There isnt a peel layer to the amberlith. Its just that thick. When we first started we were certain it was sticky backed in someway but it isnt.
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Interest Blade Runner ID Card from Earl Hays Press
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well, mine has a peel layer and it is extremely thin once removed. that gives the very smooth feel of the badge when laminated that we can see on the original badge.
from the Ulano website:
and from wikipedia on the Rubilith which works the same:
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From what I understand, photographers use the film with the transparent backing aplied on their work, then cut away the thin red or orange backing and peel it off.
For my badges, and I am SURE they did the same for the film, I remove the transparent backing that is very thick and keep only the thin top colored layer. this gives the same extremely flat look on the finished badges seen on the original:
I have offered to help so many times, I was honestly trying to help as best I could, I don't understand why you never accepted, this was such a unique opportunity to make absolutely screen accurate badges.
and from wikipedia on the Rubilith which works the same:
Rubylith - Wikipedia
From what I understand, photographers use the film with the transparent backing aplied on their work, then cut away the thin red or orange backing and peel it off.
For my badges, and I am SURE they did the same for the film, I remove the transparent backing that is very thick and keep only the thin top colored layer. this gives the same extremely flat look on the finished badges seen on the original:
I have offered to help so many times, I was honestly trying to help as best I could, I don't understand why you never accepted, this was such a unique opportunity to make absolutely screen accurate badges.
I have to agree with eethan. I still have amberlith in my workshop in both sheets and roll and even though it’s old a tears occasionally it does peel off the clear polyester backing. I trained as a graphic designer 40+ years ago and this is the way it’s always been. I remember cutting the thin red film side with a scalpel and peeling it out to expose through on copy cameras in the early 1980’s, just at the time Blade Runner was in production.
belloq
Sr Member
Holy hell in a hand basket. Very disappointing if that is the case.from the Ulano website:
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and from wikipedia on the Rubilith which works the same:
Rubylith - Wikipedia
From what I understand, photographers use the film with the transparent backing aplied on their work, then cut away the thin red or orange backing and peel it off.
For my badges, and I am SURE they did the same for the film, I remove the transparent backing that is very thick and keep only the thin top colored layer. this gives the same extremely flat look on the finished badges seen on the original:
View attachment 1746666
I have offered to help so many times, I was honestly trying to help as best I could, I don't understand why you never accepted, this was such a unique opportunity to make absolutely screen accurate badges.
I used to use it in graphic design back in the 90’s, and it always had a clear backing that we had to peel off.
from the Ulano website:
View attachment 1746665
and from wikipedia on the Rubilith which works the same:
Rubylith - Wikipedia
From what I understand, photographers use the film with the transparent backing aplied on their work, then cut away the thin red or orange backing and peel it off.
For my badges, and I am SURE they did the same for the film, I remove the transparent backing that is very thick and keep only the thin top colored layer. this gives the same extremely flat look on the finished badges seen on the original:
View attachment 1746666
I have offered to help so many times, I was honestly trying to help as best I could, I don't understand why you never accepted, this was such a unique opportunity to make absolutely screen accurate badges.
100% guaranteed that all amberlith has a peel layer. Once peeled off the amberlith is very thin, I had to remove it when i made mine as well, and there is zero discernable ridge in the lamination due to the thickness of the amberlith. The amberlith on my badges is more or less the same color as the EH ones, not quite as light as the original James Jacobson badge.
Mine just came in! And arrived the same day as my Tomenosuke 2019 Blaster as well!
Earl Hays and PropsToHistory, despite the complaints, I'm ecstatic to own a piece of cinema history from probably my favorite film of all time. Thank you very much for organizing this and offering these beautiful pieces.
Earl Hays and PropsToHistory, despite the complaints, I'm ecstatic to own a piece of cinema history from probably my favorite film of all time. Thank you very much for organizing this and offering these beautiful pieces.
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Woah. I figured I had missed out on this after not logging on in so long.
If additional spots are added, I am in.
If additional spots are added, I am in.
It can be purchased here: Blade Runner ID Police Wallet Badge — The Earl Hays Press
The list on this thread is just for a limited lower price made for the RPF.
I don’t mind paying a little extra. Thank you for the link.
I just went to their website… it’s I think $50 bucks more but we want what we want. Even bought the wallet and other cards from indy-magnoli
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MML
Well-Known Member
Arrived today. Very impressed with it, probably one of the best prop replica items I'll ever own. Thanks to everyone that made this happen!
The serial number is 82, which was a nice coincidence.
I hope to get my unicorn and Di Cambios out at some point to do a proper photoshoot.
The serial number is 82, which was a nice coincidence.
I hope to get my unicorn and Di Cambios out at some point to do a proper photoshoot.
Guess I didn't make the list...
Oh well, anyway, scans from the interior of the continuity bible can be found here if it's helpful at all:
Oh well, anyway, scans from the interior of the continuity bible can be found here if it's helpful at all:
Lot #75: BLADE RUNNER (1982) - Geoff Hutchins Collection: Charles Knode's Personal Costume Bible and Continuity Script
Lot #75: BLADE RUNNER (1982) - Geoff Hutchins Collection: Charles Knode's Personal Costume Bible and Continuity Script
propstoreauction.com
MrTeabag
New Member
You can still get them on the Earl Hays Press website!Guess I didn't make the list...
Oh well, anyway, scans from the interior of the continuity bible can be found here if it's helpful at all:
Lot #75: BLADE RUNNER (1982) - Geoff Hutchins Collection: Charles Knode's Personal Costume Bible and Continuity Script
Lot #75: BLADE RUNNER (1982) - Geoff Hutchins Collection: Charles Knode's Personal Costume Bible and Continuity Scriptpropstoreauction.com
ThreshKeller
Active Member
I was hoping a run would happen. Glad I saw this post finally. Not sure how I missed it for so long. Placed my order a second ago. Thanks!
So do I take it from the radio silence that all of our badges have been made with the backing still attached and are therefore not quite as completely screen accurate as we had all hoped. Still happy to have mine but it will be a shame if this opportunity to produce a completely accurate replica has been slightly missed.
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