Is there a service to make your own custom steelbooks? - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

BizCat · 05-09-2016, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by wjasoncul

I've got a dented one that's been replaced if you want to have a crack at it. PM me if interested

Thanks! I'll let you know if the idea becomes reality

marvelsthecollector · 02-26-2018, 04:26 PM

There is now.

Dynamo of Eternia · 02-26-2018, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by marvelsthecollector

There is now.

What service is that?

casperuk · 02-26-2018, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dynamo of Eternia

What service is that?

Seconded

Brian81 · 02-26-2018, 07:26 PM

Only realistic idea is to do stickerbooks and spray a clear coat over them...

gentileschi · 02-26-2018, 07:39 PM

I got a fantastic custom done by marvelsthecollector last year, would definitely vouch for and recommend!

(his website is bluishsquirrel.co.uk)

Producepat · 02-26-2018, 10:50 PM

I was going to say, on Reddit bluishsquirrel does it, seems to be the same user here.

JJ · 02-26-2018, 11:22 PM

Wait just a minute, he does custom steels for only 40 pounds + 10 for shipping? That's it?

casperuk · 02-26-2018, 11:32 PM

The xmen ones on the site look nice. And that one above does look good

Wouldn't mind knowing how this is done

lateralspin · 02-27-2018, 12:57 AM

What are the chances of making a custom Suspiria steelbook using similar graphic as Cult Films? Popular title.

JoMaSanRa · 02-27-2018, 03:40 AM

Oh, my God!!!

My wallet is beginning to run. Hahaha...

A couple of questions:
1. The steelbook is really printed, it is not a sticker put on the metal?
2. Mate of glossy finish?

And last:
could you post some detailed photos of that steelbook?

Thanks in advance!!!

DarkEco910 · 02-27-2018, 01:41 PM

Oh my God. I have like, 4 designs in mind. At least. I'll have to give this some thought.

wjasoncul · 02-27-2018, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mertz523

Oh my God. I have like, 4 designs in mind. At least. I'll have to give this some thought.

gentileschi · 02-27-2018, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoMaSanRa

Oh, my God!!!

My wallet is beginning to run. Hahaha...

A couple of questions:
1. The steelbook is really printed, it is not a sticker put on the metal?
2. Mate of glossy finish?

And last:
could you post some detailed photos of that steelbook?

Thanks in advance!!!

Now I know I'm nowhere near the only one who got one of these... you can check out reddit for other examples.

1. It's printed indeed, marvelsthecollector has a flatbed printer from what I know. However you'll be able to see the layer of ink, so it's not perfectly seamless. He recommends dark artwork (the default "donor" steelbook is black), or you can send in a cheap donor steel that can blend with whatever art you want.
2. I think the default is matte. I got what was referred to as a "textured" finish, which you'll be able to see in the pics below. Last year he said he was trying to work out gloss. The print is high-quality though, nothing like cheap, dull matte commercial steels.

The inside is custom as how it's typically done (printed photos between the disc holder and steel).

big pics in spoilers

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DarkEco910 · 02-27-2018, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wjasoncul

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I can design a far better steelbook for both Tomb Raider films than Paramount ever could. Have this guy do the front and back panels. Have drumass make the spine. I'll do the interior artwork. It'd be an epic piece housing both films.

wjasoncul · 02-27-2018, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mertz523

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I can design a far better steelbook for both Tomb Raider films than Paramount ever could. Have this guy do the front and back panels. Have drumass make the spine. I'll do the interior artwork. It'd be an epic piece housing both films.

Right... Your steelbook will involve weiners.

And not this kind

DarkEco910 · 02-27-2018, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by wjasoncul

Right... Your steelbook will involve weiners.

And not this kind

Only if it's relevant.

Tomb Raider is not one of those.

And besides, I'm more of a buns man.

JoMaSanRa · 02-27-2018, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gentileschi

Now I know I'm nowhere near the only one who got one of these... you can check out reddit for other examples.

1. It's printed indeed, marvelsthecollector has a flatbed printer from what I know. However you'll be able to see the layer of ink, so it's not perfectly seamless. He recommends dark artwork (the default "donor" steelbook is black), or you can send in a cheap donor steel that can blend with whatever art you want.
2. I think the default is matte. I got what was referred to as a "textured" finish, which you'll be able to see in the pics below. Last year he said he was trying to work out gloss. The print is high-quality though, nothing like cheap, dull matte commercial steels.

The inside is custom as how it's typically done (printed photos between the disc holder and steel).

big pics in spoilers

[Show spoiler]

Simply: Amazing!!!

DarkEco910 · 02-28-2018, 02:24 PM

I'm ready to pull the trigger on making separate Tomb Raider steelbooks. I just need to resize the images and submit. I just don't know if this series is worth 80 GBP...

zakzak · 02-28-2018, 03:19 PM

I think this thread is started when forumers, in total dismay, saw their favourite movies destroyed in mediocre steelbook arts:

02-27-2018, 03:40 AM	#51
JoMaSanRa Special Member Member since:Dec 2014 Location:Rianxo - Spain Trading Score:2	Oh, my God!!! My wallet is beginning to run. Hahaha... A couple of questions: 1. The steelbook is really printed, it is not a sticker put on the metal? 2. Mate of glossy finish? And last: could you post some detailed photos of that steelbook? Thanks in advance!!! Last edited by JoMaSanRa; 02-27-2018 at 03:46 AM.

02-26-2018, 04:26 PM	#42
marvelsthecollector New Member Member since:Oct 2017	There is now.

02-26-2018, 07:26 PM	#45
Brian81 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2011 Trading Score:4	Only realistic idea is to do stickerbooks and spray a clear coat over them...

02-26-2018, 07:39 PM	#46
gentileschi Active Member Top contributor Member since:May 2017 Location:Canada 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:185 DVD collection:61 Trading Score:1	I got a fantastic custom done by marvelsthecollector last year, would definitely vouch for and recommend! (his website is bluishsquirrel.co.uk)

02-26-2018, 10:50 PM	#47
Producepat Active Member Member since:Mar 2010 4K collection:123 Blu-ray collection:1322 Trading Score:23	I was going to say, on Reddit bluishsquirrel does it, seems to be the same user here.

02-26-2018, 11:22 PM	#48
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Wait just a minute, he does custom steels for only 40 pounds + 10 for shipping? That's it?

02-26-2018, 11:32 PM	#49
casperuk Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:43 Blu-ray collection:421 DVD collection:126 MA collection:222 Digital collection:239 iTunes collection:12 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:66	The xmen ones on the site look nice. And that one above does look good Wouldn't mind knowing how this is done

02-27-2018, 12:57 AM	#50
lateralspin Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Sydney Australia Trading Score:6	What are the chances of making a custom Suspiria steelbook using similar graphic as Cult Films? Popular title.

02-27-2018, 01:41 PM	#52
DarkEco910 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 4K collection:342 Blu-ray collection:620 DVD collection:38 Digital collection:695 iTunes collection:814 Trading Score:297	Oh my God. I have like, 4 designs in mind. At least. I'll have to give this some thought.

02-28-2018, 02:24 PM	#59
DarkEco910 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 4K collection:342 Blu-ray collection:620 DVD collection:38 Digital collection:695 iTunes collection:814 Trading Score:297	I'm ready to pull the trigger on making separate Tomb Raider steelbooks. I just need to resize the images and submit. I just don't know if this series is worth 80 GBP...

02-28-2018, 03:19 PM	#60
zakzak Senior Member Member since:Feb 2016 Blu-ray collection:75	I think this thread is started when forumers, in total dismay, saw their favourite movies destroyed in mediocre steelbook arts:

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