How to Design Your Own Mouse Pad with Transfer Paper?

How to Design Your Own Mouse Pad with Transfer Paper?

    Firstly, select an image from the print program software and print it out, ideally according to the size of the pad. The design appearing on the pad is a mirror image, so remember to flip it if text is involved. When this is done, and you are fully satisfied with the design outcome, insert the t-shirt transfer sheet (cut according to size) into your printer. After the image is successfully transferred, give the paper plenty of time to dry completely.

    Secondly, it comes the slightly tricky part; using a pencil, lightly make a trace around the pad on the transfer paper. Do not press to hard as it will cause the paper to tear and ruin your design. Add about half an inch all around the computer pad, cut out the pad shape. This can be square, rectangular, round; it all depends on how creative you are.

    Thirdly, get ready to transfer the image to your mouse pad by using an iron set on high. Try avoiding using a padded iron board, as this will cause the design to wrinkle and mutate, instead use a hard surfaced one with a piece of cloth placed in between. Place the mouse pad gently on the piece of cloth, in a circular motion; press the iron to firmly lock in the design. Be sure to get all the edges, applying even pressure all around. Do this for a couple of minutes. Let the mouse pad cool thoroughly. This will take a few minutes.