You can test a small corner of your mat to make sure it is as sticky as you would like.
How to get grooves out of cutting mat.
It will pull out the lint and fibers from the mat.
If the mat is too sticky you can use a t shirt to slightly dull the adhesive.
I speed up the process a lot becuase i am constantly cutting batting felt or fleece on my mat too.
This happens all the time to me.
They need to be hydrated to stay self healing.
Other cutting board features to consider include a groove around the board for catching juices tapered sides or handles for ease of carrying plus weight and size for both ease of manipulation.
It almost feels like using an eraser to clear your mat of debris.
Give your mat a happy home.
Simple steps to care for your cutting mat and how to clean your mat.
When you are in the groove of sewing and just cutting sewing cutting sewing you will find that all of a sudden your rotary cutting mat is full of lint.
Self healing cutting mats need moisture to work their self healing magic.
I wipe an area several times to pull all the fibers out.
Using the keencut ultmat gold mat cutter to cut a v groove mat.
Once the mat is dry you can then remove the tape and your mat should be as good as new.
The purpose of this gentle scouring is to remove the fibers that get trapped in the cuts marks preventing the cuts from healing.
I do this with the new mats about once a year that i have in my stash and haven t used yet.
Used to enhance and add dimension to artwork matboards can be cut with different size openings and layered to create dramatic effects.
Once i get grooves in a mat i call it worn out the self healing mats will dry out.
You can prevent your cutting mat from warping by storing it flat or hanging it on a wall.
For custom matting of artwork documents and photos blick carries a large selection of mat cutters.
Soak your cutting mat in warm water to rehydrate it so it can get out there and do its thang.
Simply rub the cleaner over your mat with a brush like manner.
After spraying or using a glue stick allow the mat to air dry.
Keep em clean keep em moist keep em flat and no heat.
