waltappel 1 #101 June 3, 2006 QuoteHere ya go. I think that might be too much small detail, it would probably get blurred together in the actual patch. Damn, you're good!!!!!I think you're right about the tongue and piercings. It would have to be huge for the detail to show up. I do like the tongue, though. You've really done a brilliant job on this. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #102 June 3, 2006 QuoteYou've really done a brilliant job on this. Yes he did. Put me down for 1 when you get them going.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NlghtJumper 0 #103 June 3, 2006 Hell Yeah! Im in! A man will do anything for the right woman, and when that woman destroys him, that man will become a hunk of meat with the common sense of a rodeo clown! ~ Christopher Titus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #104 June 3, 2006 The GFD patch 3 is perfect... I like swedishcelt's idea about the tongue sticking out but I think it would get lost on the patch, however on a sticker for your helmet it would be perfect.The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misslmperfect 0 #105 June 3, 2006 perfectionOh Canada, merci pour la livraison! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #106 June 3, 2006 WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW!!!! Dude, you fucking rocked on the patch!!!! That is so cool! I'm buying a bakers dozen and giving most away to friends, keeping a couple for me. Thanks man, that is truly a work of art!!! I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoadRash 0 #107 June 3, 2006 QuoteWOW WOW WOW WOW WOW!!!! Dude, you fucking rocked on the patch!!!! That is so cool! I'm buying a bakers dozen and giving most away to friends, keeping a couple for me. Thanks man, that is truly a work of art!!! I agree it's really awesome...I'll take that bakers dozen as well...stick one on each piece of gear...... ~R+R...~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Fly the friendly skies...^_^...})ii({...^_~... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #108 June 3, 2006 I've had patches made years ago for a function and from working with the manufactor you'll probally end up having to lose the glow on the letters. Also they will not be able to fade the background evenly. For some reason I want to say the color pallet was only like 150 colors deep and the treadcount is somewhat low compared to dpi. Looking at the patch that means the boa would be pink and a second shade of pink if they have it, if not you'd have to go with white or fusha. The shading on the feet and beak will not be possible either. Also the white on the lines needs to be really emphisied or else it can be crowded out as they press the backing and compress the threads. How I had to design the patch was to pick a solid background color and go from there. The way to think about patches is cross-hatching if you've ever done that. Contact the manufactor to get their entire color pallet, but here is a sample: http://www.perfectpatches.com/design.htmYesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redramdriver 0 #109 June 3, 2006 I used to know scratch-n-sniff.So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #110 June 3, 2006 You are right. The lines of the canopy can get messy too since they are over the GFD. However. Patches don't have to be 100% embroidery. They can be a combo of screen printing and embroidery. Here is one from the link you posted. It will allow more detail and shading. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #111 June 3, 2006 Now that I have job, put me down for a few as well!!!! I will add them to the collection. Also does anyone know Shannons middle name? She will get a place of honor on my back with the 14 others.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate_1979 9 #112 June 3, 2006 I'll get a couple of them as well. FGF #??? I miss the sky... There are 10 types of people in the world... those who understand binary and those who don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #113 June 3, 2006 QuoteI've had patches made years ago for a function and from working with the manufactor you'll probally end up having to lose the glow on the letters. Also they will not be able to fade the background evenly. For some reason I want to say the color pallet was only like 150 colors deep and the treadcount is somewhat low compared to dpi. Looking at the patch that means the boa would be pink and a second shade of pink if they have it, if not you'd have to go with white or fusha. The shading on the feet and beak will not be possible either. Also the white on the lines needs to be really emphisied or else it can be crowded out as they press the backing and compress the threads. How I had to design the patch was to pick a solid background color and go from there. The way to think about patches is cross-hatching if you've ever done that. Contact the manufactor to get their entire color pallet, but here is a sample: http://www.perfectpatches.com/design.htm I wasn't planning on keeping the glow or any of the shading, I'm aware it probably won't happen on the actual patch if it's emriodered. I didn't really want to post a plain jane picture, though, so I left it how it was in Photoshop. We could also use screen printing for the patch, which will give us all the detail and shading we want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #114 June 3, 2006 Count me in for 1Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #115 June 3, 2006 Chelle that's beautiful!!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JankyBob 0 #116 June 3, 2006 Also does anyone know Shannons middle name? Her middle name is Carmel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #117 June 3, 2006 It looks great just the way it is. I wouldn't change a thing.TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NlghtJumper 0 #118 June 3, 2006 Does anyone have a price or place to ship money to yet? I am not trying to rush anyone. Just courious. The patches look awesome! A man will do anything for the right woman, and when that woman destroys him, that man will become a hunk of meat with the common sense of a rodeo clown! ~ Christopher Titus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitaniumLegs 8 #119 June 3, 2006 First, I think this is really great. Well done! Are there any other submissions? (I'll PM some specific people.) I really like Stevorino's caricature, but the informal count so far is overwhelmingly in favour of a Penguin motif. I agree with the comments on shading and detail. If you look at TimmyD's patch in my original post, while it has some shading, it's done with few colours. I'll ask them what they can do, but we may have to compromise on the shading. I think the base patch should be a single solid colour anyway. I also think we made need to stick to a simple font, but again, I'll see what the shop can do. I think we should go without the tongue, but that's just me. Re: The penguin. This looks like one of the Linux penguins. I have two concerns with that. First, copyright. It may not matter since the whole point of Linux is GPL, but is the Linux penguin actually in the public domain? Second, I don't think GFD's association with penguins (or desire not to) has anything to do with Linux, so maybe we should avoid that. Wildcard451 made a comment earlier that it would confuse the f*** out of people, so lets not have them thinking the wrong thing. However, I'm willing to concede on any of these points. I'd like to let the forum decide, with JankyBob having power of veto on the design. I also need him or GravityGirl to confirm canopy colours/sequence. Colours (assuming Conundrum's design) Purple - text Orange - Canopy Yellow - Canopy, Beak, Feet Red - Canopy, bandana Black - Penguin White - Lines(?), Penguin Pink - Boa Qty - Between posts, PMs and emails, I have specific requests for 174. Some requests said "some" or "a few" (I assumed 3 for those), so it's hard to be exact, and I hope the "bakers dozen crowd are serious! I'm thinking we do 300, so GravityGirl and others can sell locally. Size - 4" (same as Paul Cousins patch) Assuming 50% embroidered area (from the way the web sites describe it), 300x 4" patch, 7 colours $2.71 each with rush service (8 days) from Stadri's, or $1.31 (50%) or $1.45 (75%) each from PerfectPatches in 13 days. I think we want them to hand out at the memorial, so 13 days isn't fast enough. Stadri's includes 9 colours vs. PP gives 7, so maybe that gives more flexibility re: shading. I'd like to get any other submissions in pretty quick, do a poll Monday (unless there aren't any others), then order Tuesday. I think I'll send the current design for feedback and basis for firm price quote. I'll post how DZ.commers can order/pay once I have the pricing including shipping worked out. Oh, and I'm trying to do stickers at the same time. Bluer skies. (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #120 June 3, 2006 I'd be happy to completely change the entire patch if that's what everyone thinks is best; I didn't have may ideas to go on, so I just came up with something. Just let me know and I'd be happy to do whatever people want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NlghtJumper 0 #121 June 3, 2006 Just to verify what I am wanting, I would like 3. Just let me know when you got a price and I will have it to you ASAP A man will do anything for the right woman, and when that woman destroys him, that man will become a hunk of meat with the common sense of a rodeo clown! ~ Christopher Titus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #122 June 3, 2006 QuoteI'd be happy to completely change the entire patch if that's what everyone thinks is best; I didn't have may ideas to go on, so I just came up with something. Just let me know and I'd be happy to do whatever people want. I like it as is--a lot!!!Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitaniumLegs 8 #123 June 3, 2006 QuoteI'd be happy to completely change the entire patch if that's what everyone thinks is best; I didn't have may ideas to go on, so I just came up with something. Just let me know and I'd be happy to do whatever people want. I think everyone loves your design - don't worry about that! We're just fine-tuning! (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #124 June 3, 2006 Thanks Bob!!!! My heart goes out brother.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #125 June 3, 2006 Palm tree behind the penguin? Another name she had was Queenie Bling Bling!Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
