2 Monster Popcorn Buckets !!!!!!

[hugohernandez]

Nice bucket repro work!!!!

[Mike Scott]

Do you have an original to scan and how do you scan a round object?

[Maceo1]

Do you have an original to scan and how do you scan a round object?

Yes, got a hold of half a dozen originals...all colors.  And what do you mean scan a round object ? You mean how do you photograph it and convert to screen printing image ?

[Mike Scott]

You mean how do you photograph it and convert to screen printing image ?

Oh, you photographed it. Wasn't that a nightmare to un-distort and patch together?

[Maceo1]

Oh, you photographed it. Wasn't that a nightmare to un-distort and patch together?

A bit, buckets were photographed by stationary camera as they turned on electric turntable. Sort of a reverse panoramic view. Sizing is the tricky part to fit exactly on bucket circumferences.  Just about perfect now. You can see in picture that Dracula's shoulder is not quite behind  the Monster's shoulder correctly. But all fixed now. Buckets in the different colors and sizes will be printed next week at the shop. Buckets are already waxed, but I think we will give them an extra sealant on the outside. They stand up well to being filled with ice also.

[Mike Scott]

That's another thing. How did you (somebody) print onto those already formed buckets?

[Maceo1]

That's another thing. How did you (somebody) print onto those already formed buckets?

3-4 color Screen printing on a bucket. Pretty simple. Plenty of vids on youtube. We do not have one of those big machines, just a small pail attachment for screen print slide table.

[Mike Scott]

We do not have one of those big machines, just a small pail attachment for screen print slide table.

Are you in the printing business? I mean, who has one of those just lying around! 

[frankenstein73]

Is nothing sacred?  Why Can't some things be left alone so they  continue to stand out in a collection?

[Maceo1]

Is nothing sacred?  Why Can't some things be left alone so they  continue to stand out in a collection?

A toy or collectible , sacred ? Oh, I Understand what you are trying to say, but anyone with originals is not going to worry about some reproduction popcorn buckets ruining their own personal item's value . These are not for sale, they are for a party.

[frankenstein73]

I'm sure "somehow" these will show up in the marketplace.  Anytime something is reprinted it cheapens the original. Not just in value but it just makes it not as unique anymore.  For example, Does anyone even care to see the door sized monster posters anymore? Or a Giant Frankenstein? Obviously I dont expect you to understand my feelings on this simply by the way you replied to my post. Yes toys can be sacred. Why Not?  Couldn't you just make a similar bucket with  monsters on it in that style without directly copying it?  An homage piece instead of a repro. 

[Maceo1]

I'm sure "somehow" these will show up in the marketplace.  Anytime something is reprinted it cheapens the original. Not just in value but it just makes it not as unique anymore.  For example, Does anyone even care to see the door sized monster posters anymore? Or a Giant Frankenstein? Obviously I dont expect you to understand my feelings on this simply by the way you replied to my post. Yes toys can be sacred. Why Not?  Couldn't you just make a similar bucket with  monsters on it in that style without directly copying it?  An homage piece instead of a repro.

Toys can be sacred. Did not know they were connected to God.  Anyway...I do not expect them to show up on Ebay or any auction site. They are not leaving my possession. If I wanted I guess I could sell a few million to the movie theaters, (just kidding), but it is all in good Halloween fun.

[frankenstein73]

I don't believe in God. So I guess my definition of sacred isn't connected to religion. Is it ok for me to use the word in that case??? I used it as a figure of speech, quit trying to deflect.

[Maceo1]

I don't believe in God. So I guess my definition of sacred isn't connected to religion. Is it ok for me to use the word in that case??? I used it as a figure of speech, quit trying to deflect.

Makes no difference if you believe or not, it means what it means. And deflect what ? I typed my response. What else would you like ?

[frankenstein73]

Nothing. Just keep copying everything. Enjoy