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Kickstarter: EclecDeck Transformation Playing Cards by Dave Ufford

Dave Ufford designed his own deck of transformation playing cards (EclecDeck) and is raising funds to publish a limited edition of 500 decks of his drawings of transformation planning cards. The EclecDeck – a showcase for 54 works of art (including the jokers).

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transformation playing card (sometimes referred to as a transformation deck when assembled into a complete set) is a type of playing card where an artist incorporates the pips of the non-face cards into an artistic design. In a classical transformation playing card, the pips retain their standard position and coloration on the card. In some variations, the pips may be different in size, location or color. There is some debate as to whether these cards, often referred to as semi-transformed, should be considered true transformation playing cards…more

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Bēhance: Semi-Transformation Playing Cards by Daniel Campbell

Daniel Campbell designs his semi-transformation playing cards***.

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Clipped Wings Transformation Playing Cards by Emmanuel José

Using papercutting techniques, Emmanuel follows a centuries-old tradition of transforming the suits and pips of a standard deck of playing cards.

His personal challenge: Create 1 playing card a week, culminating in a complete deck of transformation playing cards***. More read and see here

He decided to create a transformation deck dedicated to birds in 2012 – Clipped Wings Deck. I hope this deck will be printed.

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Sawdust Semi-Transformation Playing Cards by Emmanuel José

Using papercutting techniques, Emmanuel follows a centuries-old tradition of transforming the suits and pips of a standard deck of playing cards.

His personal challenge: Create 1 playing card a week, culminating in a complete deck of transformation playing cards***. More read and see here

He decided to create a transformation deck based on the Circus theme in 2013 – Sawdust Deck. I hope this deck will be finished and printed.

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Cartamundi: Circus Transformation Playing Cards by Frank Robert Schick

These transformation playing cards*** based on the Circus theme were designed by Frank Robert Schick (December 30, 1924 – June 16, 1988). The artist was born in New York City. He received his training in the Arts at Fort Wayne Art Academy, in the State of Indiana. The deck was published by his wife on his passing on 16 June 1988.

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