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Doc Willie Regular user 160 Posts |
Got me some fanning powder and a gadget to apply it. The results are less than stellar IMH (beginner's) opinion.
First, the cards fell just yucky. Yes, they do fan better, but they feel like there is something On Them. Second, by the time I want to use it, the cards have other problems that fanning powder does not fix, especially the edges which have deteriorated in a way one cannot see, but can feel. Am I using the FP wrong, or just expecting too much? |
Steven Keyl Inner circle Washington, D.C. 2630 Posts |
Many have a misunderstanding of what fanning powder does. First of all, quantity. An entire deck of cards can be powdered with the tiniest pinch of powder. Most people use way too much. Rule of thumb: use as little as you think you need, then halve that amount. If they really feel "yucky" as you say, then you've probably used way too much.
Second, fanning powder doesn't work by making everything slicker, it works by making everything slightly less slick. This creates a consistent, and very slight, friction for all the cards so that they fan just perfectly. Third, it does not preserve the life of cards in any way, and is not ideally suited to cards that used to fan well but are old and dirty now. Though it can make old cards fan better, its ideal usage is newer cards that have never fanned well. I've got several of CardShark's Medieval decks. They look wonderful, they feel great but they fan awful, even right out of the box. A tiny bit of fanning powder later and they now fan great in addition to looking great. To sum up, if you're expecting to lengthen the life of old, dirty cards that are on the way out, you may be disappointed with the results. You might have better luck cleaning the cards with a damp cloth placed in warm, soapy water. Best of luck, Doc!
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SimonCard Special user 601 Posts |
I never used fanning powder. Just don't like the idea of putting powder on my cards.
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jljones83 New user LA, CA 90 Posts |
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On May 3, 2017, Steven Keyl wrote: Thank you for your great advice! I was apparently using it incorrectly, because I was having the same issues as the original poster, but I am sure by your comments that I used say too much. |
Bill08 Special user Montreal 719 Posts |
Is there a way to reduce friction on a playing card? I have a trick in mind that requires a few slippery cards and wondering if there is anything that can be applied to the cards
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Mary Mowder Inner circle Sacramento / Elk Grove, CA 3659 Posts |
I'd think about trying this kind of thing. It is a Teflon spray.
http://store.tmcindustries.com/product.a......EALw_wcB I have not tried it. Tiny particulate lubricants like salt are used for some things. -Mary Mowder |
Bill08 Special user Montreal 719 Posts |
Thanks, I will give it a shot
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Leo H Inner circle 1333 Posts |
If you applied too much fanning powder to your deck, pinch one of the lower corners with one hand and with your other hand give the deck a strong upward riffle. The excess powder will cough out of the deck. Turn the deck around and repeat with the opposite side. Continue this riffling on both ends until the level of powder on your cards diminishes to your liking.
Fanning powder has never failed me when a brand new or old fanning deck just won't cooperate. As Steven pointed out, you don't need that much powder. |
Merc Man Inner circle NUNEATON, Warwickshire 2537 Posts |
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On Aug 6, 2017, Mary Mowder wrote: I'd be pretty amazed if a lubricant intended for chains, tools, hinges, locks and moving machinery parts, etc. actually worked on playing cards!
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Stanyon Inner circle Landrum, S.C. by way of Chicago 3433 Posts |
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On Aug 6, 2017, Bill08 wrote: This answer will curl your hair...Clear Silicon Sealant. In regards to the OP. Fanning Powder is meant for just that, Exhibition Card Fanning. FWIW
Stanyon
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Steven Keyl Inner circle Washington, D.C. 2630 Posts |
Just yesterday I broke out my old Mastermind Deck from Chris Kenworthy. It fanned HORRIBLY! One plastic bag and a tiny sprinkle of fanning powder later, it fans so smoothly, it is ridiculous. Should have taken a before/after video, but didn't. Used sparingly, this stuff works!
Steven Keyl - The Human Whisperer!
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aheller5 Regular user 185 Posts |
Yes just used on mu mind power deck ..works great now!!!!
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Alex Day Regular user 155 Posts |
I ordered a vintage plaza deck and someone put baby powder on them. I recently discovered soaping a deck.
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