How To Make A Cricut Mat

But you have to use the glue appropriately.

How to make a cricut mat.

Applying glue can be an effective way to make the mats sticky again. Run lukewarm water over the mat then use a plastic hard bristled brush to gently scrub in a circular motion until the entire surface of the mat is clean. Personally i prefer to work shiny side up i feel like it adheres much better to the cutting mat this way so that means that i need to mirror. How to make a custom welcome mat with cricut stencils to actually make the doormat you will need to.

Create a stencil in cricut design space or upload a pre made svg check out the ones in my shop here. It s easier to make than you think and i ll show you the best materials and methods to use. Grab some tape and tape the edges of the mat where you don t want adhesive. Next cut your freezer paper to size and place it on your cricut mat.

Utilize broad even strokes that go smoothly over the mat. I used two 12 x 24 pieces along with one 12 x 12 piece. Pat the mat dry with a paper towel then let it air dry completely to ensure stickiness returns. A cricut mat somehow loses its purpose when the surface has become inaccurate and unable to produce precise cuts.

You ll know when it s time to clean the mat when materials don t stick as well as they used to or when the surface has become dirty and if there are soft particles that get in the way. You have the option of cutting the freezer paper with the shiny side up or the shiny side down on the mat. I have been waiting all winter to show you all how to make these awesome personalized door mats. Cut a stencil with your cricut machine.

To complete the procedure you have to apply the paste to the inner gridded bit of the cricut mat. Place the mat in the sink. Make an effort to avoid getting any paste on the edges of the tangle.