Gonna totally do this for my sword and shield block cube since my 1 stage evolution lines are all Vmaxes and the number 1 thing that makes them cool is the art.
Exactly, this makes it realistic to create a cube lol. My collection is a bunch of random cards I love through the generations. Now I can recreate a random set like neo to play the metas I never got to play!
A tip for Americans trying to use Inkscape: instead of using his template which will not be sized properly for 8.5 x 11 computer paper, just create a new file and create a rectangle shape in the middle. Then, while the rectangle is selected, go to the top and change the dimensions to be (189mm) by (264mm) so that the rectange is now the size of a 3 card by 3 card grid. Make sure to center it by setting the X and Y coordinates to 7.7mm and 13.45mm (if it looks wrong then swap those). Then create another rectange and resize to be 88 mm by 63 mm, which is the size of a single card. Turn on the snap tool (should look like a magnet on one of the side bars) and bring the small rectangle to the top left corner. From there all you have to do is create new grids by clicking and dragging from the rulers at the top and side. Duplicate your small rectangle and snap it into place below or to the right, then create another grid, rinse and repeat until you have a 9 square grid including outer edges. From there you can delete the squares if you want to, though it probably isnt necessary, then save your file in an easy to access folder. Sorry if this is not perfectly explained, wrote this at 3 am after 3 hours of trying to figure Inkscape out.
I just want to point out that the file for the template is off on the dimensions, they are bigger than the real cards. So make it the right dimensions you need to pick a pkmn card scan and do not drag the edges but instead write the dimensions you want in the toolbar above the workspace to 63 mm of width and 88 mm of height. Now you move the guides on the template to the edges of the card and snap it. Repeat it 9 times and you have the correct template dimensions
I actually bought some proxy cards from my friend and he told me what to get to create them my self and what he said was nearly identical to what you did
@@tqplayz4561 back in the day everyone (almost) had these cards and lol we would throw charizards and clap them with someone else and now theyre worth bank lol ... if only i knew
Just a few questions: In the video, did you laminate only one sheet that was printed on both sides (duplex printing) or did you laminate two sheets into one? And I would also like to ask how many grams is the paper used for printing? Because, as you said, the lamination adds to the thickness, only when I tried the 80gr it was very weak, while the 180 is good but it can't fit into the sleeve very well. That's all I want to ask or if possible give more advice (in private) because I really want to make a few cards. Please reply in advance, thank you very much.
I Duplex printed them on a single sheet. I just use the cheap copy paper. Don’t remember what weight it is. I use thicker laminated sheets that are 5mil so they are stronger.
Thank you 😁 And last questions: What are the sizes for inkscape? because I only saw a few of the videos. (And I also tried but... unfortunately for me, the front and the back slipped.) And I would like to ask for help in this.
Excellent video. I was finally able to mess with the printer rendering to make the text very sharp. One question though, Do you think if I laminate the proxies, I'll still be able to sleeve them up to play with them? When I messed with proxies in the past I just used an energy card as a "backing" in the sleeve. Just curious if I should invest in the laminate.
I actually started sleeving them too because it feels better. If you sleeve a paper copy with an energy card, lamination isn’t needed. check out my latest video about card making. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0hJUYbD4p7c.html
@@KenVersus I actually ended up investing in the laminate plus I print them out using Epson photo paper. So the photo paper copy plus 3 mil laminate is perfect in a sleeve. Feels just like a real card.
These are amazing and make them this way all the time now, especially with Digimin and the set delays. The template is amazing and soo helpful, is there anyway to have all the borders show up? the top left borders dont show. The borders really help when cutting with a paper cutter.
Hi, when i print out the card on an A4 size paper, they are a little bit bigger than normal, about 2cm. Do you know any option that can fix this easily?
I don’t make cards but if I could guess. I guess they would stick a picture of the Pokémon on a holo background but I don’t know how to make holo paper though
i think you print 2, one thin and one holo. They make the holo card, cut the thin one so its only the background, then stick it on with adhesive maybe. But for the card factories i think they use really opaque ink so the holo wont show
I have a problem when i save the picture the link only saves while i wanted the pokemon card pictures not links i only cliked save as and put to downloads and pictures?
I have a question here... before laminating, did you print on both sides? like having the front of the card and the back of the card on one paper, i mean...
I keep running into this problem where I can barely read the text. It's very pixelated/blurry. I've tried sharpening before printing AND increasing resolution on the printer, but no matter what, the text is barely legible. What am I doing wrong?
Hey, I am trying to reproduce this for a school I work at. I'm sure I am missing something simple. When I download your template it loads more as an image rather than the 'template'. I don't get the layers you have and I don't get the grid line set up. I have tried to fix this but alas no luck. Any assistance is hugely appreciated.
@@KenVersus so.... is there a way to send you a photo of the issue? It seems ,for what ever reason, (perhaps our printer idk) that the images in the defined space enlarge when printing... do you have a twitter or a way to DM you? I would love to get this working for the kids as they are mad about the TCG atm
@@KenVersus I reached out to you on twitter to show the results of a print. I'm using A4 paper and I believe I am using your template correctly ** Would really love to get this cracking and I know I can do it just can't work out the missing step
if i dont have a printer at home, how can i get the finished image on a usb to take it to a place with a laser or color printer to print without needing them to download the program to print the cards?
I converted the file from Inkscape in .png and printed it in a local library, but the cards are smaller than they should be… should i try to print directly from Inkscape to keep the size without messing everything up? Please help I really want to print the oricas i made 😅
Im having a serious problem i just bought a giant expensive printer and when i print the backs they come out about an inch off one side and than the front is doing the same thing as well as cutting out the bottom of the card and the right side. can you help me fix or anyone else? Please.
I'm using the templet you made and when I print the backs and reuse the sheet the fronts don't line up. what could I be doing wrong? did I mess with the setting somehow?
@@mr.collins1472 I ended up just doing it in a google doc and was able to line up the cards perfectly. Just make sure you print doubled sided with the "flip on the long edge" selected and it should work as long as your alignment is right!
@@KenVersus thank you I just ordered everything on Amazon. Do you have an updated template? I tested printing and it seems the bottom 3 always cut off a little for me.
Hey man was wondering if you could really tell the difference with real cards. Not that I'm gonna sell them but just to have in the back of my head they seem legit haha
