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Make Your Own Marked Deck
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To kick-off the process of learning how to mark a deck of cards, you must start with what utensils to use... and which was not to use. Most people think that the majority of what goes into marking a deck is simply taking a marker and writing on its back. That is not true, however. Many problems can arise when simply using a miscellaneous marker to etch onto the card's surface. There is a better way.
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What to Use
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How to Mark the Deck
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Going Over the Marking System
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