Stone Garden by Jody Eklund

[vasta41]

I own every Jody deck and I'm not about to stop now.

[CourtCurator]

These look amazing! I liked the originals, but never got them. I will definitely get these!

[Harvonsgard]

Crap, I'm probably going to get these.

Crap, I'm having to get these. FTFY

[Bikefanatic]

I must say, taking a closer look, the cards and tuck doesn't match with the card back.

[Eric Lee]

No it doesn't, based on what has been shown. The front tuck pattern is mirrored on the faces instead of the back. Unusual for sure, but Jody's been really flexing his design muscles since breaking out of his Black Ink historical deck style.

With what we get for $15, (assuming V2 will be the same price as V1) that is a very pleasant design choice, IMHO

[GandalfPC]

Available for purchase starting at 9am eastern Monday June 20th

[shkorc]

These are now up. I'd love to get them, but 27USD shipping for two decks is too much, sorry.

[jodyeklund]

These are now up. I'd love to get them, but 27USD shipping for two decks is too much, sorry.

That is for international shipping right? International shipping is insane. I'm sorry about that. There is nothing I can do right now. I am looking into shipping from Germany for the future international shipping.

Jody

[Bikefanatic]

I got one. If it's really good I'll get more.

[Bikefanatic]

There's a "problem" I have with these cards that's my fault, that's visible on the first page. The heart and diamond pips are identical to the spades and clubs. I was distracted by the courts and backs. Everything else looks great.

[Lotrek]

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It's like Alex Chin's backs merged with Lotrek's faces. Both in a good way and way cheaper than most decks from either designers!

Well, you always have to pay something more for originality…

[wingedpotato]

There's a "problem" I have with these cards that's my fault, that's visible on the first page. The heart and diamond pips are identical to the spades and clubs. I was distracted by the courts and backs. Everything else looks great.

Yeah, as much as I love these, I can't figure out why Jody chose to go all black. There's red in the courts, so it isn't like he didn't use the ink. Such a cool design becomes unplayable when it doesn't need to be.

[Bikefanatic]

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It's like Alex Chin's backs merged with Lotrek's faces. Both in a good way and way cheaper than most decks from either designers!

Well, you always have to pay something more for originality…

This deck reminds me mostly of your Damask deck(s)...

[kevork]

I noticed that too and asked Jody if he was influenced by Damask. I did not receive a response lol

[Harvonsgard]

I'd say it's hard to not be influenced by Lotrék's work if you strive to release beautiful cards, haha.

[vasta41]

Apparently there is a V2 that slipped under the radar: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S37150

Jody used to be active here. Hello, Jody. You out there?

[hsbc]

Black Ink Branded: Stone Garden - Second Edition, $18.00



“A shroud of mist rolls across the courtyard, yet the statues stare into the fog as if their gaze will penetrate it, while wings are taught, and fangs barred to warn those who would dare to invade this holy place. It is believed that no spirit foul or fiendish dare approach this sacred ground, for under strict protection lie all who pass beneath the grotesque and gruesome gargoyles who stand sentry. The lives of all within these walls are safe from demonic descent or even the downfall of a destructive deluge, for the astute gargoyles will defer either attack away from this hallowed sanctuary and bid them return from whence they came.”

Stone Garden is a uniquely designed custom deck of playing cards that exalts the gothic gargoyle; statues and architectural adornments whose purpose lay in the protection of the individuals within Medieval Churches. Created by Jody Eklund, Stone Garden captures, the style of this by-gone age, with the striking reflectivity of double-sided full-foil printing.

This technique, uncommon to playing cards, highlights the perfect detail within the art. Additionally these images are brought to life through sculpted embossing which brings an elegance to the deck worthy of these noble protectors sculpted upon medieval roofs and buttresses.

TUCK CASE

Premium Quality Paper Stock
Gold HOT FOIL STAMPING on both outside and inside of tuck box
The Tuck case will have strategic 3D EMBOSSING

CARDS

Printed by LEGENDS PLAYING CARD CO.
Backs/Faces - Double-Sided Full Foil with printed CMYK Inks
Size - Poker Size
Paper Stock - Premium Casino Grade
54 Custom Illustrated Face Cards

[jodyeklund]

Apparently there is a V2 that slipped under the radar: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S37150

Jody used to be active here. Hello, Jody. You out there?

Yes, I'm here. What's up? It looks like there is a link to the Stone Garden V2 on my site aready. Let me know if you have any questions.

[GandalfPC]

I don’t think they slipped under the radar - my long range system picked them up on the prior page of this post.

up above they were pinpointed as “Available for purchase starting at 9am eastern Monday June 20th” by the close range target acquisition system

May need to get a tech out there to you to check your dish