For the purposes of proxy cutting I’ve seen most people recommend the Silhouette Cameo 5. Is the 5 really necessary or will one of the older machines work just as well? I’m looking to start getting into them and was just wondering if I could save a little money or if there’s some massive difference I’m unaware of.
Reposted because I uploaded to the wrong subreddit.
Here’s another example of proxies I can make, I don’t think anyone will complain about counterfeit for this one. I’m still waffling on if I should publicize the process since people were complaining about counterfeiting
Second time trying to print proxies. I used 100lb card stock & put it over an old magic card I had. It's way too thick and sticks out like a sore thumb. I'd like to print again, but have it be thinner this time. I'm not sure what the best way to do this is. I print at FedEx with no issues. Any advice? I added the paper options. Thank you
Browser-based: paste a decklist, preview,
export print-ready PDF/PNG sheets. Client-side only, nothing uploaded.
Added double-sided backs this round — upload your own back image,
get a mirrored back page for duplex printing.
Also lets you swap any card's front with your own image. What do
you end up using that for — alters, custom art, higher-res scans,
proxies for cards that don't have great official art?
https://themagicianprinter.com/— if anyone prints a sheet, would love to see how it turns
out, feel free to drop a photo in the comments.
Off my printer!
First attempt at printing and cutting with my cricut. I think they look great but definitely need to dial in some settings. Printer is the epson 2800. I hate this printer and will be upgrading. Laminated on 2.8mil laminate paper with a basic amazon laminator. Cut on the cricut maker 4.
This is my first try at this and first time using any kind of spray. Came out amazing, even as a proof of concept. I can clean things up a ton more.
Used a et-2800 and followed TCG Proxy Labs video tutorial. That guy is COOKING!!! For real check out his channel.
Freya Crescent: Bapupa
Lyse Hext: Tezy8Art
Jandice Barov: Arthur Gimaldinov
Arch-Thief Rafaam: Alex Horley Orlandelli
I've been experimenting to see if i can get a finish closer to the foundation foils. I followed a video i saw by TCG Proxy Lab. The left card is the real, middle is the results following the video and using a rattle can top coat, the left is a top coat airbrushed over. I definitely need to experiment more with the airbrush finish. The airbrush finish is interesting and a lot more subtle, but I like the slight metallic sheen it has.
Finally used Adobe Acrobat. WOW. I can't believe how good it is. It basically cured all the imperfections in quality, text...even 300 DPI scryfall images still look great.
If I had known it was free sooner (not sure why I had the impression it costs money) my prints would of been this high quality this entire time. Feel like a complete buffoon for not using it sooner. I'm sooo blown away at how clear and real close to looking like an actual mtg card they get now. I thought they looked real-ish enough before using Adobe, but using it now? It looks damn real now. Genuinely.
My main thing that kept puzzling me with printing on Firefox and the PDF file viewer the browser had was the prints would come out fine, but lose quality when my printer was not set to auto color settings. When I would play around with slider settings, and take it off the auto option, the sharpness would completely take a nose dive. Now with Adobe, I can't believe how crisp and detailed everything looks. I feel like without the white back you wouldn't be able to tell a difference now. Insane.
The main thing it fixed? Text. One thing that always bothered me about my proxies was the text. I could never get it as crisp as it looks on a real card and by God I finally have it. Just had to switch programs.
Do not skimp out on using Adobe Acrobat.
Card came from an upcycled copy of the background card. Printing achieved using my own custom proxy method
Was using Epson presentation matte before but wanted to try koala as I’ve seen a lot of people use this type. I can say that the quality of the images are way better than the Epson paper.
Koala photo paper matte 48lb - https://a.co/d/07LyrkPC
3mill laminate glossy- https://a.co/d/02hNFkou
Epson 2980- https://a.co/d/0bBLJRVX
Laminator- https://a.co/d/0cKjxsPV
Cutter- https://a.co/d/0afdniuI
Corner rounder- https://a.co/d/07EPXYx3
Edit- added material/links
Just wanted to show up the proxies I made today. I’ve been a lurker and I finally made the jump. These came out great but I feel like they are just a hair smaller than a normal card. Tried to print different styles to see how they would come out. Thoughts and tips?
Edit: I didn’t think anyone would comment tbh lol. But here it’s a super simple process tbh I didn’t go deep I wanted to do this “for dummies” style.
Equipment:
Printer: Epson 8550 ET
Laminator: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0F6N8TXFK?psc=1&ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_b\_asin\_image
Paper: https://a.co/d/07fSFhL4
Laminate paper: just the basic scotch 3mil
Paper cutter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083FBYHXR?ref\_=ppx\_hzod\_image\_mob\_b\_fed\_asin\_title\_0\_0
Corner cutter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0076FJ7SS?psc=1&ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_b\_asin\_image
I use this website to make the pages https://proxxied.com/app.
I just wanted to thank everyone for helping me making this such a successful Proxy Deck!
I could not thank you enough, thank you all for your support <3
What you would you like me to do to celebrate?
I always welcome requests <3
All my designs are, and will always be, available at best quality for free on my G-drive, MPCFill and my Ko-Fi.
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/s/3bbe0114df
Secret Lair Maker: https://socialcommanderclub.com/pointscommander/PointsCommanderApp/SecretLairMaker.html
G-Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gB8344dLL07SH4JUWPhrJ2IfauM6m5x3?usp=drive_link
I used some cards which would be cool stand-ins for Drukhari
Then used images i found online some are ai generated (which i dont think is everyones tea but for a passion project i though is okay)
Let me know your opinions
In case there is interrest i could share the whole Deck and Some Tokens i made
Edit: After reading some comments i wanna apologize to everyone who correctly called me out for using ai.
It was a little project for myself using ai there was already...
Yeah and i now wanted to share it with everyone that wasn't the smartest move so again sorry on my part
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It's not much but it gets the job done!
‐-- EQUIPMENT---
ET-8550
Bambulab A1 Mini \[For deck boxes\]
Worklion Guillotine
Fellowes Neptune 3 \[for full sheets\]
Oidozac Thermal laminator \[second pass for single cards\]
Alibaba Die Cutter
\---PRODUCT---
Uinkit 3mm Matte Laminating Pouches
Uinkit 54lb glossy photopaper
Koala A4 Holographic Sticker Paper
Koala A4 48lb glossy photo paper
2mm Glossy laminating pouches
\---COMING SOON---
Got some inkjet blue core cardstock coming so I'll get to test a more premium option and I am stoked.
Humble work, filling time since I lost my cat last week. Working on making Foils sometime this week.
Here’s a few test-laminates
Hey Guys!
I wanna Order some proxies in a Print Shop. (The Quality is quite good.)
Which Paper should I use?
And should i laminate after or Not?
This idea popped into my head the other day. I was pleasantly surprised at how well the art fit the frame.