Custom Creation : 1968-style Jerry Kramer

[Bob Lemke]

Hello Rich,

I've been at this for about six years now.

A big part of custom card making is having the time to devote to each project. Besides the hours at the computer working with the graphics, there is usually a fair amount of time needed to generate the data for the card backs. Since I no longer get around like I used to, I find that I have the time to devote to this "hobby". I probably average two cards a month.

The tools include not only a good computer graphics program, printer, cutter, etc., but the "raw materials" such as the photo to be used and examplars of the style of card to be copied.

Technique is the necessary trial and error process that comes from years of working on these. The more you do, the better you get.

Doing a Harry Wilson card would be a breeze because of the availability of a nice Topps photo. It could be done in any desired 1960s style.

The Calvin Jones couldn't proceed without a reproduction quality photo, but that shouldn't be insurmountable.

I have accepted commissions to make custom cards for a few collectors. If you want to look at that possibility, PM me for details.