Desjgn 100% Plastic Playing Cards: Classic Baroque
A project in Riverton, UT by Jason Hawley000days
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Backers: 119
Average Pledge Per Backer: $90
Funded: $10,683 of $10,000
Dates: Apr 19th -> May 29th (40 days)
Project By: Jason Hawley
Backers: 119
Average Pledge Per Backer: $90
Funded: $10,683 of $10,000
Dates: Apr 19th -> May 29th (40 days)
Project By: Jason Hawley
$10,683
current pledge level
Last Updated: May 29 @ 21:10 -0400 GMT
106%
of goal
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Thank you everyone! Next steps and processes 
May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone and I trust you all had a fun and safe holiday weekend! I wanted first to say thank you so much for supporting this project so that it may come to fruition and I am excited to start production on the Classic Baroque decks and equally... (Read More)
THANK YOU!
May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone -- this is just incredible and thoroughly appreciate your support and enthusiasm for this project! I am thrilled to get these decks printed and have them in your hands before the summer is over. I am going to provide a graphic that... (Read More)
Rewards clarification
May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Just to avoid any confusion on the rewards listing, it has been brought to my attention a little confusion that might occur in regards to the 6 sets rewards tier. During the first part of the campaign, I updated the Rewards overview to include a... (Read More)
Court Card Design Origins: Jack of Spades
May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
The final installment of the designs' background, of which I hope you have enjoyed reading. The Jack of Spades, the third court card typically shown in profile, is speculated to be Ogier the Dane, son of Geoffrey, king of Denmark. According to... (Read More)
Court Card Design Origins: Queen of Spades
May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
While the Queens of Clubs, Diamonds, and Hearts represent contentment, jealousy, and deception, respectively, the Queen of Spades represents power. She is the only armed Queen and is referred to as either the Greek goddess of war, Pallas... (Read More)
Court Card Design Origins: King of Spades
May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Growing up, we played many games as a family. Playing cards provided us with many hours of fun, laughter, and friendly competition. As long as I can remember, spades was the suit I preferred. I think it was because all of the spades court... (Read More)
Uncut Sheet Example
May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello supporters! We are getting close to our goal with just 9 days left and the response has been phenomenal! Thank you as always as we go into the final stretch to get this project funded. As requested, here is an example of the uncut sheet. This... (Read More)
76%+ Funded!
May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
From new backers to existing backers increasing their pledges to see this funded, we have achieved and surpassed the 75% funded mark! With two weeks to go we can get there! I have been giving updates to the poker casts with which I am in contact as... (Read More)
Court Card Design Origins: Jack of Hearts
May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
The Jack of Hearts is identified with Étienne de Vignolles, nicknamed La Hire, a French military commander during the Hundred Years’ War and close comrade of Jeanne d’Arc (Joan of Arc). Along with the King of Diamonds and Jack of Spades,... (Read More)
Court Card Design Origins: Queen of Hearts
May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
The Queen of Hearts is probably the card most referenced in pop culture, often mentioned in song lyrics and romantic dialogues as both a mender and breaker of hearts. In reference to that ambiguity, the Desjgn Queen of Hearts holds a black... (Read More)
Court Card Design Origins: King of Hearts
May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Next up are the heart court cards, which as a suit represent courage and the highest development of humanity. They are also sometimes represented as the church or clergy. The King of Hearts holds the dubious popular nickname “the suicide... (Read More)
Cut Cards
May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
There has been a suggestion to include a special cut card with each set pledged. I intend to look into what type of inks/foils can be printed on such a surface. My initial thought was either the Desjgn logo or better yet the Ace of Spades. I will... (Read More)
Court Card Origins: Jack Of Diamonds
May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
The Jack of Diamonds holds a rapier sword adorned with the fleur-de-lis accents. You will notice in the Blanchard deck that his weapon is more of an axe however. One of his main distinguishing marks is the broad sash he wears. This was a bit... (Read More)
Court Card Origins: Queen Of Diamonds
May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Each of the four queens symbolizes an emotion. While the Queen of Clubs represents contentment, the Queen of Diamonds embodies jealousy. This emotion is consistent with the character traditionally with which she is associated: Rachel, second wife... (Read More)
Court Card Origins: King Of Diamonds
May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
In the color palette I used for the diamonds, black makes only a small appearance, while red, gray, and yellow are the focal colors. While yellow was only a highlight color with the Clubs, this secondary color is on full display with the... (Read More)
Incredible Support!
May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I simply want to say thank you for your pledges and support through these first two weeks of this campaign! With new supporters as well as existing making changes in their pledge amounts, the campaign has surpassed and then some the half way mark!... (Read More)
Court Card Design Origins: Jack of Clubs
April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Amongst various modern designs, the Jack of Clubs’ pose is varied, with him looking to his left in most instances, including in previous Desjgns. In the 2013 Classic Victorian® deck, I match the Blanchard example to give him more of a presence... (Read More)
Court Card Design Origins: Queen of Clubs
April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
In homage to the Blanchard and other historical decks, I designed the Queen of Clubs around half-circle motifs inscribed with the same double square cross featured in the shoulder armor and belt buckle of the King of Clubs. The Queen’s shape is... (Read More)
Court Card Design Origins: King of Clubs
April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Here begins part one of four of my inspiration for each court card design starting with the King of Clubs. I tried to infuse some historical background as well so hopefully you will find it intriguing and informative. There is a second image... (Read More)
More Rewards
April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
With just 1 month to go, we are nearly half way there to making this a reality! Thank you backers for your support and passion for this project! I have updated the rewards chart and added a few incentives for any backer pledging for 6 or more sets of... (Read More)
Thank You!
April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! I just want to reach out to everyone supporting this project to say thank you for a big showing these first three days achieving a quarter of the funding goal already! Thank you for sharing and promoting it as well with your poker friends and... (Read More)
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