Cutting Mat Hack

But what if you re not quite ready to get rid of that mat.

Cutting mat hack.

First you can tape down the edges of your material with painters tape or washi tape. Your mat is going to get little pieces of paper and fabric that stick to it. Thanks for the money saving tip. Yes i d love to say 20.

I don t care for the wood grain loo. Or what if you need to get just one more cut out of it. I ve seen a lot of pricey craft mats out there but i ve not been overly fond of their price or they way they were made. I ve ruined a few pieces of htv by forgetting that step.

Micheal hussey 6 05 2013 2 21 am. I just ordered my silhouette today and i ve been scouring the internet for any and all information hacks i can find. If your mat is not sticking anymore there are a few things you can do to extend its life a bit more. Repeat to yourself that you need to mirror the image when you turn your material front side down.

If you have a pet it is going to collect hair and fuzz or your own hair. You can clean the mat by running it under lukewarm water. Does your mat have a hole in it but you need to get just one more cut out of it. Holes cuts and general wear and tear and just facts of life with these mats this is a cutting machine after all.