Dark Patina: A Truly Unique Deck of Playing Cards

A project in Kenosha, WI by Bob Crum
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A custom collectible poker deck created by artist/illustrator Bob Crum.
Backers: 1021
Average Pledge Per Backer: $82

Funded: $83,766 of $12,100
Dates: Jul 19th -> Aug 18th (30 days)
Project By: Bob Crum
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Latest News

We DID IT!

August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
This has been such a wild ride. You guys blew me away with your support, both monetary support and incredible words of encouragement. You really can't know how loved and affirmed I feel because of all of this.  To put beauty into the world from... (Read More)

Half Brick Preliminary art

August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
A backer asked what the display boxes will look like, I have art - no mockup yet. Imagine white is foil, and gray is embossing and BAM. Display box. This is LITERALLY a screenshot of a work in progress. You'll notice things like the D on the top are... (Read More)

QUICK NOTE: HALF BRICK AND BRICK BOXES

August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
For what it's worth, I got the quote back from my printer and the ADD-ONS for the display boxes (6 deck and 12 deck) are verified. I know it's last second - but I thought I'd toss it out there.  Preparing for the end!  (Read More)

Last few hours... and a coin!

August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We are nearing the end of the initial part of this process. It's been a blast. But I didn't want to end this without sharing the coin design! Concept art - working with the manufacturer This is going to be a really neat coin. Currently it is brass, I... (Read More)

Final Deck Announcement - 70K stretch goal

August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, you did it! We've hit $70,000!  Now the stretch goal of the gilded rose deck is unlocked. This one is a bit more expensive to make, but it will be worth it - no added cost to you the price will be the same as the other gilded decks. I plan on... (Read More)

Final Days - Final Deck

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, the initial phase of this adventure is almost at an end. For me, it comes with a little sadness! You guys have been so great, so encouraging - I hate to see this time go.  So as a parting shot, I am firing this deck over the bow. This is the... (Read More)

Stretch Goal Reward Nearly Unlocked

August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This is an unlock for every deck. 3 art cards that show a story of mischievous theft will be added but don't worry, they will fit. The tuckbox will be adjusted accordingly. The artwork is nearly done and I like where it is headed. This is just... (Read More)

UNCUTS and shipping

August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick note: 1. I will be adding Standard Edition - RED uncut sheets to the ADD-ON page today. Thank you for the interest! 2. Since up to 8 uncut sheets can be shipped for the price of 1, and I can't reflect that in an add-on (the system is... (Read More)

Scarlet Gild Edition Available at 4am CST

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We hit 52k!  In other news... my Facebook got hacked... I am waiting for it to get recovered SO if you could share it over there, after you get your deck (lol) I would appreciate it.  Thank you all for making this happen! See you all in the... (Read More)

Scarlet Gilded Edition

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
This will be the final gilded deck offered in the campaign. It's fun to design these and talk over the logistics and ideas with the printing company, but all good things must come to an end. I am personally hoping that some of these DON'T get gobbled... (Read More)

Custom Pips - and a Mystery Stretch Goal

August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Every Card Gets a Custom Touch One of our backers asked to see the pips... I aim to please. Fact is: I hadn't thought of the fact that these little guys had been left out so far. So, each suit icon has a 3 tone appearance that is subtle so as not to... (Read More)

Some Place to Put a Couple Decks!

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
What's next? I've been asked this... not a few times in the last week. It seems some folks think we have some room to grow. I think that is really great. So I started working on a stretch goal for the 50K mark and I think it's going to be amazing. ... (Read More)

This One's For You!

August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We've hit the 45K mark and I wanted to announce this one in anticipation of that... I wasn't quick enough! I am still excited though.  Every backer will receive one coin to remember this project by... and maybe even use in a game! HA!  (Naturally,... (Read More)

New STANDARD edition - RED

August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We've moved all of the first print run of 1000 decks and that makes me quite amazed and quite happy! Thank you all!  So, what now? More than 1000 have sold and Bob told us that the decks were sealed and numbered to 1000...  We got this! Announcing... (Read More)

$35,000! Gold Edition Decks are a GO (at 6pm)

August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU to everyone that has gotten us this far! This is far far far further (sp?) than I thought we would've gotten!  Dark Patina Gold Edition - Thank you for 35K! As promised, a new edition of gilded cards will become available at 6PM CST. ... (Read More)

Almost 35K! Should we gild?

August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I've been under the weather and out of the picture but rest assured I was continually encouraged by your support of the dream. I can't thank you enough.  So, what's next?  What can we do to celebrate that 35K mark? In my mind, I'd love to see... (Read More)

Original art update!

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
I’ve been busy making the little original art pieces for the appropriate tiers and I am really having fun. I don’t know that I’ve ever had so many pieces of art going at the same time. I’m hopping around from piece to piece like a giant,... (Read More)

Add-on SHIPPING changes!

July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been brought to my attention that the shipping charges for add-ons was prohibitively large (perhaps I misunderstood the price matrix from Gambler's Warehouse?) SO - It turns out I can change that even though you have backed at that level! I've... (Read More)

Silver Gilded Edition

July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
OK, I've got the prices nailed down for the silver edition. I am making the addon right now - it should be ready in 15 minutes. Thank you guys!   (Read More)

Limited Edition Silver Gilded Decks INCOMING!

July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Dark Patina Silver Edition $20,000! THANK YOU to all of the supporters. Seriously. Many thanks. It is impossible to come up with words that sound as genuinely thankful as I feel.  I am celebrating the $20,000 mark with some Chinese food and the... (Read More)

A Closer Look at the Art and a Cool Review!

July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
I've gotten some great feedback this week from a podcast about playing cards called "Decking Around" wherein a couple guys named Steve and Tyler talk about current campaigns and products.  Their insights were fair and they had some good things to... (Read More)

ELITE Reward Tier Added

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
How’s this for pretentious? A few people have asked whether I would offer large format, original art based on the theme and look of the deck or not. I finally said yes and here we are.  The new tier is limited to 3 people and will require some... (Read More)

we DID IT!

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
You’re all so great! You’ve helped he make it across the finish line in less than 3 days! This is incredible! I just rolled out of bed and saw a million messages from some of y’all. I’m excited that you’re excited! I need coffee and better... (Read More)

3/4 of the way! And new quantity tiers.

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I am on the road so I will have to make this less-than-designed, but I really want to thank you! Thank you for pushing this further down the road! Thank you for sharing with your friends! Just THANK YOU! I've been asked to add tiers that allow for... (Read More)

Half Way There!

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Can you believe we are already half way there? To commemorate the occasion... I RIPPED the Queen of Clubs in half and drew a different other side. THANK YOU ALL! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play... (Read More)

Kickstarter PROJECT WE LOVE?

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, this is a thing! Unreal! It looks like we got that little badge that means we must be doing something right here! I am really happy... unspeakably so. You guys are so good to me. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU... (Read More)

How in the WORLD?

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
You can see RIGHT up my nose. Yikes. You all are amazing! We haven't even hit 24 hours and we are a third of the way to our first goal?  It's impossible to thank you enough for helping me with this dream.  UPDATES:  It looks like the " 🂿... (Read More)

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