How to make foil proxies for MTG and other TCGs! Without acetone! (1/2)

[@seanwilde716]

I had this whole process down before I found this video minus the printing onto already foiled paper( I thought about it but was skeptical if it would work) but I couldn’t figure out why my ink was smudging and scraping off super easily even after 48 hours of dry time. The print settings in this video just changed my life thank you. Simply switching your print paper negates every problem I had

[@seanwilde716]

@Kyle Sullivan let me find the video

[@seanwilde716]

@Kyle Sullivan kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGnYi6F5qseSiLc he has the links in his description that I use. He also shows his process start to finish. I just used the second template he has and erased the border to make borderless cards and the first template is really good for full art cards.

[@seanwilde716]

@Kyle Sullivan good luck. Hopefully you can figure out the program quickly. It really is kinda fun once you get the hang of it

[@seanwilde716]

@Kyle Sullivan you’re welcome

[@paulsims9929]

Can you make a video where you show the process of sizing and creating the sheet you are going to print for proxies

[@eowyn9400]

8.78 cm long

[@GoodTradesBrigade]

I print on an A4 sized sheet, set the photoshop psd to inches and then measure the MTG card size (3.5in x 2.5in)

[@arbitterm]

Excellent video, this is a great way to start making foil proxies without needing to invest too much time or money into materials. The only downside is the overall glossy nature of holo sticker paper, which can make the cards look "plastic". One solution I've found is to use a VERY SMALL amount of Krylon clear matte finish, which not only protects the ink layer but helps reduce the glossy shine without sacrificing the shimmer of the foil layer.

[@KuyaMike17]

What specific printer do you recommend for both proxies and normal printing of documents

[@midnightowl3945]

If you don't want to waste a card and aren't worried about having an mtg back, you can just laminate the sheet before you cut it

[@KeptLotus93]

Huge Brain

[@ViXoZuDo]

pro tip if you want to save paper: print 3x3 per page instead of 2x4

[@DarktoneX]

GOATED music selection!! MVC2!!!

[@JayComedyDirector]

Hey, which foil paper/sticker are you using ? I can't find a link to it. Thanks !

[@GoodTradesBrigade]

I use holographic vinyl sticker paper purchased from a local shop online (updated the printer and vinyl sticker paper used). This can also be done on vinyl non-foil glossy or matte sticker paper.

[@ts5272]

This is amazing. I like to make foil tokens, now, thanks to this video, I don't have to mess with Acetone anymore. Thank you for the video!

[@JulysHobbies]

Thanks for the video! What type of sticker paper do you use, and where do you get them?

[@GoodTradesBrigade]

The holo sticker paper I use is branded as "PET". I order mine online from local retailers. Just make sure that whatever paper you get is compatible with your printer type.

[@kennyzamora8969]

@@GoodTradesBrigade I'd really appreciate a link in the bio to the paper please!

[@Vildhjerta]

@@GoodTradesBrigade Can we please have a link for the brand? :D

[@GoodTradesBrigade]

@@kennyzamora8969 Sorry for the late reply. Video description has been updated with the link to where I source my sticker paper. Note that they have to be vinyl sticker paper. Couldn't get good results with non-vinyl sticker paper.

[@michaelbadertscher471]

Do you change the opacity when printing on the foil paper?

[@JoseSanchez-ri8ut]

any chance you could share the card sheet print psd file you are using?

[@SSJSephiroth]

How about the product links?

[@Ramipon]

the dark arts!

[@josemartinelle3729]

Dude, do you have some king of configuration (bright, constrast, exposition, CMYK or RGB) to print fidelity cards like original?

[@bon816]

ooo this is nice to know to make tokens and such found 3mm/5mm/8mm corner cutter in amazon

[@FedoraB0realis735]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure magic cards have a corner radius of 3mm where your corner cutter has 4mm listed on it. That would be why they don't line up. Instead of cutting both you can just get a corner cutter that does 3mm corners. No hate tho other than that great vid!

[@Felynia04]

He says in the video he can’t find a 3mm cutter. I’m struggling finding one too unless I want to pay like $40+.

[@FedoraB0realis735]

@@Felynia04 my bad I skimmed through! I found one pretty easily on Amazon but that’s in canada. Some of them just have “S M and L” sizes but the S happened to be 3mm I’m sure you can find it!

[@johnl.5677]

Better quality than wotc

[@KhinuSage]

i saw a 3mm corner puncher on amazon

[@devlinmcguire7543]

Question: i want to add the foil visual effect to the outside of a figure. How to i apply this to an object that isn't paper?

[@peaceandtranquillity5170]

Where did you get the artwork? I’m struggling with this

[@Delwift]

Scryfall is really good

[@Nissanwarrior69]

Tank you so much for this I plan on at least taking the mtg back sticker from woe play promo for the backs of my altars

[@jalonso8388]

Hi there. Are the setting different if printing on laserjet printer? I have tried printing these on the same holographic paper with my laserjet using Indesign. I print 300DPI with CMYK settings but when I print, the colors look dull.

[@underakillingmoon]

Thank you for your video. The thickness might be a problem for me tho.

[@kawaiicoyote]

If you don't mind answering where do you find the artwork for the proxies you make?

[@GoodTradesBrigade]

For high res MTG art, I go to www.artofmtg.com/

[@Jay-qb8jq]

Im sorry but what printer model is that ? The quality looks darn good. Can it handle 270 gsm 11pt ?

[@GoodTradesBrigade]

It's an old inkjet that I've had for over a decade. Updated the video description with the printer model.

[@jonskijonski]

Can I have the template (photoshop) to print out cards please?

[@gnrlogan1]

Is there any other way to do it so they don't look glossy? I don't know if there is a matte transparent paper

[@Bronkeykong]

could you post a video or template on how to size the images and place them on a sheet like you have at the start of the video? Ive got paper printer and proxy files but cant seem to get over the hump

[@Haruman123]

Can you please share info and/or a link to the paper ure using?

[@GoodTradesBrigade]

The holo sticker paper I use is branded as "PET". I order mine online from local retailers.

[@eowyn9400]

@@GoodTradesBrigade it's color is pure white or a bit silver?

[@kiralaynou2140]

Where do you download the photos from ?

[@danielkuttel7867]

The problem is, that the foiled proxy from you, has another thickness as the other cards in the deck. You will feel that during shuffle or drawing, and thats not ok in my opinion. Its the same when someone is only double sleeving the expensive cards in the deck.

[@numbbane]

It's minimal at best like really you would need to pull out the scale to see which ones weight a very very very small amount more. I'm not saying you're wrong because you aren't but I am saying is for a casual kitchen table event if they are going through that much to cheat you, they would just cheat in other ways.... And since they aren't allowed in tournament well nuff said

[@xanderarens5055]

I know what you're trying to say, I want this to use it for foil tokens. Not every token is printed in a new frame and artwork. So this is the perfect way for it. And it is completely legal and tournament friendly. But you have to name the artist and rights of WoTC. Also you have to make it understandable for your opponent. I think this is a nice way and very creative. Also a bit personal thing you can add to your deck without making any trouble. It's a bit the same for designing deckboxes and playmats

[@WheelerHomestead]

@@numbbane I mean the tournament thing is depending on where you are my lgs allows proxies but you gotta bring ur real cards with you cuz if anyone thinks the rules text is different you can show them it is not.

[@zodiackeeler9169]

Absolutley no way you could tell difference while shuffling I do this same technique, you're one of them guys

[@aragornair6286]

In my experience, though i only own 1 foil proxy, while it’s double sleeved in my deck I can’t tell a difference until i draw it. Shuffling and having my deck sit there I couldn’t point out where it is

[@cactuarneedle]

what program are you using on the computer and where did you get the images?

[@GoodTradesBrigade]

I use photoshop to edit and just use google for most of my image searching. You can also find high res MTG art at www.artofmtg.com/

[@_AKMU]

what foil holographic paper did you use? the link above doesn't seem to work.

[@EXxCloudEXx]

Everyone and their mom rocking marvel 2 music.

[@ViDG0D]

Great Video is it possible to get that esxact photoshop Psd print sheet template plz ty.

[@johnandrews7094]

dose it matter which type of printer you use as the only printer i have access is Canon iP7200 series

[@caustictea1918]

Can we please get a link to this brand of foil paper? Or at least some more info or something to help us find something similar to this product? I gave you a like, I will hit the subscribe button if I get a link to this sticker paper your using. Thanks

[@GoodTradesBrigade]

Updated the video description with the printer model and a link to where I source my vinyl sticker paper.

[@Toxickbd]

Dose it have to be a ink jet printer

[@classicalrichard]

Does this work on laserjet?

[@dustinchua1595]

This video is amazing

[@heartoftheparty6786]

Time to start my villainous proxy card enterprise, Wizards of the Wicked West Coast. Thank you for this how to guide mwa hahahaha. 🤣

[@Mikaelwins]

Can you show how to do yu gi oh with the different rarities

[@GoodTradesBrigade]

It's pretty much exactly the same process but with the cards sized for yugioh since they're smaller.

[@stephanhasenberg7783]

Very cool 😎

[@Spymii]

I was told to use a laser printer for this. Is inkjet what you used in the video?

[@GoodTradesBrigade]

I use a very old HP Inkjet that I've had laying around. Have yet to try printing on a laser printer. Updated the video description with the inkjet printer model.

[@chonando1019]

If you only have a black ink printer, will it come out poorly or can you make it like a ghost rare?

[@ToastUrbath]

I want to try this now

[@GoodTradesBrigade]

I've printed black and white art on the holo vinyl sticker paper and they also look great. Not nearly as cool as yugioh ghost rare quality but still pretty striking.

[@julieneylwij479]

Excellent. !

[@Balduvian]

What paper for non foils?

[@GoodTradesBrigade]

Can totally work for non-foil glossy/matte as long as they're vinyl sticker paper. Haven't had good results with non-vinyl sticker paper.

[@kscius]

Does any printer could print on that kind of paper?

[@GoodTradesBrigade]

The vinyl sticker paper I use says "inkjet friendly". Not sure how well they work with other printers.

[@mizuhamuri13]

Bro can u make the same whit Digimon tcg please.?

[@LoboGuarah]

it's the same process, it only changes the art.

[@JaysRecaps]

What's the name of your printer

[@GoodTradesBrigade]

Printer model and details are in the video description

[@Edition810]

From which app did u make it

[@GoodTradesBrigade]

I make my proxy edits using Photoshop

[@Mikey-ve6wd]

What's that type of knife he uses at 1:46 called?

[@maxdunn1989]

Looks like a box cutter knife but an xacto knife should work as well

[@Mikey-ve6wd]

@@maxdunn1989 Thank you man, I screenshot it to show a friend who started making proxies! He told me what it was and we're gonna try our hands at making some together with different foil patterns! If you know mtg, I want to make a Snow Waste with snowflake holofoil I found! We just need to make exact cuts!

[@maxdunn1989]

@@Mikey-ve6wd that sounds awesome, I hope it comes out great

[@gabrielpecci4662]

mtg cards dimensions ?

[@tbonifiedable]

No matter my printer setting ink rubs off

[@matthewdavis6741]

Have you tried letting it rest for 5-10 minutes?

[@GoodTradesBrigade]

Set your printer setting to print on "photo paper". That's how I was able to stop the ink from smearing off.

[@marlonma3607]

The only drawback I see is that the thickness of the card is altered

[@GoodTradesBrigade]

That is true. It becomes about as thick (or a smidge bit thicker) as a double sleeved card. I usually leave the proxies single sleeved in a double sleeved deck to even things out.

[@TheRichard714]

I will do this, but STRICTLY COMMANDERS ONLY

[@LittleMushroomGuy]

Thanks, I will use this to scam people with fake foils s/

[@timc2620]

at no point does this video actually show how to do this lol

[@shimizu_jp]

Maldito

[@humboldtdoomer866]

proxies are such utter cancer. i hope they get banned