Make Your Own Mat For Scan And Cut

Make your own cutting mat for craft and sewing projects.

Make your own mat for scan and cut.

Below is the screen of my scan n cut which is a cm900 you may have a slightly different view however most models have similar functions. In this special episode of jeff play s with stuff i cut the adhesive 12x12 out of an old brother scan n cut mat and replace it with the 12x12 adhesive sectio. Measure the reveal area you want around. Don t be too heavy handed applying the glue as it will make the mat too sticky.

Cicut and silhoute are copyright names. Allow your mat to dry completely. Hope you like it. Before you begin cut your mat board to the size of your frame.

In this brother scan n cut tutorial we show you how to clean your ma. Mats provide a sturdy surface for cutting fabrics and craft materials while protecting the table they rest on. Here is a short step by step tutorial to assist with changing your scan n cut mat settings from 12 x 12 to 12 x 24 oh and back again when you are ready. Typically if you cut 2 3 of your own mats your tools will pay for themselves.

A cutting mat should be made of self healing plastic which prolongs the life and improves the quality of the mat itself. A cutting mat is a must for an avid craft lover or sewer. The logan mat cutter i use runs about 50 for the guide and cutting handle. Note some scan n cut models do not have the option to the larger 12 x 24 mats.

Don t get concerned if your brother scan n cut mat looks dirty and loses its stickiness. This is a video of my personal take on cutting mats. Be mindful of not damaging or gluing the registration marks. Use an x acto knife and a metal ruler to cut through the mat board.