Post by: capamerica on January 24, 2007, 07:36:58 AM
Since I'm such a nice guy, I've decided to share my template with all of you ^_^
The files is a 300dpi Photoshop File, I have it set up so it give you the most crisp and clean printout. All you need to do is find a picture you like, copy and paste it into the template, align it so it looks correct and then print it out. I've included a couple examples in the file so you can see how I put them together.
http://www.medaverse.com/Cap/Wii_mote_4.rar
I've tried a few different printable stickers and I found that "Water-proof inkjet vinyl" (printable bumper stickers) works the best. I've been using Papilio Paper which seems to work best for me. They stick very well on the wiimotes and the ink doesn't rub off on my hands after playing Wii Sports or Super Swing Golf for a hour.
The most pain in the butt part is the cutting them out, a exacto knife is really the best way to do it, it takes me about 10mins to cut one out.
Well now that this is done, now on to the Classic Controller, Nunchuck, and the Wii itself.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 24, 2007, 08:01:05 AM
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Post by: capamerica on January 24, 2007, 02:58:50 PM
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Post by: decoyman on January 24, 2007, 04:07:01 PM
Did you build bleed into these? That'd make cutting them out a bit less nerve-wracking.
I'm seriously tempted to try this out RIGHT NOW.
Post by: Darkheart on January 25, 2007, 02:43:03 PM
VOILA Thanks Cap~! Im gonna make some more, I have a question tho. The PSD says the size of the wiimote skins are to be ginormous, I realize that this is to make sure clarity of the pics you choose dont get pixelated. I just for some reason do not understand how to do this. Lets say I go into Office Max / Copy max, hand them the file, and the appropriate paper and say, print this for me. What are the steps I need to make? I did a print preview and the controllers are HUGE they do not look appropriate wiimote sized.
Post by: Darkheart on January 25, 2007, 02:45:40 PM
Post by: capamerica on January 25, 2007, 03:55:27 PM
The laminate idea is interesting, but I'm not sure it would work since wouldn't the sticker be laminated between two pieces of laminate?
Post by: Darkheart on January 25, 2007, 04:05:52 PM
I want to keep making sheets of these XD I am addicted to making them, they are SO easy thanks to Cap's PSD
Thanks again Cap.Edit: Oh god lol XD I just looked at my Felicia skin again . . . . The A button and + button are in some odd places . . . . That honestly wasnt meant to be that way. . . .
Oh and if anyone wants the psd files to any of the wii mote skins I am making or requests I'll send them your way
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Post by: Artimus on January 25, 2007, 07:41:10 PM
Post by: nitsu niflheim on January 26, 2007, 03:00:10 AM
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Originally posted by: capamerica
The laminate idea is interesting, but I'm not sure it would work since wouldn't the sticker be laminated between two pieces of laminate?
No, you can buy self laminating sheets (they are just like clear sticker sheets) and just apply one sheet to the printed side of the sticker (before you cut the design out and peel off the back of the sticker.
oh, never mind
Post by: Ghisy on January 26, 2007, 03:17:35 AM
And that pic is from Sakura Drops, which is one of my fav' songs from her.
Nice choice
Post by: Darkheart on January 26, 2007, 04:40:22 AM
Thanks Ghisy~! Im at it again made some more lol Ill never have enough wiimotes XD for all of these~!
Post by: capamerica on January 26, 2007, 06:07:01 AM
oh and I
Utada
Post by: NWR_pap64 on January 26, 2007, 06:14:07 AM
I might consider printing some of these out.
Post by: JonLeung on January 26, 2007, 07:41:20 AM
Post by: Ceric on January 26, 2007, 08:12:51 AM
Post by: capamerica on January 26, 2007, 08:52:45 AM
When I was doing my tests to find what worked best I picked up both the permanent and removeable version of the papilio paper.
Both seem to be removeable and they don't leave much (if any) residue behind. If your conserned I would go with the removeable stickers just to be on the safe side.
Post by: JonLeung on January 28, 2007, 02:53:48 AM
