Material

[Ginnger1]

What material or fabric is uses to make the close up mat for cards?

 

[DavidL11229]

Typically 3 layers glued together. A rubber backing, some foam matting and then a surface material glued on top, or some variation on this.

I get mine from Patrick's Magic. Make sure you get plush.

 

[Ginnger1]

Actually looking to make my own. I just need to know what type of fabric is used for the surface?

 

[Justin.Morris]

Actually looking to make my own. I just need to know what type of fabric is used for the surface?

I have one that is felt, and a velour one. The velour one is much nicer imo. The pad is like a really soft mouse pad. I made my large one using velvet fabric for the top and some of the foam lining that is used in car roofs. I went to a shop that installs that and asked for a large piece of scrap and they were very generous and gave it to me for free.

 

[Ginnger1]

Can I get velour at a fabric shop?

 

[Justin.Morris]

Can I get velour at a fabric shop?

Most likely

 

[Ginnger1]

Went and got velvet and covered over top the felt. love the velvet .. I'm very new at this so I'm learning as I go

 

[FTL_FTK]

Here's a link to an old forum thread about making your own mats. I haven't actually tried it, but it might help you.
https://www.theory11.com/forums/threads/how-to-make-your-own-close-up-card-mat-benefits.33510/

 

[Ginnger1]

I appreciate the link, a lot of info . I thought about putting a border around mine so when I sail cards while practicing they don't fly off the table...