coin capsules are great, but depends more on the game and type of token. Bullet for example, the coin capsules are a must if not planing in buy the premium tokens.
@WorldOfBoardCraftКүн бұрын
Great point. Totally agree. Some games really benefit from coin capsules, while others not so much. Bullet looks interesting btw, thanks for the suggestion! It's reason enough to buy it just so I can use my coin capsules, right?
@yown13-x4l11 күн бұрын
I've been wondering what's the best way to convert my OG 7 wonders into the newer version. I own most of the expansions and the new edition really fixes many of the issues of the older one. Printing the newer cards sounds easy enough, but what about the wonder boards?
@WorldOfBoardCraft8 күн бұрын
It's a very good question. I have made some tiles before and will definitely cover this in future videos. But since I don't know when I'm gonna do that, here's a quick run down of what I did. Get a 2mm thick cardboard from a craft store. I assume you have the digital files. Print them on thicker paper. Like photo paper or similar. Use a sharp knife to cut the cardboard and paper in right sizes. Then glue to the cardboard. I used 3M Spray Mount which is a spray glue. You want something that covers the tile evenly and that doesn't harden instantly. So you can make small adjustments if you didn't line it up perfectly. If you are still unsure I would ask in the DIY forum section on BGG. Hope it helps and sorry for the late reply. Good luck! 🙌
@francoisgauthiergiroux46914 күн бұрын
Wow love this video and the ideas! You went really all-in with the shower scene 🤣🤣🤣 I already color some of my token edge with a mix of sharpie and acrylic paint (with a brush). I never hear of those paint marker before. Thanks for this tips. I appreciate all the love and work (lots of work) in this video.
@WorldOfBoardCraft14 күн бұрын
Haha, thank you! Glad you appreciated my ideas AND dedication 😅
@photoshopafficionado18 күн бұрын
Lots of laughter 😂 kudos
@photoshopafficionado18 күн бұрын
Lots of laughter 😂 kudos
@mauriceoksman859418 күн бұрын
I have a huge tip for those interested in speading up this project. I clip and edge lots of my tokens. I generally stick to simple black. I use dry erase markers. The results are fantastic. The best part about it, as appose to permanent markers is that the pigment adheres to the unsealed edges, while easily wipes off the sealed surface of the token. Just be careful with cheeper tokens or light colored tokens as some tokens can bleed under the light colored tokens and show. I’ll have to give your recommended markers a try as you claim they have a similar wiping off effect. Furthermore, you have a larger pallet of colors. Although it’s hard to compete with the safety and speed of dry erase markers on tokens or tiles that are in the black range-you can get extra sloppy and still wipe off the excess super fast with a simple dry paper towel. I have yet to do the varnish/resin option, as I’ve generally been satisfied with my results, but I will absolutely try your method on some games. I live that you remind people to test the colors on the punchboards first. I always do this to test how well the dry erase markers adhere to surfaces I don’t want the color. Another extremely fast hack is to use nail clippers. I’ll eventually make my own video, but I find nail clippers + the occasional knife to be faster than the knife alone. But seriously, great job. It really makes a huge difference without needing to invest in coin capsules-once you see your token side by side, you’ll get addicted to doing it to all your favorite games. Thanks for the video-you beat me to the punch, pun intended, but I wholeheartedly support your approach. Subscribe! Oh, and lastly, sometimes punching a token tears off a bit of the face or obverse side of the token-this doesn’t matter as much if you’re using your method as you are matching colors, but if you stick to classic black like me, it’s a decent investment getting a fine-liner sharpe kit or using your acrylic paint to gently ‘dot’ the torn part. I’ll be buying the markers you recommend as it seems to have a pretty wide selection-and you’re totally right that it doesn’t need to be an exact match in order to touch up a torn bit. I look forward to more of your videos-and I hope you drop by my upcoming channel about quick ways to upgrade your game’s tokens, DIY inserts, and making your own token upgrades (or buying them). Keep up the superb work. You can find me on BGG @ Maurice_Oksman . And please, feel free to correct me on anything I mentioned. It seems we both have a passion for beautifying our beloved games without breaking your wallet. You’re awesome! Cheers!
@WorldOfBoardCraft15 күн бұрын
Excellent tips! Thanks for sharing your experience :) This project is usually so time-consuming, but your ideas would really help to speed up the process! The nail clippers was especially a great idea and I'll have to try out the dry erase markers 👍 thanks so much for sharing! I'll absolutely check out your channel, let me know when it's up :)
@hermanturnip398429 күн бұрын
I occasionally upgrade games with coin capsules. Beware though that some coin capsules stay closed better than others. For those cheaper coin capsules I find a dot or two of super glue seals the capsules together, solving the issue.
@WorldOfBoardCraft29 күн бұрын
Great tip! 👏
@silvertiger1324Ай бұрын
Wonderful videos. I've used coin holders for Runebound 3rd edition. Why? Because I missed the *klackity-klak!* of dice in that game! Wonderful upgrade to satisfaction!💯 I've also experimented by using coin holders as bases for miniatures, with and without artwork inserted. The effect is pretty good and leaves options for see-through base or original artwork.😎
@WorldOfBoardCraftАй бұрын
Thanks! 🙌 Agreed! Love the klackity sound. I also love the idea with the bases and coin capsules. Very smart. I might steal that 😊
@AFKsplitpushOnlyАй бұрын
Dude you guys are great! I can't imagine the amount of effort you put into these videos, but the quality really comes through!! Please don't ever compromise on it and you will reach the level of SU&SD one day!
@WorldOfBoardCraftАй бұрын
Thank you so much! You just made our day. It means a lot that you see all the work we put in. Promise we will do our best to not let you down 😉
@dsdssdsddssdsdsd5094Ай бұрын
Please make how to get cards back to straight ( after bending). Or how to fix wrapped board.
@WorldOfBoardCraftАй бұрын
Thanks for your suggestion. That's a very good idea! It's on the To Do List! 👍
@sameagain4968Ай бұрын
You guys crack me up 😂 I love how you present all the different methods and the pros and cons. I’m a crafty person and I love the look and feel of resin for some things, but the coin capsules are so quick and easy. I can see myself using both! Glad the KZbin algorithm sent me your vids.
@WorldOfBoardCraftАй бұрын
Thank you for the nice comment! It means a lot. So glad you enjoyed it 🙌
@lolopunzel4130Ай бұрын
Good video but even i would love to do this i think its more expensive and more diffucult i preffer the coin capsule.
@WorldOfBoardCraftАй бұрын
Yeah, I definitely understand that. Coin capsules is a great alternative 👌
@lolopunzel4130Ай бұрын
2:48😂😂😂😂😂
@AKKK1182Ай бұрын
For large cardboard pieces, I sanded, painted and sealed the edges with mod podge and then gave the pieces a few coats of spray varnish. Oh and any game with expansions? Bye-bye inserts. I'd rather have one box full of game than three boxes full of air.
@WorldOfBoardCraftАй бұрын
I totally agree with you! With that strategy, you will also make room for more board games 😉
@tamiraloush7236Ай бұрын
I thought you were going to talk about GeekUp Bits! What about scratches on capsules? It feels like something that can also degrade over time
@andreygareev1394Ай бұрын
if i only do part 1, will that be good enough for long term token life (if we play once a month) ? thank you.
@WorldOfBoardCraftАй бұрын
Yes, so far I haven't experienced any problems with it! Just be mindful of 2 things. Apply thin layers of varnish (to avoid tokens getting stuck to each other. And store your games in a cool and dry place. Good luck!
@maxduroАй бұрын
After more experimenting I settled on a solution that works for me. I had two goals in mind, protect the edges and do that in such a way as to create a nice-looking finish (possibly without taking forever to do so). So I was not necessarily interested in protecting the face of the tiles. However, in your video, you certainly show that even with resin you can achieve a thin finish that might protect the faces and still fit in the box. I will definitely be considering it. So in the end I used Vallejo gloss acrylic varnish although the process is multistep in the final result I think it's worth it for me. 1. I applied the varnish first on the bare cardboard along the edge. The varnish penetrates the cardboard and fills the minute holes and imperfections. 2. When the varnish is completely dry, I sanded the edges with high-grit sandpaper, 1500 grit to smooth the edges and prepare them for painting. 3. I then either directly applied a black Posca pen or did a hand of primer and then colored with Vallejo hobby paint, depending on the color I wanted to paint the edges. 4. When the paint was completely dry I applied several hands of Vallejo Gloss varnish to finish it off. From my experimentation and online research the varnish is much tougher than Mod Podge, water-resistant and in general designed to better withstand wear and tear. The reason I did several coats of varnish was that you can really build it up on the edge which allows to achieve a raised effect l like with resin and also to further mask or completely eliminate surface imperfections. Finally, I created a simple mini foam applicator instead of using a brush to speed the process of applying all these paints and that really helped make the whole process much quicker than it might seem from reading all these steps. Thank you again for your video which was absolutely helpful in particular the experiment you ran to see if the finishes would get sticky if left in contact in a hot environment. (That part almost gave me a heart attack! seeing the pieces sticking like that haha. Have a great holiday!!
@mcpot19882 ай бұрын
For X-wing on the dials i took some transparent packing tape and then cutted the edges with exacto knife / scalpell. This do not add so much thickness. Maybe not the best good looking solution but prevents damage after using.
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Creative idea! That's an interesting alternative. Thank you for sharing!
@LucianoHilton2 ай бұрын
The first thing I do in cases like this is to try some card sleeves and see if there's a particular size that fits, even though I need to do some adjustments later. Then, if it doesn't work, I try varnishing the tiles.
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
I didn't even think about card sleeves! Seems like a good and easy solution 👍
@vzjrz2 ай бұрын
I recommend card sleeves
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Didn't even think about card sleeves! Great idea, thanks for sharing!
@cyclemadness2 ай бұрын
Inserts? What inserts? Goodbye inserts.
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@spacecentergames2 ай бұрын
I throw inserts out all the time.
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Rebel 🤟
@academicosdoboardgame29072 ай бұрын
A simple sleeve do the job
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Simple is good! 👍
@nathanpelzel2892 ай бұрын
I wonder if some clear PVC shrink tubing would be an option
@jotairpontes2 ай бұрын
Interesting idea. Maybe he'll try that.
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Very interesting idea! I might try that in the future
@travisp10262 ай бұрын
i was wrong about the geekup bits being in the box but not too far off. if you want to make a part 4 you can look into 3D printed token holders, there are some interesting looking ones out there.
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
We actually talked about buying the geek bits as well! We might do a comparison video with them and the 3D token holders in the future. Thanks for giving me ideas! :)
@ShunyValdez2 ай бұрын
There's only 1 autofail out of 14+ tokens in that evil bag. Thus, the probability of getting the autofail is 100%. Also, I can't go back to playing without coin capsules in Arkham Horror anymore. Great video, btw.
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
There's definitely something about that autofail token that haunts my dreams! Glad you liked the video :)
@cabe_bedlam2 ай бұрын
A part 3, on a Friday? HAPPY DAYS!
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Happy days!! Your comment gave us a happy day :D thank you!
@lenmux2 ай бұрын
I already use and like coin capsules, but definitely came to your channel because of the upgraded resin method you previously covered.
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Glad you liked the resin upgrade! :)
@mattmeola2 ай бұрын
Love coin capsules for any game where you're pulling tokens from a bag. I also really like them on games where lots of tokens are played on a board and you have to interact with the tokens often. The capsule makes the tokens easier to see and pickup. I have my copy of Vagrantsong fully capped - it's both a bag builder AND there are lots of tokens that go out on the board. It's a joy to play.
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Very good points, they definitely make tokens easier to see and pick up! Guess I need to buy some more coin capsules 😅
@xD3adKl0wnx2 ай бұрын
I'm not personally a fan of the look of coin capsules, though I do understand their appeal. I did make an attempt to get some for Quacks, but not living in the USA or the EU means that the costs for them were quite high compared to what I see people posting online.. Canada might as well be in the Galapagos as far as item availability without silly import fees and shipping go haha.
@brunotoledo6252 ай бұрын
I understand were you’re coming from, i live in Brazil and have the same experience when importing anything. But one solution i found was buying coin capsules from Aliexpress, it’s way cheaper and more accessible, at least for us here in Brazil (the living hell for importation).
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Yeah, I understand why people don't like coin capsules! I agree that they're not so visually appealing, and sometimes I feel that they plastic doesn't fit in well with the other game components
@luizcarloshenrique77102 ай бұрын
People unsubscribe because they don't know what they're doing! Thank you for this video, I discovered the channel recently and I'm loving it, a lot of humor and content mixed together.
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
That's so kind. Thank you! 🙌 Glad you like it 😃
@spacecentergames2 ай бұрын
Coin capsules for my Runebound "pogs" have been gold ✨️ for years.
@AKKK11822 ай бұрын
In addition to sticking your tokens in coin capsules, you can stick your cards into cassette tape cases and player boards in tupperware or pyrex containers! Board gaming has never been so easy or cheap!
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Brilliant idea! I haven't thought about that. Thank you for sharing! Great tip 👍
@maxduro2 ай бұрын
Hi, and thanks for this truly great video! It made me want to go through my whole collection of games and deluxify them all! I wanted to ask for some quick advice, given the experience you've certainly accrued on the subject. I want to seal the sides and potentially the top of some game components from a game called Res Arcana. These components are large, thick cardboard cards. I don't think resin on the top would work for me, as I'm sure I wouldn't be able to restack the components in the box afterward. Can you suggest a treatment to make them more durable since they are handled a lot during play? Thanks!
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Hi there! Thank you for your comment! I'll try to help you the best I can. I actually have Res Arcana in my collection as well so I took a look in the box to see the tiles and the space of the insert. I guess you want to upgrade the “Magic items” & maybe the “Places of Power”? If you don’t have the expansion and still have some room left in your box, then you could upgrade these tiles with resin like I show in part 1 & 2. You’ll have to store the tiles in slots which are not designated for that tile though because they’ll get bigger, but they’ll still fit in the original box. Before attempting this though make sure that your tiles are flat and not warped. Just a disclaimer, I haven’t tried this yet. If you don’t want to use resin then I would suggest just colouring the edges and varnish them like I did in part 1, the varnish will help improve the durability. But we’ve also discovered that when varnished tokens / tiles get warm they can start to stick to each other, so if you live in a warmer climate then that’s something to consider. Properly cured resin does not get sticky. You’ve got me excited to upgrade this myself so I’m thinking about making a video about it :D
@maxduro2 ай бұрын
@@WorldOfBoardCraft wow thanks, I look forward to watching your video then! :) I do have all the expansions for Res Arcana and I know already that if I used resin the components would not fit back in the box. Yes, as you suggest, I would like to seal and protect the Magic Items and Places of Power to make them more durable seeing they are constantly handled during play. In the last week I have done a few tests using glossy Mod Podge, I colored the sides with a black Posca pen and applied Mod Podge to seal. The results are very promising. I have also tried to apply Mod Podge to the face of similarly large cardboard cards from a different game I do not care that much to see what would happen. If Mod Podge is applied with a soft bristle brush such as a makeup brush it is possible to practically eliminate the brushstroke effect I noticed with other types of brushes and it is possible also to apply a very thin layer to the face of the cards as well which should not interfere with their effective thickness and should add some durability. However, your comment now is making me wonder if using Mod Podge might create issues down the line given that I do live in place where summers do get really warm. Do you have any experience with Mod Podge as such for this application? Thanks again for your help!
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Hi again! Sorry for the late reply. You may already have continued with your upgrade, but just to let you know, we have started to record the video for Res Arcana. In it I'm also doing a test to see how Modge Podge and varnish reacts to heat. Don't know what the result will be yet but I'm hoping to release that video on Saturday (hopefully- videos always take more time than I expect.) Hopefully this video can help you in your upgrade! :)
@maxduro2 ай бұрын
@@WorldOfBoardCraft Thanks! That sounds amazing, I can't wait to watch it! Yes I have been continuing with my upgrade and I've dome a lot of experimenting with Mod Podge, PVA glue, Posca pens, Vallejo mini painting and primers. Here are some ideas that you might find helpful. The main problem I have encountered was the finishing on the edges of the tiles. Ideally I would like the edges to look deliciously smooth however being so thick even when I went over with a combination of mod Podge and pen or sealing with PVA then applying the color and then the Mod Podge, when examined up close they would show imperfections of the cardboard layers underneath. I did not notice this issue when I experimented with thinner tokens for example. And keep in mind I did sand the edges to start with with 600 grit. Another annoying issue is the way that Mod Podge dries leaving an uneven surface. I have experimented with countless dilution but when it dries it tends to leave an irregular surface which feels rough to the touch. Sanding is really not an option because it removes the sheen. At the moment I am trying to apply Vallejo grey primer, several layers of it and sanding in between until I can achieve a smooth finish and then apply color and Mod and see how it turns out. I wish I could use resin but applying it to the edges seems unwieldy. I also know that there is a product from mod podge brand which can be applied and hardens like resin. So maybe I should try with that. In any case best of luck to you with your experimentations and I look forward to the video!
@maxduro2 ай бұрын
@@WorldOfBoardCraft DImensional Magic is the name of the product I was thinking of
@astrophe-cat2 ай бұрын
Awesome video!!! Looking forward to the next ones...
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Appreciate your comment! Glad you liked it 😊
@DOntTouCHmYPaNDa2 ай бұрын
Your videos are great!!!! You have a new subscriber and I can’t wait to watch more videos
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Wonderful! I'm so glad you enjoy the content. Thank you for letting us know & and welcome to our little community 🙌
@Phanterinos2 ай бұрын
nice project guys. Respect for the amount of editing and preparation for the video
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Really appreciate it 🙏
@realityaudiovideo2 ай бұрын
You two are so funny! Love your how to videos and your humor!
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words! 🙌 We really appreciate it
@verner33ob2 ай бұрын
Really amazing video. The humor is spot on and the video is also intersting and informative. The quality is also great. Certainly one of my all time favorite videos. I hope you'll continue taking that route. Can't wait for your next videos 😊
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! This made our day 🩷 And this is certainly one of our all time favorite comments!
@gustiandryeanbudiman12002 ай бұрын
finally!!! PART 2
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Yeah 🙌 Took a while but we got there in the end! :D
@shocknawe2 ай бұрын
Hey mate! Any ideas for tile upgrades? Brilliant work, btw!
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
We've thought about it but haven't come up with any good ideas yet. An easy upgrade could be to use an anti-reflective glass on top of the tiles, but that won't work for every game. We've also considered making tiles 3D by adding walls etc, but that also won't work for every game 🤷♂️ Let us know if you find something interesting!
@Raik9292 ай бұрын
I was longingly waiting for your second part. You did an amazing job with this video. Great humor and advices. I totally love your content. Please go on, even if it is time consuming to do the research and all the work you put in with preparation, cutting etc. . It's totally worth it. Wish you both all the best and hope your channel will grow to the appropriate size you deserve. 👌🏻
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Honestly, I might frame your comment and hang it on the wall. 😅 It made me so happy I had to send it to Ronia straight away. Thank you so much for your kind words! I have spent an unreasonable amount of time on these 2 videos, but the fact that you see all the work we put in means so much. And I would like to reasure you that we don't have any thoughts on quitting, especially not after getting comments like this ❤️ Thank you!
@Raik9292 ай бұрын
@@WorldOfBoardCraft always welcome. I just put in some nice words. You had all the work 😉👍
@archimedx2 ай бұрын
Very informative video! It is fun that it was suggested to me by youtube algorithms. I am happy that my post on BGG regarding tokens deluxifying inspired such creative people to make an educational video content. I see here a lot of improvements in techniques and in tooling and more researching than I did for the original post. Guess making and editing this video took even more time that the tokens deluxifying process itself ) Can't wait to see the part 3.
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment and for making this video possible! Glad that you approved the video 😇 Welcome to our community!
@WorldsofTeranel2 ай бұрын
I recently used template maker with my cricut for deck boxes and it an awesome website, one thing would like to mentiom is that you can export the template in a bunch of different file types
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Great tip! And I'm so jealous that you have a cricut 😅 #goals
@Valkien822 ай бұрын
I have use UV resin in my tokens, they have the plus of better control over the process and can obtain very flat tokens and tiles for my games with bags like Obssession, Castles of Burgundy, Calico, Cascadia… If you want an advice I recommend to 1st make the border of the token (not the lateral), give it a 5-9 seconds of exposure to UV and then fill the interior of the token with your desired quantity of resin, all to avoid the dome effect result of the surface tension of the resin if you put too much or good coverage if you use less and want a thinner coat. Your 2nd method will work better with UV resin, just have to rotate the token while it’s been exposed to the UV light.
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Very useful information. Really appreciate the advice. Thanks for sharing! Might have to make a part 3... 🤔
@travisp10262 ай бұрын
Such a great video, nice mix of humor and info! Can't help but think the Quacks GeekUp Bits are in the box. 😂
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Haha, it's not a bad guess 🤷♂️😅
@Logaan7772 ай бұрын
I haven't used any resin yet myself, but i believe that resin will yellow over time. But you can counter it by saying a tiny amount of blue dye. Although, the yellowing might not be very noticeable on the tokens, sauce from the white ones
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Time will tell! The brands that we used claimed to not yellow over time, but I guess we'll have to make an update video in the future when we know for sure :D what I've heard is that sun exposure can lead to yellowing but that's just what I've heard
@xD3adKl0wnx2 ай бұрын
have a look for diy liquid glass, I've seen videos of making it with acetone and Styrofoam and on tokens it looks/sounds amazing.
@sometimesinfocus2 ай бұрын
While Styrofoam does dissolve in acetone it doesn't really create that dippable substance that you've most likely seen on BGG or elsewhere. I tried dissolving some, even left it for multiple days, but in the end it just became this putty-like consistency and when I dipped some mixing sticks and token punch-out sheet remains the results were pretty bad. It wasn't hard at all, it had tons of bubbles and it wasn't clear at all. The person from Brazil who had good results with dissolved Styrofoam used PU thinner instead of acetone, which seemed to create a more uniform substance. Take all I wrote with a grain of salt though, because I don't yet have any experience of my own, I'm simply doing research so I don't mess my tokens up :D
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
You have my attention 🧐 interesting suggestion! We'll look into this 🫡
@WorldOfBoardCraft2 ай бұрын
Thanks for adding insight into this technique! We're always up for ruining our tokens, so you don't have to 😘
@MrCarlosghost2 ай бұрын
Woooooaaahhh, what a great second part!!! Love the humor and the advices. You both did a really good work on this video ^^