some DIY printables coming soon! (Patreon)

exactly what it says on the tin: i'm working on a collection of print-at-home CD solutions.

it's been upsetting seeing a bunch of my stuff go for insane prices second-hand and the way it seems to create discontent in the community. i'd like to help with that, and this is the best way i can do it.

i want these to be as simple as possible. you just need a printer, a way to cut paper, gluesticks, and a CD burner. ideally, you have a decent printer (these were done on a canon TS702a), some glossy photo stock, a craft knife and a cutting mat. i've been really happy with how these have been coming along - definitely up to par with the kinds of CDs i was putting out in this format around 2010 or so!

these will all match with the bandcamp or back catalog versions of the albums, so you just need to drop your FLAC files into imgburn as an audio disc, set the gap between tracks to 0, and burn. easy peasy.

once i have some more of these ready, i'll be providing the print materials with and without cut/fold guides (so you can customize the art for other formats like jewel cases if you'd like) along with a little walkthrough page on my website for the whole process.

naturally, i have a secret secondary goal: show people how fun and accessible it can be to produce cool media at home!!!

lately i've been using the MiSTer project to play a lot of great games, and have felt myself grown less attached to having the games themselves, but do really appreciate the physical component, so i've been printing little NFC cards that i can tap to launch games, and that's been very satisfying and fun for me. something about doing it myself creates an even closer bond with the media. i hope that ends up being the case with these as well.

i don't have an exact date for these going live yet, but i've already got quite a few lined up... stay tuned!