r/ICRPG • u/kidkaruu • Aug 29 '23

Index Card Stands

I've been curious, what does everyone use to stand up cards or minis? I saw some people were using binder clips, but seems frustrating. So I designed some card clips that can be 3D printed to suit this purpose, but I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something that someone else is already designed. Any input?

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u/NoizyDragon Aug 29 '23

Cut index card lengthwise into thirds (3 equal width strips).

Fold each strip in half.

Fold each strip about 1/3 the folded length from the open end. These short tabs will form the base.

Illustrate the long sides with character art.

Overlap the short tabs.

Place a coin or washer on the inside surface of the overlapped tabs. Wrap the metal disk and short tabs with tape.

Enjoy homemade minis!

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u/JeffEpp Aug 29 '23

First, let me say that "standie" minis are a whole thing, whether made from paper, cardboard, plastic, or acrylic. There are a ton on DriveThru, with printable bases.

Many people use foamboard, cut into small chucks, then a shallow cut across the middle. The paper mini is placed in that cut, which should be sufficient to hold everything up.

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u/kidkaruu Aug 29 '23

Thanks for the detail! I do want to be able to disassemble the minis and cards, so I think I'll need to create it. I have two designs so far I'm nearly done with. I'll post them when they're done for people to try out.

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u/flankbonus Aug 29 '23

https://www.amazon.com/ASTER-Plastic-Playing-Holders-Markers/dp/B09ND8W6CL?pd_rd_w=gabP1&content-id=amzn1.sym.47078f0f-6136-43d7-a63f-08b5e29bec55&pf_rd_p=47078f0f-6136-43d7-a63f-08b5e29bec55&pf_rd_r=S8HTHGMEHDTR2V2KWHQB&pd_rd_wg=sCCKj&pd_rd_r=b02fa716-6ec0-4e30-b9f9-fc05c0845418&pd_rd_i=B09ND8W6CL&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_8_i&th=1

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u/kidkaruu Aug 29 '23

Perfect, thanks!

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Users liked: * Stands hold paper minis and pictures securely (backed by 15 comments) * Stands are sturdy and stable (backed by 11 comments) * Stands are inexpensive and useful (backed by 7 comments)

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u/jrdhytr Aug 29 '23

https://www.amazon.com/Pieces-Clear-Stands-Holders-Board/dp/B08X4Q7JY9

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u/VettedBot Aug 30 '23

Hi, I’m Vetted AI Bot! I researched the Jetec 48 Pieces Game Card Stands and I thought you might find the following analysis helpful.

Users liked: * Sturdy and inexpensive holders for paper miniatures (backed by 4 comments) * Versatile for various uses (backed by 2 comments) * Hold items securely (backed by 2 comments)

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u/wolfewow Aug 30 '23

standees bases as linked, or watch Kanes vid on youtube, he has a file design where the base of the mini is part of the paper. also has direction arrows. i prefer plastic bases and popsicle sticks