SELEM 2023 Laser cut LED desk lamps (imterest thread)

Update:
I added examples of all of the previous years logos here.

Last year, at SELEM 15, I wanted to try something new. I bought a handful of LED desk lamps and laser cut the SELEM logo into them.
I was considering doing it again this year and wanted to get an idea of how many I should make. The nice thing is, if you bought one last year you already have the base and only need the disk.

I was also thinking I would go retro and cut some of the old logos if anyone was interested.

If you would like one, I need to know:
-the base and disk or just the disk
-which logo.

Bases with the disk are $20
Disk alone is $10

I will take payment at SELEM.


Here are all of the logos to pick from.

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I really liked these last year, Chris! For sure I'm going to want one this year, once we decide on the logo. Since I already have the base, I'd just need the plastic logo part.

Honestly, if you are willing to make copies of the previous logos, I'd love to have one for every year. (Kinda like Pokemon; Gotta catch them all!)

If my math is right, $150 should cover the 14 backlogged ones, plus the new logo for this year, right? I can PayPal you now if you'd like. (Allows you to get the materials ordered for everyone else.)

Adam

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Originally Posted by buffo

I really liked these last year, Chris! For sure I'm going to want one this year, once we decide on the logo. Since I already have the base, I'd just need the plastic logo part.

Honestly, if you are willing to make copies of the previous logos, I'd love to have one for every year. (Kinda like Pokemon; Gotta catch them all!)

If my math is right, $150 should cover the 14 backlogged ones, plus the new logo for this year, right? I can PayPal you now if you'd like. (Allows you to get the materials ordered for everyone else.)

Adam

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Adam,
Thank you for the compliment. I will start converting the artwork into something that can be cut right away.
I would prefer if you waited on payment until I at least verifiy that they look good being laser cut\etched. I don't see any issues but you never know until you try.

I will post my progress here.

Yes your math was correct.

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Originally Posted by Lazerjock

Adam,
Thank you for the compliment. I will start converting the artwork into something that can be cut right away.
I would prefer if you waited on payment until I at least verifiy that they look good being laser cut\etched. I don't see any issues but you never know until you try.

I will post my progress here.

Yes your math was correct.

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i'd sponsor laser engraving the logos into buffo ;)

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Originally Posted by swamidog

i'd sponsor laser engraving the logos into buffo ;)

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You have the ability to do that too. :rotfl:

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Originally Posted by Lazerjock

You have the ability to do that too. :rotfl:

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it's going to take the both of us to hold him still.

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Originally Posted by swamidog

it's going to take the both of us to hold him still.

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Don't threaten me with a good time! *retardo

Adam

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Originally Posted by buffo

Don't threaten me with a good time! *retardo

Adam

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oh! that gives me an idea.

I didn't get one of these last year - I got the coaster. But, I'm thinking about one for this year. I'll be curious if the 2021 ends up reproducing ok. If so, I'd want that once since it's the first SELEM I hosted.

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Originally Posted by Bradfo69

I didn't get one of these last year - I got the coaster. But, I'm thinking about one for this year. I'll be curious if the 2021 ends up reproducing ok. If so, I'd want that once since it's the first SELEM I hosted.

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I'll keep you updated and post pictures of previous years.
So if you get one you will need a base too? Right?

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Originally Posted by Lazerjock

I'll keep you updated and post pictures of previous years.
So if you get one you will need a base too? Right?

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Correct. I have something similar that's a Christmas decoration I bought from Andy Connolly a few year ago but, it's a much longer, rectangular base.

Here are examples of logos that I've laser cut so far. More to come.

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Those are looking really good, Chris!

I'm still digging through old posts trying to get the other logo files. Unfortunately, I know that for some of these, the only option is to take a picture of the artwork on a shirt. Not sure how well that will work...

Adam

More examples

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First post updated with pictures from all previous years.

Outstanding work, Chris! Very cool indeed! I stand by my initial statement: I'll take one for every year (apart from last year, since I already have that one).

Adam

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Originally Posted by buffo

Outstanding work, Chris! Very cool indeed! I stand by my initial statement: I'll take one for every year (apart from last year, since I already have that one).

Adam

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You got it!!!!!

1 month out!
Checking to see if there is still interest in these.
Let me know so I can have them at SELEM.

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Originally Posted by Lazerjock

1 month out!
Checking to see if there is still interest in these.
Let me know so I can have them at SELEM.

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I'll take the one from the first Delaware SELEM as mentioned above. With a base.

You got it Brad.

I have a less horrible thought. We can use one of my UV lasers to sunburn this years logo on buffos forehead. At least it should heal by next year in time for a new one.

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Originally Posted by kecked

I have a less horrible thought. We can use one of my UV lasers to sunburn this years logo on buffos forehead. At least it should heal by next year in time for a new one.

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i support this plan.

Well there is the issue of latent melanoma…..

maybe just use a sensitizer and let the sun do the job.

cyanotype would be cool.

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Originally Posted by kecked

Well there is the issue of latent melanoma…..

maybe just use a sensitizer and let the sun do the job.

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And even safe to actually do interesting idea. Head bands that fade in over the course of the week.

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Originally Posted by kecked

And even safe to actually do interesting idea. Head bands that fade in over the course of the week.

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we could use henna and laser cut stencils.

Yeah, they can fade in, but they can never fade out. LOL

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Originally Posted by HankLloydRight

Yeah, they can fade in, but they can never fade out. LOL

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Kurgan said it best:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bOKsOveYD0

Here is the 2023 laser etched logo.

I updated post 1 with the 2023 logo too.

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I have the base and last years design, I could upgrade to this years!

Mine has pretty much been on since the last SELEM as well. Powered by my desktop.

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Originally Posted by telmnstr

I have the base and last years design, I could upgrade to this years!

Mine has pretty much been on since the last SELEM as well. Powered by my desktop.

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Sure Ethan,
I will put your name on one of the 2023 disks.
See you in a few days.