2009 EAAF T-shirts

fernando · 15th July 2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by stekemest

... I just think you should probably offer several artworks among which the users can democratically choose the one they prefer...

Well, i wouldn't know about (all) the others, but i am subscribing the present t-shirt mainly because i wish to have a token of the Forum. It is not expectable that this or other weapon's design would be everyones's taste

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee

... If a member or group of members in our community with professional or even just better artistic skills want to design and organize alternative t-shirts ...

This would be a perfect world if one could select the weapon he fancies, contact a member of our comunity and have it stamped in a t-shirt with the forum letterings.
... Any volunteers?
I wouldn't mind having that gorgeous takouba, for one

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Fernando.

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Lee · 19th July 2009, 04:18 PM

I was visiting a friend's website and noticed that he offered t-shirts via a company named Zazzle. I have been looking over their technical requirements and I wonder if this might be the solution for our needs. They print on demand and they offer a number of garment choices and colors. Obviously, this is also a possibility for bringing back the first two styles as well. And, it would get me out of handling your money and fretting about order fulfillment. Yes, I'd set my "take" per shirt to zero.

And Fernando, I believe they offer color and I just happen to have that takouba logo art in high resolution...

fernando · 19th July 2009, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee

I was visiting a friend's website and noticed that he offered t-shirts via a company named Zazzle. I have been looking over their technical requirements and I wonder if this might be the solution for our needs. They print on demand and they offer a number of garment choices and colors. Obviously, this is also a possibility for bringing back the first two styles as well. And, it would get me out of handling your money and fretting about order fulfillment. Yes, I'd set my "take" per shirt to zero.

And Fernando, I believe they offer color and I just happen to have that takouba logo art in high resolution...

That is excelent; thanks a lot for caring.
Meaning we could/should order the t-shirts directly from them ... right?
What size is the logo art you have available, Lee?
... and how could i (we) get it?
Fernando

Rick · 20th July 2009, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee

I was visiting a friend's website and noticed that he offered t-shirts via a company named Zazzle. I have been looking over their technical requirements and I wonder if this might be the solution for our needs. They print on demand and they offer a number of garment choices and colors. Obviously, this is also a possibility for bringing back the first two styles as well. And, it would get me out of handling your money and fretting about order fulfillment. Yes, I'd set my "take" per shirt to zero.

And Fernando, I believe they offer color and I just happen to have that takouba logo art in high resolution...

Hi Lee,
Are they using real silkscreens or transfers for the design ?

VANDOO · 20th July 2009, 07:14 PM

PERHAPS SOMEONE WITH LOTS OF KATARS AND A SHIELD COULD LAY OUT SOMETHING LIKE THIS AND TAKE A PICTURE OF IT TO SUBMIT. WE CAN'T USE THIS PICTURE FOR THE PURPOSE WE HAVE IN MIND BUT WE CAN FIND INSPIRATION IN IT. I DON'T COLLECT INDIA WEAPONS MUCH BUT CAN APPRECIATE A BEAUTIFUL ARRANGEMENT.

THIS SORT OF THING COULD BE DONE WITH MORO WEAPONS, CLUBS OR JUST ABOUT ANYTHING AND WOULD MAKE A BEAUTIFUL DESIGN. THE OLD SHIRTS HAD SORT OF A WAGON WHEEL ARRANGEMENT TO THE PIECES AND LOOKED GOOD.
WE COULD MAKE IT SORT OF A CONTEST AND THEN VOTE ON THE ENTRY WE LIKE BEST OR PERHAPS THE FAVORITE TWO AS IT COULD HAVE TWO DESIGNS OF DIFFERENT REGIONS ONE FRONT AND ONE BACK.

THE PROBLEM WITH TOO MANY IDEAS LIKE THIS IS IT BECOMES COMPLICATED AND OFTEN BECOMES LIKE A BEAURACY AND NOTHING GETS DONE BUT TALK.

Lee · 20th July 2009, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

Hi Lee,
Are they using real silkscreens or transfers for the design ?

Almost certainly these will be transfers of some sort; but they are an option for reviving availability of the old designs, for possible future short runs and for designs calling for color. I still plan to do the monochrome silkscreen printing of the present design - for those who have expressed interest, I must apologize, life has gotten unexpectedly busy this month and the final edits on the artwork are backed up in the queue.

fernando · 21st July 2009, 03:04 PM

This 'ZAZZLE' thing works fine.
For $18,45 i was able to 'create' a t-shirt with my favourite (gone) cat.
You don't have to be an informatic specialist to apply a picture and (optionally) a text in a t-shirt with a model, size and colour of your choice, in their (common sense built) software.
Definitely, after this test, i will 'create' another t-shirt, this time with the takouba logo and the forum lettering.
Fernando

PS
Lee, you have a PM.
Thanks

Rick · 21st July 2009, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee

I was visiting a friend's website and noticed that he offered t-shirts via a company named Zazzle. I have been looking over their technical requirements and I wonder if this might be the solution for our needs. They print on demand and they offer a number of garment choices and colors. Obviously, this is also a possibility for bringing back the first two styles as well. And, it would get me out of handling your money and fretting about order fulfillment. Yes, I'd set my "take" per shirt to zero.

And Fernando, I believe they offer color and I just happen to have that takouba logo art in high resolution...

Lee, before you order screen shirts possibly you should re-set the poll .

Lee · 6th August 2009, 04:15 PM

I apologize for the delays with the t-shirt subscription sale. The proposed final artwork is at http://www.vikingsword.com/ethsword/tshirt3.jpg (or here for the png version if you want to use zazzle or a similar service).

If you prefer the previous styles, be advised that I will post the artwork for those designs, with updated text in the near future.

Before I bother the printer, I wish to make sure we still have enough interest to meet the minimum for a screen printing as described above.

If you replied previously (or if you want to join in at this time) and want to buy one or more screen printed shirts with the Moro kris design, please advise me of the number you currently anticipate wanting.

Lee · 12th August 2009, 01:47 PM

I have finally gotten the artwork and the various requests for variants off to the printer and am awaiting his reply. Once I have his reply, we will know the actual price and I will have answers to some of the special request questions.

Obviously, members can no longer reply to this thread as we continue to test the setting blocking second party replies in swap. This has very effectively stopped discussions of the items for sale to include the targeted insinuating questions, but it has unfortunately also disabled the potentially useful "you have a PM" or "your PM box is full" reply as well as replies in threads such as this, that belong in swap as something is for sale but for which discussion presents no problem.

Lee · 24th August 2009, 04:40 PM

The pricing is a little lower than previously announced; not a lot but a little. Also, most of the requested variations are available, but at a cost, as per below.

One important change from the information above is that, for shirts with a front pocket, the smaller rendering in front will be opposite the pocket, rather than on the pocket, as placing it on the pocket would have made it too small.

Please refer to this page for ordering information. The PayPal address to place an order manually is ljones@vikingsword.com and this is also the e-mail for inquiries.

Lee · 29th August 2009, 11:42 AM

Firm (paid) orders have kind of stalled at about half of the minimum required in order to have these made at the screen printer. In order to have a good chance to get these delivered in mid September, I do need to stick to the time line of placing the final details with the printer on Tuesday, 1 September; with even a few days delay, my work schedule would surely push delivery to late September or early October.

Please understand that I will not be issuing another set of reminders and or repeatedly pushing back the deadline and whimpering for a few more orders to get up to the finish line. Come Tuesday, I may stretch and buy a couple of extras for myself if that would meet the minimum, otherwise I'll be very prompt with the refunds and we will just mark this off as a failed project.

View Poll Results: Yes,
I'll want one t-shirt	8	44.44%
I'll want two t-shirts	9	50.00%
I'll want three t-shirts	0	0%
I'll want four or more t-shirts	1	5.56%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll

19th July 2009, 04:18 PM	#2
Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 932	A Possible Alternative to give everyone what they want I was visiting a friend's website and noticed that he offered t-shirts via a company named Zazzle. I have been looking over their technical requirements and I wonder if this might be the solution for our needs. They print on demand and they offer a number of garment choices and colors. Obviously, this is also a possibility for bringing back the first two styles as well. And, it would get me out of handling your money and fretting about order fulfillment. Yes, I'd set my "take" per shirt to zero. And Fernando, I believe they offer color and I just happen to have that takouba logo art in high resolution...

20th July 2009, 07:14 PM	#5
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	PERHAPS SOMEONE WITH LOTS OF KATARS AND A SHIELD COULD LAY OUT SOMETHING LIKE THIS AND TAKE A PICTURE OF IT TO SUBMIT. WE CAN'T USE THIS PICTURE FOR THE PURPOSE WE HAVE IN MIND BUT WE CAN FIND INSPIRATION IN IT. I DON'T COLLECT INDIA WEAPONS MUCH BUT CAN APPRECIATE A BEAUTIFUL ARRANGEMENT. THIS SORT OF THING COULD BE DONE WITH MORO WEAPONS, CLUBS OR JUST ABOUT ANYTHING AND WOULD MAKE A BEAUTIFUL DESIGN. THE OLD SHIRTS HAD SORT OF A WAGON WHEEL ARRANGEMENT TO THE PIECES AND LOOKED GOOD. WE COULD MAKE IT SORT OF A CONTEST AND THEN VOTE ON THE ENTRY WE LIKE BEST OR PERHAPS THE FAVORITE TWO AS IT COULD HAVE TWO DESIGNS OF DIFFERENT REGIONS ONE FRONT AND ONE BACK. THE PROBLEM WITH TOO MANY IDEAS LIKE THIS IS IT BECOMES COMPLICATED AND OFTEN BECOMES LIKE A BEAURACY AND NOTHING GETS DONE BUT TALK. Attached Images

6th August 2009, 04:15 PM	#9
Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 932	Nearly Last Call for EAAF Moro Kris t-shirt I apologize for the delays with the t-shirt subscription sale. The proposed final artwork is at http://www.vikingsword.com/ethsword/tshirt3.jpg (or here for the png version if you want to use zazzle or a similar service). If you prefer the previous styles, be advised that I will post the artwork for those designs, with updated text in the near future. Before I bother the printer, I wish to make sure we still have enough interest to meet the minimum for a screen printing as described above. If you replied previously (or if you want to join in at this time) and want to buy one or more screen printed shirts with the Moro kris design, please advise me of the number you currently anticipate wanting.

12th August 2009, 01:47 PM	#10
Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 932	Update - details soon forthcoming I have finally gotten the artwork and the various requests for variants off to the printer and am awaiting his reply. Once I have his reply, we will know the actual price and I will have answers to some of the special request questions. Obviously, members can no longer reply to this thread as we continue to test the setting blocking second party replies in swap. This has very effectively stopped discussions of the items for sale to include the targeted insinuating questions, but it has unfortunately also disabled the potentially useful "you have a PM" or "your PM box is full" reply as well as replies in threads such as this, that belong in swap as something is for sale but for which discussion presents no problem.

21st July 2009, 03:04 PM	#7
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	This 'ZAZZLE' thing works fine. For $18,45 i was able to 'create' a t-shirt with my favourite (gone) cat. You don't have to be an informatic specialist to apply a picture and (optionally) a text in a t-shirt with a model, size and colour of your choice, in their (common sense built) software. Definitely, after this test, i will 'create' another t-shirt, this time with the takouba logo and the forum lettering. Fernando PS Lee, you have a PM. Thanks

24th August 2009, 04:40 PM	#11
Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 932	Ready for Orders The pricing is a little lower than previously announced; not a lot but a little. Also, most of the requested variations are available, but at a cost, as per below. One important change from the information above is that, for shirts with a front pocket, the smaller rendering in front will be opposite the pocket, rather than on the pocket, as placing it on the pocket would have made it too small. Please refer to this page for ordering information. The PayPal address to place an order manually is ljones@vikingsword.com and this is also the e-mail for inquiries.

29th August 2009, 11:42 AM	#12
Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 932	LAST CALL for Crossed Krisses T-Shirt Firm (paid) orders have kind of stalled at about half of the minimum required in order to have these made at the screen printer. In order to have a good chance to get these delivered in mid September, I do need to stick to the time line of placing the final details with the printer on Tuesday, 1 September; with even a few days delay, my work schedule would surely push delivery to late September or early October. Please understand that I will not be issuing another set of reminders and or repeatedly pushing back the deadline and whimpering for a few more orders to get up to the finish line. Come Tuesday, I may stretch and buy a couple of extras for myself if that would meet the minimum, otherwise I'll be very prompt with the refunds and we will just mark this off as a failed project.