Post by bdrgonzo on Jan 20, 2014 13:05:22 GMT 10
So this bit of bling is not for my bike, but for my riding gear (vest/ jacket).
A little while ago there was a post in regards to name patches, so others could easily remember you at meet and bleats.
hondashadowriders.proboards.com/thread/3077/cheap-custom-emroidered-name-tags
This got me thinking. I like to do things a little different from others. So after a little research I came across a site for "Eazypatches". This site promised they could make custom patches in small batches. Most sites want a minimal 100 ordered.
So I sent them an email with an attached picture (something I liked) and some idea of what I was after. This was promptly replied to with some concept art for the proposed patch. Included was also a quote on the costs involved. 5 patches for $140, and 10 patches for $160.
Now this is not cheap, but I figured getting 10 would work out at $16 a pop for a totally unique patch. Some mass produced patches can cost that. Getting that amount would also mean I have that patch for any use I may have in the future. So I made the order and paid the costs. At this stage I received an email with a picture of the proposed patch as it would look in thread. A few minor colour changes were requested and the go ahead given.
Less than 2 weeks later I received a package (from the US) containing my patches. However there was not the 10 patches I had ordered ..... No instead there was 14 of my new patches..... .
So for my trouble and $160 I ended up with the following.
Original concept art of the proposed patch- now used as my custom forum avatar
14 patches (at $11.43 per patch).
I am more than pleased with the finished result. Below are some pics to enjoy.
Concept art from Eazy Patches
1st thread look picture.
2nd thread look picture (decided white would look better on edge and name).
Actual patch. (note little difference from picture and actual patch).
Patch on my vest.
Close up of patch on vest.
A little while ago there was a post in regards to name patches, so others could easily remember you at meet and bleats.
hondashadowriders.proboards.com/thread/3077/cheap-custom-emroidered-name-tags
This got me thinking. I like to do things a little different from others. So after a little research I came across a site for "Eazypatches". This site promised they could make custom patches in small batches. Most sites want a minimal 100 ordered.
So I sent them an email with an attached picture (something I liked) and some idea of what I was after. This was promptly replied to with some concept art for the proposed patch. Included was also a quote on the costs involved. 5 patches for $140, and 10 patches for $160.
Now this is not cheap, but I figured getting 10 would work out at $16 a pop for a totally unique patch. Some mass produced patches can cost that. Getting that amount would also mean I have that patch for any use I may have in the future. So I made the order and paid the costs. At this stage I received an email with a picture of the proposed patch as it would look in thread. A few minor colour changes were requested and the go ahead given.
Less than 2 weeks later I received a package (from the US) containing my patches. However there was not the 10 patches I had ordered ..... No instead there was 14 of my new patches..... .
So for my trouble and $160 I ended up with the following.
Original concept art of the proposed patch- now used as my custom forum avatar
14 patches (at $11.43 per patch).
I am more than pleased with the finished result. Below are some pics to enjoy.
Concept art from Eazy Patches
1st thread look picture.
2nd thread look picture (decided white would look better on edge and name).
Actual patch. (note little difference from picture and actual patch).
Patch on my vest.
Close up of patch on vest.