How To Get Cardstock Off Silhouette Mat Without It Curling

Previous silhouette machines allow you to cut vinyl and other backed materials without a mat but with the portrait 3 and the cameo 4 you can now cut materials like cardstock and paper without a mat.

How to get cardstock off silhouette mat without it curling.

Make sure you are using the right mat for your project. The new pop out cut is definitely my favorite portrait 3 feature. To do this you can. Again use the spatula for any stubborn spots.

Use the right mat. Https youtu be zqmvt42gt3c t 358 in this video i show you how to remove intricate designs from your cutting mat as well as give you some u. When removing paper materials from the cutting mat use the silhouette spatula and carefully and slowly pull the material off the mat. A new matless cutting mode.

I am going to show you using the silhouette studio program that came with your silhouette. You may also want to pull the mat away from the paper as opposed to pulling the paper off the mat. A flip the whole thing upside down and pull your mat up off the paper make sure your surface below is very clean so your mat doesn t collect everything it touches or. Thick cardstock glitter cardstock poster board leather felt backed fabric other heavy materials.

To avoid paper curling even with heavy cardstock pull your mat away from the paper instead of pulling your paper from the mat. This also helps stop the paper from curling as it s removed.