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dblatt25 New user 54 Posts |
I just bought my first closeup pad, and I have no idea as to where to store it so that it doesn't crease. Any suggestiongs?
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mgical Regular user 195 Posts |
Try a postage tube
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Roland Henning Special user Kiel, Germany 511 Posts |
I got mine on my cupboard. Flat.
mmG Roland Henning |
danielrhall Regular user NH, where some days I feel as dumb as 181 Posts |
The postage tube is a good suggestion. You might also be able to hang it on a wall using a couple of small adhesive Velcro disks (the hook side, not the loop side).
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dearwiseone Inner circle Portland, OR 1143 Posts |
Buy a large ziplock bag, put the pad inside the bag, and store them flat. There are ziplock bags big enough for any close-up pad up to 3' square!
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David Eichler Grammar Host Durham, ME 1780 Posts |
I keep mine face down on the cardboard piece that came with it under one of my bookshelves.
I should say that the bookshelf has legs on it and there is a 2" space under the lowest shelf. |
Scott Wells Inner circle Houston, TX 1025 Posts |
I like the idea of storing them in zip lock bags, but I definitely suggest storing them flat and not in tubes. They retain their shape after a period of time plus many pads separate. That is, they don't leave you but the rubber backing peels apart from the velvety top. And rolling them up puts stress on the glue that holds the two pieces together so they will be separating sooner and reduces their life expectency. So, keep them flat.
At least that's been my experience. Also, I was told a long time ago that when you do roll up your close-up pad for taking it to a show or meeting or whatever, roll it with the rubber on the outside. That protects the surface when you're carrying it. yours, Scott
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Magicmaven Inner circle 1235 Posts |
If it is one that rolls, then role it up, and have the felt/whatever side you perform on facing outward. I know this sounds as if it would get all damaged/dirty, but this way it wont get creased at all. Then, put it in a tube. There is a problem with this though, when unrolled, it won't be flat, therefore, store it flat, with some paper on top. I have a Dean's Pad, and I just keep it in the plastic bag it came in (it is a great pad just to let you know).
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magomallo New user Colombia 1 Post |
I use one of my suitcases to storage my pad. In the space for papers on a regular suitcase, you can put your pad and it keeps flat. I also tried before to put it between two cardboards, but it didn't work very good.
I recomend to buy only pads with ruber, not with foam. regards, |
Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
The foam does deteriorate over time. Nothing you can do about this. It is the same type of foam that they put in automobiles. This stuff just falls apart over time. I had a very expensive pad stored. When I went to get it it just fell apart, the foam. The cloth and rubber were still good. It was more trouble to try and re-glue, so it went the way of garbage.
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Bill Ligon Inner circle A sure sign of a misspent youth: 6437 Posts |
I have a wooden box about two inches deep and slightly larger than a close-up pad. I keep three or four in the box. They are well protected as long as the box is stored flat.
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Jeremy L. Special user 800 Posts |
Gently roll it and put it in a newspaper bag. A packing tube should also be a good idea.
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luis_a_ovalle New user 54 Posts |
I like the zip lock bag idea
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pattrick Loyal user maumee, ohio 226 Posts |
Guys, As a Producer of some of the finest pads in the world, here is the real scoop. Always store your pad flat when not in use. If you are worried that it will collect dust, (you're not using it enough). Just turn it upsidedown on your table. When necessary to roll it ALWAYS roll it fabric side out. This will prevent creases and lines in your mat. Remember there are many layers on material in your mat. ( The adheasive counts as a layer)And crushing them together is what causes the crease and breaks down the bond. Thanks for listening. Pattrick http://www.pmsmagic.com
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TheFish727 New user Tarzana CA 96 Posts |
I have had the same quenstion. Thanks guys
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rumburak New user 83 Posts |
This was a very useful thread. I have now adopted the ideas to use a zip lock bag and store the mat flat. I did it wrong before, but fortunately so far without damaging my mat ...
Thanks a lot, guys! |
Werner G. Seitz Inner circle 3131 Posts |
My opinion re close-up mat storage...
I certainly agree, the correct way to store them is flat! Using f.ex. Apollo mats, they come on a piece of stiff cardbord, use it to separate diff. mats.. I think, I at least have stored 6 or 7, some of the same type/colour, some others this way.. BUT, apart from this, I also have some in my close-up case rolled up and that never gave any problems. It's the way you roll them up that is important.. Roll them up so the feltside is outwards. This means, when they are placed on a table, the corners don't curl upwards, but downwards and so instantly will 'clench' to the tabletop ready to work.. Another tip is an idea I got some years back re having a mat *on me* when walking around... It's a very simple one.. Maybe some of you do know the *holster*/'sleeve' they use for umbrellas, the smal ones, that can be folded together.. In Germany the original brand was *Knirps*, but there are lots of japanese ones/Hong Kong ones available in the stores.. Now this sleeve/holster unfortunately isn't large enough to carry a rolled up close-up pad, so I did get sewn a couple matching the defautlt size of my mats. Now, roll-up the mat, and insert it in that sleeve/holster...it has to be made of 'slick' black material... There is a place to store a such thingy when you walk around.. Insert it vertical between the top lining of your trousers, between the inside lining of your trousers and your body in front of it, but slightly to the right, above your leg - note, there is a space between where your leg joins the body. Find out how much you can push it down, it is quite much, so NOT too much is prodruding OVER the lining of your trousers, but it should be approx. 5 to 6 inches. Put it there slightly diagonally the top of the sleeve/mat tilted to the right..you'll find out.. When wearing a jacket, it doesn't make any bulge at all.. In Denmark it can be very rainy sometimes and I discovered this way to carry one of those umbrellas years back, so I had my hands free and could walk around shopping without speculating about an umbrella, I simply inserted it as described above..later I found out that this was a nice way to walk around with a close-up mat.. Now, of course, when working in a restaurant, one doesn't insert the mat into that sleeve after each use, but one can as well do so without the sleeve.. The sleeve is just for initial walk around at parties before one intents to perform.. It sounds probably crazy, but actually it isn't...one is always prepared to do ones favourite routines needing a close-up mat. Talking about a jacket, this can mean many things...when being out shopping aso., one doesn't normally necessarily wear a jacket, but it might be one of those 'lighter' clothings, don't know what they call it in english, but I'm sure you get the idea. Anyway, I assure you, that close-up mats rolled up and inserted in a slick/smooth sleeve, is not just a crazy idea, but prooved to work very well under certain circumstances.. Also, as I mentioned, I DO store 2 diff. sized close-up mats in my close-up cases, rolled the 'correct' way and that never gave any problems.. Inside the center of one of the mats I also have a 'great' wand.. Give it a thought..it might solve a problem for you...
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munch1215 New user California 77 Posts |
They sell close-up pad cases whic you can then hang on your wall. This will prevent damage.
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Bill Ligon Inner circle A sure sign of a misspent youth: 6437 Posts |
"note, there is a space between where your leg joins the body."
Not any more!
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Shalin New user 91 Posts |
I just keep my pad on my desk with a small towel covering it. It keeps the dust off and works fine for me.
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