Make A Mouse Mat

But what should you do if you don t have a mousepad.

Make a mouse mat. This is an instructable on how to make a cheap mouse pad from things you probably have around your house shop. An old mouse pad or if you want to make from scratch a sheet of craft foam can work pretty well. It s a cork mouse pad which you can easily make if you have some paint and a foam brush. You can create a fun piece like a mountain or whatever you like.

A good mouse pad can make both gaming and work easier and more enjoyable. It s quick and simple and you can make mousepads in any shape size and colour that you want. First step is to print our favorite photo or image onto the fabric using the spray adhesive method which i personally find easier than the freezer paper method. Or maybe you just can t bring yourself to shell out for that top of the line extended mouse mat you have your eye on.

I also decided to make the edge black with a permanent marker. Check out lovelyclustersblog for a lovely idea. Use corrugated cardboard rather than flat cardboard because it provides a layer of cushioning. There are tons of simple ways to both craft and decorate a mouse pad.

A quick easy and cheap mouse pad. A standard mouse pad is around 8 x 10 but feel free to customize the size to your personal preference. You can also make a fabric mouse pad just take thick fabric and cut it to your favorite shape. Finally i gave the non slip mat a bit of a trim since it was peaking out the sides a bit.

Select a piece of cardboard. The supplies needed for the project described here include smooth vinyl. I m very happy with mine and already know i ll get a lot of use out of it. Paint it attach paper or a piece of fabric or your favorite photo.

Use letter stencils to customize the mouse pad. When traveling have you ever realized you left your mouse pad at home. Its something you can make on the road if you need a mouse pad.