A cutting mat should be made of self healing plastic which prolongs the life and improves the quality of the mat itself.
Make your own mat for scan and cut.
This is a video of my personal take on cutting mats.
Note some scan n cut models do not have the option to the larger 12 x 24 mats.
Mats provide a sturdy surface for cutting fabrics and craft materials while protecting the table they rest on.
Allow your mat to dry completely.
Typically if you cut 2 3 of your own mats your tools will pay for themselves.
The logan mat cutter i use runs about 50 for the guide and cutting handle.
Measure the reveal area you want around.
Don t get concerned if your brother scan n cut mat looks dirty and loses its stickiness.
Below is the screen of my scan n cut which is a cm900 you may have a slightly different view however most models have similar functions.
In this brother scan n cut tutorial we show you how to clean your ma.
Both the raised ones and the black marking on your mat once the zig glue has dried and you have managed to restick your scan n cut mat.
Be mindful of not damaging or gluing the registration marks.
In this special episode of jeff play s with stuff i cut the adhesive 12x12 out of an old brother scan n cut mat and replace it with the 12x12 adhesive sectio.
Here is a short step by step tutorial to assist with changing your scan n cut mat settings from 12 x 12 to 12 x 24 oh and back again when you are ready.
Cicut and silhoute are copyright names.
Use an x acto knife and a metal ruler to cut through the mat board.
Hope you like it.
A cutting mat is a must for an avid craft lover or sewer.
Make your own cutting mat for craft and sewing projects.
If you d like to get the pinflair stencil glue mentioned in the video you can grab some from create craft tv.
