Here's a video of me using this same method to make a simple cut autograph card! kzread.info/dash/bejne/h6h6qa6Ch8SxqLA.htmlsi=iVe-FgTaP17VEIi0

So I have made my own custom cards for years but your template has been a game changer. Usually I just left the backs blank but now the sky is the limit. Thank you!!!!

@waxmuseumpodcast

2 ай бұрын

This is great to hear! I hope you get the results you want!

Thank you for making this video. Very clear and easy to understand instructions. And I loved that it was for my hometown Pacers team!

@waxmuseumpodcast

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Good luck with any customs you might make!

Tried my first customs today. It was a little messy for a first timer, especially with the spray glue. I definitely recommend printing extra copies just in case. I think next time I might try using a glue stick instead. Overall, a pretty cool turnout once you get the hang of it

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, congrats! It takes a little practice and I always print extras. Sometimes my cuts don't turn out quite like I want.

Thank you so much for this video! I'm only 13 but this guide is amazing for me to get WHL and NHL signatures so far I have gotten 9 autographs and 4 cut cards!

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

Wow awesome! Glad I could help!

I always wondered about the process for making custom cards. Great tutorial. Thank you.

Thank you for this guide I’m planing on making custom basket ball cards for everyone on my team this is important information

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

No problem! Feel free to reach out to me on IG if you have any questions. A lot of it will be trial and error.

Thanks for this video I make custom cards all the time with this template now and I have mastered it. I owe it all to you ❤❤

@waxmuseumpodcast

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! I hope you've been able to make them even better!

@oliver64527

8 ай бұрын

@@waxmuseumpodcast I’ve also been giving them as gifts to family members who love different sports and hobby’s and they’ve been a huge hit 😁

Very helpful video! Thank you

👍Great video, I've been doing them almost the same way besides putting a piece of paper in between them and doing the 2 cards back to back on seperate prints not folding them.

@waxmuseumpodcast

2 жыл бұрын

That might be something to consider. That probably makes them the same thickness as a standard card.

@laurasautographs

3 ай бұрын

@@waxmuseumpodcast plus, I'm having a hard time lining up the front and the back. Other than that, great job!

@waxmuseumpodcast

3 ай бұрын

@@laurasautographs if you print it on the right photo size and fold it over the edge of the poster board, it usually lines up. I've had a few that were off, but you can slide the sides around a little when the glue is still wet.

Those cards are so cool

This is awesome. I have a collection where I have a player card of every player to play for my favorite team. But since some players only played a handful of games, no card exist for them. This would be great to fill in the gaps of players with no card. I can have a complete collection now. THANK YOU!!!

@waxmuseumpodcast

10 ай бұрын

No problem! You also might check out my video about custom cut autos. That way, if you never get your player to sign in person, you can use an existing auto for them still!

Love these for personal use

@waxmuseumpodcast

2 жыл бұрын

It's come in very handy over the years

Dude. Thanks so much for this video!!

@waxmuseumpodcast

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and have fun making your own cards!

Great job! You made it look easy :) I am sure it will take me a lot of trial and errors but I look forward to that. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Julien

@waxmuseumpodcast

4 ай бұрын

Takes a little practice, but you'll get the hang of it! Good luck!

Never thought to have prints printed out as photos as a photo store. Higher quality then what my home printer can do also cheaper when you factor in inks and special paper.

@waxmuseumpodcast

2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes they come out a little blurry, but like you said, way better quality than what I can do at home

Thanks for the great tutorial. Are there any specific thickness of the poster board that you would recommend?

@waxmuseumpodcast

2 жыл бұрын

I just used the standard stuff that you might find in a multi pack at Walmart. Nothing fancy!

@stephstremp

Жыл бұрын

Manila file folders worked for me!

Hello! Amazing video, Just one problem, When I save the image from my computer and put it into the image thing in the wall greens app, it is super zoomed out. is it supposed to be like that or is there something I can do to fix it. and another, can you possibly make a video on how you crop the pictures. I dont know how you get them to look so fit. Thank you!

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

Maybe you could try uploading it from a computer instead of the app? I'm not sure if that will fix it. As long as the image is the right scale, it should conform to the resizing on the Walgreens app.

Such a timely video. A few hrs ago I was thinking about making custom cards with a jersey. Might have to use some kind of foam board with holes cut out to make the cards I was thinking of. Signed number piece as well as nameplate, logoman, laundry tag.

@waxmuseumpodcast

2 жыл бұрын

You might take one of the old decoy cards and adhere it between the photo pieces.

loved it thanks

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

This is an amazing video! If I may ask..how do you upload the template to paint 3D. Also when you save it and upload to a printing company does it automatically become the card size? I’m sorry if you may have already answered this.

@waxmuseumpodcast

9 ай бұрын

If you save the template file to your computer (it's just an image file), you can choose to open it in Paint3D (either right click on the file wherever you save it or use Paint3D menu to find it). If you upload the photos to Walgreen's site and have it print as a 5x7, it should end up the correct size. Good luck and thanks for watching!

hi sir, this is a helpful video. just like to ask, what paper did the printer use? is that printed on a photo paper , it look glossy /shiny.

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

I had them printed on standard photo paper at Walgreens. It has a more glossy finish to it.

Hey, awesome video! the link for the template was just a PDF Editor so now iam confused? thanks!

@waxmuseumpodcast

2 жыл бұрын

It still works for me when I click it. I had to click on it as it was loading and eventually it showed up.

So with template, I am having trouble getting the right sizing with the images fitting inside the template lines. Could you post a video or explain how you got your image to fit perfectly within the template?

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

It's a little hard to explain here but you have to keep it to scale and try to use the template as a frame. Feel free to reach out to me on Instagram and I can try to explain further

Smart idea with the prints if you only want a few customs, cheap, easy, fun to do. Great tutorial!!

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

First off, thank you so much for posting this. I create my own custom cards on photoshop, however, it hasn’t always been easy for me to find local print shops to print them for me. I’m definitely trying this soon. My question is this. You said you print them in a 4x6 size. Does this mean they’re not the standard card size? Or do you have them printed 4x6 and then cut them to size?

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

I print the front/back template in the description on a 4x6. Then I fold it over/adhere it to posterboard. It cuts down to the size of a normal card. Shoot me a message on IG if you need more help. I'd be glad to help

@TecmoBO34

Жыл бұрын

@@waxmuseumpodcast awesome, thank you! Can’t wait to try it soon. Keep up the outstanding work 👍🏼

How hard would this be to do on a iPhone? And what material do you use? Do you just print it from Walgreens or Walmart as a 4x6 photo? Please let me know thanks for this info

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

I don't have an iPhone, but I figure it would be really tough. You could download the template I put in the description and possibly frame a picture in it on your phone, but I don't know if you'd be able to make it look like a card. I print these from Walgreens as 4x6 photos.

Hey, i loved you video. You inspired me to make my own cards! Would you mind sharing which font you used? :)

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I made the mistake of not writing it down. I've made quite a few mistakes through this process...trying to learn from them along the way!

@stefanstangl7545

Жыл бұрын

@@waxmuseumpodcast Don't worry. I'm sure I'll find a solution. Thanks for the quick response! Do you remember any favourites you like to use by chance?

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

@@stefanstangl7545 I don't. I know it was one of the standard fonts on Paint3D though. I didn't have to download any fonts online or anything like that.

@stefanstangl7545

Жыл бұрын

@@waxmuseumpodcast ah ok, thanks for the reply anyways, i really appreciate that. I hope life is well for you, you seem like a kind person☺️

Thanks for this great video. How do I create this templete in Paint 3d?

@waxmuseumpodcast

3 ай бұрын

Save the file to your computer, right click on it, select Open With, and choose Paint3D. I hope this helps!

What is that app or program you use at the beginning those two card frames?

@waxmuseumpodcast

2 жыл бұрын

I design the card in Paint3d

What were your dimensions? For the digital image and the physical cards?

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

The template image was 1200x800 pixels. I had that printed as a 4x6 inch photo at Walgreen's. When you fold that template over the edge of a piece of posterboard, you can cut the trading card to a standard size. If you have more questions, feel free to reach out on Instagram. I'll get messages faster there.

great video and very helpful, but i keep clicking the link for the canvas and just get a photo that I cant use. Can you tell me how to get there in the app?

@waxmuseumpodcast

3 ай бұрын

Have you tried from a desktop browser?

@willswalldorf4412

3 ай бұрын

@@waxmuseumpodcast No just a laptop

Do you have any issues with Walgreens/CVS/other not printing due to copyright logos? I'm about to start the journey of custom cards and I'm basically looking for the best place to print.

@waxmuseumpodcast

5 ай бұрын

I haven't so far, but there's always that risk.

Using your template, how many could be printed on computer paper?

@waxmuseumpodcast

7 ай бұрын

I've never tried that. It's not really scaled for that either. I have it set up to print on the photo size so the cards end up a standard size. You'll have to experiment a little with the standard paper. Good luck!

How and where do you even make the picture to paste on the template? Or is it just a copy of another card brand

@waxmuseumpodcast

9 ай бұрын

It's based on a Panini Next Day auto design. I took a picture of an old card and edited it in Paint3D on my computer.

can you share the link for the card holders that you use?

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

Sure! Are you looking for the photo corners I use to mount them for autographs, or the plastic toploaders I store them in after they're signed?

That Tyrese Halliburton card looks legit and as good as anything the pros are making right now. Well done.

@waxmuseumpodcast

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

How would you suggest making a jersey card? Also, great vid thanks!

@screachkid1

Жыл бұрын

You just do what he did on one of those cards there.

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

A jersey would be a little more tricky. You would probably want to use a thicker stock in the middle and hollow part of it out. I've got a piece of a floorboard I want to try this with, but I can't get it cut thin enough for now. Some day I'll try this method with some sort of relic. Thanks for watching!

What is the first paper that you used for paint 3d? Thanks

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

I had these printed out at Walgreen's, so it was just their standard glossy photo paper.

@iAmPeeWee3.0

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Great video. The question is now, how do we make refractors?

@waxmuseumpodcast

2 жыл бұрын

Ha that's beyond me

@mikeferretti7422

2 жыл бұрын

Buy foil laminate and apply to the top is 1 way. If you do cut outs and want the background you could also do foil cardstock and layer the cut out print on top of the foil cardstock. All on KZread. Items found at Walmart, craft stores and Amazon.

@Everythingonearth23

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeferretti7422 u have video?

Can you show us how you designed the pattern on the cards? Great video by the way.

@waxmuseumpodcast

2 ай бұрын

That's something I will consider for a future video - thanks!

I print my cards on photo paper, but I’m having trouble with the ink as it keeps smearing when I touch it. Any tips on how to fix?

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

You probably need to get them printed at a Walgreens instead

@kardyewest_com

Жыл бұрын

if your printing on photo paper and its smearing then that means its A.)wrong side of paper , B)your printer settings arent correct c) the paper is meant for laser printer and your using an inkjet.. Im assuming it might be the printer settings arent being switched but i could be wrong.

So with the print, does it have more of a sports card feel or is it just photo paper? I’ve been trying to get the right feel for years, unfortunately I don’t have the technology to do it 😂

@waxmuseumpodcast

3 ай бұрын

It's just a basic glossy photo paper

@greenies_sports_cards

3 ай бұрын

Okay thanks! Those cards are sick dude!

Have a question? Just thought of this today while trying to figure out what to add to a "player pack" that I am assembling to give to all the players that register for a "Disc Golf" tournament i am holding this summer, and I thought how cool wouldn it be to see the smile on the player's faces when they realize that they have a trading card of their very own? How can I get them to send me a photo of themselves that I can use to make their cards with without getting suspicious? This looks really difficult to do

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

Does it have to be an action shot? Seems like you could probably browse their social media accounts (or those of their significant others who post pics of them). Or just tell them you're thinking about putting together a program and need a nice looking headshot.

@mrpoopoohead7668

Жыл бұрын

@@waxmuseumpodcast yes that might work Thanks :)

Can you print them at your house and if so what should I print them on

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

I've had some people tell me they printed them at home and the ink smeared. My guess is it really just depends on how nice of a photo printer you have and the quality of the paper. You would still print them as 4x6s.

@DaBot_Prodz

Жыл бұрын

@@waxmuseumpodcast ok thanks

Do we have to print the design with paper or poster boards :)?, since I don’t think my printer can print poster boards :((.

@waxmuseumpodcast

5 ай бұрын

You don't need to print posters. As shown in the video, you get the design printed on photo paper and then you adhere it around the edge of a board.

@ShogunOwl69

5 ай бұрын

ok thank you! @@waxmuseumpodcast

So I used the template you provided, and after I cut the grey border off the card was still slightly bigger than normal cards. Did I do something wrong?

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

No, it was made that way to account for cutting errors. Just cut it a little smaller until it matches up with other cards. Let me know if you have other questions!

@thedogface502

Жыл бұрын

@@waxmuseumpodcast you're a smart human lol that makes sense, thank you so much! The template is awesome

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

@@thedogface502 Thank you and good luck with your cards! I hope they turn out awesome!

@thedogface502

Жыл бұрын

@@waxmuseumpodcast they did, thank you!

Hello! I downloaded the template and then opened up Paint 3D. How do I access the template in the program?

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

You can right click on the file in your downloads and select, "Open in Paint3D"

@stephstremp

Жыл бұрын

@@waxmuseumpodcast Hmm.. I didn't have that option. It kept making me download different extension for search engines. I honestly think it didn't even download the template. I got two search engines instead after I clicked download.

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

@@stephstremp Try this link instead i.ibb.co/d2Hv3Y2/4x6-Template-white-border-Copy.jpg

You may not think your that talented but you're better than i am ! After i get the template on paint 3d how do i make front and back of the card to insert into the template? I don't want just a plain photo but a little more like a real card like yours . Can you do a video tutorial on that ?

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

You might have to open a separate Paint3D window and make an image you can copy and paste onto the front/back portions of the template. It takes quite a bit of practice.

@wadedog4280

Жыл бұрын

@@waxmuseumpodcast thanks, I was trying to figure out how you made the template with the name tag etc. I would love to be able to put a few bio facts on the back

What size do the cards actually end up being?

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

If you cut them correctly, they're the size of a standard trading card.

Where can I find your template?

Do u have the pix numbers for canvas.

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

I don't. I just make it fit the template I put in the description and then print as a 4x6.

@mikealves2236

Жыл бұрын

@@waxmuseumpodcast I'm have hard time finding template.

What do u use to design the card

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

Paint3d

Thank you for this awesome video. If you could help me print some custom cards please lmk. Or if anyone can help with printing, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and God Bless

amazing video thank you very much but how you handled that custom made AND AUTOGRAPHED Haliburton card was bothering me xD

What kind of poster board is that?

@waxmuseumpodcast

9 ай бұрын

It was the most basic version I could find. Sometimes they sell them in multipacks of 5 or 10. I've found them at both Walmart and Walgreens.

Any template idea for Mac users?

@waxmuseumpodcast

11 ай бұрын

That's a world I'm not very familiar with. But I imagine you could open the same file on some sort of Apple editing program.

What did you print it out on?

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

It should all be in the video. I had the photos printed at Walgreens (glossy) and I adhered them to a piece of thin posterboard.

@-Asher-98-Hockey

Жыл бұрын

Ok, thank you

I wanted to make a custom basketball card for my team. This is my last year of playing college basketball and I just want to make a custom collection of my team. This is agreat help but I never realised how hard this process is😅

@Indigo_mapping50

5 ай бұрын

If your in America you should try to enter the draft!

How do you download HD photos?

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

I think I found this Media Day stuff on Twitter or Google images.

how do i download this link? it just opens in a browser with no download option.

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

You can probably right click on it and save us. I just responded to your email and I sent you the file there as well. Good luck!

What is that app

Will they fit into slabs?

@waxmuseumpodcast

7 ай бұрын

You can cut them down to standard size, so they should fit in slabs, toploaders, etc.

The link in the comments does not work. Can you please updated the link so it is accessible?

@waxmuseumpodcast

3 ай бұрын

Are you trying it on a desktop? It still works for me. If you can't get it, send me a message on IG and we can try that way.

@user-qw5om1gx9t

3 ай бұрын

Yeah I am but I dont have IG is there another way I can do it?@@waxmuseumpodcast

What is the legality concern if there were sold.

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

I'm really just making them for my own collection, so I'm not sure.

I need to learn how you designed the pictures in the 1st place I think.

@waxmuseumpodcast

15 күн бұрын

@@willjay921 that all depends on what program you're using. I use Paint3D but a lot of people use Photoshop

Where is the link I can’t find it

@waxmuseumpodcast

5 ай бұрын

It should still be in the description

can this be done with an at home printer?

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

I suppose it's possible. It just depends on how well it prints photos.

@christiannunez1472

Жыл бұрын

@@waxmuseumpodcast will it be able to print like yours did. Yours looked glossy in the video

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

@@christiannunez1472 You will have to use glossy photo paper.

@JPrice601

Жыл бұрын

Trying to learn how to print myself. It's really tough since I am so tech deficient lol. I would love to learn or have some one help me out with printing. Thanks and.Gid Bless

I tried this and the glue just does not come out as smoothly as it did for you😭it keeps going through to the other side of the photo or leaving moisture

@waxmuseumpodcast

3 ай бұрын

It sounds like you might be using too much. You only need a thin coat.

@andrewvillarreal7108

3 ай бұрын

@@waxmuseumpodcast I try, it just comes out like that

What app is it

@waxmuseumpodcast

3 ай бұрын

I use Paint3D on the computer and get them printed at Walgreen's.

Where is the link

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

Should be in the video description

Do you have to use the spray or can you use regular glue

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

I've always used the spray because the application is quick and it's distributed pretty even. You could probably use a different type, but you'll have to do a trial run to know for sure.

@DaBot_Prodz

Жыл бұрын

@@waxmuseumpodcast ok ty

What kind of puncher is that? All the ones I see wouldn’t even reach that far in the middle

@waxmuseumpodcast

20 күн бұрын

It looks like it's out of stock right now, but I used this one here amzn.to/4bKCC1z

Where’s the link

@waxmuseumpodcast

Ай бұрын

It should be in the description

Can u make a fotball soccer card and can i buy it

@waxmuseumpodcast

2 жыл бұрын

I would say most of the cards I make are pretty flawed right now, but if you're wanting something basic, I might be able to help you out. Shoot me a message on Instagram (waxmuseumpodcast)

Link don’t work

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

If you email me, I can send you the pic waxmuseumpodcast@gmail.com

@j.r.cassidy253

Жыл бұрын

This is incredibly helpful, however I do not see the link. Nice work!

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

@@j.r.cassidy253 Hmmm, it's still showing up for me in the video description on desktop. Feel free to email me and I can send you a copy of the template. waxmuseumpodcast@gmail.com

@j.r.cassidy253

Жыл бұрын

@@waxmuseumpodcast I was looking in the comments like a straight goofball! thanks man!

This does not look like a horrible method. 2 Decades back I tried making my own trading cards from home and I did a similar method but this actually looks like a great idea but I will change just one thing. That’s adding a little bit of extra room on that finding edge that you can use a paper cutter to cut that edge off at all sides of the card look at uniform. Since then I have actually been getting my cards printed add a printer on demand place.

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

Yeah sometimes I cut them a little larger because it gives me more flexibility if needed. If I changed anything else, I would probably also use an acid-free adhesive. I don't know what these will look like years down the road.

@popixel

Жыл бұрын

@@waxmuseumpodcast thank you for that suggestion. I will be putting NFC chips in mine so that’s probably important.

will you make me a custom card?

@waxmuseumpodcast

Жыл бұрын

It's more of just a hobby right now, sorry!

hi

I have a lot of questions, can you email me or message me on IG? great Idea, confused on just one part.

@waxmuseumpodcast

2 жыл бұрын

Message me on IG and I'd be glad to help. My handle is waxmuseumpodcast

You legit inspired me to make custom cards. U got me with the space for the auto. That’s dope asf. 🫡💯

@waxmuseumpodcast

2 ай бұрын

Awesome! I hope they turn out well!

@user-eo1jx3vu4v

Ай бұрын

Can u please add the link for paint pd

@waxmuseumpodcast

Ай бұрын

@@user-eo1jx3vu4v You can get Paint 3D in the Microsoft app store - thanks for watching!