I have had a request for this info so i am reposting it.
How to make cricut mat not so sticky.
To complete the procedure you have to apply the paste to the inner gridded bit of the cricut mat.
You put it on with an old credit card and let it dry and it is tackier than even new mats come.
This is originally from june 08 i have been using the krylon ever since this post could also be titled.
Secure the edges of your cricut mat using masking or painter s tape.
It probably does since it s not authorized by cricut.
Of course when you first pull out a fresh new cutting mat it can be so sticky that the paper or cardstock won t even come off.
After some time it becomes less sticky or not sticky at all.
Along with many cricut users i am fed up with the cricut cutting mats pads.
You will realize from the first use that cricut mats tend to be sticky and remain sticky for a couple of more cuts.
How to restick or retack your cutting mat.
How to make silhouette cameo mats sticky again.
Utilize broad even strokes that go smoothly over the mat.
Applying glue can be an effective way to make the mats sticky again.
Just add another layer of glue.
Condition the cutting mat so your cut outs peel off simply and without tearing or leaving anything behind.
A sticky cricut mat is essential so that your material cannot slide when the machine is cutting.
That is exactly what i didn t want to happen.
I stick it to my hand a couple times so it s not so super sticky i haven t bought a new mat in over a year tarynne w.
However there s a very important distinction here and those are the word resulting from.
Now you have 3 options.
It can work for any of the sticky mats.
It s important to not make the edges sticky so they won t ruin the cutting machine.
When my cricut mat is too sticky the card stock comes off but leaves all the pieces you just cut out and stuck to the mat.
Apply plain rubbing alcohol or goo gone on the surface then go over it with a scrapper.
Step 1 remove any remaining stickiness to ensure the adhesive spray will evenly coat the mat.
Make an effort to avoid getting any paste on the edges of the tangle.
This is by far the easiest method of resticking your mat.
It is helpful to make it sticky again before the next use.
I love how the cricut machine cuts card stock into great shapes but it s hard to peel card stock from the cricut explore mat when it s too sticky.
Resticking your cricut cutting mat will not void the machine s warranty unless it was the cause of failure.
My favorite way to restick a cutting mat is to use the zig 2 way glue pen with the jumbo tip.
But you have to use the glue appropriately.
Check out a glue called best glue ever and it works awesome for cricut mats.