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04-24-2020, 11:22 PM
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Fun with Flexichrome-1952 Topps Baseball
Hello All! I have put both oars in the water on a cool project. As many know, 1952 Topps cards can be mesmerizing to look at. There's a vibe that is so alluring.
1952 Topps may be the first card set to use the Flexichrome process, along with some airbrushing. 1953s were printed from actual paintings, but the rest of the pre-57 sets were actual photos that were colorized and then RECOLORED with a process called Flexichrome. I got my hands on this and it's easier than photoshop but waaaay more expensive. The results, however, are astounding. It's literally like making authentic 1952s in my workroom. I touched on the process in the Elston Howard thread, but figured I'd open up a thread so we can share knowledge and ideas. I'll post some art tomorrow.
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04-25-2020, 11:34 AM
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Here's the painted Nolan Ryan. The gloss application is too clumpy--but when I figure that out, these will look fantastic. Only downsides are cost and mess!
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04-25-2020, 11:48 AM
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The Palmer was different. I used a 35mm color slide...then went backwards by making a monochromatic version with pumped up RGB profile to define areas to paint. It printed beautifully.
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04-25-2020, 12:10 PM
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04-25-2020, 12:13 PM
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Flexichrome
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04-25-2020, 12:54 PM
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I had the manual at one point but donated it to the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. I posted about some of the contents awhile back, what I scanned shows all the steps, might be of use:
https://www.thetoppsarchives.com/201...rome-away.html UPDATE- saw it ref'd in the Elston thread. Your efforts look superb. Last edited by toppcat; 04-25-2020 at 04:56 PM.
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04-25-2020, 02:42 PM
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Really nice. Love the Palmer especially
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06-15-2020, 09:45 PM
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A couple of the Hollywood & Music sets in Flexichrome!
By request...Guy Williams as ZORRO
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06-15-2020, 09:47 PM
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Elvis
This one will be in the 4th of July auction...I always put quite a few Americana and Entertainment cards in there. I love how this one came out!
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06-16-2020, 02:15 AM
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06-16-2020, 11:12 PM
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I got an email today asking for some basketball stars. This is the 3rd person looking for hoops in a year...that's a lot for me. Is basketball THE sport for collectors now?
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