• Murdoco's Mirrors
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I know I had an old thread based off my tf2 mirrors but I felt like it was time to make a thread for all of my work + have a space for future work. To make the mirrors I cut out the image on contact paper on the mirror, remove the things I want sandblasted, sandblast it using a sandblaster, Remove excess contact paper, wax it, and clean it. (this can take a few hours to a few days week.) not going to put these in any particular order: [b]Pyro[/b] [img]http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/022/2/d/tf2_pyro_mirror_by_chichenmirrors-d37sm89.jpg[/img] [b]Johnny the Homicidal Maniac (JTHM)[/b] [img]http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/022/d/3/jthm_mirror_by_chichenmirrors-d37slpa.jpg[/img] [b]Gir from Invader Zim[/b] [img]http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/022/9/7/bloody_gir_mirror_invader_zim_by_chichenmirrors-d37skx9.png[/img] [b]Soldier[/b] [img]http://th05.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2011/022/b/7/tf2_soldier_mirror_by_chichenmirrors-d37skom.png[/img] [b]Saxton Hale from tf2[/b] (This mirror is now in valve's possession and landed me a tour and some nice free stuff) [img]http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/022/5/1/saxton_hale_tf2_mirror_by_chichenmirrors-d37sisk.png[/img] [b]Half Life 2 Combine Mirror[/b] [img]http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/022/1/3/hl2_combine_mirror_by_chichenmirrors-d37sk1t.jpg[/img] [b]Super Meat Boy[/b] [img]http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/022/8/7/super_meat_boy_mirror_by_chichenmirrors-d37sj8g.png[/img] [b]Portal 2 Coop Bots[/b] [img]http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/022/1/7/portal_2_coop_mirror_by_chichenmirrors-d37skdj.png[/img] [b]Gas masks mirror[/b] [img]http://th05.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/f/2011/040/d/7/gas_masks_mirror_by_chichenmirrors-d3977b8.png[/img] [b]GlaDOS[/b] [img]http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/116/3/1/glados_portal_2_mirror_better_by_chichenmirrors-d3ez7hf.png[/img] [b]Cho'gath, The Gentleman from the Void[/b] [img]http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/175/c/3/cho__gath_mirror_lol_by_chichenmirrors-d3jte6f.jpg[/img] [b]But Murdoco! Why mirrors?[/b] Well I started doing this in tech class and this was what we were given. I'm not very good at drawing with pen or pencil (I'm actually pretty fucking awful at it.) and this just seemed like a way to make art and enjoy myself without paper. These mirrors have done a lot for me. They have gotten me free stuff from valve, a tour to valve headquarters, and some cash. Also note: All little marks and stuff like that on the mirrors are just finger prints and finger smudges. Its hard to hold a mirror. Let alone take a picture of one. Comments and criticism are nice.
they're nice but they have some minor imperfections here and there that are really noticable on text.
[QUOTE=3v3ryb0dy;30651665]they're nice but they have some minor imperfections here and there that are really noticable on text.[/QUOTE] Text is very difficult. Mostly because if it's too small it's really hard to do and if it's too big it takes up too much of the mirror and just looks bad. I try to work around the mistakes and make them look as good as possible without starting all over. [editline]23rd June 2011[/editline] Also sneak peak at mirror coming that will be finished tomorrow: [quote=][img]http://oi52.tinypic.com/29pd8bo.jpg[/img_thumb][img_thumb]http://oi56.tinypic.com/34ybvhd.jpg[/img] [/quote] Right click to view. My friend getgrenade helped me with it.
Aren't mirrors for looking trough? Some of yours kinda defeat that purpose
is that cho'gath from lol
[QUOTE=Denmen707;30653035]Aren't mirrors for looking trough? Some of yours kinda defeat that purpose[/QUOTE] I occasionally go away from mirrors and work with wood and plastic. I do somewhat agree with you but I just like them for the design and how well they look. here's an example of a wood project I did a year or 2 ago: [img]http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/022/c/2/half_life_born_wooden_hand_by_chichenmirrors-d37slxb.png[/img] [editline]23rd June 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=cameleot;30653052]is that cho'gath from lol[/QUOTE] Gentleman Cho'gath.
Are you open to requests? [editline]23rd June 2011[/editline] oh and great job getting that mirror to valve! nice!
How brittle are these things, I mean, does the design come off if you scratch it with something?
[QUOTE=Xenoyia v2;30653275]How brittle are these things, I mean, does the design come off if you scratch it with something?[/QUOTE] It's sandblasted into the mirror. Meaning it will never come off. But it is just glass so the corners can be chipped if you bang it against a wall or something. And if I drop one it will just shatter and break. [editline]23rd June 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=beanhead;30653263]Are you open to requests? [editline]23rd June 2011[/editline] oh and great job getting that mirror to valve! nice![/QUOTE] I'm working on a couple right now for about 3 people. Not free of course. and thank you.
[QUOTE=Murdoco;30653285]It's sandblasted into the mirror. Meaning it will never come off. But it is just glass so the corners can be chipped if you bang it against a wall or something. And if I drop one it will just shatter and break. [editline]23rd June 2011[/editline] I'm working on a couple right now for about 3 people. Not free of course. and thank you.[/QUOTE] How much? and how do do this? just make a stencil then do the outline with a razor/marker then cover the others and then sandblast it?
[QUOTE=Murdoco;30653285]It's sandblasted into the mirror. Meaning it will never come off. But it is just glass so the corners can be chipped if you bang it against a wall or something. And if I drop one it will just shatter and break. [editline]23rd June 2011[/editline] I'm working on a couple right now for about 3 people. Not free of course. and thank you.[/QUOTE] How much would it be for a mirror and shipping to the UK?
[QUOTE=beanhead;30653321]How much? and how do do this? just make a stencil then do the outline with a razor/marker then cover the others and then sandblast it?[/QUOTE] Right now I'm charging around $80 + shipping. Make a stencil and make sure you like it, get mirror and lay down contact paper, glue stencil picture to contact paper, Cut out the image with an exacto knife, sandblast. Everything that I cut out is now sandblasted. [editline]23rd June 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=Xenoyia v2;30653334]How much would it be for a mirror and shipping to the UK?[/QUOTE] really not sure on the UK.
awesome. im debating on a picture of a Teutonic Knight or a Viking
[QUOTE=beanhead;30653363]awesome. im debating on a picture of a Teutonic Knight or a Viking[/QUOTE] well just know right now you are not first in line. I have another person who I'm making a mirror for in a day or 2. (Need to finish gentleman cho'gath and send to the summoner showcase) + I have 2 other people who I need to hear of because they last messaged me about a month ago. and always viking man.
[QUOTE=Murdoco;30653373]well just know right now you are not first in line. I have another person who I'm making a mirror for in a day or 2. (Need to finish gentleman cho'gath and send to the summoner showcase)[/QUOTE] i know, im not even sure i want one yet haha
Also I plan on bringing another mirror with me to Valve HQ to give to them as a gift for letting me tour..just trying to decide if I should make a new one or give them the GlaDOS one. Also the only reason I'm able to go to Valve is because PAX is relatively close and I'm going this year so things just kind of worked out.
and now I present my latest mirror [b]The Gentleman from the Void! Cho'gath Mirror[/b] [img]http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/175/c/3/cho__gath_mirror_lol_by_chichenmirrors-d3jte6f.jpg[/img] I had some issues with my sandblaster so some stuff may look off. It's not very noticeable though.
I did one of these once with some acid goop instead of a sandblaster, it reeked of shit.
[QUOTE=Col. Mandrake;30676171]I did one of these once with some acid goop instead of a sandblaster, it reeked of shit.[/QUOTE] Well good news! Sand doesn't reek of shit! although the garage where I have my sandblaster gets really fucking smoky I guess? I can't really think of a good word..just hard to breathe because I think some sand is escaping out of it.. oh and I sent a picture with the mirror along with an explanation to the Summoner Showcase. Hopefully it gets in and gets my work some more views.
It looks good, but i dont think you can say ''Ive better things to do''. It would be more like ''I got better things to do''. Other then that, looks sweet! How do you make those?
[QUOTE=pansarkurt;30681846]It looks good, but i dont think you can say ''Ive better things to do''. It would be more like ''I got better things to do''. Other then that, looks sweet! How do you make those?[/QUOTE] Quick question: where did I say "I've better things to do"? Because I honestly can't find it anywhere in the thread. I'm really tired right now and haven't slept so yah..It was also pretty late when I originally made this thread so I may have fucked up somewhere on my grammar. And if so I'm sorry. Also read the thread it's in the top on how to make. [editline]24th June 2011[/editline] Ohhhhh on the JTHM mirror...yah I think that was a fuck up from a while ago..that was my first mirror I think and I was in a rush to make it..So yah..that was when I was first starting out...I try not to make errors now. Also the quote was "I detest sleep, I've got better things to do." So yah you are right mostly.
So, where can I guy these off you?
[QUOTE=areolop;30682767]So, where can I guy these off you?[/QUOTE] guy? You mean buy these right? Just message me on FP and I'll get to you whenever possible. I'm starting on someones mirror request tomorrow and yah..
Update: Nikasaur(The girl who does the Summoner Showcase videos on youtube for Riot) posted in my thread on the league forums! [url]http://clgaming.net/redtracker/topic/7423/?p=1[/url] hopefully this guarantees me some form of a spot in the showcase.
Guys! My mirror made it into the showcase! [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy7JWV-HA28&feature=player_embedded[/media] Around 50 seconds in! link to my thread: [url]http://www.leagueoflegends.com/board/showthread.php?t=889217[/url] Woah all my images broke. Fixing now.
You are doing something unique. While a drawing may be common, a "game themed" mirrior is not. I applaud you this and I hope that you keep on going. You could even set up some small website where people can order stuff. That would be neat.
How big can you go on this? after I buy a new car and have money to blow I might be interested in doing a commish of something like this.
Gratz on getting that mirror to valve btw! I love the style of these, especially the super meat boy and portal 2 robots. You should definately set up a website of some kind, where people can submit pictures they would like commissioned. I can see this kind of thing being pretty sort after. I haven't seen much like it before
I've actually been thinking of making a website. I have a friend who could probably set me up with one. I still have to worry about copyright when selling so I might have to make some rules... [editline]13th July 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=KorJax;31096959]How big can you go on this? after I buy a new car and have money to blow I might be interested in doing a commish of something like this.[/QUOTE] Not TOO big. My sandblaster is kinda small. I've only been doing 12x12" mirrors so far but I plan on doing different sizes in the future..I really really need to work on this one guys thing..Summer lazyness.
I'm starting to get ready for my trip to PAX and Valve offices next month. Hopefully my Saxton Hale mirror will be up when I get there so I can get a picture of it up there. Pretty exciting. I might bring them another mirror as a gift for letting me tour.
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