a pipe forum CONTEST!! design the CS tobacco tin art

[horrorview]

Originally Posted by mmblz

(everything in bold except mine are 200dpi - should still be high enough quality for print)

Hehehehe, you don't smoke your pipe either? It seems that no matter what I do (or spend on a pipe...I bought a cheapie, then an $80 dollar one, then a $120 dollar meerschaum) I get massive tongue burn, and a hot bowl of steaming poo. I like my cigars, damnit!

[LeafHog]

Originally Posted by horrorview

...and a hot bowl of steaming poo....

you're definitely doing it wrong...........

[rumballs]

Originally Posted by horrorview

Hehehehe, you don't smoke your pipe either? It seems that no matter what I do (or spend on a pipe...I bought a cheapie, then an $80 dollar one, then a $120 dollar meerschaum) I get massive tongue burn, and a hot bowl of steaming poo. I like my cigars, damnit!

I have (or maybe I gave them back) a couple of old cheap pipes my dad used to smoke 20-30 years ago. One $30 or so pipe I got in Italy about 8 years ago, and that's it.
I like smoking them, but I don't love it like I do many cigars. It may just be a matter of finding the right tobacco - I can't say I've tried more than 10 or so in the past few years...
I love the way a lot of pipes LOOK (smooth ones only though where you can see the grain - I just don't get the appeal of those ugly bumpy ones....).
I love that tobacco costs less than cigars, and that you can smoke for 10 minutes and then be done...

[tzaddi]

Originally Posted by DubintheDam

Tzaddi, I've done this layout hoping they can print a 2 color job, Black and PMS Silver 877U, if design is a winner, I just have to convert image to a Pantone Duo tone (in Photoshop), everything that looks grey would be replaced by shiny silver. IF they can't print silver, it will still look pretty good in Black n White only. However I would suggest they print it 4 color spot so to keep some warmth to the grey.

I guess it all depends on what press they will be using. I have seen some amazing reproductions done using quadtones, black and 3 variant shades of gray or silver. We can dream... until the hard reality of the press brings it all to life. I know it will all be good. There are several winners here, the decision lies in picking the one that will be printed.

The McClelland labels for their existing lines are pretty high end. The Dominican Glory is printed with 2 spot colors and a embossed gold foil. There are also "tipped" in gold foil stickers with black ink. The Yenidje Highlander is printed using 4 process colors, CMYK, right down to the rosette.

It will be interesting to see how it comes together...I have much confidence that it will be great.

[IHT]

Originally Posted by horrorview

but I noticed a few pages back something about them wanting the artwork faxed over or something? LOL. Are they having these professionally printed or you folks providing them with the artwork already printed up?
IHT - we've decided to walk them over a CD with the artwork from whoever wins, since two of us live in the KC area. that way they can print them up with OUR work, not something they tried to copy from a fax.

Also, I didn't mean to step on any toes in an ongoing contest, so I hope I didn't. I only made up a label because Smitty (Joe) asked me to; I'd no intention of entering a contest or taking a prize away from somebody (like I said, I don't even smoke my pipe! LOL). Was just doin' somethin' for a bud, is all! If folks pick mine, groovy, but I don't expect or want anything in
return.
IHT - don't worry about it. it's for the community...

don't know if anyone has replied.
this is for the brotherhood here, i only said contest, didn't say prizes. but i planned on it anyway (can't have a contest without "winnings").

would type more, but i'm busy, and still not in a good mood.

[ultramag]

Originally Posted by IHT

wow...

we may have to just have to have 3 polls to whittle 'em all down... amazing stuff.

i need to figure out how many poll options i can have... hell, we may have some get a first round bye, they're so good. mine might not make the wildcard round.

I really like that idea Greg. There are several great choices in there so if there is time to whittle I think it would be worth it.

[Mister Moo]

Might be some trademark issues with this concept.

[cquon]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Might be some trademark issues with this concept.

"Wha, no mo polk-a-flied rice for you!"

[nimravus01]

Someone have a problem with McClelland tobacco or what???

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Might be some trademark issues with this concept.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by nimravus01

Someone have a problem with McClelland tobacco or what???

No. It's fine (once it's burning). Just fine. Everything is alright... A-OK.

[IHT]

this blend smells nothing like the standard catsup/ketchup aroma you get from their VAs.

[IHT]

CONTEST IS CLOSED FOR SUBMISSIONS!!

TWO POLLS ARE SET UP FOR YOU TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE 3 IN EACH POLL!

poll #1
poll #2