Laminating a deck!

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 22 Apr 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Thirteen	22 Apr 2002
I got Dave's tarot deck just recently. It's splendid. A most amazing set of cards. Unfortunately, it comes printed on regular card stock--basically, heavy paper. I can see right away that if I use it, I'll end up smudging, bending and tearing it. Not like a normal deck where it will take a while to do so, but right away. I don't want to have to wear gloves to use this deck--and I DO want to use it. Any thoughts on a way to laminate or protect 78 beautiful cards?

truthsayer	22 Apr 2002
they sell laminating machines now for around $50 at places like walmart. you can also go to a print shop. my brother in law gets a page of laminating plastic and puts it on but i think it's a tedious procedure for 78 cards.

lunalafey	22 Apr 2002
I don't think laminating would work to well. I would think that the deck would become to big and thick. Lamination is stiff. With all that, how would you shuffle ? my suggestion, get a second deck,,:)

blumoon	24 Apr 2002
you can buy a can of spray enamel from art/craft shops...artists use it to spray on their artwork, eg if they used a medium such as pastels or charcoal... found an example of what i mean :) http://www.misterart.com/store/view.cfm?store=001&group_id=2610 hope this helps :) p.s. i want this deck badly! LOL

cricket	24 Apr 2002
Aerosol-type hair spray also works as a quick fix, though it has to be reapplied often.

Sorceress_Jade	24 Apr 2002
i use hairspray (must be aerosaul [sp?]) on my artwork as well... It works great. but I'd say if you really really are concerned to get the art store stuff to be safe. -Jade-

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