Removing cardstock from the mat often causes the cardstock to curl especially if your mat is on the sticky side.
How to get cardstock off silhouette mat without it curilng.
Scrapbook paper vellum crepe tissue paper other thin materials.
The second option to cut without a mat is new and exclusive to the cameo 4 models and higher.
Flip the mat over so it s facing up and the cardstock is facing down.
Thick cardstock glitter cardstock poster board leather felt backed fabric other heavy materials.
The silhouette cameo can cut lengths of vinyl or anything with a backing up to 10 feet long.
Again use the spatula for any stubborn spots.
Cut without a mat.
Cardstock vinyl heat transfer vinyl other mid weight materials.
Use the right mat.
Of course there isn t a ten foot mat available omg how would one store such a thing so if you want to cut longer than 24 cut without a mat.
You may also want to pull the mat away from the paper as opposed to pulling the paper off the mat.
If you ve never done that before don t be intimidated by the idea of going matless.
Any lined material such as adhesive vinyl or htv can be cut without a mat because you are not cutting completely through the material.
The mat can prevent cardstock from curling.
Instead remove the mat from the cardstock.
Make sure you are using the right mat for your project.
With this feature the cameo 4 will make cuts but keep the material in place using perforation cuts in strategic places.
For the first time ever cut materials like paper and cardstock without a cutting mat.
This also helps stop the paper from curling as it s removed.