How to Prove and Wash a Deck of Cards

When you purchase a new deck of cards, there are some basic things you should do to the cards to prepare them. Proving and washing a new deck of cards are essential things to do to a new deck of cards. Follow these steps to prove and wash a new deck of cards.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A brand new deck of playing cards

Proving

1. Prove the deck of cards by turning the stack of cards upside down and spreading them on the table from left to right in a fan shape.

2. Go through the fanned deck with each finger to make sure you have each card. There should four cards of each number or face card (one for each of the 4 suits).

3. Flip the cards over once you have finished proving the deck.

Washing

4. Wash the cards by first making sure they are all face down on the table.

5. Mix the cards up on the table using both hands.

6. Square the cards back up by gathering them back together into a pile. Gather the pile of cards and set them on edge. Then use your thumb in a rolling motion to roll the cards towards the table while stuffing them into a pile in a simultaneous motion.