Wednesday, January 4, 2012

How to make your cricut mat sticky again

Do you feel like your cricut mats loose their "stick" rather quickly? Here is a quick and inexpensive way to "re-stick" them! 
You will need a repositionable spray adhesive, I used Krylon. DO NOT use permanent! Tape, my favorite is FROG tape, and a scraper.
First scrape any excess paper or residue from your mat to clean it. 

Then using the green edge of the mat as a guide, tape off all 4 edges. You don't want the edges to be sticky, it will not go through the machine properly. 
Then simply spray your mat! Hold the can approx 12 inches away from the mat, you don't want it to go on to thick. Spray 2-3 light coats. Remove the tape and it is ready to use. This can be done over and over again! Saving you lots of money! 


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13 comments:

  1. The Crump FamilyJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    I wonder if this would work for the silhouette? I may have to try this with mine. If I do I will let you know

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  2. Bee's hiveJanuary 5, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    I tried this...and just a word to the wise, it removes finger nail polish DOH! so wear gloves, and yes it will work on any cutting mat I used the one for my zing.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    Wow!! Thanks for sharing this idea! I was just thinking I need to buy a new mat soon. This will save me so much money!!

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  4. http://decoratedchaos.blogspot.comMarch 19, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    what a great idea! (and major cost saver)thanks for sharing....i have never seen this adhesive spray until now. thanks for sharing!

    Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos
    http://decoratedchaos.blogspot.com

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  5. Emily @ RemarkableHomeMay 11, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    I tried this with a different brand of repositionable spray adhesive. the paper sticks great but when I pull the paper off it leaves a residue on my paper. Does this happen with the Krylon spray?
    thanks!

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  6. KarenSeptember 14, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    I clean my mats with baby wipes before hand. Let dry well, then spray.

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  7. shatrilJanuary 18, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    I have actually tried this on both my Cricut and Silhouette Mats. It works wonderfully. I have performed the method twice on one of my Silhouette mats with not degradation of the mat's performance or harm to my artwork. What a great cost saver this is. Now I need to find a way to sharpen my cutter. lol

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    1. UnknownJune 18, 2021 at 11:24 PM

      A rolled up ball of aluminum foil, poke the tip of the standard blade in and out. Works great

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  8. shatrilJanuary 18, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Dang, forgot to mention that I used the baby wipe recommended in another post.

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  9. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    Where can I buy this product

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  10. HCBC bit.ly/hcbc2March 13, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    I just bought it in the adhesive aisle at Michael's :)

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  11. HCBC bit.ly/hcbc2March 13, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Do I have to wait the 3 hours (listed on the can) to wait for the adhesive to dry before I begin my first project? Has anyone tried to use it prior to that.

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  12. LynnMay 25, 2013 at 1:46 AM

    Great idea I must try this, mast costing far too much!!

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