Yeah It is not hard. A whole lot easier than old style cresting. The mouse pad is great idea. If it is one of the mouse pads with a hard surface flip it over and use the rubber side. Peel the wrap from its backing and lay it sticky side up on the mouse pad. if you have a graphic or stripes make sure it turned the proper way. Align the shaft just over the wrap. Line the nock end with the end of the wrap and make sure the shaft is parrellel to the wrap. Press down and roll the shaft back and forward to press the wrap to the shaft. That's it. You're ready to fletch.