Lazy DIY Mouse Pad

[nakatago]

I want a new mouse pad and I want the thinnest possible. However, I also find spending more than loose change ridiculous so I want to DIY it.

And I also want to do a whimsical project, if you call 30 seconds of cutting material with ordinary scissors a project. Currently, I'm using a piece of corrugated cardboard that came with the mouse as a mouse pad. I know this will eventually wear out so I'll need a replacement.

What are your (whimsical) suggestions for a DIY mouse pad?

[sundaymorningstaple]

For the past umpteen years I've been using a cutting pad. One of those square things that come in several different sizes, green in colour and with various grid lines embossed on it. It also works very well as a cutting board. Never wears out and is only ~3mm thick. Dual purpose. Works for me.

[nakatago]

For the past umpteen years I've been using a cutting pad. One of those square things that come in several different sizes, green in colour and with various grid lines embossed on it. It also works very well as a cutting board. Never wears out and is only ~3mm thick. Dual purpose. Works for me.

Oh yeah...I forgot about those. I should have one buried somewhere.

[zzm9980]

I use whatever piece of paper is nearby and handy. But only because I have a glass desk. Toying with getting one of those mice that work on glass:

http://www.logitech.com/en-us/mice-poin ... cles/11539

I probably would have already if I could find one with a cord.

[Max Headroom]

I've got a cheapo soft foamy one that grabs my glass desk superbly and is razor thin. Best of all, pad-mouse contact is so light, it feels like I'm holding a wee little hovercraft - effortless.

[the lynx]

Anything within reach that is not of gloss finish.

[earthfriendly]

Mine is a free range mouse, I don't use a pad for it. It rolls freely on the table cloth.

[sundaymorningstaple]

I'm the same in the office. I just use it directly on the desk top. And it's really free range as it is also wireless. Anywhere also can. Works on my jeans as well.

[nakatago]

My home desk is apparently too slick and reflective for my mouse.