Custom "3D" Pokeball (and other) buttons for GBZ, GB, NES, etc

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Custom "3D" Pokeball (and other) buttons for GBZ, GB, NES, etc

Post by CrogDog » Tue Jul 17, 2018 2:02 pm

So after building my first GBZ at the beginning of this year I started to get more into building customized regular Game Boys, and had an idea of making these "3D" buttons with images in them. I started casting my own buttons soon after I finished my first GBZ, and came up with a multi-part casting method that uses both clear and opaque pigmented resin to make these custom buttons. I had a great deal of trial and error, but I feel like I'm able to make them decently enough now that I thought I would share some of them here on Sudomod and see what everyone thinks of them. Since I've been playing Pokemon Ultra Moon on my 3DS recently, and since I had cast buttons in pretty much every color of the rainbow, I started out making a button for each Pokeball available in the game.
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Inspiration for the Magic the Gathering mana symbol buttons came from the fact that I'm fan of that game, and used to have my Game Boy with me at MtG tournaments to play in between matches. I also thought these buttons would look pretty cool on the "Play it Loud" color versions of the original DMG.
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I made this set of buttons for the TMNT themed GBZ that I recently gave to my brother Sean for his birthday. He was totally blown away! (and thus I ensured that I would receive something awesome from him for my birthday, which I did :mrgreen: )
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So as you can see the possibilities for this type of custom button are virtually endless, from buttons with ABXY lettering, various NES characters, Pokeballs, etc. I am currently working on a method that might be able to incorporate holographic/chrome foil into the designs as well. I'm also working on making buttons molds for all the other versions of the Game Boy, and I think I'll even be able to make buttons like these that can be used on the new Nintendo 3DS and possibly the Switch. I've thought about the idea of possibly making these for people as custom orders, but I'm unsure if I'd currently have the time available to do so. I am going to start working on a YouTube video tutorial on exactly how I make these, and possibly a written tutorial to share here on Sudomod. I hope you like them!
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Re: Custom "3D" Pokeball (and other) buttons for GBZ, GB, NES, etc

Post by Alex. » Tue Jul 17, 2018 7:36 pm

These look awesome, great work!

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Post by f.moe » Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:54 pm

wow! great work!

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Re: Custom "3D" Pokeball (and other) buttons for GBZ, GB, NES, etc

Post by NimbleJoshua » Fri Jul 20, 2018 3:33 pm

Oh my god. This is awesome.

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Re: Custom "3D" Pokeball (and other) buttons for GBZ, GB, NES, etc

Post by Lpoolm » Fri Jul 20, 2018 4:14 pm

They are brilliant, you should sell them!
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Re: Custom "3D" Pokeball (and other) buttons for GBZ, GB, NES, etc

Post by Moonsword » Tue Jul 24, 2018 6:07 am

These are good. I simply love the look of them.

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Post by spacemishka » Tue Aug 21, 2018 6:00 am

thats really nice stuff.... :)

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Post by Gauffre » Tue Aug 21, 2018 7:35 am

Amazing result o_o

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Re: Custom "3D" Pokeball (and other) buttons for GBZ, GB, NES, etc

Post by CrogDog » Tue Aug 28, 2018 6:47 pm

I've got some new resins and other various supplies coming in the mail, so I'm hoping to start making a video tutorial for these very soon! I'm glad that everyone seems to enjoy them :mrgreen:

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Re: Custom "3D" Pokeball (and other) buttons for GBZ, GB, NES, etc

Post by GreenTeaDragon » Sun Sep 02, 2018 8:24 am

Can't wait to see the guide. These buttons look great!! If you need more ideas for MTG, don't forget about the guilds. (Dimir fan myself)
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