@mario199923 The sheet is regular 8.5x11 size (standard paper) and each grid space is 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches (standard trading card dimensions). The 8-card grid will ultimately have 8 lines (5 horizontal x 3 vertical).
IVE GOTTA SAY ONLY 5:00 IN AND ITS BEEN THE MOST INFORMATIVE VIDEO IVE EVER SEEN ON YOUTUBE THANK YOU SO MUCH BRO YOU HAVE NO IDEA THE AMOUNT OF APPRECIATION I HAVE, JUST FOR 5 MINUTES I WISH YOU COULD SEE MY CARDS NOW. INK PRINTED BLEEDING ALL OVER SOME ARE FADED, AND ON GLOSSY INDEX CARDS LOL
@Homemadegameguru Did you get my message, i have a lot of great ideas we can collab on some stuff i can show you some of my prototype. Im all about the network i know you know stuff idont know and im telling you have really good ideas
@AOIEntertainment honestly, I don't recall getting your message before, but then again, I get many requests from all over. Anyway, let me know what you're thinking and you can send me a personal message about it. Cheers
@jimedd2003 Yes, BUT they won't have the high 'plastic like' gloss and texture of playing cards. You might be able to make 'fake' gloss by using Varathane, but I have never tried it myself. And since playing cards are bent quite frequently, you will have to be generous with the spray glue to ensure adhesion and let them set for at least 24 hours before cutting. You can make some sick looking cards with this technique.
Hey I want to thank you so much for your Vids with creating both TCG and TCG Game Boxes, I'm a young artist from NYC, who's been working on my own for about 4 years and with doing my own homework and being as creative as I can be, I just wanted to say thank you for being a influence to see my game come to birth.
@Maddartistvsmaddmonk Not a problem - that is why I post these. I hope your game makes millions. All I ask is for a shout out when you're getting those media interviews or at comic con :-D All the best of success to you
@pokemonrulesdamost Besides using gloss paper, the only other technique I can imagine to make the cards more 'glossy' is by using a lacquer or gloss stain. I would have to play with that idea before promoting it or posting a video for that. Hologram or lenticular cards cannot be made this way unfortunately. Die cut can be.
Hi, thanks for the video. I am hoping to start my own company about TCG and similar category in the entertainment industry, so this video of yours was very beneficial. Ok, so now I know how to make trading cards, I was hoping you can also show me how booster packs are made and starter deck boxes? As these are essential for us to put it in the market. I really appreciate you showing the trading cards cause I have looked everywhere on how to make trading cards and yours was the best out there.
@JaJasonLee All I do is provide the knowledge - it is up to individuals to do something positive or negative with it. If people want to scam others with my technique, that is their prerogative and says more about them than me. Hopefully the bulk of my viewers have the creative juices to make their own games. Cheers
@geek4life42 I have been using AP7 for 10 years now. Can't even remember what I paid for it. It is what I choose to use, but you can use whatever program you feel comfortable with. I'm sure there is some low priced stuff out there or torrents you can get. Good luck
@thegigan012 It is up to you, but I would not suggest it. Bottle / spreadable glue eventually bubbles and can also get uneven and lumpy. Unless you can put it on incredibly thin in even layers and press for a full day, there is a slim chance it will stay as a flat card. Again, up to you. Cheers
@iddillian No I don't. Rounding is a headache by hand and to do it properly, you need a die cutter or a special press. All my cards are straight cornered
very nice technique man, we think the same lol watch my how to make custom pokemon cards vids. thats just a hobby but im designing my own card game right now
Just to let everyone curious about the characters on my cards know, I am going to be launching a new comic book series soon based on my game. If you want to learn more, subscribe to catch the soon to be posted video about the launch. I will be making a special 600 copy printing exclusively for You Tube before the main launch in 2012. Cheers
@shadree All you need, besides the spray glue, is a good graphics program (I use Adobe Photoshop 7), 80 pound (weight) gloss paper (available at most copy stores), a good paper cutter or sharp scissors and some imagination to design your cards.
@bttffan101 no no no - glue stick won't give you the adhesion you need. Unless Krazy Glue makes one, I wouldn't advise you use it if you want your cards to stay together.
....liar you said 10 to 15 $ AND YOUR SAYING WE NEED TO BUY A LASER PRINTER AND GLOSSY PAPER HOW IS THAT 10 To 15 $ YOU JUST SAID GLOSSY PAPER IS $80 aND A LAZER PRINTER IS ABOUT FOUR HUNDERD DOLLERZ
@MrROFL92 You obviously weren't listening properly. I mentioned that the best way to make your cards is to go to your local copy and print store (4:05 - 4:15) and NOT to use a home printer unless you have one already. I warn viewers not to use Ink Jet and to instead use Laser if available.
I never said glossy paper is $80 - I said it is 80 POUND STOCK. I will give you that one since you are British, but listen properly to what I'm saying in the video.
Man.. I worry that the wrong people will use this for the wrong reasons.. Like fake pokemon cards, and bullshit like that. It's been around for ages. I just hate buying on ebay and getting fakes. This teaches any dumbass how to do that very activity. I know you don't wish to insue that, but it is apparent to people who watch this.
@RaNdOmBrEeZe I hear what you are saying. But that is the unfortunate reality when it comes to society. Any idea that is created to help people can also be used to hurt or con people. I hope no one uses this technique to make illegal copies of other games, but there is nothing I can do about it.
There is a reason why companies like Upper Deck put small holograms on their cards. Even with this technique, there are limitations. Cheers and thanks for commenting
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Really awesome video, I was initially worried it'd introduce a way to spread fake cards into the market, but without being able to make holographic cards that's pretty much not possible. Must try this.
Sorry oh my god my card game just became a awsome fad in my school and people are playing it during recess people are even buying cards from me thank you so much im the most popular kid in my school i got over $50 dollers from this thank you so much :):)
@101poketons Glad I can help. I will eventually do one on making inexpensive card boxes with templates. Hope ur a subscriber so you'll know when it is posted
@nicknsk8er I am working on a trading card game but it won't be done till winter and shown next year at toy fair. Use that imagination and create a game that is solely you. "Fantasy" is something no sane person would normally conceive, yet hypnotizes everyone's sanity - start getting insane ;-P
@homemadegameguru i made my own card game and i just need to make the cards themself but how can i can i get the pictures onto my pc without having to draw it because i stink at drawing? I really want to make the game. Please HELP.
@101poketons Scanners are straightforward machines to use. If you have physical pictures you want to incorporate onto your computer, either buy a scanner or use a friend's and copy it in. If you have access to a damn good digital camera, you can also take a picture of whatever it is you want to use and then upload it for editing. Hope this helps. Cheers
Your video is amazingly well done, I am surprised that you spend so much time for all the things you make; at the end, the result is fully worth of the effort. The technique you use for the cards is quite good and sort of easy to follow. Congratulations, you have got a great talent.
@Chicknwings at the consumer level - not that I know of. This technique is more for basic trading card design. Holographic stickers, like the ones Upper Deck uses, can be place on. You can also do intricate die-cut designs if you have the steady hands. But metallic card stock, hmm...the only thing I can suggest is to look for a metallic spray paint to use on normal card stock.
Hi! BIG thanks for the video. I am doing custom sports cards for my personal use, as I am big into TTM autographs. I too, however, have a question for you...
I am "fairly" experienced with photoshop and have had great success making cards of my own design. I always make them 2.5 x 3.5 inches and have a cut line template prepared. Here is where my problem comes in... EVERY time I send to the printers, the cards come back 1/4 inch too small... I've tried everything I can think of. Any thoughts?
@missionaborted150 Funny enough, I know exactly what you are talking about. In the past, I would sometimes save a file as a PDF or JPEG and it would make a difference once printed at a copy store. Always choose one format to save in. Also, sometimes it is the printer who makes the mistake. Make sure to tell them NOT to re-size the templates OR re-size them all to fit exactly the same. Be clear with them with what you want the finished product to look like. Hope this helped
@MrAndroidboy98 Working on the comic book series right now and planning to launch this game around the same time as the comic. Probably around late Fall. I will post a video about it for my subscribers when the time comes. Thanks for asking.
@mysteryguitarman14 The designs are my own. I just played around with different templates I created in Photoshop until I had one I liked. There is no rules to how a trading card should look - design it anyway you please
Thank you, that has helped a lot. What I am working on now is packaging and making Holo/Shiny cards. I am not sure if you can help me with that but I will find a way ;D.
Hello, I see you often get bombarded with questions but since you seem like a helpful guy, here is another one for you...
Doesn't getting the product distrobuted in stores cost a lot of money itself? I'm no expert and will be researching furthur however you seem to have first hand experiance so....
Also do you mind showing us the cards in detail, explaining the rules etc. If not then what about telling us what it is called and where we can find links etc.
@iRAWkTheWorld I'm always down with helping my subscribers and answering their questions. Firstly, the game shown in the video is for a comic book I am making for Fall/Winter. More information will be available once I know the fate of the comic book series.
Distribution is the most cost effective way to reach many retailers, however, you will have to cough up from 20 - 35% of your wholesale price for the distributor to make money. 1 distributor can get you 1000s of retailers if you can get one.
@iRAWkTheWorld Going to a large retailer directly would make you more money, but getting Toys R Us or Wal Mart is next to impossible as an unheard of company. Even if they like your product, if they feel you can't handle their order quantities, they won't do business with you. For new companies, distribution is the best route - just research the competition, their client lists and their margin percentage. Usually one prototype is needed per distributor, plus some sell sheets. Hope this helped
@wikiguy419 The lines are made simply with the Line tool that is in the left side box (between the Type tool and Eyedropper tool). I use a 4px line that is a shade lighter than the border of the cards I'm cutting. This ensures that even if you don't cut it properly, the line will be barely noticeable.
The designs and characters are of my own design and are hand drawn. They will be in a comic book series I am working on for this winter.
Also, I have found that a template can be set up that can hold 8 cards (4x2 landscape) and even 9 cards (3x3 portrait). Is there a reason for just 6 cards in the template you use? I just figure it would save on printing costs. Thanks!
@ataribravo on an 8.5x11 sheet, you can easily fit 9 regular sized trading cards vertically. I did six for a reason. It worked out arithmetically based on the total amount of cards I needed. I like to use all available spaces on a layout sheet. Just a personal preference
I watched your video again. No matter how I approached it I had the same problem, but now I see you do too. When you make the cuts using the left and right cut lines, you cut off the cut lines for the horizontal cuts that seperate the tops and bottoms of the cards. I loved the cut line idea, but it seems to fall short. If you can "eyeball" those horizontal cuts, then you could "eyeball" all of the cuts, right? Or is there a way to cut that keeps cut lines for each cut that needs to be made?
@ataribravo Trust me, I invented this process - I have no issues cutting with the guide lines and can actually do it without any. But this took me quite a while to master. You have to problem solve a bit. If you place your cards OVER the grid cut lines or do just corner cut lines, then yes, you will have no guides upon cutting. But if you lay out long cut lines (in a light color or faint black) OVER the card layout, it won't matter how you cut it - the guide lines will be there until cut.
I really liked your video and have used similar techniques. Question: Even with the cut lines and the paper cutter you use, how matched are the cards size wise? It seems that when I do the cutting I always end up with some cards too large and some to small so my game deck is... well, not as exact as I would like it to be. Any extra suggestions on cutting? Thanks!!
@ataribravo It took me a bit of time to master lining up the cards with a back light source. This is why I set up dark cut lines and take my time to align up the cards before stapling together and gluing. Many people rush the process or don't want to double-check the alignment. But when done correctly, the cards will all be the same size. I don't know if you use scissors or a paper cutter, but a paper cutter is by far the best way to cut trading cards exactly the same size. Hope this helped :D
i was curious on how you made your characters? did you just draw them on paper and use photoshop to color or did you do it all on the computer? thanks alot
@camermoon Pretty much what you typed - drew out my own characters on quality paper, scanned them in at 400dpi and then used Photoshop to color them in. I find it better to hand draw my characters first, verses rendering everything on computer. But to each their own.
I am not going to lie ,Me myself i've done a good job on my project(board game) so far using none of these techniques but yes ..Very helpful tips and i thank you :) until next time
Adobe 7 isnt compatable with windows 7 any idea which newer version i should use im lost tryin to figure out which one is best for this purpose since there is alot lol and the templates for your cards u created them on photoshop right?
@sk8terpunk52 I can't remember how much I paid for it since I bought it eons ago, but I still use Adobe 7. It is ancient as dust, but I swear by it. Amazing program til this day!
Lol I used an inkjet printer with normal A4 paper and printed one side the fronts and flipped the paper over and printed the back and they turned out almost and perfect as yours with some lamination :D
@PizzaNuggetz You can do that is you are looking to make trading cards for personal use. However, my technique is for those who want to make professional prototypes for sending to retailers, manufacturers or distributors or want their products to be professional enough for consumer resale. If you want a card that can match O-pee-chee or Upper Deck (minus the hologram stuff), this way will provide the best results. Cheers
This was extremely helpful! I have a card game that i made a while back and was deciding to remake it, but cutting with siccors is just tedious. Once i get a paper cutter things'll get much easier!
@GHOSTTOYS actually no. If you do that the sheet will shift and your card will be off once cut. Try it and you will see what I'm talking about. I have yet to find a home printer that can double side perfectly. Also, the card will be thin as hell. One sheet of coated stock would make a trading card flimsy
that can be true. but not necessarily. you could use ink and a harder card stock. even professional printing doesn't always match up. nowadays you can get around printing places.
@SirFakeName I wouldn't give you such a speech - I would rather say "do what you want!" I just happen to draw my own characters - but if YOU are the subject, who needs drawn art? Dependent on what you want to show on your cards, find an artist you want to work with or just create whatever madness you desire. Hell, just use photos. Never base your design off of someone else artwork. The best design is one no one has thought of doing before. Hope this helps. Cheers
Couldn't you have printed out one side,then turned the paper over and printed out the other side? since they are laid out it should be even front and back.
@NukeTheSystem Nope! When you do that there will be shifting of the image and even millimeters off can ruin the card when cut - unless you have thick one color borders/bleeds. Secondly, one sheet of gloss stock paper is too thin for a finished trading card. Double the sheets will provide a stronger and more professional finished product. Trust me, this process has been perfected to fool even large distributors and retailers into thinking the cards are mass produced. Cheers
@PastorEbolden as I mentioned to theabridgedcommuniy, templates/designs are completely up to the creator and even if I showed a video on making a template, it would only show you my design and not one that would suit every potential creator. Everyone is creative and if you put your mind to it, you can make an amazing basketball design.
My advice: go to Google images for images on basketball and incorporate that into your card. Put the stats in the back of the card how you wish. You can do it :D
And one other question is a proper tutorial using photoshop to creating a card design for those who are still in experienced. Also thanks again for your time.
Hmm very interesting tutorial. Now when you want to create a new card, how big does it have to be in photoshop? Cause I've always wondered this and wasn't sure how big to open up the file as.
@theabridgedcommuniy The standard size of trading cards is 2 and a half inches by 3 and a half inches (other sizes do exist). I always do my artwork at 400 to 600 dpi. This ensures the picture quality stays sharp regardless of how I re-size the images or make changes.
As per your design/template question - there is no such thing as a set design. Experience means nothing when it comes to creativity. Don't hinder yourself - make the design how you want. Scour Google Images for insight to start.
Yeah currently had the beta out of my card game, and I was seriously looking for solutions on how to do this kind of thing. Thankfully a friend of mine showed me the link to this video. Thanks for the advice and I hope that when my game is out that you'll be able to try it out.
@Chicknwings This is why I'm on here - to share some creative knowledge. Professional prototyping is possible with a little innovative thinking. In regards to your other question, I do not use MS Paint and thus wouldn't feel right telling you how to use it. I swear by Photoshop. When saving your files, use PDF or TIFF format (when everything is complete). Do NOT use JPEG or Bitmap (low res quality). Hope this helps you out. Cheers
you are awesome man, thanks so much for your idea, for someone like me without a job and only time to invent, it really helps me out having this information.
i have a card game i created, and need to make a prototype but dont have the money for that, and dont want to get involved with possible fraudulent business.
BUT i have a question, you use Adobe Photoshop, and created your own cards, i would like to request that you show us you tubers how to create our own cards using Adobe Photoshop! thx
@DrewBlue86 Sorry to hear about your job situation bud - I've been there before. The difference between my video and other trading card videos is that I don't want to dictate to people on how to make their trading card design. There is absolutely no rule or standard design - make your template anyway you wish. The only things you need to know are: 1) trading cards are 3.5 x 2.5 inches, 2) image heavy on the front, 3) info on the back. Go nuts my friend and be as original as you wish
@DrewBlue86 I will eventually be doing a video on launching a new product to distributors and retailers. I know you subbed so when it comes out, it might be of interest to help you take your finished prototype to market. Cheers
@linka711 The copy store where I'm at does each for $0.49 per copy, thus a $1 per sheet of front and back cards. Some places might charge a premium for the glossy paper, usually $0.20 to $0.30 per sheet. You have to check your local Staples or Kinkos for pricing
@321LegendBlader It is considered "80lbs. glossy stock" - it is a thick glossy paper that copy stores use. I believe you can buy it by the pack, but most home printers would choke on it. There is a thicker 110lbs. card stock on the market that can be bought by the pack as well, but it isn't glossy and provides a dull finish to the cards. Glossy always looks and feels more professional.
@darts56 Save them as flat PDF, TIFF or PSD and upload on their website or bring in the files using a flash drive or SD card. Each copy place is different so simply ask them the best way to send files. Cheers
Thank you for the tutorial! This really helped me a lot.
luigi370 1 week ago
on the grid, what is the size of the sheet you use and what increments are the lines in ( as in 2, 5, & 7)? Thanks in advance.
mario199923 1 week ago
@mario199923 The sheet is regular 8.5x11 size (standard paper) and each grid space is 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches (standard trading card dimensions). The 8-card grid will ultimately have 8 lines (5 horizontal x 3 vertical).
Homemadegameguru 1 week ago
My friends and I are developing a card game similar to Magic the Gathering and this has been very informative, so thanks (:
MrTlindley 2 weeks ago
@MrTlindley No prob - it's what I do :D
Homemadegameguru 1 week ago
IVE GOTTA SAY ONLY 5:00 IN AND ITS BEEN THE MOST INFORMATIVE VIDEO IVE EVER SEEN ON YOUTUBE THANK YOU SO MUCH BRO YOU HAVE NO IDEA THE AMOUNT OF APPRECIATION I HAVE, JUST FOR 5 MINUTES I WISH YOU COULD SEE MY CARDS NOW. INK PRINTED BLEEDING ALL OVER SOME ARE FADED, AND ON GLOSSY INDEX CARDS LOL
AOIEntertainment 2 weeks ago
@AOIEntertainment Glad I could help
Homemadegameguru 2 weeks ago
@Homemadegameguru Did you get my message, i have a lot of great ideas we can collab on some stuff i can show you some of my prototype. Im all about the network i know you know stuff idont know and im telling you have really good ideas
AOIEntertainment 2 weeks ago
@AOIEntertainment honestly, I don't recall getting your message before, but then again, I get many requests from all over. Anyway, let me know what you're thinking and you can send me a personal message about it. Cheers
Homemadegameguru 2 weeks ago
Could I use this method for playing cards?
jimedd2003 3 weeks ago
@jimedd2003 Yes, BUT they won't have the high 'plastic like' gloss and texture of playing cards. You might be able to make 'fake' gloss by using Varathane, but I have never tried it myself. And since playing cards are bent quite frequently, you will have to be generous with the spray glue to ensure adhesion and let them set for at least 24 hours before cutting. You can make some sick looking cards with this technique.
Homemadegameguru 3 weeks ago
Hey I want to thank you so much for your Vids with creating both TCG and TCG Game Boxes, I'm a young artist from NYC, who's been working on my own for about 4 years and with doing my own homework and being as creative as I can be, I just wanted to say thank you for being a influence to see my game come to birth.
Maddartistvsmaddmonk 1 month ago
@Maddartistvsmaddmonk Not a problem - that is why I post these. I hope your game makes millions. All I ask is for a shout out when you're getting those media interviews or at comic con :-D All the best of success to you
Homemadegameguru 3 weeks ago
How did u make the card characters
Tblader100 1 month ago
I made tarot cards with a similar technique.
MadamWriterGal 1 month ago
@MadamWriterGal Happy to hear that :-D
Homemadegameguru 3 weeks ago
Hey can u do a video on making packaging for your cards
Tblader100 1 month ago
can you post a download link for the grid thing so i can use it
max39295 1 month ago
Can you plz show us how to make shiny cards you know like the rare ones
pokemonrulesdamost 1 month ago
@pokemonrulesdamost Besides using gloss paper, the only other technique I can imagine to make the cards more 'glossy' is by using a lacquer or gloss stain. I would have to play with that idea before promoting it or posting a video for that. Hologram or lenticular cards cannot be made this way unfortunately. Die cut can be.
Homemadegameguru 3 weeks ago
I just wanna say Thank you for this video :D I was always so clueless about this kind of stuff
GreedC 1 month ago
Hi, thanks for the video. I am hoping to start my own company about TCG and similar category in the entertainment industry, so this video of yours was very beneficial. Ok, so now I know how to make trading cards, I was hoping you can also show me how booster packs are made and starter deck boxes? As these are essential for us to put it in the market. I really appreciate you showing the trading cards cause I have looked everywhere on how to make trading cards and yours was the best out there.
lc1045876 1 month ago
thnx helping us make fake yugioh cards and pokemon cards? wtf!?
JaJasonLee 1 month ago
@JaJasonLee All I do is provide the knowledge - it is up to individuals to do something positive or negative with it. If people want to scam others with my technique, that is their prerogative and says more about them than me. Hopefully the bulk of my viewers have the creative juices to make their own games. Cheers
Homemadegameguru 1 month ago 7
@Homemadegameguru sadly they don't
JaJasonLee 1 month ago
hehe i got my spray glue for five bucks
808fantasyduelist 1 month ago
Thanks for the videos. Quick Question about packaging. Have you ever used pre made foil wraps for your cards or just the box in the other video?
SportsWarsCards 2 months ago
@SportsWarsCards I actually make my own wraps, beyond the box. My next video will be about making the wraps.
Homemadegameguru 2 months ago
This so awsome thx now I can do somthing rather than sitting around allday playing video games
livinglikeLARRY9 2 months ago
can you make a booster pack making tutorial
TheOzone18 2 months ago
@TheOzone18 The next video I will come out with...
Homemadegameguru 2 months ago
Is Adobe Photoshop 7 free? 'Cause I hear that it costs some pretty big money and I'm very cheap
geek4life42 2 months ago
@geek4life42 I have been using AP7 for 10 years now. Can't even remember what I paid for it. It is what I choose to use, but you can use whatever program you feel comfortable with. I'm sure there is some low priced stuff out there or torrents you can get. Good luck
Homemadegameguru 2 months ago
@geek4life42 it is!!! lol use the free trial!
icup728 2 months ago
can i use bottle glue if im careful about it???
thegigan012 2 months ago
@thegigan012 It is up to you, but I would not suggest it. Bottle / spreadable glue eventually bubbles and can also get uneven and lumpy. Unless you can put it on incredibly thin in even layers and press for a full day, there is a slim chance it will stay as a flat card. Again, up to you. Cheers
Homemadegameguru 2 months ago
@Homemadegameguru ok thanks bro
thegigan012 2 months ago
Do you ever round the corners of the cards and if so how?
iddillian 3 months ago
@iddillian No I don't. Rounding is a headache by hand and to do it properly, you need a die cutter or a special press. All my cards are straight cornered
Homemadegameguru 3 months ago
can you make a video of you showing how to make the cards templates on photo shop.. thanks
TheAngelLoser 3 months ago
can you make a video of you showing how to make the cards on photo shop.. thanks
TheAngelLoser 3 months ago
@TheAngelLoser Check out my latest video now up...
Homemadegameguru 2 months ago
very nice technique man, we think the same lol watch my how to make custom pokemon cards vids. thats just a hobby but im designing my own card game right now
Poketarist 3 months ago
Just to let everyone curious about the characters on my cards know, I am going to be launching a new comic book series soon based on my game. If you want to learn more, subscribe to catch the soon to be posted video about the launch. I will be making a special 600 copy printing exclusively for You Tube before the main launch in 2012. Cheers
Homemadegameguru 3 months ago
Any chance you could make a summariesed list in the desciption on materials/software etc?
I just wanted to check on what grade paper (gsm) you use for example.
...I remember the spray glue.
shadree 3 months ago
@shadree All you need, besides the spray glue, is a good graphics program (I use Adobe Photoshop 7), 80 pound (weight) gloss paper (available at most copy stores), a good paper cutter or sharp scissors and some imagination to design your cards.
Homemadegameguru 3 months ago
@Homemadegameguru Just for reference, that's about 300gsm for us metric folk. Which is the thickest paper most copy shops around my area hold.
shadree 2 months ago
Could you use a gluestick? Just curious.
bttffan101 3 months ago
@bttffan101 no no no - glue stick won't give you the adhesion you need. Unless Krazy Glue makes one, I wouldn't advise you use it if you want your cards to stay together.
Homemadegameguru 3 months ago
@MovieMonopoly haha, yeh, thats why I made 2 grand in 1 week from that shit.
RaNdOmBrEeZe 3 months ago
....liar you said 10 to 15 $ AND YOUR SAYING WE NEED TO BUY A LASER PRINTER AND GLOSSY PAPER HOW IS THAT 10 To 15 $ YOU JUST SAID GLOSSY PAPER IS $80 aND A LAZER PRINTER IS ABOUT FOUR HUNDERD DOLLERZ
MrROFL92 4 months ago
@MrROFL92 You obviously weren't listening properly. I mentioned that the best way to make your cards is to go to your local copy and print store (4:05 - 4:15) and NOT to use a home printer unless you have one already. I warn viewers not to use Ink Jet and to instead use Laser if available.
I never said glossy paper is $80 - I said it is 80 POUND STOCK. I will give you that one since you are British, but listen properly to what I'm saying in the video.
Homemadegameguru 4 months ago 4
Man.. I worry that the wrong people will use this for the wrong reasons.. Like fake pokemon cards, and bullshit like that. It's been around for ages. I just hate buying on ebay and getting fakes. This teaches any dumbass how to do that very activity. I know you don't wish to insue that, but it is apparent to people who watch this.
RaNdOmBrEeZe 4 months ago
@RaNdOmBrEeZe I hear what you are saying. But that is the unfortunate reality when it comes to society. Any idea that is created to help people can also be used to hurt or con people. I hope no one uses this technique to make illegal copies of other games, but there is nothing I can do about it.
There is a reason why companies like Upper Deck put small holograms on their cards. Even with this technique, there are limitations. Cheers and thanks for commenting
Homemadegameguru 4 months ago
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TheDnomrah 4 months ago
Thanks so much for sharing this. You're amazing.
dableutyef 4 months ago
what kind of paper did you use?
helmetboy324 4 months ago
Can you send me the link for adobe photoshop download
brady7001 4 months ago in playlist brady7001's favorites
Really awesome video, I was initially worried it'd introduce a way to spread fake cards into the market, but without being able to make holographic cards that's pretty much not possible. Must try this.
creator01010100 4 months ago
omg i sooooo hope my mom wwill do this with me
brady7001 4 months ago
hope you tried the element of lightning for your rock paper scizzors game
TheLaughtillithurts 4 months ago
how do you make like the cool pictures and templates?
lazerrhino 5 months ago
Sorry oh my god my card game just became a awsome fad in my school and people are playing it during recess people are even buying cards from me thank you so much im the most popular kid in my school i got over $50 dollers from this thank you so much :):)
101poketons 5 months ago
@101poketons Glad I can help. I will eventually do one on making inexpensive card boxes with templates. Hope ur a subscriber so you'll know when it is posted
Homemadegameguru 5 months ago
Oh my god my c
101poketons 5 months ago
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thanks alot this is the next step for me
DoubleX300 5 months ago
thanks alot this is the next step for me
DoubleX300 5 months ago
Keep up the good work, love those videos!
LweesDaJuggernaut 5 months ago
what cards were they that are now being sold in stores
relcojrproductions 5 months ago
@relcojrproductions They are not sold in stores yet. Still working on the comic book that will accompany it
Homemadegameguru 5 months ago
I wish there were videos on youtube of how proffesional companies make their TCG games. If anyone knows anything plz reply.
nicknsk8er 6 months ago
great man, just great. Can you plz post another video of one of your fantasy card games. Not "rock paper scissor" :). Subbed just from this video :)
nicknsk8er 6 months ago
@nicknsk8er I am working on a trading card game but it won't be done till winter and shown next year at toy fair. Use that imagination and create a game that is solely you. "Fantasy" is something no sane person would normally conceive, yet hypnotizes everyone's sanity - start getting insane ;-P
Homemadegameguru 6 months ago
How much would it cost if I asked you to make like 5 custom cards for me?
CliffLee33fan 6 months ago
This is awesome! It really inspired me to make a card game, and now I know how :D Thanks a ton!!
Ryuki95 6 months ago
What!? you're Canadian, awesome!
elitecssplayer 6 months ago
You should do a video where you just show these cards up close!
RottenCoke 6 months ago
hay man can you make yu gi oh cards
RikuHino 6 months ago
@RikuHino Following my technique, you can make your own style of Yu Go Oh cards. Hell, screw that...make RikuHino battle cards!
Homemadegameguru 6 months ago
@homemadegameguru did you draw the whole card or just the picture
101poketons 6 months ago
@101poketons all artwork on the cards was created and drawn by me. The borders and layout were done in Photoshop
Homemadegameguru 6 months ago
I love your vids
101poketons 6 months ago
@homemadegameguru thanks :)
101poketons 6 months ago
@homemadegameguru i made my own card game and i just need to make the cards themself but how can i can i get the pictures onto my pc without having to draw it because i stink at drawing? I really want to make the game. Please HELP.
101poketons 6 months ago
@101poketons Scanners are straightforward machines to use. If you have physical pictures you want to incorporate onto your computer, either buy a scanner or use a friend's and copy it in. If you have access to a damn good digital camera, you can also take a picture of whatever it is you want to use and then upload it for editing. Hope this helps. Cheers
Homemadegameguru 6 months ago
@homeadegameguru how do you use the scanner to get the picture
101poketons 6 months ago
Your video is amazingly well done, I am surprised that you spend so much time for all the things you make; at the end, the result is fully worth of the effort. The technique you use for the cards is quite good and sort of easy to follow. Congratulations, you have got a great talent.
Greetings from Mexico City.
catbeyond 6 months ago
Just curious, is there any metallic cardstock that's currently being sold anywhere?
Chicknwings 6 months ago in playlist An Invention or craft to try
@Chicknwings at the consumer level - not that I know of. This technique is more for basic trading card design. Holographic stickers, like the ones Upper Deck uses, can be place on. You can also do intricate die-cut designs if you have the steady hands. But metallic card stock, hmm...the only thing I can suggest is to look for a metallic spray paint to use on normal card stock.
Homemadegameguru 6 months ago
But how u get the pics on the PC?
ashleyou1 6 months ago
@ashleyou1 Scanner
Homemadegameguru 6 months ago
@Homemadegameguru i dont have one, dude! I mean sir!!
ashleyou1 4 months ago
Hi! BIG thanks for the video. I am doing custom sports cards for my personal use, as I am big into TTM autographs. I too, however, have a question for you...
I am "fairly" experienced with photoshop and have had great success making cards of my own design. I always make them 2.5 x 3.5 inches and have a cut line template prepared. Here is where my problem comes in... EVERY time I send to the printers, the cards come back 1/4 inch too small... I've tried everything I can think of. Any thoughts?
missionaborted150 6 months ago
@missionaborted150 Funny enough, I know exactly what you are talking about. In the past, I would sometimes save a file as a PDF or JPEG and it would make a difference once printed at a copy store. Always choose one format to save in. Also, sometimes it is the printer who makes the mistake. Make sure to tell them NOT to re-size the templates OR re-size them all to fit exactly the same. Be clear with them with what you want the finished product to look like. Hope this helped
Homemadegameguru 6 months ago
those cards look cool do u have a card series for them if so is there any way i could get them
MrAndroidboy98 6 months ago
@MrAndroidboy98 Working on the comic book series right now and planning to launch this game around the same time as the comic. Probably around late Fall. I will post a video about it for my subscribers when the time comes. Thanks for asking.
Homemadegameguru 6 months ago
@Homemadegameguru how do you make the cards the right size?
LEONSKENNEDY1100 6 months ago
How did you make the cards
like where did you get the design?
mysteryguitarman14 6 months ago
@mysteryguitarman14 The designs are my own. I just played around with different templates I created in Photoshop until I had one I liked. There is no rules to how a trading card should look - design it anyway you please
Homemadegameguru 6 months ago
@Homemadegameguru what program do you use for game making
Sup278 7 months ago
Thank you, that has helped a lot. What I am working on now is packaging and making Holo/Shiny cards. I am not sure if you can help me with that but I will find a way ;D.
iRAWkTheWorld 7 months ago
Hello, I see you often get bombarded with questions but since you seem like a helpful guy, here is another one for you...
Doesn't getting the product distrobuted in stores cost a lot of money itself? I'm no expert and will be researching furthur however you seem to have first hand experiance so....
Also do you mind showing us the cards in detail, explaining the rules etc. If not then what about telling us what it is called and where we can find links etc.
Thank you in advance! :D
IRTW
iRAWkTheWorld 7 months ago
@iRAWkTheWorld I'm always down with helping my subscribers and answering their questions. Firstly, the game shown in the video is for a comic book I am making for Fall/Winter. More information will be available once I know the fate of the comic book series.
Distribution is the most cost effective way to reach many retailers, however, you will have to cough up from 20 - 35% of your wholesale price for the distributor to make money. 1 distributor can get you 1000s of retailers if you can get one.
Homemadegameguru 7 months ago
@iRAWkTheWorld Going to a large retailer directly would make you more money, but getting Toys R Us or Wal Mart is next to impossible as an unheard of company. Even if they like your product, if they feel you can't handle their order quantities, they won't do business with you. For new companies, distribution is the best route - just research the competition, their client lists and their margin percentage. Usually one prototype is needed per distributor, plus some sell sheets. Hope this helped
Homemadegameguru 7 months ago
I have a question.
How do u make the cut lines on Photoshop?
Also, how do u make the cool designs and those neat little creatures?
wikiguy419 7 months ago
@wikiguy419 The lines are made simply with the Line tool that is in the left side box (between the Type tool and Eyedropper tool). I use a 4px line that is a shade lighter than the border of the cards I'm cutting. This ensures that even if you don't cut it properly, the line will be barely noticeable.
The designs and characters are of my own design and are hand drawn. They will be in a comic book series I am working on for this winter.
Homemadegameguru 7 months ago
wow you've got some nice Ideas :D i subscribed you please make more of this stuff!
Danielgoingburst 7 months ago
Thanks! I needed a low cost way to create a custom deck. Glad I came across your vids.
drawingforward 7 months ago
Also, I have found that a template can be set up that can hold 8 cards (4x2 landscape) and even 9 cards (3x3 portrait). Is there a reason for just 6 cards in the template you use? I just figure it would save on printing costs. Thanks!
ataribravo 7 months ago
@ataribravo on an 8.5x11 sheet, you can easily fit 9 regular sized trading cards vertically. I did six for a reason. It worked out arithmetically based on the total amount of cards I needed. I like to use all available spaces on a layout sheet. Just a personal preference
Homemadegameguru 7 months ago
I watched your video again. No matter how I approached it I had the same problem, but now I see you do too. When you make the cuts using the left and right cut lines, you cut off the cut lines for the horizontal cuts that seperate the tops and bottoms of the cards. I loved the cut line idea, but it seems to fall short. If you can "eyeball" those horizontal cuts, then you could "eyeball" all of the cuts, right? Or is there a way to cut that keeps cut lines for each cut that needs to be made?
ataribravo 7 months ago
@ataribravo Trust me, I invented this process - I have no issues cutting with the guide lines and can actually do it without any. But this took me quite a while to master. You have to problem solve a bit. If you place your cards OVER the grid cut lines or do just corner cut lines, then yes, you will have no guides upon cutting. But if you lay out long cut lines (in a light color or faint black) OVER the card layout, it won't matter how you cut it - the guide lines will be there until cut.
Homemadegameguru 7 months ago
I really liked your video and have used similar techniques. Question: Even with the cut lines and the paper cutter you use, how matched are the cards size wise? It seems that when I do the cutting I always end up with some cards too large and some to small so my game deck is... well, not as exact as I would like it to be. Any extra suggestions on cutting? Thanks!!
ataribravo 7 months ago
@ataribravo It took me a bit of time to master lining up the cards with a back light source. This is why I set up dark cut lines and take my time to align up the cards before stapling together and gluing. Many people rush the process or don't want to double-check the alignment. But when done correctly, the cards will all be the same size. I don't know if you use scissors or a paper cutter, but a paper cutter is by far the best way to cut trading cards exactly the same size. Hope this helped :D
Homemadegameguru 7 months ago
i was curious on how you made your characters? did you just draw them on paper and use photoshop to color or did you do it all on the computer? thanks alot
camermoon 7 months ago
@camermoon Pretty much what you typed - drew out my own characters on quality paper, scanned them in at 400dpi and then used Photoshop to color them in. I find it better to hand draw my characters first, verses rendering everything on computer. But to each their own.
Homemadegameguru 7 months ago
lol ur really a kid on the inside like me:)
TheHermitcrab101 7 months ago
well ok so i glues pieces of paper together but other then the nessesitites of putting together a board game i have not used these techniques
QuietRaven 7 months ago
I am not going to lie ,Me myself i've done a good job on my project(board game) so far using none of these techniques but yes ..Very helpful tips and i thank you :) until next time
QuietRaven 7 months ago
nice video man keep it up
ZygoInferior 7 months ago
your so cool
prince30370 7 months ago
when you say "pitchers", do you mean Pictures?
origindirewolf 8 months ago
Adobe 7 isnt compatable with windows 7 any idea which newer version i should use im lost tryin to figure out which one is best for this purpose since there is alot lol and the templates for your cards u created them on photoshop right?
sk8terpunk52 8 months ago
great video. thanks a lot
deIeteThisComment 8 months ago
This is an awesome tutorial, thanks a lot for putting it online.
RobBrazierJr 8 months ago
what version of adobe photoshop did u use and how much did the program cost
sk8terpunk52 8 months ago
@sk8terpunk52 I can't remember how much I paid for it since I bought it eons ago, but I still use Adobe 7. It is ancient as dust, but I swear by it. Amazing program til this day!
Homemadegameguru 8 months ago
Lol I used an inkjet printer with normal A4 paper and printed one side the fronts and flipped the paper over and printed the back and they turned out almost and perfect as yours with some lamination :D
PizzaNuggetz 8 months ago
@PizzaNuggetz You can do that is you are looking to make trading cards for personal use. However, my technique is for those who want to make professional prototypes for sending to retailers, manufacturers or distributors or want their products to be professional enough for consumer resale. If you want a card that can match O-pee-chee or Upper Deck (minus the hologram stuff), this way will provide the best results. Cheers
Homemadegameguru 8 months ago
@Homemadegameguru Oh, I didn't know that you were talking about cards that could actually be worth money someday...
PizzaNuggetz 8 months ago
This was extremely helpful! I have a card game that i made a while back and was deciding to remake it, but cutting with siccors is just tedious. Once i get a paper cutter things'll get much easier!
KnightsofSin 8 months ago
would it be easyer to turn the sheet of paper and putting it back it the printer .....just saying no offence ...
GHOSTTOYS 9 months ago
@GHOSTTOYS actually no. If you do that the sheet will shift and your card will be off once cut. Try it and you will see what I'm talking about. I have yet to find a home printer that can double side perfectly. Also, the card will be thin as hell. One sheet of coated stock would make a trading card flimsy
Homemadegameguru 9 months ago
@Homemadegameguru thats true ..
GHOSTTOYS 9 months ago
@Homemadegameguru
that can be true. but not necessarily. you could use ink and a harder card stock. even professional printing doesn't always match up. nowadays you can get around printing places.
jetflock 8 months ago
Question: What about the artistically challenged? Please don't give me the "try your best" speech.
SirFakeName 9 months ago
@SirFakeName I wouldn't give you such a speech - I would rather say "do what you want!" I just happen to draw my own characters - but if YOU are the subject, who needs drawn art? Dependent on what you want to show on your cards, find an artist you want to work with or just create whatever madness you desire. Hell, just use photos. Never base your design off of someone else artwork. The best design is one no one has thought of doing before. Hope this helps. Cheers
Homemadegameguru 9 months ago
Couldn't you have printed out one side,then turned the paper over and printed out the other side? since they are laid out it should be even front and back.
NukeTheSystem 9 months ago
@NukeTheSystem Nope! When you do that there will be shifting of the image and even millimeters off can ruin the card when cut - unless you have thick one color borders/bleeds. Secondly, one sheet of gloss stock paper is too thin for a finished trading card. Double the sheets will provide a stronger and more professional finished product. Trust me, this process has been perfected to fool even large distributors and retailers into thinking the cards are mass produced. Cheers
Homemadegameguru 9 months ago
Nice Vids! Do you have any basketball templates that I can use to get started for photoshop?
PastorEbolden 9 months ago
@PastorEbolden as I mentioned to theabridgedcommuniy, templates/designs are completely up to the creator and even if I showed a video on making a template, it would only show you my design and not one that would suit every potential creator. Everyone is creative and if you put your mind to it, you can make an amazing basketball design.
My advice: go to Google images for images on basketball and incorporate that into your card. Put the stats in the back of the card how you wish. You can do it :D
Homemadegameguru 9 months ago
And one other question is a proper tutorial using photoshop to creating a card design for those who are still in experienced. Also thanks again for your time.
theabridgedcommuniy 9 months ago
Hmm very interesting tutorial. Now when you want to create a new card, how big does it have to be in photoshop? Cause I've always wondered this and wasn't sure how big to open up the file as.
theabridgedcommuniy 9 months ago
@theabridgedcommuniy The standard size of trading cards is 2 and a half inches by 3 and a half inches (other sizes do exist). I always do my artwork at 400 to 600 dpi. This ensures the picture quality stays sharp regardless of how I re-size the images or make changes.
As per your design/template question - there is no such thing as a set design. Experience means nothing when it comes to creativity. Don't hinder yourself - make the design how you want. Scour Google Images for insight to start.
Homemadegameguru 9 months ago
Best parts I took from this was the use of the card stock, sending it out to a quality printer, and the use of the paper cutter.
thx...
0MrENigma0 10 months ago
Another thing I want to know is can you create the card designs by using ms paint? And if so what format do you save it under as?
Chicknwings 10 months ago
Yeah currently had the beta out of my card game, and I was seriously looking for solutions on how to do this kind of thing. Thankfully a friend of mine showed me the link to this video. Thanks for the advice and I hope that when my game is out that you'll be able to try it out.
Chicknwings 10 months ago
@Chicknwings This is why I'm on here - to share some creative knowledge. Professional prototyping is possible with a little innovative thinking. In regards to your other question, I do not use MS Paint and thus wouldn't feel right telling you how to use it. I swear by Photoshop. When saving your files, use PDF or TIFF format (when everything is complete). Do NOT use JPEG or Bitmap (low res quality). Hope this helps you out. Cheers
Homemadegameguru 10 months ago
these look great i want to try it
louthugrebirth 10 months ago
you are awesome man, thanks so much for your idea, for someone like me without a job and only time to invent, it really helps me out having this information.
i have a card game i created, and need to make a prototype but dont have the money for that, and dont want to get involved with possible fraudulent business.
BUT i have a question, you use Adobe Photoshop, and created your own cards, i would like to request that you show us you tubers how to create our own cards using Adobe Photoshop! thx
DrewBlue86 10 months ago
@DrewBlue86 Sorry to hear about your job situation bud - I've been there before. The difference between my video and other trading card videos is that I don't want to dictate to people on how to make their trading card design. There is absolutely no rule or standard design - make your template anyway you wish. The only things you need to know are: 1) trading cards are 3.5 x 2.5 inches, 2) image heavy on the front, 3) info on the back. Go nuts my friend and be as original as you wish
Homemadegameguru 10 months ago
@DrewBlue86 I will eventually be doing a video on launching a new product to distributors and retailers. I know you subbed so when it comes out, it might be of interest to help you take your finished prototype to market. Cheers
Homemadegameguru 10 months ago
how much does every sheet of cards costs to make aprox?
linka711 10 months ago
@linka711 The copy store where I'm at does each for $0.49 per copy, thus a $1 per sheet of front and back cards. Some places might charge a premium for the glossy paper, usually $0.20 to $0.30 per sheet. You have to check your local Staples or Kinkos for pricing
Homemadegameguru 10 months ago
Wow - simple but elegant solutions! Definitely recommending your channel to my mates.
AdmiralPeacock 10 months ago
@AdmiralPeacock Thanks. More stuff to come. Sub if you like some more creative ideas. Cheers
Homemadegameguru 10 months ago
Congrats on the success! You deserve it. :)
quequegs 11 months ago
@quequegs Thank you
Homemadegameguru 11 months ago
Congrats on you're success!! Very good job.
quequegs 11 months ago
What kind of paper did u use.
321LegendBlader 11 months ago
@321LegendBlader It is considered "80lbs. glossy stock" - it is a thick glossy paper that copy stores use. I believe you can buy it by the pack, but most home printers would choke on it. There is a thicker 110lbs. card stock on the market that can be bought by the pack as well, but it isn't glossy and provides a dull finish to the cards. Glossy always looks and feels more professional.
Homemadegameguru 11 months ago
very helpful! thank u!
TheHayleygirl1 11 months ago
@TheHayleygirl1 Glad you liked it
Homemadegameguru 11 months ago
How do you send the card layouts to places like staples or officedepo
darts56 11 months ago
@darts56 Save them as flat PDF, TIFF or PSD and upload on their website or bring in the files using a flash drive or SD card. Each copy place is different so simply ask them the best way to send files. Cheers
Homemadegameguru 11 months ago
Hey brother this was awesome!!!!! thanks so much always wanted to make these. Ill make sure to spread the love on FB. Thanks again man.
escapefrmla 11 months ago
@escapefrmla Cool cool - just trying to share creativity with the world. Cheers
Homemadegameguru 11 months ago
great video
CapumOfOuttaSpace 11 months ago
very helpful
GamingBrosproduction 11 months ago