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Simloki New user Midwest USA 10 Posts |
...and we're not talking deodorant here . I'm trying to gaff some cards and wondering what are the pros and cons of r**ghing stick versus a spray can (which is what I've used in the past). The spray seems to leave a visual hint when looked at in the right light---I'd like to avoid that.
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Poof-Daddy Inner circle Considering Stopping At Exactly 5313 Posts |
A stick will be worse at leaving visual evidence.
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Julie Inner circle 3943 Posts |
Back in the olden days, we used liquid ruff--g stuff and a cotton ball.
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Simloki New user Midwest USA 10 Posts |
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On Oct 13, 2022, Julie wrote: I may try spraying onto a cotton ball first and seeing if that smooths out the texture a bit. Thanks. |
Julie Inner circle 3943 Posts |
Use a VERY THIN coating at first, let it dry thoroughly and in the unlikely event this doesn't do the job, apply another THIN coating.
Also be aware many have discovered it is more useful to coat a limited area as opposed to the entire surface of the card(s). |
DelMagic Special user 721 Posts |
If you ever use a liquid like we did in the old days of roughing, do not use cotton balls. Whatever you use, make sure it is lint-free. I used lint-free cheese cloth.
Check out this thread for another alternative. (page 32) https://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/view......tart=620 |
Alan Munro Inner circle Kentwood, Michigan, USA 5952 Posts |
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On Oct 13, 2022, Simloki wrote: I use Liquitex Matte Medium in a plastic bottle and apply it with a cotton ball. I found the stuff at Hobby Lobby, years ago. |
Paul24243 New user 51 Posts |
As Julie said, only a thin coat, start the spray and steadily pass over the top half of the card/s and then back over the bottom half.
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Jansor New user 4 Posts |
I recently posted about Krylon Matte and Non-Skid sprays I discovered as an alternative for R&S.
Here is the post: https://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/view......orum=203 The Krylon Matte Finish Chalky is hard to see and to feel, so the cards look and feel normal. You can even hand them to a spectator and they won't notice anything unusual about them |
Magical Moments Veteran user 340 Posts |
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On Oct 12, 2022, Julie wrote: I used to use that little glass bottle from Louis Tannen. I believe I still have one of those bottles with the Tannen name and trademark on it. |
markymarkmagicuk Veteran user UK 303 Posts |
Was interesting to read Julies post, as it brought back my memories from the 70s when Harry Baron sold me a small glass bottle of roughing fluid (his secret formula) a golden color liquid that you did indeed apply to cotton wool and smear over the cards. This stuff was amazing and working for years.
I've since tried all the roughing sticks and had moderate success but they usually leave traces, I'm convinced I'd get same results by rubbing a candle over the cards!!!! I always revert back to the various Matt clear coat spray cans these work well and last well. For those who are as old as me will remember we used to use sugar dissolved in hot water, wiped this solution over cards, when dried they had stickiness to grip cards, but probably not a good idea if you're performing at a outdoor picnic, you may get swarmed by wasps, or witness the ants marching off with your cards!!! Now that would be an amusing sight!!! LoL |
Nikodemus Inner circle 1179 Posts |
I like Science Friction (which is a spray). You only need it on one card for it to work, rather than both cards. Also I find it more reliable with my dry hands.
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badwords New user 52 Posts |
I started using Mack's Ear Plugs as a sort of stick recently as recommended in the post below. Only thing is I find getting the cards to separate during something like a spread way too impractical. So I use a spray for something like an ID and these plugs for color changing deck finishes, finishing packet tricks clean, Monkey in the Middle, etc. Really recommend trying out these Mack's.
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On Oct 19, 2022, Ed Wilde wrote: |