Members Gawdzilla Posted January 21, 2011 Members Report Posted January 21, 2011 Any tips, warnings, suggestions or facepalms? Best size? Quote
King's X Posted January 22, 2011 Report Posted January 22, 2011 It is on my list of things to do for an upcoming birthday present. I just took my nice leather covered mouse pad given to me many years ago from an office supply store ( I think?). I used the circumference to provide me with a basic exterior design. I have researched on Google for mouse pads and unique mouse pads and gathered several ideas from them. Since I am into floral carving, I am sure that I will surround it with some type of flowers and vines and maybe some leaves as well. I will either use a higher ounce leather for stability or a lower ounce with a cardboard interface to make it rigid. I will probably then glue some type of suede to the bottom and stitch it. Real simple. Good luck Quote Greetings from Central Texas! The Grain Side Up blog #TheGrainSideUp
Members BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted January 22, 2011 Members Report Posted January 22, 2011 I have some 4/5 oz leather that I just laid on the counter top, I don't have a desk. It is fairly soft, and drapes over the edge. Size is approx 6x16 on the top surface (the amount hanging over the edge is 4"-5") Optical mice might do ok on a textured surface, but I would think that a ball mouse might be jerky on a heavily tooled surface. Quote You laugh at me because I am different. I laugh at you because you are all the same.
Members Gawdzilla Posted January 23, 2011 Author Members Report Posted January 23, 2011 Thanks for the replies! I agree a heavily tooled surface is a bad idea for a ball mouse. We are discussing doing pads with the center's logo tooled in as "presentation items" for VIPs. Everybody will know they're not practical, but that's not the point in that kind of thing is it? I would have loved to have one ready for Ted Turner when he came by in November. Quote
Contributing Member Ferg Posted January 23, 2011 Contributing Member Report Posted January 23, 2011 Thanks for the replies! I agree a heavily tooled surface is a bad idea for a ball mouse. We are discussing doing pads with the center's logo tooled in as "presentation items" for VIPs. Everybody will know they're not practical, but that's not the point in that kind of thing is it? I would have loved to have one ready for Ted Turner when he came by in November. All of the mice we use now are optical. They don't seem to be as "persnickity" as the first ones were. That said: Why don't you place a logo to one corner or off to the side? You are definitely going to need a decent flat, unobstructed area for the mouse. A carved area under the mouse is going to obstruct the entire idea of an optical mouse and I agree, don't bother with a non-optical unit. Just my .02 ferg Quote
Members Gawdzilla Posted January 23, 2011 Author Members Report Posted January 23, 2011 All of the mice we use now are optical. They don't seem to be as "persnickity" as the first ones were. That said: Why don't you place a logo to one corner or off to the side? You are definitely going to need a decent flat, unobstructed area for the mouse. A carved area under the mouse is going to obstruct the entire idea of an optical mouse and I agree, don't bother with a non-optical unit. Just my .02 ferg Thanks for the suggestions. Luckily, the logo is largely an oval, so it can go at an extra bit of leather at the top. You can see it here. Quote
Members hivemind Posted January 23, 2011 Members Report Posted January 23, 2011 As an IT guy, I'll be honest: unless your desk has a glass top, no one needs a mouse pad now. Quote
Members Gawdzilla Posted January 23, 2011 Author Members Report Posted January 23, 2011 As an IT guy, I'll be honest: unless your desk has a glass top, no one needs a mouse pad now. Very true, and I use at track ball whenever I can. But the point is more to give people reasons to donate to the Center than any actual need. They are looking for an excuse to take something home with them after a howl, so we give the opportunity. As the Center is 100% funded from donations we're happy to help them. Quote
Members BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted January 23, 2011 Members Report Posted January 23, 2011 I hate stuff that has no use, although I still use a ball mouse , so I could use a mouse pad. Why not make something that will be used instead of just getting tossed as soon as they get home? Coasters, rawhide chew toys, Christmas ornaments, key fobs, luggage tags, etc... may be better choices. If it is usable it will keep your organizations name in their eye for a longer time. Quote You laugh at me because I am different. I laugh at you because you are all the same.
Members Gawdzilla Posted January 24, 2011 Author Members Report Posted January 24, 2011 I hate stuff that has no use, although I still use a ball mouse , so I could use a mouse pad. Why not make something that will be used instead of just getting tossed as soon as they get home? Coasters, rawhide chew toys, Christmas ornaments, key fobs, luggage tags, etc... may be better choices. If it is usable it will keep your organizations name in their eye for a longer time. I'm making key fobs, Starbucks cozies, can cozies, bracelets and hair scrunchies as well. The mouse pads are just part of the program. I've even genned up a few sun visors to see if people would be interested. The luggage tags are intriguing. I'll see what I can come up with for them. I have plastic for the "window" already. Anybody got a pattern for that? I'll add coasters to the program as well. I have some large stamps that will make them a "set" easily enough. Quote
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