Can I Use My Pouch Laminator to Make Mouse Pads?

Mouse pads are important computer accessories. They make computing much easier providing a smooth surface for the mouse to move across. They can also help you express yourself and there are a lot of pads on the market that have images of kittens, flowers, popular paintings, and so on printed on them. If you’ve ever want to make your own for either yourself or your company, now’s your chance. This article will walk you through the surprisingly easy process of creating mouse pads with your pouch laminator.

How to Make a Custom Mouse Pad

1. Get a mouse pad making kit that has everything you need or separate supplies.
   • Blank mouse pads
   • Sticky back laminating pouches
2. Decide what to put on your mouse pad. Either gather individual pieces or design your pad on your computer and print out your design on one clean sheet. Some of our favorite designs include
   • Photos – Family, cute pets, beautiful landscapes, and more
   • Art – Create your own piece whether it is a beautiful painting or a fun doodle
   • Flowers & Leaves – Use your favorite foliage to create a beautiful pressed flower design
   • Branding – Show off your business with your brand colors and logo
3. Laminate your images with the sticky back pouches. Turn your pieces into stickers. We recommend laminating your creation as one solid sheet to avoid as many bumps as possible from gaps or overlapping elements.
4. Stick on your design. Remove the pouch backing to reveal the adhesive and stick your design on top of the pad. If there’s any overhang, you can trim away the excess. You can use a craft knife or a guillotine paper trimmer depending on the shape of your pad.
5. Admire your work. You created your very own mouse pads.

Making your own mouse pads — for either personal or professional use — is incredibly easy. The key is getting the right supplies and making sure your pouch laminator can handle a diverse array of thicknesses As long as you have those things taken care of, you’ll find that making your own mouse pads is one of the easiest creative tasks around. Try making your own mouse pads today to learn firsthand how easy it is.