Brick by Brick Plaque

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Luke

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I really like the Brick by Brick slogan Coach Jones is using as a motto for the recruiting he is doing and the foundation that is being built. As such, I wanted a piece of memorabilia to add to my Vol collection that displayed this slogan. I've seen the bricks handed out to the players and recruits, normal brick with some wording painted on. While this is more practical for doing a great number or doing them quickly, I wanted something with a bit more "polish".

I first sculpted a medallion that could be placed on the face of a standard sized brick. My plan was too mold the sculpt, make pulls with cold cast aluminum, and adhere it to the brick face. Before I got too far with it, I decided that simply having a brick, even with a logo on it, wouldn't really stand out in my collection. I thought about different stands that could be added at the base of the brick, but still decided to go in a different direction.

I decided having something that could be hung on the wall and also feature the slogan "BRICK BY BRICK" would be more appropriate. I found a line of veneer brick that had the same face dimensions as a normal brick (7-5/8"x3-2/4"), but was only 1/2" thick. The medallion could still be adhered to the face, while attaching the brick to a plaque would allow plenty of room around the brick for the slogan.

To that end, I used a block style font to create the slogans on the plaque "TENNESSEE FOOTBALL BRICK BY BRICK". I toyed around with the layout and sizes until I found a look that I liked. Framed it out with some 3/4"x3/4" trim on the outside.

Here's the end result:
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The overall size came out to about 8-1/2"x10-1/2" and 1-1/4" at the thickest point.

I had always intended on doing a few more to give to friends and family, who are Vol fans, as Christmas gifts. However, as I now have plenty of bricks and can still pull casts from the medallion mold, I wanted to offer them on here as well.

I'm pretty well stocked up on all supplies except for trim, so I wanted to see if there was much interest, to gauge how much more trim to buy.

As for cost, looking at probably $40 plus shipping, which would come out to $10-$15 via USPS Priority with tracking and insurance.

If you have interest or questions, can email me at l_pilk42@hotmail.com
 
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Just out of curiosity, and it may be a dumb question, doesn't the weight of the brick make it hard to hang?
 
#4
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Holy crap. Awesome.

I second the above, how much does it weigh. I know you said you wanted to mount it on the wall, but it looks as though you've got it on a stand.

Not bashing, contemplating buying one.
 
#6
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It looks like a face brick not a full brick, so it's like 1/2 inch thick. Most picture hangers would easily support it. If not nothing a drywall anchor can't support.
 
#7
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No worries, no offense taken.

It weighs right at 2lbs.

I had to use a stand for the picture so that it would fit in my light box. Here's a shot of it hanging and the hardware on the back:

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engineerVOL said:
It looks like a face brick not a full brick, so it's like 1/2 inch thick. Most picture hangers would easily support it. If not nothing a drywall anchor can't support.
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Exactly.

Later this evening I'll compile a list of those interested and reply to emails.
 
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engineerVOL said:
It looks like a face brick not a full brick, so it's like 1/2 inch thick. Most picture hangers would easily support it. If not nothing a drywall anchor can't support.
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This. It does look like a face brick
 
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Looks very cool. Just be careful....I believe that Power T is a registered trademark of the UT athletic dept.

Replicating it and selling merchandise with it could get you in some trouble.
 
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Luke said:
I really like the Brick by Brick slogan Coach Jones is using as a motto for the recruiting he is doing and the foundation that is being built. As such, I wanted a piece of memorabilia to add to my Vol collection that displayed this slogan. I've seen the bricks handed out to the players and recruits, normal brick with some wording painted on. While this is more practical for doing a great number or doing them quickly, I wanted something with a bit more "polish".

I first sculpted a medallion that could be placed on the face of a standard sized brick. My plan was too mold the sculpt, make pulls with cold cast aluminum, and adhere it to the brick face. Before I got too far with it, I decided that simply having a brick, even with a logo on it, wouldn't really stand out in my collection. I thought about different stands that could be added at the base of the brick, but still decided to go in a different direction.

I decided having something that could be hung on the wall and also feature the slogan "BRICK BY BRICK" would be more appropriate. I found a line of veneer brick that had the same face dimensions as a normal brick (7-5/8"x3-2/4"), but was only 1/2" thick. The medallion could still be adhered to the face, while attaching the brick to a plaque would allow plenty of room around the brick for the slogan.

To that end, I used a block style font to create the slogans on the plaque "TENNESSEE FOOTBALL BRICK BY BRICK". I toyed around with the layout and sizes until I found a look that I liked. Framed it out with some 3/4"x3/4" trim on the outside.

Here's the end result:
4g65g2.jpg


The overall size came out to about 8-1/2"x10-1/2" and 1-1/4" at the thickest point.

I had always intended on doing a few more to give to friends and family, who are Vol fans, as Christmas gifts. However, as I now have plenty of bricks and can still pull casts from the medallion mold, I wanted to offer them on here as well.

I'm pretty well stocked up on all supplies except for trim, so I wanted to see if there was much interest, to gauge how much more trim to buy.

As for cost, looking at probably $40 plus shipping, which would come out to $10-$15 via USPS Priority with tracking and insurance.

If you have interest or questions, just post here or you can email me at l_pilk42@hotmail.com
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Awesome Man really really Sweet
 
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Gunga Galunga said:
Looks very cool. Just be careful....I believe that Power T is a registered trademark of the UT athletic dept.

Replicating it and selling merchandise with it could get you in some trouble.
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I'm aware, if asked to cease, I will without hesitation.

I've emailed those who have expressed interest with a little bit of info.
 
#17
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Excellent job, but if I may make a suggestion, why not change the outline around the brick to the outline of the state of Tennessee? You might have to increase the width a little bit, but it'd give it a little more flare.

Btw, Butch gets it.
 
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I'm interested. Can you send me a message? I can't figure out how to message you from my work computer! Only lets me see certain things!
 
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Gunga Galunga said:
Looks very cool. Just be careful....I believe that Power T is a registered trademark of the UT athletic dept.

Replicating it and selling merchandise with it could get you in some trouble.
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Hope mine comes before he gets that cease and desist order.
 
#21
#21
I currently have 3 left if anyone is interested.

Once these 3 are gone, that's it. I won't be making any more.
 
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Biopsyman said:
We will call you Norm
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Haha, at first I was thinking Norm from Cheers and didn't have a clue. Then I got it. :p

Also, for anyone who emailed me, be sure to check your junk mail folder in case my response went there.
 
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Luke said:
I really like the Brick by Brick slogan Coach Jones is using as a motto for the recruiting he is doing and the foundation that is being built. As such, I wanted a piece of memorabilia to add to my Vol collection that displayed this slogan. I've seen the bricks handed out to the players and recruits, normal brick with some wording painted on. While this is more practical for doing a great number or doing them quickly, I wanted something with a bit more "polish".

I first sculpted a medallion that could be placed on the face of a standard sized brick. My plan was too mold the sculpt, make pulls with cold cast aluminum, and adhere it to the brick face. Before I got too far with it, I decided that simply having a brick, even with a logo on it, wouldn't really stand out in my collection. I thought about different stands that could be added at the base of the brick, but still decided to go in a different direction.

I decided having something that could be hung on the wall and also feature the slogan "BRICK BY BRICK" would be more appropriate. I found a line of veneer brick that had the same face dimensions as a normal brick (7-5/8"x3-2/4"), but was only 1/2" thick. The medallion could still be adhered to the face, while attaching the brick to a plaque would allow plenty of room around the brick for the slogan.

To that end, I used a block style font to create the slogans on the plaque "TENNESSEE FOOTBALL BRICK BY BRICK". I toyed around with the layout and sizes until I found a look that I liked. Framed it out with some 3/4"x3/4" trim on the outside.

Here's the end result:
4g65g2.jpg


The overall size came out to about 8-1/2"x10-1/2" and 1-1/4" at the thickest point.

I had always intended on doing a few more to give to friends and family, who are Vol fans, as Christmas gifts. However, as I now have plenty of bricks and can still pull casts from the medallion mold, I wanted to offer them on here as well.

I'm pretty well stocked up on all supplies except for trim, so I wanted to see if there was much interest, to gauge how much more trim to buy.

As for cost, looking at probably $40 plus shipping, which would come out to $10-$15 via USPS Priority with tracking and insurance.

If you have interest or questions, can email me at l_pilk42@hotmail.com
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2 things well 3.

1. you may have some licensing issues using "Tennessee Football".

2. looks pretty cool.

3. and dont get mad at me for this but maybe we should let jones and co get a foundation built first.... sorry not trying to be negative or start a fight as i said cool idea and nice work. main problem is licensing issues.
 
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patrick said:
2 things well 3.

1. you may have some licensing issues using "Tennessee Football".

2. looks pretty cool.

3. and dont get mad at me for this but maybe we should let jones and co get a foundation built first.... sorry not trying to be negative or start a fight as i said cool idea and nice work. main problem is licensing issues.
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1 - agree. That's why I already bought mine, and perhaps why he isn't making more.

2 - looks better in person.

3 - agree again. But I bought one anyway hoping the program turns around. I considered it an investment in a future I believe in. Kinda like how VFL has stuck around despite Dooley.
 
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