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Ximines
Regular user
Minnesota
123 Posts
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Posted: Sep 7, 2011 11:59am
Hey gang - in my search for a practical alternative for a close up mat, I came across the following supply store, which provides jewelry display pads at a very reasonable price. They are so cheap that I'd consider them disposable. Check out the products at this link:
http://www.jewelrydisplay.com/browse.cfm/display-pads/2,282.html
(cut and paste the above link, since the comma in "2,282.html" throws off the hyper-link)
Hope this is helpful-
-David
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digiassn
New user
51 Posts
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Posted: Sep 7, 2011 7:14pm
Huh, that's actually not bad. I just built a miniature closeup pad/table felt into my portable box (measures about 1.5ftx6in). While its not big enough to do any spreads with a full deck of cards, it works great for packet effects and chop cup routines. Perfect for a table hopping environment. The only thing it lacks right now is trim. But I will consider putting one of these in the box to carry when I need more surface.
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Ximines
Regular user
Minnesota
123 Posts
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Posted: Sep 7, 2011 10:57pm
Yeah, they are a bit small - but quite portable!
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mdspark
Special user
764 Posts
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Posted: Sep 9, 2011 11:59am
This place makes them larger. Not sure how much one saves after shipping/handling but I ordered 2 of the 12x18 size. I think you have to
order by phone like I did. I plan on putting on those brass corners you get in craft stores.
http://www.jewelrytray.com/catalog/pads.php
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rklew64
Inner circle
1092 Posts
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Posted: Sep 9, 2011 2:33pm
I'll stick with the traditional close up mats. Surface is not the only reason for using a pad especially on coin effects.
If those pads are disposable, then it could potentially exceed the cost of having one good quality pad.
I make a few that uses a picture frame, victorian stylings. Michael Ammar used one like that during a lecture and he even encouraged us to try making one ourselves - very dressy. I'll try to submit a photo.
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Tukaram
New user
17 Posts
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Posted: Sep 14, 2011 8:47pm
How thick are the jewelry display pads? Aren't most close-up pads about as thick as a mouse pad? The prices look really good though.
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Ximines
Regular user
Minnesota
123 Posts
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Posted: Sep 25, 2011 12:14am
They are pretty thin. And you need to put something tacky on the back to keep it from sliding.
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pattrick
New user
maumee, ohio
75 Posts
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Posted: Sep 30, 2011 7:43am
If those do not work for you try Pattrick's Mats at www.pattricksmagic.com We have some new personalized options and custom cutting.
check out www.pattricksmagic.com for the best in close up pads and tables.
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Lanny
New user
7 Posts
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Posted: Apr 27, 2013 9:03pm
Looking for a Gibson - Nu-Pro close up pad .... hard to find..... stuck on the color purple. 
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Lanny
New user
7 Posts
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Posted: Apr 27, 2013 9:10pm
Looking for a Gibson - Nu-Pro close up pad .... hard to find..... stuck on the color purple.
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