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You can mount your counters either on chip board or 2mm EVA foam sheets. You can find both at your local hobby supply store. EVA is easier to cut and comes in a variety of colors. Best of all, EVA can be found with an adhesive side, eliminating the need to use glue (at least for single sided counters.)
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| Single Sided |
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First cut the counter sheets into blocks to make them easier to work with. Counters are generally printed in blocks of 48. Leave at least a 1/2 inch margin all the way around the block.
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If you are using glue, place the counter sheet face down on a newspaper. Apply white glue to the back of the sheet then smear the glue around with your finger until you have a thin coat covering the entire sheet. Next, pick up the sheet and apply it to the chip board or EVA. Use a cloth or paper towel to press the sheet to the chip board or EVA - do not rub. Put the glued counter sheet on a flat surface and place several books on top of it. Allow it to dry overnight.
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| Double Sided |
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If you are making double sided counters, mount the front block first and wait for it to dry. Then use scissors or a pen knife to cut the margin away from the block. Do not cut out the individual counters at this time.
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Next, cut out the unmounted back block without leaving a margin. Make sure the front block and back block have the same orientation and glue the back block to the back of the mounted front block.
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| Cut |
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Finally, after any glue has dried over night, use scissors or a pen knife to cut out the individual counters.
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