Crafters and scrapbook lovers love their Cricut die-cutting machines. With the advent of Cricut Imagine, it can print and cut artistic elements in a variety of media, and almost no paper projects can be solved with Cricut products. Today we will learn how to properly maintain your Cricut cutting mat to extend the life of the mat and save you a lot of money.
Although the Cricut machine is not difficult to maintain at all, you need to know something to keep the cutter working. Perhaps the most important thing you can do is to make sure the cutting pads are clean, intact, and have the proper adhesion to hold your artistic media on the mat.
For a quick review, it's important to remember that the bond pad keeps the paper stationary as it passes through the tip, and in the case of Cricut it is the printhead. Without a sticky mat, the paper moves in the machine and cannot be cut or printed correctly.
It's time to remind you that the mat will not retain its stickiness indefinitely and needs to be replaced regularly. It's easy to see that another benefit of properly maintaining the cutting mats is that their useful life is greatly increased, which means you need less time to buy them, so mats are an important but often overlooked component of Cricut Machines.
Basic maintenance includes cleaning, inspection and proper storage. When you are finished using the Cricut cutting mat, check for tears, tears and perforations. When debris and rubbish begin to accumulate on the mat, simply wash with detergent and warm water. Do not scrape it or use any cleaning chemicals. Allow the mat to dry completely before putting the mat back into storage. Between washes, wipe the mat with a lint-free cloth or a quicker cleaning paper. By doing these things, you can significantly increase the life of the mat.
Once your Cricut mats loose their tack, they should be coated with some adhesive to keep them longer. You can try a lot of adhesives, but be aware that many adhesives are suitable for the cutting mat. Many people report that Crafters Companion others used Stampin Up Stampin Spray to add stickiness to old mats with great success.
Be sure to ensure and clean any debris on the mat before adding any adhesive to the mat. It is then washed with soap and water as described above and allowed to dry completely.
These are the basics of Cricut Cutting Mat maintenance, extending the life of the mat and saving you a lot of money. By following them as described, you and your Cricut cutter will be happier.
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