Hi i have just bought a silhouette cameo machine which works fine.
Silhouette cameo mat too sticky.
If your silhouette or cricut mats are getting dirty or are no longer sticky i will show you how to make your cutting mats like new.
I am a new customer of silhouette cameo.
This will make it less likely for problems to occur when placing your mat in your silhouette cameo.
I bought the cricut mats because they were half the price of the silhouette mats.
Silhouette cameo too sticky carrier mat.
It will be hard for the rollers to run if your they are getting stuck on the sticky part of your mat.
By the way silhouette cameo mats are also too sticky when new.
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Before the first cut on a new mat de sticky it by patting it with a clean t.
But the carrier sheet is much too sticky and the paper won t peel off without tearing.
You will need an area around the outside that is not sticky.
Make sure your mat is completely dry before using it again.
If you find the cutting mat too sticky pat your hands or a t shirt on the mat to make it less sticky.
Obviously the silhouette cutting mat has to be sticky to keep materials in place while they re being cut by the silhouette.
The mat starts out waaaayyy too sticky and it will eat your paper or the backing on your vinyl.
To re sticky i wash it with warm soapy water and let it air dry stefanie d.
I m not favouring one brand over the other just sharing my experience in the hope of helping other crafters prevent a similar situation.
How to clean a cutting mat i use nail polish remover on my silhouette mats and it works great ryann s.
July 2012 edited july 2012 in help for make the cut.
I just got a new cameo only one mat and my first cut had that problem i tried a face that i had been trying to cut unsuccessfully with my cricut because it was too detailed and it handled the cuts great but i messed it up getting it off the mat because it had some very thin lines i will try the shirt trick to make it a bit less sticky but i love the cameo so far.
Am using the cricut mat less expensive.
I used baby wipes to clean them let them dry and they are sticky again give it a try u will like it i haven t bought a mat in awhile.
