From 8023c6d532b5d68b520d6cd0b9b33d0cd0e48f6d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ray Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2025 00:33:09 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] docs(design/badges): add materials --- design/badges/{.gitkeep => README.md} | 0 design/badges/materials.md | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 38 insertions(+) rename design/badges/{.gitkeep => README.md} (100%) create mode 100644 design/badges/materials.md diff --git a/design/badges/.gitkeep b/design/badges/README.md similarity index 100% rename from design/badges/.gitkeep rename to design/badges/README.md diff --git a/design/badges/materials.md b/design/badges/materials.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a94117e --- /dev/null +++ b/design/badges/materials.md @@ -0,0 +1,38 @@ +# Materials + +The vast majority of our badges are made with acrylic purchased from +[Canal Plastics](https://www.canalplastic.com/) in New York. We have also +made badges out of plywood from [Menards](https://www.menards.com/store-details/store.html?store=3511) +in the past, and there are many opportunities for badge materials that remain +unexplored, such as various metals and other random things that are safe to +laser cut. + +We like acrylic because there are many different colors, variations, and +effects available that can be used to make badges look unique. We also like +that it is easy to work with and relatively inexpensive. + +## Acrylic + +Order from [Canal Plastics](https://www.canalplastic.com/)[^1]. They have a +wide variety of colors and finishes available. + +> If you happen to take a trip to New York, stop by their physical store on +> Canal St. and buy as many as you can fit in your suitcase. That way you +> don’t have to pay for shipping, plus they offer student discounts if you +> buy in person, so all in all it’s a lot cheaper. + +We typically use 1/16" thick acrylic for our badges. For badge cutting you +should purchase either: + +- 2x 12" x 18" sheets (perfect for 90-110 badges) +- 1x 12" x 18" sheet and 1x 12" x 12" sheet (perfect for 60-90 badges) + +We typically have a stockpile of acrylic in the office, so check if we can +exhaust that before ordering more. If we do need to order more, we typically +order eight days in advance to ensure that we have enough time to receive the +acrylic before we need it. + +[^1]: While typically order from Canal Plastics, if it's an opaque or + transparent colors, try checking Amazon as it may have cheaper and + faster options. They often don't have the same variety of colors, but + they're good for last minute orders.