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Equipment => Bats => Bat Making => Topic started by: Maverick79 on February 15, 2012, 07:14:48 PM

Title: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: Maverick79 on February 15, 2012, 07:14:48 PM: I thought I would share with you the stickers I had made for the couple of bats I had made so far. I'm useless with illustrator and all of that stuff so I got Joe (JoeHig) to design me some. He provided a first class service and would regularly email with drafts and asking questions and was also very helpful when it came to the choice of colours and what would/wouldn't work. I wanted something that looked good but quite understated at the same time. In the end I decided to go for a black/grey/white and chrome colourway on a matt background.

Here's the end result. Thoughts and feedback welcome. p.s. I dropped the bat after putting the back sticker on so there is a slight rip in it :( I have tried to disguise it!

Mav

(http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/3343/dscf7669u.jpg)

(http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/3967/dscf7670j.jpg)

(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/1174/dscf7671n.jpg)

(http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/9504/dscf7675q.jpg)
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: johnnyw on February 15, 2012, 07:16:20 PM: They look really nice. Bet your chuffed with them
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: Maverick79 on February 15, 2012, 07:18:41 PM: Cheers, yes I am. It's hard to imagine what they look like from image files - it's only when you get them you can really see what they look like. Very impressed with the finished article :)
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: Joe on February 15, 2012, 07:20:32 PM: Glad you're happy, they look class on the bat, really excellent.
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: 97 n.o. on February 15, 2012, 07:20:59 PM: They look spot on.

Currently getting some stickers done by Joe myself, would recommend his designs and stickers to anyone, first class!
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: Maverick79 on February 15, 2012, 07:21:30 PM: Cheers Joe and thanks for your hard work with them :)
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: Joe on February 15, 2012, 07:38:48 PM: No problem mate, was a pleasure doing business with you.
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: shirazi_r on February 15, 2012, 07:43:20 PM: Absolutely adore the back stickers, they look incredible!
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: Maverick79 on February 15, 2012, 07:47:53 PM: Thanks mate :)
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: vikingbow on February 15, 2012, 08:07:16 PM: If you don't mind me askin, how much do stickers cost to get made? and what quantities do you need to order?
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: Maverick79 on February 15, 2012, 08:17:42 PM: Your best bet is to PM JoeHig. He will be able to advise you as there are different finishes available and I think price depends on the quantity you order.
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: 19reading87 on February 15, 2012, 08:21:24 PM: Arc???
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: Maverick79 on February 15, 2012, 08:25:07 PM: what path does a bat follow when you swing it.........

and it's all I could think of after racking my brains for days!!! :(
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: roco on February 15, 2012, 08:29:50 PM: My initials ;)
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Post by: Blazer on February 15, 2012, 08:30:53 PM: Unique!.Good work Joe.
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: cricketboy2010 on February 15, 2012, 08:40:24 PM: Im not sure that i like the lettering :-[
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: Maverick79 on February 15, 2012, 08:43:08 PM: Quote from: cricketboy2010 on February 15, 2012, 08:40:24 PM
Im not sure that i like the lettering :-[

What would you go for instead? I chose it as I wanted something modern that fitted in with the overall design but am interested in people's thoughts :)
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: scottish_slogger95 on February 15, 2012, 08:43:56 PM: They look decent mate!
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: Simmy on February 15, 2012, 10:08:25 PM: joe lad there amazing top work!
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: 19reading87 on February 15, 2012, 10:12:06 PM: Quote from: Maverick79 on February 15, 2012, 08:25:07 PM
what path does a bat follow when you swing it.........

and it's all I could think of after racking my brains for days!!! :(

Arrrrr makes sense mate. Will you be using these this summer???
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: Maverick79 on February 15, 2012, 10:58:25 PM: Quite possibly along with my H4L and Instinct. I'm going to have a net with this one tomorrow and see how it is. dead weight - feels a tad on the heavy side for me to be honest but it picks up nicely and is responds well with a mallet.

If this one isn't right I will be making some more so one of them will make it's way into my kitbag :D
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: 19reading87 on February 15, 2012, 11:10:59 PM: Instinct?!?! Your paid to much ;)
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: mattw on February 15, 2012, 11:26:28 PM: Look nice,

Waht effect do you have on the line bit? Can't quite make it out by the pictures.
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: Tom on February 16, 2012, 12:10:18 AM: Sticker shape is great, and unique. Which is needed as the during a game bats are usually viewed from the boundary or from at least 22 yards away. A unique shape makes it identifiable.

The only problem is the company name doesn't stand out and I find myself squinting to see the C on the front and the sticker at all on the back. That could be sold by changing font color, font borer or even a spot varnish.
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: mad_abt_cricket on February 16, 2012, 08:42:51 AM: Very creative and unique. Beautiful work!
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: Maverick79 on February 16, 2012, 11:05:18 AM: Quote from: mattw on February 15, 2012, 11:26:28 PM
Look nice,

Waht effect do you have on the line bit? Can't quite make it out by the pictures.

The line/ribbon bit is chrome. I have taken some better pictures in natural light as it doesn't really stand out indoors under flash.

(http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/4541/img7429g.jpg)

(http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/518/img7430em.jpg)

Quote from: Tom on February 16, 2012, 12:10:18 AM
Sticker shape is great, and unique. Which is needed as the during a game bats are usually viewed from the boundary or from at least 22 yards away. A unique shape makes it identifiable.

The only problem is the company name doesn't stand out and I find myself squinting to see the C on the front and the sticker at all on the back. That could be sold by changing font color, font borer or even a spot varnish.

Thanks Tom. I see your point regarding the C - may need a little re-think on that one.
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: ajm90 on February 16, 2012, 11:11:43 AM: The back stickers look fantastic :)
Title: Re: New stickers - thoughts and feedback
Post by: tushar sehgal on February 16, 2012, 01:26:06 PM: I like the look of them, simple & clean yet not boring...lovely work..