Recognition

[CHJ]

Tom, a google for "lapel badge makers" turns up enough references in addition to the one above in the thread to keep you occupied for a few hours. :lol:

 

[boysie39]

Go to Wizer. Try for something like TEP suggested . Hope this does'nt
interfer with your wedding plans, although you can always put the wedding on hold until you sort out the Forum Issue.
Women are very understanding creatures :wink: :wink:
Jamica is nice at this time of year I'm told, of course you could always blame the other two Blister& John. REgards Boysie

 

[Oryxdesign]

yes actually I like the idea and I mentioned it earlier in this post. I just took objection to his abrasiveness.

I think making them is the best way to go and, again, I'd be happy to volunteer. I'd prefer a better way to put the lettering on which is why I mentioned the branding iron. I actually emailed that company today for a quote but no reply yet. I will call them on Monday. The badges would be better rectangular than round, easier to batch out.

If you want to go down the branding iron route I can help. I have an electric branding iron all you would need to do is get the logo brand made and chip down to me and we'll knock some up. I used these guys http://www.brandstempel.com/wood-branding-el.html in germany recommended by Steve Maskery, they were very good but it did take some time to get the brand.
Simon

 

[wizer]

Cheers Simon, I think the general consensus was against that idea. Looks like we're going to go with brass, depending on price.

However, I have been wanting my own branding iron for marking my work for some time. Can you give me an idea of price?

 

[Oryxdesign]

I bought a large iron and 2 brands one about 30mm and one about 80mm wide it cost just over £300. You are welcome to come and look, I move workshops next week to Staplehurst so I'm a bit nearer.

 

[Woodmagnet]

I'm in too. Great idea. 8)

 

[TEP]

Following is my design contribution for a badge, brass with a black enamel infill. 25mm wide, with a brooch pin on the back.

 

[wizer]

I might just do that Simon. Won't be for a few weeks tho. Wedding coming up :? :wink:

 

[Oryxdesign]

Yeah that's cool Tom, just give me a ring before you come to make sure I'm around. I take it you've still got my number?

 

[wizer]

yep, once the dust has settled after the wedding I'll give you a call. I've got to drive down that way to pick up some logs I have reserved. So I'll tie it in with that.

 

[wizer]

Following is my design contribution for a badge, brass with a black enamel infill. 25mm wide, with a brooch pin on the back.

Nice work Tam. I think I'd prefer it just plainer than that tho.

Something like this?

Obviously the yellow colour would be brass

 

[TEP]

I agree Tom, but the AWGB already uses that design, and it would look too much like plagiarism if we went that route. Of course the background could be changed to a deep blue, which would go some way to moving away from a existing woodworking badge.

There is two ideas now, no doubt there will be other ideas from the rest of the members. Look forward to seeing them.

 

[boysie39]

Wizer, I think Tams design would look terrific ,yours is great too ,but i think the oval shape puts a club look to it, the straight one you show is more Exch. or office look about it IMO.
dont let the FLY get to you ,thats what he gets his kicks from. doing a super job I would say it's much appricated by me anyway, and i'm sure everyone else. REgards Boysie.

 

[Jenx]

I would say it's much appricated by me anyway, and i'm sure everyone else.

Absolutley.
Spot-on there, Eugene :wink: 8) =D>

 

[big soft moose]

Wizer, I think Tams design would look terrific ,yours is great too ,but i think the oval shape puts a club look to it, the straight one you show is more Exch. or office look about it IMO.
dont let the FLY get to you ,thats what he gets his kicks from. doing a super job I would say it's much appricated by me anyway, and i'm sure everyone else. REgards Boysie.

I'm in agreement with both tom and you boysie

i think toms simple text is better than the curly font on tams design , but that the oval is better than square/rectangular.

one other point, as we are likely to need a minimum order of arround 100 (IME) should we perhaps highlight this in the general woodwork forum also in order to bring it to the attention of those not into spinny things ?

 

[wizer]

I think it's better we go to the wider audience with an idea of pricing. If we get quoted based on the minimum bulk order then we can better gauge costs.

It's possible that the fancier, shapier the badge is, the costlier

 

[Jenx]

Definately Tom ... keep the number of colours down etc, and it makes a huge difference. ( or it certainly did whan I was monkeying around in this sphere 8 years back )...

8)

 

[big soft moose]

I think it's better we go to the wider audience with an idea of pricing. If we get quoted based on the minimum bulk order then we can better gauge costs.

It's possible that the fancier, shapier the badge is, the costlier

Ive used these people before http://www.badges.org.uk/enamel_badges.html and they were arround £2.50 ea based on a order of 100+ (25mm)

all the common shapes (e.g square, retangular, circular, oval etc) were the same pricing , with price depending only on the length of the wide dimension. Shape only becomes an issue if you want fancy shapes (Griffins, valkyries etc) with bits cut out and what have you.

I'm sure they'd be happy to give you a no obligation quote if you contacted them. (NB: I have no connection with MBC excepty as a happy customer)

 

[wizer]

Ok I have sent a PM to Charley to ask his permission.

What I think we should then do, assuming he says yes, is post a forum-wide announcement asking for support and design suggestions. Perhaps even making a competition out of it. Assuming we can get, say 50 people interested. Then we can think about how we're going to make an order.

 

[Jenx]

I'd reckon more than 50 will be interested Tom.. lets hope so ...

With a comp' ... if 'here' is anywhere like the rest of life, there will only be a handful of entries... but that, IME is a good thing.... quality rather than quantity, n'all that.....

Well done thus far, to all. 8)