Rinse with water and let your mat air dry.
Using 5x7 card how to place on cutting mat silhouette.
How to create a basic card cut out using the silhoeutte cameo.
There is a surprising amount to know about the cutting mat.
You would need a pixscan mat instead of a regular mat so your machine can find exactly the right place to cut.
You can cut thin laminated sheets with a silhouette machine 3 mil is what i ve seen people use.
Step 6 load the mat into the machine and press the send button to start cutting.
See my project using this technique here.
The mat has a regular adhesive level to hold most cardstock and general material types in place.
Step 5 center a piece of felt onto the cutting mat and press it firmly in place.
The cutting mat is an essential part of your die cutting machine.
Whether you are new to the silhouette cameo or a long time user you just might learn something new.
Wait for 15 minutes and scrape your mat i use an old credit card for my scraper.
The silhouette cameo mat comes in several sizes.
Before you begin a die cutting project make sure your blade is sharp and your mats are properly prepared.
How long does a silhouette cutting mat typically last.
If your mat is a little older you can use masking tape to hold the edges of the felt in place but i was pleasantly surprised at how well my regular old cutting mat did without it.
I just got one of the new silhouettes so i am not sure what to expect.
Lint rollers if you find your mat has lots.
When using a new mat whether it be cricut or silhouette you will want to condition your mat first.
Rubbing alcohol also works too.
I ve only had the machine for about three weeks and i haven t used it too much maybe 15 times at the max probably closer to 10.
That s a good question natalya.
When new the mats are too sticky to use without damaging your paper.
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This video gives an overview of how the silhouette cameo cutting mat is set up and how to use it.
I have never had an issue with my pixscan mat leaving.
I found a tutorial here that might be helpful.
Learn the basics of your silhouette cameo.
This mat replaces is the regular cutting mat that is initially included with the curio machine.
Use a soft cloth add the rubbing alcohol and scrub your mat.
Wipes you can use wipes to clean the map but make sure they are bleach free.
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