Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat Close-Up

[@jennifermcguireink]

Hello! I added answers to many questions in the description of the video. Hope this helps.

[@BromeroCards]

Thank you for the tip with the pennies! That may help!

[@myobacctsgirl]

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[@KL-ix1ks]

I love my mat! And I especially like that I can make notes to myself on the grid side using a dry erase marker. A paper-saver for me!

[@gorschtown]

Great tip! I’m always writing down measurements or ink colour reminders 😀

[@Devoteddi]

Jennifer, I love all your videos. I find you to be the most professional in demonstrations. Always organized. No wasted time, no glitches, etc. Please accept a big thank you from someone who appreciates learning from you.... Have a great day.

[@hdb80]

I love how much she says, "I'll be honest with you". I cannot picture here lying, she's such a sweet person. It's adorable to hear that.

[@Taitcreates639]

I am left handed, will have to turn it upside down to use to have the “inky area near my work hand. It is a great idea and very functional. Maybe in the future they will come up with a left handed version. Tyfs. Blessings.

[@theeditor1149]

I'm 5 years late on this comment but they make a left-handed mat too😊

[@laurie2649]

I absolutely love my glass mat....it takes a beating and cleans up like brand new. I love that it always looks new when I'm done. My craft table is white and the glass mat looks awesome on it. I can't say enough good things about it. I really like a neat and tidy when done crafting. Hope you're having a wonderful week also.

[@sharonmadson2958]

Love mine! I am a scrapbooker too and it is great for doing my 12x12 pages. Love that it is large enough for scrapping! I am like you, I do all crafting on it. And that space is always available, because I put the supplies around it not on it! Love it!

[@sandyweirauch8310]

I’ve had mine for about 5 months- REALLY like it! One of the other reasons I really like it - is that I seem to keep extra “stuff”off the mat so the work surface remains spacious and tidy! The one wish I have is that Tim comes out with a carrier for traveling with the mat.

[@annalisluck2903]

I bought my glass media matte as soon as it came out ❤ by far the BEST craft matte I've ever owned! Very durable!

[@acreativevideo275]

Had ordered this mat months ago, and then when I got the call it was in - dawdled on going in to fetch it because of the price. (Price was unknown, due to import/delivery costs.) Last week, on a night I was bored, I went in and asked if they still had it. Out came the largest box I'd seen in the craft world - I was indeed excited. But - it's been sitting in its box since. I was feeling buyers remorse. ( I have a perfectly good clear glass mat already, bought on sale.) Like every video - Jennifer shares the excitement of the products she uses, and I'm always so happy to see her use something I have. Makes my buyers remorse disappear. ( Things she uses that I don't have - makes me want them - she's an innocent enabler that way.) I did make a card last night BESIDE the unopened media mat box - so I was technically closer to it then I was days ago. Thanks to this video, I think the mat may come out of its box, and get a little inky or something...

[@angelalittlewood4523]

You will wonder how you managed without it!

[@laurabuehler]

Your description sounds like many items I have purchased in the crafting world. It takes a while for me to get the "courage" to actually use them. I don't have the mat, but I have definitely purchased other items & then been too intimidated to use them such as the fuse tool.

[@2626firefly]

I think I would like a clear one better too

[@Zylophila]

This mat is the most useful tool on my desk, and just like Jennifer, I've tried many other surfaces that didn't meet my needs. After 8 1/2 long months of waiting for this wonderful sheet of glass, I've got it on my grandmother's sewing table. My grandfather built it for her, so now I use it for my crafting. Anyways...I digress...Another improvement that I've found with this mat, Tim Holtz's Sidekick die cutting machine is stable when I use it. It doesn't slide or shake when I die cut and that is important to me. I love this mat as with most of Tim's products! Thanks Jennifer!

[@jonistoneking997]

I absolutely love my mat - can't remember how I worked before! What I love is it keeps the mess away from my work surface -- all the "extra" stuff like containers, and glues that I don't have in my hand but will need or intermittently need, all are on the outside of the mat. My actual space to work on is clean and clear of everything except what I'm using at the moment.

[@sharonfrench1087]

Thank you, I've been wondering some of the questions you answered in this video. Leave it to Tim to make things better, he always does.

[@RivBiv]

I’m one of those that buys products and doesn’t use them. I took mine out of the box and it has been collecting dust ever since. The tools didn’t even make it out of the box. You pointing out the centering is probably the most exciting for me, something I could really use. Thanks for the video!

[@KLThames]

I love my mat so much, I scratched mine somehow by dragging something across the surface, but that hasn't affected how I use it in the least. If I actually damaged it and it was no longer useable, I wouldn't even think twice about purchasing another one. This is truly a game changing idea in the craft world.

[@LoriUren]

Mine has a couple of tiny scratches, makes me sad. But that doesn't harm anything, I just have to remind myself of that. 😁

[@CraftingandRelaxing]

I agree! I love it! It makes glare for filming so I need to change my lights, but I love it anyway. 💙

[@jennifermcguireink]

see pinned comment above

[@lisafolb]

I have been creating on my self-healing quilting mat on my dining room table. It was not the best surface and I was evaluating replacement options to protect the table. Everything I looked at just seemed like a new version of that mat. When I saw Tim Holtz’s video of the media mat before creativation, I was very excited. I put in a pre-order and waiting with no patience for it to arrive. I love it. I feel like you do - everything I wished for in a table-protecting media surface. Thanks for sharing your tips and observations!

[@teresaselby3536]

I love my Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat. I have done all those things you showed on yours. It's so fun to work with and so easy to clean. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week.

[@dariasikorski7217]

I love the TH Glass Media Mat. I am a really messy crafter and having it up on the legs helps keep the stuff off my work surface. I also like the fact that I can do the messy inky, gluey stuff on the white part which leaves the black work surface clean. I do use the grid but I very rarely use the measurements on the mat. I think this has been one of my best purchases.

[@cindyroman-daversa9194]

I love my mat! And for those who are left handed like me, you can turn the mat around if you need to. I use it as it was designed with no issues! I’m definitely going to get the tool set! Love that ruler!

[@maggiebaxter610]

Cindy Roman-Daversa I have to admit that by turning it around it would drive me nuts having the measurement numbers upside down. With a small but crowded space and nerve damage in my hands I just won’t be able to constantly flip it. Glad it works for you tho.

[@dianesperry7104]

Thank you Jennifer Mc Guire I ordered the Tim Holtz glass mat and I appreciate your video showing all the options and features. You are amazing in all your crafts

[@jennbonn777]

I love my mat!! I've been working on the same glass mat for years and am so happy to have a new glass mat with measurements and a black background. It is definitely a WIN!

[@janeagleson7822]

Looks awesome. Right now I am using an acrylic glass. Works great. I can do anything on it. But I do like the idea of the two sides. Thanks for sharing.

[@bethgomez4760]

Thank you for this great walk through. I just received my mat yesterday & have watched several of Tim's videos. He mentions stamping, but doesn't demonstrate it on the mat. I'm glad you brought out your Misti to show how helpful the mat can be when stamping. I feel as I am now ready to get started with my new tool. TFS PS Shout out to your husband for creating Press & seal! It's a game changer!

[@annihilator45]

I've been using weRmemory keepers glass mat for 3 years. I love how easy the glass helps blend distress inks and clean so quickly. I can do without the palette.

[@KonaSitkaRose]

Thorough review - thanks Jennifer. I love the different qualities that you shared.

[@kimbawilliams1026]

Thank you so much for this DEMO! I love watching your videos and I have learned so much from you. Your cards are so fabulous!

[@kandicecappello8557]

I love mine too. Very excellent video. Actually the best I have seen on this item. I always had a hard time with straight lines so the straight tool has been a blessing. Thank you! Job well done!

[@maggiebaxter610]

As a bit of a “type A” personality who happens to be a lefty, this mat poses a few issues for me. The fabulous white space on the right for mixing and blending is on the wrong side. If I were to flip the mat around so that the white space were on the left, the measurement numbers would all be upside down and that definitely would not work for me. Since I don’t have a large desk or workspace, flipping the mat around during a project is completely impractical. There are so many wonderful things about this mat I find myself tempted to make the purchase. But if I’m honest with myself I know that the upside down numbers would drive me crazy and I would not use the mat often enough to justify the purchase. Perhaps one day there will be an option for the 10% of us who happen to be lefties (I bought new labels for my MISTI & now I’m a happy camper there!! Lol). Thanks for sharing such a wonderfully detailed review of this product Jennifer and I hope you’re having a fabulous week. ~HUGS~ #kindnessmatters

[@Norinoone]

Hmmm not left hand friendly .... ☹️. Well we can add this to the list...

[@jonistoneking997]

You could just move the silicon mat to the left side? It would show you the stamp easily enough. What I like is not only does it show me that I've inked it thoroughly, it shows me if I've gotten it clean as well.

[@carolynlarson7473]

I too am left handed. While I have managed to adapt and adjust over the years it would be so nice to have a product made just for us

[@kellylaher7512]

I am a lefty too and saw this as an issue as well!

[@sushanart]

Tonic Studios has a white glass mat and it's cheaper too. Maybe that could work for you.

[@paulage1art]

Jennifer, I love EVERYTHING Tim Holtz makes! He has forever changed the way we create artistically and physically! The only thing I would change is the black color. I would choose white so you can see better to mix colors on both sides and also see where you have ink on the black side so you don’t drag your project thru some remaining ink. I use two glass mats - either WRMK and /or Tonic Studios mats side by side with his accessories - lighter to pick up and easier to clean! Love them!

[@jennifermcguireink]

yes, some people like white better. black is much better for me as i like the contrast. more of my card bases are white.

[@paulage1art]

Jennifer McGuire Ink The Glass Mat IS so great I might just have to get one and pop the white one on top when I have to use ink! Tim’s mat is amazing and I do indeed like to look at a black background. I’ll have the best of both worlds!

[@Usdukes]

Thanks, Jennifer. You just answered some of the questions I had concerning the mat. Now I will be purchasing one at my local crafting store. TFS!!!

[@bloomingbud9213]

My table is made of tempered glass surface.. Only drawback is its translucent black color... So i can't see the ink colours... Tim Holtz did a great job.. And you amplified the uses and greatness... Keep going Jennifer 💕

[@RinasAMaker]

The mat is wonderful! I have seen many people say they've scratched it while cutting. Although durable, it's always best to use multiple lighter hand passes while cutting. My daughter is left handed and had no issues with it.

[@jennifermcguireink]

agree.

[@QueenNoTeetha151]

I bought it because its so stylish that I don't care if i just end up eating my dinner off of it!! :D

[@heiditurner-morrione4438]

Super informative as always. You've given me a few tips to try. One of my favorite things about this sounds silly but I love how it combines craft mat and grid paper without the corners curling up....this drove me nuts with my craft mats!!!!

[@createdbymo4u]

I just got mine yesterday and I'm already loving it... But your video helped even more to deepen my love... Thank you!!

[@pattiepan]

Thank you Jennifer....a good description of the craft mat....

[@macfleet2]

Thank you for all the info on the mat. I luv it and have already put it on my wish list for Christmas

[@lukashasixeighttwo8575]

Thank you Jennifer for your recommendation... after a lonnnng wait I finally got mine (well ordered it) today! And for lefties too ;-) I am a huge fan of your work and ethics. Thank you for inspiring so many of us! You really are a beautiful example of Pr 3:27! Natasha xxx

[@M1326]

I have had mine for a long while and I love it, even gave my sister one.

[@lisasheehy3316]

I love mine! Definitely a game changer in the craft room.

[@sharonjones841]

I absolutely LOVE my Tim Holtz glass mat! Thanks for sharing all this other info, Jennifer...this mat is The Bomb, in my book!

[@garfield3784]

Thank you so much for this....I just received as a gift for my birthday! Love the tips you’ve shared!

[@jumble3356]

I just got mine and haven't had a chance to really put it through a stress test. I did do some acrylic painting on it which dried and I just used a regular paint scraper to get it off. It will be getting a workout next week though

[@KarenPetitt]

I had recently talked myself out of needing this mat Jennifer. After watching your video it's now at the top of my shopping list. It will make creating so much easier! Thank you for sharing x

[@jilltapper7675]

As usual, great video Jennifer. I now know what I need for my upcoming birthday list.

[@francescatai2588]

Thanks so such a detailed demonstration of this amazing mat!

[@lindahyden]

I have considered purchasing this glass media mat but your video has helped make my decision to buy one; thank you.

[@09mclemens]

In anticipation of looking for this mat at Scrapbook Expo last weekend, I had checked your blog to see if you were using this mat and you were - hooray! I am now the proud owner of this mat and looking forward to getting crafty with it soon. Thanks for sharing all of these tips.

[@TheSpanishClassroom]

Mary Librarian I’m going to the Expo in September. Woohoooo! Do you mind answering a few questions...How much did you pay and who did you buy it from? Was it worth getting at the expo or do you suggest ordering online? Thanks

[@ilenecox8636]

Thank you for such a great video - as always. Nothing to do with the craft Matt but I just wanted to comment on your videos. You do such a great job of keeping it to crafting and all you personal comments at bay. When I take the time to watch a video if the demonstrator elaborates too much on their weekend or the kids popping in and out or their new nail polish I quickly move on to someone else. I'm watching only for crafting purposes. I watch all your videos. Because of you I go to the bank way too often!!

[@carlenejake]

Thank you Jennifer. The info helped me make up my mind, I am getting this!

[@ZenaBattaglia]

You sold me. I just ordered the glass mat and tools on Amazon. Thanks for the very informative video.

[@laraynespiczka3185]

Love my mat!! Thank You Tim for this wonderful product!!

[@thecraftdash]

I got mine about two weeks ago I don't know how I lived without it!

[@patcyzauskas7216]

I got my mat back in March. I LOVE it. The only con I can come up with is how heavy it is so it’s not a travel mat.

[@valhohenstein9106]

Thank you, sure appreciate your view point on craft products! Was very curious on your take for this mat. Again many thanks will be saving to get!

[@kathygirlygirl4109]

Thanks Jennifer. That was a great review. I think that will be on my Christmas wish list.

[@michiganlighthouse]

Excellent. I didn't know if the way I work would justify the expense of the glass mat. So far, I don't work with ink or stamping. I have a small collection of sentiment stamps and want to learn heat embossing this year. Thanks for helping me plan out my purchases. I will definitely add the glass mat to my budget.

[@kristinbenini7967]

Just got mine and I'm already in love. Got the tools too, which are still in their packages, but I will be using those soon too!

[@jo-annepikebrintrup1500]

I waited months to receive mine but it was worth the wait!!! Love it!!! I recently got addicted to mixed media and it is great for that, too! Especially for the clean up!!!! Thanks Jennifer for a long awaited review!!! I am happy you love it!!! xoxox

[@galewilliams-thompson1699]

I've had my mat several months. I am going to try and use it again. I didn't peel the craft sheet off right when I got it and it stuck to the glass. The only way to remove it was just pull it up. It put holes in the mat and I had to scrape off residue. I wrote Tonic for a replacement craft sheet and it took 2 months to get it! I don't often use it because of video lighting issues and it's kinda heavy to pack around. I do like that it levels out my table which dips slightly in the center, making my cutter go wonky. I'm going to give it another go because I know you really test things before suggesting them. Thank you!

[@stephaniesavidge7375]

I knew I needed this Mat as soon as it came out!

[@lynnwayne6132]

I got my mat about a week ago and LOVE it - for all the reasons you discussed. Thank you n

[@ebriggs3498]

Love my mat and have used it for about 2 years now. Three suggestions I should send to Tim: Make it longer/wider, make it magnetic (at least in one area to hold paper down while buffing on ink) and put thicker grid lines for the most commonly used card sizes, in the center or to one side.

[@mariannegotze1450]

Thanks to this amazing video, I have purchased one of these mats. I have not used it yet but as much as I can see this mat is fantastic.

[@LittleLaneCraftswithRachel]

I just got mine last week (late to the party!) and I love it! So easy to clean and the black is great against white card bases. I also love that it has inches and centimeters as my old mat just had metric and I'm definitely an imperial girl! I found that the card slides around quite a bit when I'm ink blending so I've also invested in a Waffle Flower Media Mat. Can't wait to receive that too. Thanks for all you do x

[@MindyDrummond1414]

I've been going back and forth on if I wanted to get this mat mostly due to the cost vs usage but you have sold me on it! Thanks for the video and tips, very helpful.

[@yolandebergeron8887]

Bonjour Jennifer I just received my Tim Holtz glass mat. Your instruction how to use it, is excellent. Merci Yolande

[@jennifermcguireink]

Wonderful!

[@Angel_3md]

The ruler accessory doesn’t line up straight with the grid on the mat. Tim said it was due to manufacturing by different companies. He also said you can unscrew the screws on the ruler slightly, line it up, and screw it in place again. Just an FYI

[@sues1607]

I have the same problem with mine. It's only a couple of mms, but making cards needs to be perfect, as we deal with measurements as tiny as 1mm or 1/8th of an inch. Have emailed my supplier, so if using the scrwes to adjust it, I may void my warranty. I've seen quite a few people have the same problem.

[@craftyclarke2514]

Thanks for sharing Jennifer! I have been on the fence w/this and will probably buy soon, just from your video.

[@apbxny216]

Thank you for the thorough review. Love your channel.

[@annijournal]

La he comprado hace menos de un mes para mi nueva Scraproom y estoy realmente feliz con la Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat. Gracias por el truco para los Copic Markers! :)

[@dianehunter3034]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the glass media mat. I just got mine and love it, too.

[@upstairshobbyroom]

Just got mine a few weeks ago and love it! I'm new to card making and haven't and haven't done a lot yet but I can't wait to use it to the max!!

[@jimflack9462]

The new Media Mat is hard to come by in my area. They are not sold at my close-by craft supply stores. BUT, my daughter lives in our state capital, has the advantage of being on a first name basis with the owner of her favorite craft store. She ordered a Media Mat for me for my birthday, which was in May, but I am finally getting it this coming weekend. I am so excited to have this. I have used a tempered glass cutting board that is 12x15 for over a year. It has served me well, but this will be a totally new experience and one I am anxious to have! Thank you for sharing this video. It makes the anticipation even more thrilling!! LOL!

[@kathyspharler6054]

Getting ready to buy one; thanks for the detailed video. I really appreciate your work :)

[@mrsreneecooper]

Thank you for this... I was up in the air about this mat... but now I think I will purchase it. Such a helpful video. 💕

[@Damartsncrafts]

Thanks for the info. I’ve been looking for a good craft mat, will definitely give this one a try, thanks!!

[@wendyrobbins6339]

It's on my birthday list with special instructions to my daughter of how to get one. I am hopeful.

[@wendyodell356]

Thanks for the trial and recommendation Jennifer ❤ XOXO

[@Marqaisa]

I want one. I've been looking for something like this for awhile now. Jennifer, you're once again an enabler. LOL

[@Dianalynn62]

I got my mat several month's ago...but am battling whether I like it or not..... I love the measuring part of it... and cleaning it is quite easy....my problem is I am a little heavy handled due to a tremor and I will set my card down to do something on it and it slides all over the place..... and that is really discouraging. And I have scratched it as well...which surprised me.... I think for "me" I will go back to the self healing mat unless I'm doing painting. Thank you so so much for a great demo for this mat... it will probably work for most. 😏

[@keepsakesilks]

Thanks for all the lovely tips Jennifer. I finally got my glass media mat after waiting patiently for five months' as the UK never got their first shipment until this month. I absolutely love the last tip you gave, where I can use the white panel with my Misti stamping platform as I currently have to put a white piece of paper under the lid so I can see where I have inked my stamp. I too have a black self-healing cutting mat so my white card stands out more - which made stamping harder. This will mean I can now do everything on my Tim Holtz/Tonic cutting mat instead. Like everyone who owns this mat... I absolutely love it. I store the 'stick on' mat underneath it so it's always handy. :) Lisamarie. x

[@georgiahruska364]

I've had my may for several months and love it as well.

[@maryaguilar-chandler1435]

I actually have all 3 glass matts... Crafters Companion (for bigger work areas), Tim Holtz (for my desk because with computor not much room left), and the WeRMemory Keepers (for travel cause it's the perfect Size for that) I use them all! I love them all! Am I Spoiled? Yes! I will say the Tim Holtz is super cool because it's so versatile... Hope this helps anyone in the fence... Happy Crafting~☆! 😊

[@shanikkagilbert6064]

Thank you so much for this video I was just trying to decide the other day if this mat was for me! After your video I'll have to say it definitely is!

[@christinesmith989]

Thank you for a brilliant video! I have some birthday money and am considering buying this and your video has really helped. Will ponder today and decide! xxxxx

[@sarahjoseph6616]

Just ordered mine! My craft desk is glass, So I have been back and forth on getting it. Im excited to try it out!

[@andreasoule5874]

I have been waiting for this video. Ordered one this morning after watching. :-)

[@ladylexusis350]

Thanks Jennifer for a great review!! Definitely have to get one!!👍🏽💖

[@Peggy2316]

Love Tim’s glass mat, it’s amazing!!

[@mysistersscrapper]

Thanks for the in depth info and review. I’ve been on the fence but I think you’ve just convinced me! ❤️

[@lindadesgroseilliers17]

I've been working on the Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat for several months now. Like Jennifer, I like working on the black surface. It was the first thing that drew me to the mat when I first heard about it. The one negative to the black surface is that I have to remember to clean it off when I'm creating backgrounds because I can't always see inks on it and if I lay a white card base down on it I'll get ink on the card itself. That's not a deal breaker, I just got used to cleaning the surface often. I removed the white silicone-backed craft mat and keep it rolled up to use when I go to classes. It is handy so that if I need to do a wrinkle-free distress background I can pull it out. One negative to the white mat - it cuts easily, just like the brown teflon one does. I wasn't careful when I put scissors down and have a nick in mine. The ease of cleaning this mat is not exaggerated. I have found one thing that does not come off easily - Krylon or PenTouch markers. I often use these to edge my cards and ATCs and have found that if they've dried completely I can't rub them off with water, alcohol, or hand sanitizer. I have to use acetone and a scraper. Knowing that, I put a piece of scrap paper under whatever I'm edging so that the excess marker goes onto the paper, not the Media Mat. I use a surgical scalpel for my cutting so I keep a small self-healing mat next to my glass Media Mat. Maybe the best thing about it is that I can use ANYTHING on it. I do a lot of mixed media and it stands up to everything. All in all I have to agree with Jennifer. The Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat is my favorite crafting tool and I use it with every project I create. Thanks for the review, Jennifer!

[@vickiemasters8816]

Agree with you Jennifer! This mat is awesome!!

[@lndtlr]

I just love this glass mat, but didn't want to take it to crops even though Tim said you could transport it around since it's tempered glass. Well, enter the travel glass media mat!!! That little guy is awesome - fits in my roller bag along with my Big Kick and all its accessories. Tonic/Tim have all the bases covered, that's for sure. I'm just hoping they'll come out with a shorter tool for aligning things on the travel mat as the one for the large mat is too long - it won't fit in the carrier. Cutting on the mats have not left a mark behind and that's a big advantage to me! I think it's also terrific that the lefties can get the original mat now! Too cool...

[@cherleneartman7203]

Thank you. I’ve been contemplating purchasing this.

[@lemonsqueezycrafts6818]

I love the mat - it’s the perfect size.

[@kounselspirit23]

Love this mat!!

[@jeanwest-ackroyd3908]

A good work surface- however I got a white one just before this one came out ! So it will have to wait for some time now before I can maybe get one. Thanks for showing this though, it was helpful to see.

[@ChrissieNicely]

Gosh, Jennifer, you are always so very convincing. I was quite sure I won't need this glass mat - I have been without it for the whole of my life! Now I am .... thinking about it! If you could only hand deliver everything.... you wouldn't need cards! Although it would be the best thing ever and you would get to see the world! :-D