Testing out our new printer.

MULLINS5 · April 9, 2017 6:33PM

My fiancee and I recently purchased a printer for our business to print directly on items (primarily wood). Thought it would be cool to print some of my favorite trading cards on wood since I love how the grain comes out against the images.

She has asked me not to disclose the make or model of the printer since it is used for our business (I hope you understand).

Anywho, here are a couple creations I made tonight. Messed-up on the Superman border but I'll remake it without one. And, I had to make a Gretzky OPC rookie since it's my favorite. These measure 7x9" and are about an inch thick.

byronscott4ever · April 9, 2017 6:54PM

That's cool

divecchia · April 9, 2017 6:55PM

Patrick,

Those are pretty cool.

I love the wood grain underneath the ink as it almost gives it a third dimension, especially on the Superman card.

Thanks for sharing,
Donato

JBrules · April 9, 2017 7:05PM

Have to agree those are pretty cool looking.

MULLINS5 · April 9, 2017 7:08PM

Thanks guys! Here's a Cobb on a smaller piece (about 2.5x4.5")

Loyalty32 · April 9, 2017 7:21PM

Looks awesome! I can't wait to see a 1987 Topps!

BLUEJAYWAY · April 9, 2017 7:24PM

Like to see the 1962 Topps baseball woodgrain as well.

MULLINS5 · April 9, 2017 7:31PM

Oh man, I bet those would look nice. Which cards would you guys like to see from the set? Happy to print them this week and share.

BLUEJAYWAY · April 9, 2017 8:17PM

@MULLINS5 said:
Oh man, I bet those would look nice. Which cards would you guys like to see from the set? Happy to print them this week and share.

But of course,Stan The Man from 62 Topps. Thanks in advance.

maddux69 · April 9, 2017 10:32PM

Very nice! I vote the 62 AL HR Leaders with Maris and Mantle.

Francart · April 10, 2017 4:45AM

1962 Topps Maris, #1

TheMick · April 10, 2017 5:47AM

1952 Topps Mantle and 1958 Topps Jim Brown

Dboneesq · April 10, 2017 6:29AM

Patrick ... those look amazing!

FirstBeard · April 10, 2017 9:50AM

I vote for 1987 Topps Canseco. Then donate it to the Mouchi Canseco museum and write off the cost

Time4aGansett · April 10, 2017 2:56PM

@FirstBeard said:
I vote for 1987 Topps Canseco. Then donate it to the Mouchi Canseco museum and write off the cost

I think this is an excellent idea!

BunchOBull · April 10, 2017 4:18PM

A NNOF would look good, especially if followed up with a signature by the Big Man!

bigphilly · April 10, 2017 5:42PM

Or you could just cut the rest of the borders off the superman, By the way.... PRETTY COOL!!!!

bowlarama · April 11, 2017 12:07PM

Those are really cool. What is the name of that type of printer, my friend was just asking about these the other day

Cakes · April 11, 2017 1:30PM

@bowlarama said:
Those are really cool. What is the name of that type of printer, my friend was just asking about these the other day

She has asked me not to disclose the make or model of the printer since it is used for our business (I hope you understand).

Very cool, you might have a hit on your hands if you could make it to the National.

MULLINS5 · April 11, 2017 2:04PM

Thanks guys! I'm waiting on some more wood that will be a better size for cards and then I will print these up.

bowlarama - it's one of the direct to substrate printers that prints directly onto items.

mouschi · April 11, 2017 5:18PM

Excellent work! I bet you are excited about it. I made some wood cards last year myself. It is funny to hear that people talked about the 1987 Topps Canseco and donating to me ... I'll def. take it! I also made a wood version of it myself last year, in addition to a few others.

OddRodz · April 11, 2017 6:04PM

You do a lot of acid Mouschi..... back in the hippy days ? This is Mullings thread.

The Repo Man movie conversation at the link below is most fascinating.

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=repo+man+you+do+a+lot+of+acid&view=detail&mid=815E21E5A0C1D27412C4815E21E5A0C1D27412C4&FORM=VIRE

I don't want to know how to drive...see ?

heh

mouschi · April 11, 2017 8:08PM

@OddRodz said:
You do a lot of acid Mouschi..... back in the hippy days ? This is Mullings thread.

The Repo Man movie conversation at the link below is most fascinating.

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=repo+man+you+do+a+lot+of+acid&view=detail&mid=815E21E5A0C1D27412C4815E21E5A0C1D27412C4&FORM=VIRE

I don't want to know how to drive...see ?

heh

I think I should state that I keep the acid usage at a bare minimum these days LOL (By acid, you do mean caffeine & chocolate, right?!?)

mouschi · April 11, 2017 8:11PM

Oh Mullins5, I think BunchOBull is onto something with getting them signed. Would be cool to do a set of some thick oversized wood cards and have them signed! WITH A VARNISH PEN! Ok, maybe not a varnish pen (not even sure that exists) but I think you could make a fantastic custom set here. I'm sure you are drooling over the printer you just got. Congrats again

thesouthdoesitagain · April 12, 2017 7:48AM

Cool!
One of these days, we may actually see a T-Shirt done.
It be neato wearing one of those 'all-over' print shirts. Like ones with a bunch of scattered T206 cards all over a shirt.
And don't forget pockets and bunch of 3,4 or even 5xl's. Theres a bunch of fat & old folks on Net54.

DocMercy · April 12, 2017 8:40AM

@Cakes said:

@bowlarama said:
Those are really cool. What is the name of that type of printer, my friend was just asking about these the other day

She has asked me not to disclose the make or model of the printer since it is used for our business (I hope you understand).

Very cool, you might have a hit on your hands if you could make it to the National.

They look really nice! However, there might be copyright infringement going on here. I am no expert by any means. You might want to consult a lawyer prior to profiting from this. Just to be safe. You don't want Topps knocking on your door unexpectedly.

MULLINS5 · April 12, 2017 8:52AM

@mouschi said:
Oh Mullins5, I think BunchOBull is onto something with getting them signed. Would be cool to do a set of some thick oversized wood cards and have them signed! WITH A VARNISH PEN! Ok, maybe not a varnish pen (not even sure that exists) but I think you could make a fantastic custom set here. I'm sure you are drooling over the printer you just got. Congrats again

Thanks! I think they do make a varnish pen and that's a great idea! When I get the new batch of wood in I'm happy to make and send you a Canseco, just let me know what image/card.

MULLINS5 · April 12, 2017 8:52AM

@thesouthdoesitagain said:
Cool!
One of these days, we may actually see a T-Shirt done.
It be neato wearing one of those 'all-over' print shirts. Like ones with a bunch of scattered T206 cards all over a shirt.
And don't forget pockets and bunch of 3,4 or even 5xl's. Theres a bunch of fat & old folks on Net54.

It prints on t-shirts as well

MULLINS5 · April 12, 2017 8:57AM

@DocMercy said:

@Cakes said:

@bowlarama said:
Those are really cool. What is the name of that type of printer, my friend was just asking about these the other day

She has asked me not to disclose the make or model of the printer since it is used for our business (I hope you understand).

Very cool, you might have a hit on your hands if you could make it to the National.

They look really nice! However, there might be copyright infringement going on here. I am no expert by any means. You might want to consult a lawyer prior to profiting from this. Just to be safe. You don't want Topps knocking on your door unexpectedly.

I have so much on my plate right now I'm not looking to profit off these - but if I ever sell them I will make sure to go through the proper channels. Thanks for the heads up!

bobsbbcards · April 12, 2017 9:16AM

Those are freaking awesome!

mouschi · April 12, 2017 9:33AM

@MULLINS5 said:

@mouschi said:
Oh Mullins5, I think BunchOBull is onto something with getting them signed. Would be cool to do a set of some thick oversized wood cards and have them signed! WITH A VARNISH PEN! Ok, maybe not a varnish pen (not even sure that exists) but I think you could make a fantastic custom set here. I'm sure you are drooling over the printer you just got. Congrats again

Thanks! I think they do make a varnish pen and that's a great idea! When I get the new batch of wood in I'm happy to make and send you a Canseco, just let me know what image/card.

SWEET - I'll definitely take you up on that!

bassmnky413 · April 12, 2017 9:48AM

'72 Clemente Topps #309 (not #310, I'd take either but I think #309 would look better).

That would definitely be my Father's Day gift to my dad.

Testing out our new printer.

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