Scanncut Mat Not Sticky

A quick easy tip for keeping scanncut mats sticky december 26 2014 by jackie c uncategorized no comments opinion by paid consultant.

Scanncut mat not sticky.

Also cricut mats may be cheaper than snc mats but you still don t want to sacrifice one of each if you are still using them. Only 2 types of mats available. Zigs two way glue wide tip. I love my zigged mats.

Overall review and opinions. They work like a charm for any and all media and you all know it that follow along with me. After a few cuts the mat loses it s stickiness altogether. Resticking or retacking your mat will save you money over time as you will not need to replace your mats as often.

Mats are not sticky enough and may slide around. Problem 1 and solution. Spread it around so it is covering all the old glue on the mat and allow to sit for about 60 seconds. How to retack or restick your scanncut mat.

Use paper towel to start wiping off the old glue. Mat maintenance is very easy. You may need to use a bit of pressure here. When applied it creates a sticky surface that is perfect for the scanncut mats.

It provides top of the line die cuts as well as allows for new designs to be imported into the machine without the use of a computer. If the mat isn t sticky enough after drying apply another coat. The mat is too sticky at first which is not a problem because you just take a clean tshirt and pat it all over the mat to remove some of the stickiness and voila. Getting the stick back on your mat is really easy just be sure to use alcohol and fragrance free baby wipes.

Here are some sticky mat adhesives you can try. Elmer s repositionable glue stick. We have a number of methods that we use to extend the life of our mats but we have found that one of our favorite ways for making our mats sticky again is by using a z ig 2 way glue pen. I get asked lots of questions about how best to save your cutting mats.

The machine s mats are limited to 2 millimeters thick. Problem 2 and three simple solutions. Start with 1 coat. Then i show you how i cut apart a cricut mat and used stickit to adhere it to my scanncut mat.

This method works great but it is time consuming and actual makes your mat too sticky at first. Apply the goo dissolver onto the mat. Once the edges of the mat are taped use a spray adhesive or glue stick. Ultimately the brother scanncut is a great machine.

Below is a related tutorial on how to re stick or re tack your scan and cut 2 or cm350 mats.