How To Make A Cricut Mat

You have the option of cutting the freezer paper with the shiny side up or the shiny side down on the mat.

How to make a cricut mat.

You ll want to make sure that these edges don t get sticky with the new adhesive or else you will risk damaging the rollers on your machine. It s easier to make than you think and i ll show you the best materials and methods to use. 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. 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.

Make an effort to avoid getting any paste on the edges of the tangle. I used two 12 x 24 pieces along with one 12 x 12 piece. On a cricut mat these are the margins where the cricut rollers move the mat back and forth. Grab some tape and tape the edges of the mat where you don t want adhesive.

Place the mat in the sink. Create a stencil in cricut design space or upload a pre made svg check out the ones in my shop here. To complete the procedure you have to apply the paste to the inner gridded bit of the cricut mat. A cricut mat somehow loses its purpose when the surface has become inaccurate and unable to produce precise cuts.

Applying glue can be an effective way to make the mats sticky again. How to make a custom welcome mat with cricut stencils to actually make the doormat you will need to. Next cut your freezer paper to size and place it on your cricut mat. Cut a stencil with your cricut machine.

Pat the mat dry with a paper towel then let it air dry completely to ensure stickiness returns. Make a diy personalized door mat using an inexpensive fiber mat paint and a stencil you can cut on your cricut. I have been waiting all winter to show you all how to make these awesome personalized door mats.