Kialara Physical Bitcoins/HAVEN: Update

[Kialara]

Looks awesome, thanks for sharing MJ!

And also since I've had a couple people ask - these all-gray cases are specifically for the Messengers and Builders (and any future special edition release).

[cygan]

looks indeed awesome!
so would the silver series not fit in these new gray cases?

[tldr-hodl]

Just btw., really thanks for making those cases (just as the clear cases) even for your older stuff; I've ordered them for all my precious Kialaras and very much looking forward to putting them in The suede inside looks positively lovely...

[syclone]

I got  a email somebody was attempting to change my password on here, so I figured I'd stop in and see how we are doing here.  Has there been any of the 9 other Thug Lyfe $100 bill pieces sell lately?  Still proudly own #7.

[korora]

The TPU cases are clouding with age, especially the larger ones of the original batch from December 2019. I keep my Kialaras in a storage box so they have not been exposed to direct sunlight. They have been in a fairly moderate climate with modest humidity and have been handled gently and not very often. The haze rubs off with a cotton towel or shirt and the metal and glass of the Kialaras look unaffected. Dish soap and a soft brush on the case would be better, I may try that next time. Has anyone else experienced the same cloudiness?

On this note, does the leather case provide a snug fit without the TPU case? Looking for the best way to store my Kiaralas. Thanks.

[minerjones]

The TPU cases are clouding with age, especially the larger ones of the original batch from December 2019. I keep my Kialaras in a storage box so they have not been exposed to direct sunlight. They have been in a fairly moderate climate with modest humidity and have been handled gently and not very often. The haze rubs off with a cotton towel or shirt and the metal and glass of the Kialaras look unaffected. Dish soap and a soft brush on the case would be better, I may try that next time. Has anyone else experienced the same cloudiness?

On this note, does the leather case provide a snug fit without the TPU case? Looking for the best way to store my Kiaralas. Thanks.

Yes, this seems to be quite common in items made from TPU.

I did a quick search and these 2x articles/pages give some ok general knowledge about TPU and the cloudiness:

https://www.quora.com/I-bought-a-phone-case-that-s-apparently-made-of-TPU-I-know-that-the-clear-see-through-ones-can-get-dirty-and-turn-yellow-but-since-this-one-isn-t-see-through-can-it-still-change-colors
https://etoilecollective.com.au/blogs/etoile-hub/how-to-remove-that-cloudy-gaze-or-fogginess-from-clear-tpu-makeup-bags

[Kialara]

Hey korora, I hear you. I've heard this now from a few others and I've experienced it myself. They do clean up decently, but it's also a hassle to even have to bother with cleaning them so I get that, too.

When I went to work on having these cases produced, I chose the TPU b/c I was worried about how a hard plastic case might scratch up some of my designs - in particular any that have a mirror polish to them. I hadn't even considered that they could fog up or possibly yellow over time. Besides protecting the finishes of the bars, I also preferred the idea of the TPU b/c I believed it would protect the bars significantly more when anyone decided to ship these anywhere - they'd have a nice soft cushion as opposed to a hard, plastic one.

I would like to dig int this more, and to have a conversation with my suppliers on other potential options. I also want to be careful here... function over form might be the best path forward considering that a kialara if damaged cannot be repaired as these are sealed permanently with the screws set in with loctite.

Perhaps this issue with the cases is something I can begin to look into more seriously next year. And also, to answer your question, the leather cases are designed to hold these bars inside of their TPU cases... again, placing priority on protecting the pieces.

Thank you for reaching out and sharing.

And MJ thaks for chiming in here as well!!

[ChiBitCTy]

Hey korora, I hear you. I've heard this now from a few others and I've experienced it myself. They do clean up decently, but it's also a hassle to even have to bother with cleaning them so I get that, too.

When I went to work on having these cases produced, I chose the TPU b/c I was worried about how a hard plastic case might scratch up some of my designs - in particular any that have a mirror polish to them. I hadn't even considered that they could fog up or possibly yellow over time. Besides protecting the finishes of the bars, I also preferred the idea of the TPU b/c I believed it would protect the bars significantly more when anyone decided to ship these anywhere - they'd have a nice soft cushion as opposed to a hard, plastic one.

I would like to dig int this more, and to have a conversation with my suppliers on other potential options. I also want to be careful here... function over form might be the best path forward considering that a kialara if damaged cannot be repaired as these are sealed permanently with the screws set in with loctite.

Perhaps this issue with the cases is something I can begin to look into more seriously next year. And also, to answer your question, the leather cases are designed to hold these bars inside of their TPU cases... again, placing priority on protecting the pieces.

Thank you for reaching out and sharing.

And MJ thaks for chiming in here as well!!

Reminder to discuss this when we chat this wknd. I can provide some guidance here.

[MICRO]

Wow, im happy this page is still active. I still keep my limited editions "one bitcoin" Were there any sold recently?

[syclone]

Wow, Max's new book is looking very nice.  Can't wait to receive my copy.

[MoparMiningLLC]

Wow, Max's new book is looking very nice.  Can't wait to receive my copy.

what book? I don't see it on his website - can you link to any info about it?

[Hox]

Wow, Max's new book is looking very nice.  Can't wait to receive my copy.

what book? I don't see it on his website - can you link to any info about it?

https://coin.community/t/the-kialara-book/489


https://www.lulu.com/shop/yasmim-franceschi-and-maxfield-mellenbruch/kialara/paperback/product-v84vgnq.html?q=kialara&page=1&pageSize=4

[MoparMiningLLC]

Wow, Max's new book is looking very nice.  Can't wait to receive my copy.

what book? I don't see it on his website - can you link to any info about it?

https://coin.community/t/the-kialara-book/489


https://www.lulu.com/shop/yasmim-franceschi-and-maxfield-mellenbruch/kialara/paperback/product-v84vgnq.html?q=kialara&page=1&pageSize=4

thanks!

[Steeley]

Max, The book is so well done. Great job and thank you for making the PDF available for free. Amazing.

[Kialara]

@syclone, Hox & Steeley thank you guys!

Mopar, just posted to my site with purchase & download links

I’ve gotten some interest in hardcover and signed copies. Honestly, my focus was just on keeping it simple and accessible—like offering the free PDF. I didn’t plan for anything extra, but it’s something I might think about early next year.

[MoparMiningLLC]

@syclone, Hox & Steeley thank you guys!

Mopar, just posted to my site with purchase & download links

I’ve gotten some interest in hardcover and signed copies. Honestly, my focus was just on keeping it simple and accessible—like offering the free PDF. I didn’t plan for anything extra, but it’s something I might think about early next year.

I will be ordering a couple books later today - so if you decide to sign them, would I just be able to send you back the ones I ordered? or should I wait to order?

[Hox]

I’ve gotten some interest in hardcover and signed copies. Honestly, my focus was just on keeping it simple and accessible—like offering the free PDF. I didn’t plan for anything extra, but it’s something I might think about early next year.

A signed and/or hologram/keyed collectors edition would be amazing. Hardcover would be nice, but I'd be happy if you used some of the paperback copies to make this.

[Kialara]

Mopar perhaps just hold off for a couple weeks while I come up with a plan. I'm deep into a couple other projects currently. Until then there's the pdf available. Hox, good ideas.

[MoparMiningLLC]

Mopar perhaps just hold off for a couple weeks while I come up with a plan. I'm deep into a couple other projects currently. Until then there's the pdf available. Hox, good ideas.

ok will wait.

[elmejorrematador]

I got  a email somebody was attempting to change my password on here, so I figured I'd stop in and see how we are doing here.  Has there been any of the 9 other Thug Lyfe $100 bill pieces sell lately?  Still proudly own #7.

perhaps start a new thread? Are you  looking to sell yours?