How would you make your own mousepad?

Hi Friends,
My laser mouse needs a mouse pad...and I wind up messing them up and need to replace them. How can I make one myself? What kind of material?

Thanks,
James

A single sheet of printer paper works pretty good! I've also used CD cases, DVD cases, shoe boxes, books, desktops, and even old hardware.

I'm not sure how you "damage" your laser mice? If you just use a clean surface, and clean the laser once in a while, they should last for a long time.

I'm an old fashioned ball-and-wire mouse guy myself - so much less that can go wrong, no batteries and easy to clean/maintain.

Of course you can buy any number of mouse pads online for very cheap - starting at $0.75 on Google Shopping.

I usually use a hardcover textbook because it works the best and i can use just about anywhere. But every thing "deanj20" said works amazing too.

Hi,
Here are some tips which will help you
A- Blank mouse pads which can be obtained at your local crafts store or computer wares shops.

B- Printable, easy-to-use t-shirt transfers for imaging purposes.
C- A print program software to procure the images you want to transfer unto the mouse pad.

D- A pencil to trace the design unto the t-shirt transfers.

E- An iron to safely transfer the image chosen unto the pad.

First, select an image from the print program software and print it out, ideally according to the size of the pad. The design appearing on the pad is a mirror image, so remember to flip it if text is involved. When this is done, and you are fully satisfied with the design outcome, insert the t-shirt transfer sheet (cut according to size) into your printer. After the image is successfully transferred, give the paper plenty of time to dry completely.

Thanks

Here are two guides on how to go about making your own mousepad. Much easier to buy one though

http://desktoppub.about.com/od/transfers/l/aa_mousepad.htm

http://www.essortment.com/hobbies/howmakemousep_sjme.htm

A paper works just fine for me. At times, I also use cardboards or glossy magazines. But of course, it is always better to get a real mousepad. There are cheap mousepads available.

I've a;ways been using my mouse just on wood and it's fine. It's a logitech laser mouse, but I'm guessing that most mice should be fine with just a normal surface (not a ball mouse though).

davidandersson said:

I've a;ways been using my mouse just on wood and it's fine. It's a logitech laser mouse, but I'm guessing that most mice should be fine with just a normal surface (not a ball mouse though).

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I also use a logitech laser mouse on both wood desks.

Hi,
Insert your desired artwork, add text, and rearrange everything until you're satisfied with the on-screen results. TIP: Extend the edges of your design about 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch beyond the edges of the page to allow for trimming and slippage during the transfer process.

Thanks

People still use mouse pads?

not really but i find it easier to use when using a ball mouse, which i actually prefer.

Yeah I could see it for a ball mouse, but I find it a lot easier to use an optical mouse on a hard surface. It's also good to keep a PS2 mouse and keyboard around in the event of a virus or something else going wrong and disabling your USB ports.

Well in my case my laser mouse pad is does not working well with mouse pad but it is working fine above news paper. I am very happy with my newspaper.