My new VapeBoxz ecig case!

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kristin

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how long does take you to make one of these?

It depends. I ask for 1-3 weeks delivery time.

It takes 1-2 hours to get the case put together, then several days for the lacquer application. Unfortunately, it is a delicate process and I can get all the way to the last coat of lacquer and it'll smudge, pit or bubble up on me and if I can't sand it out, I have to remove everything and start all over again! :( It's hand-applied, so some imperfections are to be expected, but I won't send out a case if it's excessive. I've had some cases I needed to redo 3 or 4 times!

Also, if the customer requests a custom graphic, that adds time. I have to format the graphic (sometimes redesign the whole thing - I have a hummingbird one I did for a customer I'm working on now that was a challenge to fit on the case) and then get it to print out right. I go through a lot of ink, paper and lacquer, as you can imagine, lol! ;)

Right now I'm working on orders from 4/11 - 4/14 and I expect to ship them Friday. So, I'm at about 2 weeks out right now.

I'll get quicker with practice, but if orders pick up, it'll probably keep the timeframe pretty much the same.
 

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This batch is shipping out Monday!!

This new 5" faux turquoise on brushed silver belongs to Catherine S. - very sleek:

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(It looks light blue in this pic, but it is darker and more marbled green/blue turquoise colors in real life!)


Bob P. is getting this historical 5" Egyptian papyrus on brushed gold:

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Stacy W. and her hubby got a 5" faux diamond plate on brushed silver for him and a custom hummingbird graphic, also on a 5" brushed silver case, for her:

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This stunning Van Gogh "Starry Night" case is on a 7" brushed silver for Lena W. It has a brushstroke finish that almost makes it look painted onto the case:

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Finish close up:

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Thanks Lilibet! :D

I know - I was so excited to see someone order the Egyptian Papyrus and the Van Gogh - two of my favorites! (Of course, a lot of them were favorite and that's why I offered them in the first place. But for a while there is seemed like so may people were only going for the rainbow vapor case! lol
 

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4 orders were shipped out today!

Bella Luce - Here is your new 5" Tree of Life Birthstone case (Diamond/April) on brushed silver!

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Bart B - here is your new 7" Letters & Symbols case (large black background, red letter, framed) on brushed silver. Very sophisticated! (And hard to photograph, lol)

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Richard M - your new 5" Celtic Knot (Ancient Worlds) case on brushed silver! (One of my favs!)

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And David C - you have two beautiful new 7" cases! The Celtic Knot on brushed silver and the Book of Kells on brushed gold! Lovely choices!!

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Please visit this thread when you get them and tell me what you think of your new cases!! :D


I absolutly LOVE my case!!! I could not ask for anything better. Thank you so much Kristin. I know I wrote this in another thread but it's just so darn pretty and I think everyone should have one of these lil jewels. Thank you again and keep up your awesome work :)
 

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Have you thought of incorporating holographic designs?

Example of what I'm referring to > HERE <

Not really. I don't have the capability to do that.

I absolutly LOVE my case!!! I could not ask for anything better. Thank you so much Kristin. I know I wrote this in another thread but it's just so darn pretty and I think everyone should have one of these lil jewels. Thank you again and keep up your awesome work :)
Thanks, Bella!
Hey, don't you have an eGo? I'd love to get a nice picture of your eGo setup in the case. I've been watching the Janty thread where they just unveiled the prototype for their new case and it seems a really awkward setup to me?? VapeBoxz 7" cases could probably hold an eGo with the XL battery too. I've been trying to get the eGo owners looking for a case to look at my VapeBoxz!! :oops:
 

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Some cool examples of some recent customized graphics, just shipped yesterday!!

This is Chucklehead's new 7" brushed gold with a custom, hand-painted Fleur de Lis. (He's a Saints fan!) :D

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These are Royce B's new cases!

This is a customized "Letters & Symbols" case. He chose a large Burlwood background with inset letters in Oriental Jade, on a 7" brushed gold case!

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This is his "Hiro Masaki" Artists Series case on 5" brushed silver:

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Very cool cases, guys. Thanks for your order!!
 

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Goochkc - So how did your wife like her Mother's Day gift?? :D

Kings35 & Chucklehead - How do you like your cases?? Don't leave me hanging guys!! LOL :)

goochkc - here is your wife's new Claddagh case on the 5" brushed silver! The claddagh image has a raised finish and a sweet little Swarovski crystal in the crown.

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Thanks Kristin!! My cases look awesome. Looking forward to putting them into use.
 
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