@DarkSideDesigns 24 күн бұрын

Hell yes haha, drop that on the table like it's a frying pan haha

@sirghosttoad7558 24 күн бұрын

@@DarkSideDesigns how much does one weight and much does it cost to make one metal card?

@DarkSideDesigns 24 күн бұрын

@@sirghosttoad7558 they weigh about .25 Oz and pricing starts at $18

@83erMagnum Ай бұрын

Are you using business card blanks? This has probably different dimensions than a regular mtg card then, right?

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

Nope! I cut my own blanks so they are the same size, just slightly thicker

@appleender959 29 күн бұрын

Dude, would you be able to do the oil-slick cards? Imagine how cool that would be!

@DarkSideDesigns 29 күн бұрын

I have made some, ill post the video soon

@dylanparry3016 28 күн бұрын

I would love to see these

@austinwhite9225 Ай бұрын

Where did you get the blanks from? I can only seem to find smaller ones that aren't the same size as MTG cards

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

I make the blanks myself!

@austinwhite9225 Ай бұрын

@@DarkSideDesigns Impressive. What kind of device do you use for making them if you don't mind sharing

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

Waterjet!

@oriorb 28 күн бұрын

Damn, you managed a better process than the Double Feature with just a laser engraver lol

@DarkSideDesigns 28 күн бұрын

Haha thank you!

@DAW5ON Ай бұрын

can you do this on bronze or just gold plate the metal befor or after?

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

So right now I only have black anodized aluminum, bronze or gold colored metal under might be possible to cut eventually, but it's just expensive

@caled6913 Ай бұрын

Take my money!

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

For sure! Send me an email and we can get started

@theonlyjeff Ай бұрын

Can those be sleeved and shuffled? I’m imagining a metalcraft deck out of metal 🤘🏻

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

You can sleeve and shuffle them, but they are slightly thicker then regular MTG Cards

@TCR_DND 28 күн бұрын

what did you use to make this?

@DarkSideDesigns 28 күн бұрын

A fiber laser!

@peterkokeny9235 Ай бұрын

do you do non-Magic cards, like Flesh and blood?

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

I do! I've done a few in the past

@peterkokeny9235 Ай бұрын

U have a webpage or something like? :)

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

Right now I have an etsy, or you can email me if you'd like

@tcghunter9196 26 күн бұрын

What's the blanks material you're using. I've seen a few people do these but these are probably the cleanest ones I've seen.

@DarkSideDesigns 26 күн бұрын

I'm using anodized aluminum! And thank you! Lots of patience and practice!

@tcghunter9196 26 күн бұрын

@@DarkSideDesigns I bet. I've messed with 3D resin printing, takes a lot of patience and fine tuning to get what you want out of it.

@DarkSideDesigns 26 күн бұрын

@@tcghunter9196 100% I've tried resin printing, it's so difficult compared to fdm!

@tcghunter9196 26 күн бұрын

@@DarkSideDesigns Its SO touchy and finicky lol one tiny thing is off and the whole dang things will fail! How much thicker did you have to go on that stock? Sounds HEFTY and love it lol

@DarkSideDesigns 24 күн бұрын

It's actually only .5mm thick so not too bad, aluminum dissipates heat really well so that helps

@VrangT Ай бұрын

God damn, nice! Need to get one sometime if possible

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

Let me know! Pricing starts at 18 bucks

@VrangT Ай бұрын

@@DarkSideDesigns would def like to order one for sure! just dont know how to message you/get a hold of you 😅

@briangoad4398 Ай бұрын

@@VrangT Same

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

Darksidedesigns.co@gmail.com is the best way to contact me right now!

@vladdracula2643 Ай бұрын

Wow, whats the price for a setup like this and complexity?

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

Starting at 18 a card! Pretty much can do any image, and can make custom cards too!

@rd1012 Ай бұрын

nice

@MikeHellmuth 26 күн бұрын

Gotta ask where do you find 3.5"x2.5" metal laser medium? Or do you cut them yourself?

@DarkSideDesigns 26 күн бұрын

Cut them myself!

@tradtke101 21 күн бұрын

@@DarkSideDesigns You use the same fiber laser to cut them? or plasma cut? or something else?

@DarkSideDesigns 21 күн бұрын

@@tradtke101 I use a waterjet!

@tradtke101 21 күн бұрын

@@DarkSideDesigns hot dog! Master of all the elements haha! I saw you have a 50W fiber laser? That's like a freakin Moonraker lol. I just got my first laser tonight- Roly Lasermatic MK2, 20W. The journey begins ! I'll definitely be following your channel as making metal cards for my board game ("Way of Steel") is my goal. Seems like most everyone in the laser world is doing business cards and tumblers. Really glad I found your channel. Hope to learn a lot from you, and maybe also not burn down my house. But ya know, sacrifices must be made.

@paintballer4055 Ай бұрын

now, shuffle them!

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

Oh I will, ill make a video!

@DeusExNihilo Ай бұрын

I wonder if you could use holographic spraypaint on these? If you try it you'll want to put a clearcoat on to protect it from wearing off

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

I actually do offer a glitter holo coating. It's essentially a clear coat mixed with multicolor glitter

@DeusExNihilo Ай бұрын

@@DarkSideDesigns do you have any images or videos showcasing that?

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

Yes if you look at the video with the Rebecca card, it has the coating

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

I also have more on my tiktok account

@DeusExNihilo Ай бұрын

@@DarkSideDesignsmaybe I missed something but I didn't see it in that video. Also you should put links to your website/ other platforms in your channel info and video descriptions if you want people to find your stuff.

@Bob06506 Ай бұрын

Do you have an etsy store? If not make one plz I have a list of commanders to be made

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

I do, and a website, and take direct email orders for a discount. I'm actually moving across the country right now, but I should be back up and running may 5th. Def send an email to get in the queue

@austinhodges3365 27 күн бұрын

How much would it cost to do a while commander deck

@DarkSideDesigns 27 күн бұрын

$18 dollars a card... so a bit expensive

@TheEternalHyperborean 27 күн бұрын

@@DarkSideDesigns Lol, not really comparing to the actual price of a lot of magic cards.

@DarkSideDesigns 27 күн бұрын

@TheEternalHyperborean haha very true... sometimes I think it's crazy what we are willing to pay for cardboard!

@austinhodges3365 26 күн бұрын

@@DarkSideDesigns that would be worth it in some cedh decks

@Nareas Ай бұрын

I love it! Do you ship to austria? ^^

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

I can! As long as you're willing to pay for shipping

@alcazarfreddy Ай бұрын

I had the same question!😂

@Nareas Ай бұрын

@@DarkSideDesigns Wupwup! Awesome :D

@Nareas Ай бұрын

@@alcazarfreddy na servas xD

@a.artmaster8733 Ай бұрын

Can you then make it colored? I’d buy it then, not feeling black white unfortunately

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

I can hand paint some depending on the art for extra

@RollingCalf Ай бұрын

@@DarkSideDesignshow will you keep up when the orders flood in? I personally dig the black and white. Feels like I'm looking at the cover of an old fantasy novel

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

I have no idea hahaha

@sed4720 Ай бұрын

what machine do you use

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

Fiber laser!

@briangoad4398 Ай бұрын

How to I buy one...

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

Currently I'm moving across the country, but my shop will be set up May 5th. You can get in the queue though by emailing me!

@ashemabahumat4173 Ай бұрын

Custom commander stand-ins if you own the actual card should be a thing... hell, any game with an extra deck-esque/token system should allow it

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

Definitely! I'm also working on integrating these to 3d printed deck boxes

@zelvin5147 Ай бұрын

I mean, my store allows proxies if the table you’re playing with allows it. We see it all the time and we believe it encourages friendlier player interaction and engagement!

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

100% I agree. As long as people are having fun, I'm having fun!

@cc_jmk Ай бұрын

wow that looks amazing! My mind is just not wrapping around it.. it's just.. making the surface rough at a micro scale to reflect light and look whiter ?? For some reason my eyes want to see that as paint (even though it makes no sense with a laser hahaha) and I would be worrieed it might stain stuff (other cards, deckbox, etc)

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

So basically the blank cards are anodized aluminum, and the laser takes off the anodized coating leaving the image. It's actually smooth to the touch on the surface.

@cc_jmk Ай бұрын

I see! thanks for taking the time to explain!

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

No problem!

@cactuscanyon2422 Ай бұрын

Are those mana symbols colored or is my mind tricking me

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

They aren't on this one, but I do hand color some cards

@MattiaPiola Ай бұрын

Mind trick, I faintly see them too! 😅

@XFoxTrot Ай бұрын

Take my money

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

Gladly lol send me an email, I'll get you started!

@sidneyhuckabee3598 26 күн бұрын

How much for a black lotus?

@DarkSideDesigns 26 күн бұрын

Def. Send me an email!

@sidneyhuckabee3598 26 күн бұрын

@@DarkSideDesigns idk how 😅 I think I found the email in another short

@Bee-wk7hw Ай бұрын

How much?

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

Starting at 18 dollars

@Bee-wk7hw Ай бұрын

@@DarkSideDesigns do you have an email or something to buy them?

@binbhrf Ай бұрын

@@Bee-wk7hw it's chilling on the bottom of the video the entire time

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

Yes darksidedesigns.co@gmail.com!

@wellgaroa Ай бұрын

show how thick it is

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

Next video I post, I'll show thickness and how it sizes next to a regular card!

@ThatWildcard Ай бұрын

Proxypeople will go through all this just to not spend over 1$ on a card

@DarkSideDesigns Ай бұрын

I mean, you do you. These are just fun metal cards.

@raiderdevellian5752 Ай бұрын

I'm sure these will cost more than a $1. I buy tons of cards. But having alternative options in a already expensive market at least having options beyond Hasbro is awesome

@appleender959 29 күн бұрын

Yes, because WOTC readily offers cool metal versions of your favorite commander. /s