Restore Your Silhouette Cutting Mats - Easy and Effective Tips

[@chuckkern5538]

I have been in the sign industry for 33 years. before i owned my cameo 2, 3, and now 4 pro 24" I have a graphtec cutter. and I always made my own sticky mats with 24" paper making tape taped to a 24" vinyl with the sticky side up.. I mainly made it to use scrap vinyl and to hold the HTV for cutting

[@silhouettesuccess]

Omg! Genius!! The only bad thing about this with Silhouette is if you have an issue with your machine and mention that to customer service, they will void your warranty.

[@coloredpencil-charcoal]

Thanks so much...I was thinking about using my adhesive spray but didn't think about the edges...glad I watched this Thanks again

[@silhouettesuccess]

I've done this quite a few times. It doesn't last as long as a new mat, but it will save you some money.

[@barbstoltzfus9886]

Is was so helpful! Thanks!

[@lakeshavallejo7889]

Omg, you are a genius! Thank you, and stay blessed!

[@poppycitrus]

These tips are fabulous! Thank you so much x

[@silhouettesuccess]

You're welcome! I'm glad you're enjoying the channel.

[@DrewKrafts]

Thank you for these tips. My mat no longer sticks. I’ll try restoring it using mod podge and see it it works.

[@Discomutt75]

I used just water and it came off. All the sticky came off! great tip thanks!!! if it get anything on it your screwed.

[@silhouettesuccess]

Ugh! Sorry!! You can re-stick it, but it's never quite as good. 😅

[@4tjinta]

I always clean my mat with water and a spunge. Then let it dry. After that I apply a light wash of ‘Aleene’s tack it over and over’. Let it dry and my mat sticks as was it new. I have my mat for years now 😀

[@mahanoor3493]

Thank you for sharing, going crazy with my mat since it isn’t tacky enough anymore!

[@4tjinta]

@@mahanoor3493 Good Luck. I'm sure you will manage to recover your mat!! You have to find out how much glue you will use. Not too much ... just try

[@successY2K]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 *Matte maintenance tips* 01:11 *Avoid washing mats* 02:12 *Scraping for cleaning* 03:37 *Separate mats by material* 05:58 *Emergency mat fix* Made with HARPA AI

[@wookori]

I am obsessed with how you decorated your Cameo 4! New video idea: I have been looking for some inspiration to decorate my Cameo 5 and can't find anything. What are the best materials? How did you get your 4 so perfect and beautiful? My Cameo is pink, so I still want to see the color but it definitely needs some embellishing, and it seems harder to do than the 4 because it is much rounder.

[@silhouettesuccess]

The measurements took a bit of trial and error, but I loved covering my 4. I think it had 3 different skins in total. Lol. I used removable vinyl. I measured each section and cut out of copy paper, checked for accuracy, adjusted, and cut again until I had it just right. I should definitely do one for the 5!

[@wookori]

@@silhouettesuccess Brilliant!

[@nanowomansk]

To restick a mat I use clear contact paper placed sticky side up on the mat. It works great plus it’s only $1.25 from dollar tree.

[@silhouettesuccess]

I need to start doing this right out of the package.

[@teeflames01campbell68]

The video was great can you please the name of the glue you use to restock your mat

[@silhouettesuccess]

Thank you! The glue I used in the video came in a kit, and I can't find a link to purchase it individually. It's called DIY print shop sgreen adhesive. I've heard a lot of people use Aleene's Tack it. You can find that here. amzn.to/3qqNBuN

[@harahasioti4691]

Does the blade not cut the transfer tape with the material?

[@silhouettesuccess]

It's fine, as long as your settings are right.

[@hferreira630]

Do you have a template for the cameo sticker? I love the holographic look ❤

[@silhouettesuccess]

Yes I do! drive.google.com/drive/folders/112i8MeNKu_w9HjiXrYSHDJruW2H7r4Q3?usp=drive_link

[@gene8445]

Great tip! But imo metal is too strong, if you are going to buy something for this purpose I'd say a plastic razor blade works much better and also won't damage the sheet as much

[@silhouettesuccess]

I've always used the metal scraper. My mats last about 6 months each, cutting daily. Just don't get them wet! That'll do them in for sure. 🤣

[@candicetaylor2043]

Hi...newbie here.. what's the name is the glue

[@silhouettesuccess]

The glue that I used came in a screen printing kit, and I can't find it online. This is what I use now. amzn.to/3uACiCU

[@tarinvernon7007]

I hate these mats as a past ploter user. Its adding more space for error

[@silhouettesuccess]

I almost always use a mat, but I've never liked them. I feel like I mess up more cutting off the roll.

[@tarinvernon7007]

@@silhouettesuccess I forgot to say thank you for your video. It was very helpful. Sorry If I sounded a bit too grumpy. I went from using a mimaki cutting machine to Silhouette and Im trying to figure out things. Its....a bit different for sure. But the basic is still there. :)

[@silhouettesuccess]

@@tarinvernon7007 your welcome! You didn't sound grumpy - just stating facts. Lol. Switching machines is frustrating.

[@darlenemcclenny3909]

I have one of those choppers in my kitchen! I use it to scoop up stuff on my cutting mat in the kitchen. Now it has another use!

[@silhouettesuccess]

@darlenemcclenny3909 yes! I need to get another one for the kitchen. 🤣

[@stephaniewolfe5344]

I should have watched this first 🥲 I watched a cricut one instead and just removed the sticky. Oops.

[@silhouettesuccess]

Oh no! 😪 Silhouette switched to a water soluble glue a while back. I really wish they hadn't.