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darksage New user 72 Posts 
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Marty's dvd is really easy to follow, and I have gotten great results.
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CardMaker Inner circle Ludwigsburg/GERMANY 1063 Posts
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It also depends on HOW you make the card then.
I don't care for little creases, since when my cards are done, they are flat w/o any creases. Split cards, mount cards, ship immediately! Sure this does not work when using the rubber cement method.
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nbl Veteran user 337 Posts
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I have been doing this for long and can make all sort of gimmicks
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Bill08 Special user Montreal 719 Posts
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Instead of splitting, wouldn't a more professional method be to use some kind of sanding machine to sand down 50% of the thickness? This would leave the faces free of any creases. And no one ever talks about the damage to the corner from tapping the card. Maybe it's not really noticeable, but if you're a pro cardmaker, I'm sure these details make a difference.
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Poof-Daddy Inner circle Considering Stopping At Exactly 5313 Posts
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That would probably cost more to get a machine that could (if even possible) do that than to just have them custom printed in bulk.
There are several methods that do not leave wrinkles and corners are still as good as new.
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Bill08 Special user Montreal 719 Posts
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Out of curiosity, do any pros use water soaking for splitting? I tried it a few times and it seems to always be a disaster. The black glue emerges and stains the surfaces. The water also seems to affect the paper, resulting in a dark translucency, especially close to the edges. Leaving it in too long also creates paper "bubbling".
I have read a couple of posts recommending this method, -maybe I've got the temperature wrong or my tap water is bad. |
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CardMaker Inner circle Ludwigsburg/GERMANY 1063 Posts
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Let me say so: paper + water = damage.
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TheGreatRaymondo Special user Manchester, England 969 Posts
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I have used water to split cards on numerous occassions.
Leave the playing card in water for a few minutes. It will simply split / peel into 2 parts and the dark / black adhesive will also mix in with the water. Rinse the now split cards under the tap to wash off any and all of the adhesive. Pat the cards down with a paper towel until they are 'dry'. Put them between the pages of a heavy book and leave them for a few hours to dry completely. Job done.
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videoman Inner circle 6748 Posts
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On Mar 28, 2015, TheGreatRaymondo wrote: The dark adhesive often bleeds into the white areas like the border and discolors it when I try it. |
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dj Inner circle 1180 Posts
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Card Maker( Bernd Maucksch) is an absolute master when it comes to this topic.
Everyone will think the cards are printed. This is not so. He has split them, without something to see, to feel anything. You don't feel anything when you go with your finger on the card. I do not know how he does it, but it's just amazing. Just incredible, his cards. |
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videoman Inner circle 6748 Posts
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Shawn Evans at Mimesismagic.com also makes great split cards here in the US, so that's another option.
My only qualm with Martini's is the ones I have gotten have an extra layer in them which makes them a tiny bit thicker and stiffer. |
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zoic New user UK 68 Posts
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Using a table with a rounded edge helps with the no creasing, If you follow.
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443magicman New user 76 Posts
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On Dec 3, 2013, Zack_Johnston wrote: I recommend this as well. |
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JoeHohman Special user Erie 706 Posts
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There are few things as satisfying as having rung in some of your own gaffed creations mid-routine and using them to startling effect.
Having said that...... I am willing to pay the money for the printed gaffs that Bicycle and Phoenix make.... Also, the Magic Makers deck (with the accompanying DVD from Simon Lovell) is very, very good. But keep on splitting! Like I said, it is a uniquely satisfying experience. |
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