i’ve been trying to make some custom pokemon cards with my own artwork and this has helped me out a fair bit. still a lot to figure out but many thanks for the guide
for regular paper printed proxes, i take it a step further and use a glue stick to attach the print to a junk card. Then I use a plastic card like an old credit card/membership card to squeegee the glue so it makes a perfect bond. After gluing, you can press all the cards under something like some heavy books to ensure that they dry flat. Then i use an exacto knife and carefully trim any paper that hangs over. I use this for magic the gathering and since the borders are black, i use a black marker along the edges to give it a clean finish.
I’ve found that the most customizable way to do holo proxies specifically is to print on transparent sticker paper. You can then use acetone on whatever Pokémon or magic cards to get some printing off for some real holo, use a white paint marker on a perfect fit penny sleeves to mark out where you don’t want holo (text and the character), then layer the print onto the sleeve. Now you have a card that doesn’t trash a holo base, can be reused, and can exist outside of a deck sleeve, since the perfect fit will center your card perfectly on your print without needing a second sleeve to keep it in place
Hi. I love your video it's very informative but I was just wonerding if youd ever make a video of you doing the sicker paper and card stock method? It'll be nice to see
Liked and subscribed! Appreciate this bro. I’ve been making Shadowverse Evolve proxies since BP04 came out. It just got too expensive, but I still love playing the game. I usually just create my templates and print my proxies at an Office Depot, but they kinda suck. I’m looking to step up my proxy game and start making better quality ones on my own. I was wondering what printer would be best to get. I read that laser jets with eco tanks would be best if you’re only printing once in a while. What do you think?
Thanks for watching man, I have heard laser printers are really good and with the eco tanks you won't have the issue of ink cartridges drying out. If you are printing on regular paper there shouldn't be an issue but if you want to print on sticker paper or holographic paper just make sure it says laser printer on them.
I have a HP printer but would not recommend it, the Epsons are good printers. My HP printer needs too much paper at the bottom to hold onto to print so it cuts off the third row of cards. I can only print 2 rows on a sheet so there is a lot of waste when I make proxies unfortunately. I would steer clear of all HP printers and go for an Epson or something else if you can.
The green knife board is called a self healing cutting mat, you can find them on amazon and they usually come with an exact knife. There should be a link in the description to see what they look like.
@@iwinl0l So question. Since you've used 250gsm cardstock(not photo paper) for MTG proxies, have you tried 300gsm cardstock with vinyl Overlay? Not printable vinyl, but overlay. I guess it's transparent and thinner. It's made just to "laminate" things without laminating.
can you use the sticker paper and use over real cards, would like to get some translucent ones and put it over holographic pokemon ones since pokemon holofoil is kinda specific, also could you just use bulk cards instead of the paper or would it be too thick?
You can definitely put the stickers over regular pokemon cards, it is a bit more tricky just because you have to make sure everything lines up correctly but definitely doable. All my custom One Piece Don!! cards are stickered over regular One Piece cards. It does make the cards a bit thicker, 60 cards take up the same space as about 80-90 cards so it makes them about an extra half thickness. They don't feel any different in the hand you can only tell if you look at your sleeved proxy deck compared to a regular 60 card non-proxy deck.
The template should be set up to the correct size for the cards already, you just need to right click and replace image or drag and drop the card image into the slot in the file. Also make sure you print actual size or your printer will make the cards too small.
The PowerPoint file has the correct sizes built in to the template. Just make sure when you print it, it prints as actual size not fit to page or scaled. It is usually in the more settings when printing.
Hello! First this was helpful video, when I zoom in the ppt file for my cards the quality looks perfect, but whenever I save it as pdf whenever I zoom in the quality just became so blurry, is that normal?
@Zeyus-v2x I've never had to use one since I mainly proxy One Piece cards which have a lot of good hd pictures. What game are you looking to find cards for?
When you go to print usually at the bottom of the screen or you may have to click more there is an option for size. It is automatically set to something like "shrink to fit" or something like that. You need to click "actual size" to get it to print the right size. No idea why it does that but all printers do it. I talk about it at 3:40.
What kind of template were you looking for? When I proxies Shadowverse I download the cards from their website and put them into the power point file and print them like that.
You’re right. I guess I meant to ask if you happen to have a high quality version of the back side of the card. I tend to be a little extra when it comes to this type of thing 😂 I was going to learn how to use photoshop to recreate it.
Let me knownif you can open this link to google drive. It is the best quality version I have of the card back. drive.google.com/file/d/1Lo2dbwcnNNO__G0zjCaBELOuMt3ejPPH/view?usp=drivesdk
@soooooTASTY I found a digital scan of the card back, then cropped it to size, crushed the blacks and increased the contrast. The back originally looked grey but a few adjustments here and there brought it back to life lol.
Ima save ya'll the effort time and money. Theres a website that lets you make these for about $0.20/card. No need for this unless you want to spend the time working with your hands i guess.
You just put it into google slides, everyone on the internet has access to google slides. If you have a google account, which you do if you have youtube you have a way to open the file.
@@prodigioustcc So eventually ive done all of that. I ve bought the paper in your description. Only one issue is with the "Holographic Sticker"...... the colours stays on firm and dries but the black ink seems to get removed little by little with damp fingers when applying force or rubbing it. Im assuming this is a common thing. on the "Vinyl Matte Sticke" everything stays on fine. Will just use normal and non holographic from now on.
I let my holographic sticker paper dry for over an hour then cut it and apply it. Then it goes right into a sleeve to try and keep it looking the best it can. The holographic stuff is very persnickety but looks good if you can get it to work correctly.
i’ve been trying to make some custom pokemon cards with my own artwork and this has helped me out a fair bit. still a lot to figure out but many thanks for the guide
Great video! Was looking for something this comprehensive with a variety of options available for different quality of proxies. Thank you!
One of the best videos of how to make proxy cards that I saw
bro how did i manage to take months to find this video absolute legend!
for regular paper printed proxes, i take it a step further and use a glue stick to attach the print to a junk card. Then I use a plastic card like an old credit card/membership card to squeegee the glue so it makes a perfect bond. After gluing, you can press all the cards under something like some heavy books to ensure that they dry flat. Then i use an exacto knife and carefully trim any paper that hangs over. I use this for magic the gathering and since the borders are black, i use a black marker along the edges to give it a clean finish.
Wtf man too much work bet the card end result looks like frankensteins monster
@fct6701. actually the opposite, they come out very clean and uniform but if ur lazy/rush the process then yea they can come out sloppy
@@moncarloona520 i have to try that
Now we gotta see a full video of you doing it from beginning to end bro 😂
I mean I do have a full enel deck I need to print off, I'll just make a lo-fi beats/asmr video of me printing and cutting cards to use lol
I’ve found that the most customizable way to do holo proxies specifically is to print on transparent sticker paper. You can then use acetone on whatever Pokémon or magic cards to get some printing off for some real holo, use a white paint marker on a perfect fit penny sleeves to mark out where you don’t want holo (text and the character), then layer the print onto the sleeve. Now you have a card that doesn’t trash a holo base, can be reused, and can exist outside of a deck sleeve, since the perfect fit will center your card perfectly on your print without needing a second sleeve to keep it in place
Hi. I love your video it's very informative but I was just wonerding if youd ever make a video of you doing the sicker paper and card stock method? It'll be nice to see
Liked and subscribed! Appreciate this bro. I’ve been making Shadowverse Evolve proxies since BP04 came out. It just got too expensive, but I still love playing the game.
I usually just create my templates and print my proxies at an Office Depot, but they kinda suck. I’m looking to step up my proxy game and start making better quality ones on my own.
I was wondering what printer would be best to get. I read that laser jets with eco tanks would be best if you’re only printing once in a while. What do you think?
Thanks for watching man, I have heard laser printers are really good and with the eco tanks you won't have the issue of ink cartridges drying out. If you are printing on regular paper there shouldn't be an issue but if you want to print on sticker paper or holographic paper just make sure it says laser printer on them.
Print quality looks great, what printer do you have??
I have a HP printer but would not recommend it, the Epsons are good printers. My HP printer needs too much paper at the bottom to hold onto to print so it cuts off the third row of cards. I can only print 2 rows on a sheet so there is a lot of waste when I make proxies unfortunately. I would steer clear of all HP printers and go for an Epson or something else if you can.
how do you align the card backs with the front if you're using sticker paper on both sides?
what's the name of this knife board thingie?
The green knife board is called a self healing cutting mat, you can find them on amazon and they usually come with an exact knife. There should be a link in the description to see what they look like.
@@prodigioustcc thanks, I ordered one !
Great video! TY (:
Thanks for watching, I hope your proxies turn out well.
120lb card stock is a little thick isn't it?
I found 92lb/250GSM a good size for MTG since the stickers add a little to the thickness as well.
thats what i was thinking for mtg too
Have you tried the hammermill premium color copy cover 100lb, 271gsm cardstock? that's what I ordered to test out.
@@JpDubbed I have not tried that, let me know how it works out!
@@iwinl0l So question.
Since you've used 250gsm cardstock(not photo paper) for MTG proxies, have you tried 300gsm cardstock with vinyl Overlay? Not printable vinyl, but overlay. I guess it's transparent and thinner. It's made just to "laminate" things without laminating.
can you use the sticker paper and use over real cards, would like to get some translucent ones and put it over holographic pokemon ones since pokemon holofoil is kinda specific, also could you just use bulk cards instead of the paper or would it be too thick?
You can definitely put the stickers over regular pokemon cards, it is a bit more tricky just because you have to make sure everything lines up correctly but definitely doable. All my custom One Piece Don!! cards are stickered over regular One Piece cards. It does make the cards a bit thicker, 60 cards take up the same space as about 80-90 cards so it makes them about an extra half thickness. They don't feel any different in the hand you can only tell if you look at your sleeved proxy deck compared to a regular 60 card non-proxy deck.
@@prodigioustcc thanks so much! thinking of doing this with some vintage pokemon and duel masters cards. They are so hard to find lol
What size did you set the card images to in google slides?
The template should be set up to the correct size for the cards already, you just need to right click and replace image or drag and drop the card image into the slot in the file. Also make sure you print actual size or your printer will make the cards too small.
@@prodigioustcc is fit to paper and actual size the same?
@Pug_Gaming2122 no it isn't, fit to page will scale down the file so there is more margin space. Actual size will keep everything the correct size.
Probably gonna need to reseal a “manga rare” in a mystery box for DK 😂
That sounds like putting these proxy powers to good use lol. Thanks for watching man.
Awesome!
What is the card size you input when printing?
The PowerPoint file has the correct sizes built in to the template. Just make sure when you print it, it prints as actual size not fit to page or scaled. It is usually in the more settings when printing.
@@prodigioustcc thank you. I asked before reading the comments. This question was already answered. Thanks🔥
@fuwattowashere250 no problem, let me know if you have any more questions and I will answer them as best as I can.
Hello! First this was helpful video, when I zoom in the ppt file for my cards the quality looks perfect, but whenever I save it as pdf whenever I zoom in the quality just became so blurry, is that normal?
found the reason, it was because I was using powerpoint, when I went to gslides the pdf quality still looks the same. thanks for this video!
Thanks for watching, I'm glad you were able to figure out the problem so quickly.
@@prodigioustcc I'd love to see the whole process for the holo papers
@@prodigioustcc and do you ever use any upscaler apps or site if you can't find an hd site for the cards?
@Zeyus-v2x I've never had to use one since I mainly proxy One Piece cards which have a lot of good hd pictures. What game are you looking to find cards for?
looks like it averages about 50c a card not including ink. not a bad price if your just doing rares
And I recommending you to try playing NetRunner
my cards printed too small :( I used the template from JustinBasil
When you go to print usually at the bottom of the screen or you may have to click more there is an option for size. It is automatically set to something like "shrink to fit" or something like that. You need to click "actual size" to get it to print the right size. No idea why it does that but all printers do it. I talk about it at 3:40.
Any Shadowverse Evolve templates?
What kind of template were you looking for? When I proxies Shadowverse I download the cards from their website and put them into the power point file and print them like that.
You’re right. I guess I meant to ask if you happen to have a high quality version of the back side of the card. I tend to be a little extra when it comes to this type of thing 😂
I was going to learn how to use photoshop to recreate it.
Let me knownif you can open this link to google drive. It is the best quality version I have of the card back. drive.google.com/file/d/1Lo2dbwcnNNO__G0zjCaBELOuMt3ejPPH/view?usp=drivesdk
@@prodigioustcc oh snap! Bro that’s clean! Where did you find this one?
@soooooTASTY I found a digital scan of the card back, then cropped it to size, crushed the blacks and increased the contrast. The back originally looked grey but a few adjustments here and there brought it back to life lol.
Ima save ya'll the effort time and money. Theres a website that lets you make these for about $0.20/card. No need for this unless you want to spend the time working with your hands i guess.
Name/link ?
@@nuadd don't really want to post it on a public comment section but im sure if you look hard enough, youll find where to makeplayingcards
ao this guys wants you to download a file that sends you to power point, of which 99% of you wont have a liscence too. good one.
You just put it into google slides, everyone on the internet has access to google slides. If you have a google account, which you do if you have youtube you have a way to open the file.
@@prodigioustcc So eventually ive done all of that. I ve bought the paper in your description. Only one issue is with the "Holographic Sticker"...... the colours stays on firm and dries but the black ink seems to get removed little by little with damp fingers when applying force or rubbing it. Im assuming this is a common thing.
on the "Vinyl Matte Sticke" everything stays on fine.
Will just use normal and non holographic from now on.
I let my holographic sticker paper dry for over an hour then cut it and apply it. Then it goes right into a sleeve to try and keep it looking the best it can. The holographic stuff is very persnickety but looks good if you can get it to work correctly.