(URBAN WARFARE) Thanks to GREASE over at Halftone Def Studios, we have a brand new segment on UAW called HOW TO NOT 2. This Segment gives tips and advice on various step-by-step process in hopes that you don’t have to do it twice to get it right. Or at least very very close. In lesser words, We done did it and here’s what went right and wrong. So enjoy this very first one about how to make a one-off skateboard from an online manufacturer.Step 1 – Find a link on notcot.org to Zazzle.com/skateboards – a place that prints one-off skate decks…among other random shit
Step 2 – Ponder why someone would ever name their company after – what sounds like -the 5th member of Gem & the Holograms.
Step 3 – Check out site & dig for 15 minutes to find a downloadable design template for custom skateboards
Step 4 – Write Mr. Zazzle to try and get free board hook-up in exchange for write-up on custom skateboard printing. Wait 5 days. Cuss Zazzle & their non responsive asses. Say fuck-it, and continue.
Step 5 – Check out design spec requirements for resolution, file type, ect. Cuss Zazzle again… this time, for not having skateboard specific art specs. Conclude mo’ resolution, mo’ bettah & continue.
Step 6 – Search for a project deserving enough to grace the bottom of skate deck (Thanks Reid).
Step 7 – Drink beer. Sketch. Design. Execute. Repeat until desired effect achieved.
Step 8 – Sign up for Zazzle account Try & upload image 1,2,3 times (ah ah ah) with no success. Condemn Zazzle’s site as complete ass ca-ca….realize Browser preff.s have to be changed in order to sign-on to account & upload images. Feel stupid, and continue.
Step 9 – Finish uploading image to skateboard customizer & proceed to check out. Cuss Zazzle for outrageous 2 day shipping charge…reluctantly pay & swear that someone will die if board turns out like shit.
Step 10 – Wait five days for production & delivery. Drop jaw over impressive production qualty of final product.
Step 11 – Realize it was worth the experience & repeat.
Productions = $60.00 | 2 day after production Shipping = $25.00 | Overall = $85
View more detailed shots | Sweet Shot | Top Detail | Middle Detail | Sketch and Graphic
Visit Zazzle.com/skateboards and thanks to notcot.org for the info and link.
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