Production status, ugly pictures from the factory, art book
almost 4 years ago – Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 01:55:09 AM

Hi all!

Here is another production status update for you. I am afraid Cartamundi is going to be late, but I will mark it as delay - if needed - when they give me the completion date. Crossing fingers.

The rest is proceeding as planned :)
 

 
BOXES (Keymaster Superior and Ultimate)

I received ugly pictures from the factory of the boxes and even if they pics are  blurry and overexposed, I thought to show you them anyway.

These samples are not in my possession, I just received pictures to speed up the visual inspection and skip unnecessary shipping costs and waste of time.

Remember that Superior and Ultimate variant share the same tray.

That red is something I want to change and asked for a darker one. The lighting is horrible and I am sure it is better than it looks, but I want it darker.

An updated version will be shipped to me and once it is approved the production continues. I've set 10% progress because plates and graphics are ok.

Art book

I received a couple of art books here in Stockholm and they are great. I prepared a video for you.
Quite happy with the outcome :)

Card Guard

And finally the pics from the fulfillment center, here is card guard in Antique gold finish.

That's all for now, more updates as soon as I have something to show.

Meanwhile - for you in the northern hemisphere - enjoy the incoming summer!

Cheers

Lorenzo

One more production update
almost 4 years ago – Sat, May 30, 2020 at 06:32:00 PM

Hi all!

A quick update to show you the production status of the Keymaster Tarot project. I added extra info where necessary to give a better insight.

The miniature gates had a slow start because the pandemic and the lock-down in Italy, where they are made. I got a picture of their work in progress.

Stickers are also ready, here is a picture :)

Cartamundi is very slow and, so I am still waiting for them to confirm everything. PRE-PRESS means that they are checking the files for printing. I know they checked almost everything, let's hope they start soon.

I wish you a great weekend! 

cheers

Lorenzo

Keymaster Tarot Production Update
almost 4 years ago – Fri, May 22, 2020 at 10:23:24 PM

Hello everybody!

Another quick production update with more green than expected :)

Art books, Card Guards, stickers and pouches are ready. I have relatively decent pictures from the manufacturer only for the books. Once I get a sample here I will take better pictures.

Here is the status:

And here is the art book with cover made with letterpress

• Top left: cover (thick black cardboard approx 1.6mm)
• Top right: page 4
• bottom left: A major arcana spread layout
• bottom right: the sides with a binding thread

About Cards and boxes

Things are moving, slowly, but moving. Cartamundi is in pre-press phase, and I am waiting for their estimated completion date, and I hope it is a good one.

Just stay tuned

An Oracle deck you do not want to miss

This is a project that finally is on kickstarter, and it is the 2nd version. Bird Ov Prey is the author of this beauty. The Kickstarter campaign just started and of course I am a backer of it :)

Click here to pledge and get your Oracle deck

The Oracle II is Incorporating reworked designs of the original hand-printed Oracle Deck and expansion pack, this new iteration includes 34 additional cards for a total of 78 cards as in a traditional tarot deck. These cards will be sized 3 x 5" (76 x 127mm) and printed on heavy 400gsm touch-laminated matte stock with gold foil back graphics and housed in a matching box.

That's all for now, I hope to get news from Cartamundi soon

Meanwhile have a great weekend, stay safe, healthy and well

cheers

Lorenzo

Production update
almost 4 years ago – Thu, May 14, 2020 at 12:31:28 PM

Hi all!

another quick update just to show you the status. Cards and boxes are a little slow because the pandemic, I am here waiting for news by Cartamundi. Files submitted for pre-press a while ago.

Here you see a picture showing the cover of the Art Book before the cut. it looks great, better than my renderings of course. This is a picture taken at the factory, so no fancy shades and reflections on the golden foil.

That's all for now, if you are one of the 56 backers that did not reply to the survey, please do it asap. If you cannot find the email, here is a link: https://keymaster-tarot.backerkit.com/

Stay safe, healthy and well, and have a nice week

cheers :)

Lorenzo

Production Status: quick update
almost 4 years ago – Tue, May 05, 2020 at 09:24:46 AM

Hi all!

Another quick update to show you the production status.

Thank you again for completing the survey, 95% made it. If someone missed the survey email, click the following link: https://keymaster-tarot.backerkit.com/

The pins are ready, here is a picture straight from the factory. They have been shipped and at the moment they are transiting to reach the fulfillment center.

About the decks I am still waiting for Cartamundi even if the order is initiated. I keep you posted of course.

Meanwhile I wish you a great week, stay safe, well and healthy!

Cheers

Lorenzo