TAKING CARE OF YOUR HANDMADE TAROT CARDS ☾⭐︎

 I started making these tarot cards around 8 years ago, and I still have the first few decks I made and they are in perfect condition, even though I use them all the time! Here are a few ways you can keep your deck looking perfect too! 

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WARPS OR BENDING FROM HUMIDITY 

Even though my cards are VERY thick, if you live in a humid area or your cards are left outside overnight, they may warp a little. Luckily that is easily solved! 



Stack your deck at least 6-8 cards high and place them on a flat surface. 

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Place several heavy books on top of them and leave for several hours or, even better, overnight. 


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The next day they will be flat again!


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SHUFFLING YOUR HANDMADE DECK:

Since the cards I make are unfinished (not slippery) and very thick, it is best NOT to use a Riffle Shuffle with them because they do not bend easily and they could be damaged. It is best to use an Overhand shuffle or Hindu shuffle with these cards. I’ve ALWAYS used an Overhand Shuffle with all my tarot cards, because constant bending ruins any type of card, so a non-bending shuffle will keep your cards looking nicer, longer!


When I get a chance I’ll do my own video on these various shuffles, in the meantime WikiHow has a great page showing how to do them!

https://www.wikihow.com/Shuffle-a-Deck-of-Playing-Cards





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Have you lost or damaged a card from your deck?

Contact me or check Wandering Mermaid for single cards for sale!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/682398074/sample-antiqued-tarot-card?ref=shop_home_active_21&frs=1










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