ACEO Artist Trading Card Kit
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A little setup I've been using to create ATCs or ACEOs on the go. Features an artboard, case, and outer shell.
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This is my first release version of a kit for drawing Artist Trading Cards on the go. For artists who want to stay strapped.
Case
This is intended for 2.5 x 3.5" cards. The main case has a removable lid, and two differently sized slots, one to fit bare cards, the other for cards in plastic protective sleeves. Each side features a window that hides a .125" border around the edge of the card.
I print the case vertically with supports off the structure of the print. I print the lid on its side for strength with a tiny bit of support under the clasps. I hate supports too, but didn't see an immediate way around it.
Artboard
The artboard is a simple rectangle meant to be used with .5" artist's tape. You can create either .125" or .25" borders around your image, depending on whether you lay your tape along the outside edge, or the line marked on the artboard. There are markings so you could tape a card to both sides, but the one on the back won't be protected and may wedge in the case, so I usually just do one card on the recessed side.
I print this flat, with the recess facing up. I use ironing to make sure the surfaces are smooth to protect my paper.
Outer Sleeve
Both pieces slot together into the outer sleeve to protect the artwork from damage. The intent was to keep that thang on me, and my bags are always tumultuous places. Been having a lot of fun, drawing more, exploring watercolor, and ending up in lots of nice chats because of it. I've given quite a few away already.
The sleeve I just print standing up vertically. I haven't had trouble with the lips being too delicate in this thickness.
Materials
Here are accompanying supplies I grabbed on Amazon to use with the kit. At time of writing, you can be out the proverbial door for under $20.
3.5x2.5" cards
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9YSLDS6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
Trading Card Sleeves
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KNBFSJF?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
0.5" Artist's Masking Tape
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR9TDWM9?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
Future Prospects
I intend to rev the card case with a better lid with a hinge, but I'm still testing this setup out practically. It felt decent enough to share and gather some feedback if anyone is interested in using it.
These dimensions fit my materials with a minimal tolerance. Your materials may vary. If something's too tight, a little scaling on the appropriate dimension may help.