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Answer by Mintsoft
It's so they're more like a calculator! Although why telephones and calculators the opposite way around I do not know.

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Mouse pads were created to augment the use of one's computer mouse. The first ever mouse pad was invented by Jack Kelley in 1969 and since then, thousand upon thousands of variations emerged in the market, and today, there are even designer mouse pads made available for those who crave exclusivity.

Making one's own mouse pad is almost effortless, although you do not hear of many who indulge in this as a hobby. A customized pad however, is a great gift for your computer-geek friends, or just make one for your very own use.

What you will need: -

• Blank mouse pads which can be obtained at your local crafts store or computer wares shops. • Printable, easy-to-use t-shirt transfers for imaging purposes. • A print program software to procure the images you want to transfer unto the mouse pad. • A pencil to trace the design unto the t-shirt transfers. • An iron to safely transfer the image chosen unto the pad.

First, select a n 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.

Now 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. Adding 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.

You are now 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. Placing 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.

Starting from any corner, gently pull up the transfer sheet, and begin cutting to the shape intended. For children embarking on this hobby, there is an option of using silk-based fabric pictures with an adhesive at the back. This eliminates the use of the iron. If done properly, the effect is akin to pricey fabric; smooth and glistening.

Your one-of-a-kind mouse pad is now ready.

Nowadays, it gets harder to come up with gift ideas with so many options to choose from. Presenting a friend with a gift of a unique computer pad, handmade by yours truly is indeed, a gift from the heart.

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