I water down some Aleen's Tack it over and over glue and brush it on with a make up sponge. If you want high tack than use less water or if you want low tack than use a bit more water. Works great for me. It looks like a factory made mat again.
OMG THANK YOU! I accidentally stumbled on this old video. I've only been using a cricut a few months and at times my paper catches and ripped. I was getting so frustrated. Didnt understand what I was doing wrong. Once again my dear you are amazing. God bless.
Oh my goodness! I bought a Pazzles several years ago. My first project was a baby album and halfway through my papers all started tearing. I thought it was the blade, which is not as easily found as a Cricut blade. I just gave up. I am so excited to try this and finally get to use my machine! God bless 💕
Thks for the video, Maymay. I have also used spray adhesives, & Aileen's tacky glue watered down with water. But I have to agree with you, the Zig 2 way glue (broad tip), works the best. So easy to use, and no mess or fuss. U rock, Maymay. :)
Thanks for the tip. So many other videos went straight to stripping off the original adhesive and putting a new adhesive down, which could void my warranty. I'm glad you suggested the baby wipes and washing with hand soap and cold water first--that did the trick! Happy crafting!
I followed your great tutorial and it worked out very well. I actually like the way it works better than a new mat. I only applied once and let it dry overnight. It sticks very well and also the cuts come off without damaging the paper. I also don't think that adhesive bits are staying attached to the paper cuts as much as the original mats. It's a great idea and I appreciate your sharing!
Hi Maymay, I love to use the goo gone and take all the sticky off then I use the Aileens tacky over and over glue mixed with water. I love it and works great. I knew about this one because Melody had showed this way on her videos, but I went the wet glue way. And you just use your hands after it drys like you did to get it the right stickiness for me. But I love to try it with the jumbo zig, because I have try it with the small zig pen. Love your videos. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much! A lady shared this in our facebook group...and I am off to buy zig glue!!! I've tried so many ways to re-stick those mats! Your method is brilliant!
Thanks for sharing this. I have seen the spray version and I can't stand the smell of strong products. The first time I washed my circuit mat, I used Dawn dishwashing detergent and I did use hot water to start but turned the faucet off and proceeded to clean my mat. I then rinsed with cool water but once it was completely dry it seemed to be stickier than when I first used it. Go figure. Thanks again.
My daughter helped me clean my craft room recently and she wanted me to go through my mats and throw away the one's that didn't stick anymore. That silly girl.
Maymay Made It Crafts thanks I have found a solution I cleaned one of mine and after I was completed I just use some wax paper and it works as a perfect cover
Hi Maymay, love this tutorial! I have a question, 3 days before you put this video out, I used Dawn and a nylon scrubber. Unintentionally washed my mat totally clean. So I used the same glue you have to re stick. Accidentally got a few spots on the edge. What do you suggest to clean the edge of the mat? Is it ok if I need to wash it and re stick?
Question. I just got a brand new brother scan n cut 2. It came with only one standard mat and I haven't found the other mats to purchase. Since you have this machine I was wondering if you would send me in the best direction to purchase the other 2 types of mats. Thank you for sharing so many excellent ideas. You are the best and you explain everything so well.
The Cricut mats are several times thicker so don't work well with the Scan N Cut without the hassle of adjusting your blade depth a lot higher. Seemed like too much work and nearly impossible to get a clean cut without going too deep into the mat. Hope this helps.
Great tip! Can you use this product to restick your cling stamps that are no longer sticky? I have the new misti and I'm wondering if it will ruin it by clouding it all up with adhesive. .. thx so much!
Hi maymay! I'm new to utibe videos & cricket (the 1st one!) cause I have ms! Only type with one finger! I love your videos and watch now instead of tv!! But I have a q jest ion? A friend gave me a product called Awsome to use to clean the mats with that she got from the dollar store. She was trying to show me how to use my cricket since I've had it for over 10 year and hadn't used it! But she brought me this Awsome stuff to try but didn't know anything a bout it! Have you heard of it? And why would it be better than just plain old dish washing soap? Thanks for your help if you have any!! Terry chicknhens
+Terry Cox Hulbert I've not heard of it, I don't know why it would be better. Hand soap works perfect for me. The milder the soap the better. Thanks for watching!!!
Maymay , could you please do a wee tutorial on how to change the blade on the cricut paper trimmer. i haven't got a clue. got new blades but no information.
are you talking about the white cricut trimmer? I got new blades and it came with instructions! Hopefully you will figure it out. I think Maymay said she will do a video on it soon.
I just watched how you re stick a mat. My question is trying to cut cardstock with scor tape on the back and it does not stick to mat. Just did a re stick, what do you suggest
I water down some Aleen's Tack it over and over glue and brush it on with a make up sponge. If you want high tack than use less water or if you want low tack than use a bit more water. Works great for me. It looks like a factory made mat again.
I love your sweet gentle voice. No foolishness, just getting right to the facts. Thank you.
I really like your teaching style. Thank you for this information!
OMG THANK YOU! I accidentally stumbled on this old video. I've only been using a cricut a few months and at times my paper catches and ripped. I was getting so frustrated. Didnt understand what I was doing wrong. Once again my dear you are amazing. God bless.
Oh my goodness! I bought a Pazzles several years ago. My first project was a baby album and halfway through my papers all started tearing. I thought it was the blade, which is not as easily found as a Cricut blade. I just gave up. I am so excited to try this and finally get to use my machine! God bless 💕
Thks for the video, Maymay. I have also used spray adhesives, & Aileen's tacky glue watered down with water. But I have to agree with you, the Zig 2 way glue (broad tip), works the best. So easy to use, and no mess or fuss. U rock, Maymay. :)
Thanks for the tip. So many other videos went straight to stripping off the original adhesive and putting a new adhesive down, which could void my warranty. I'm glad you suggested the baby wipes and washing with hand soap and cold water first--that did the trick! Happy crafting!
+yoemejamut how you treat your mats won't effect your warranty. No worries there.
This is the best video I've seen on this topic. I love that you don't have to remove the sticky first. I am going to try this!
I followed your great tutorial and it worked out very well. I actually like the way it works better than a new mat. I only applied once and let it dry overnight. It sticks very well and also the cuts come off without damaging the paper. I also don't think that adhesive bits are staying attached to the paper cuts as much as the original mats. It's a great idea and I appreciate your sharing!
I think this is the best tutorial I've seen for cleaning and re-sticking mats. Great job!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! I love that you have shown this to us and described how to do these matts.
Mine just came in the mail and will keep you posted😇thank you so much
You just saved me a ton of money in mats. Thank you so much. I have tried this and it works wonderfully.
Hi Maymay, I love to use the goo gone and take all the sticky off then I use the Aileens tacky over and over glue mixed with water. I love it and works great. I knew about this one because Melody had showed this way on her videos, but I went the wet glue way. And you just use your hands after it drys like you did to get it the right stickiness for me. But I love to try it with the jumbo zig, because I have try it with the small zig pen. Love your videos. Thanks for sharing.
may may...you are amazing! such a resource for all kinds of crafty information! I need to remember to always check your channel first!
I know this is an older video but Maymay, thank you so much for sharing it. I tried this method last night and it works so well!
I use a baby wipe to clean the mat and then use the Zig glue. Works great every time.
Thank you so much! I have always just bought new mats. Thank goodness I kept the old mats.
Thank you so much! A lady shared this in our facebook group...and I am off to buy zig glue!!! I've tried so many ways to re-stick those mats! Your method is brilliant!
Thank you thank you thank you for showing us this technique. I have 4 mats and they are in good shape and wondered how to re-stick them.
So happy I found this video! This is amazing ~ thank you!!!!!
I was just thinking I needed to do this and had no idea how to go about it! Thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks for sharing! I have never done anything to my mats, but will try this!
I haven't tryed to restick a mat yet but, you have encouraged me to try ;]
I did it yesterday and its work fabelous, thank for the tutorial and tips.
Hugs Astrid
Great video. Thanks for sharing. I almost bought a mat today but it wasn't in the budget this time round. I'm trying this.
"Bringing Sticky Back" .....a new song!!
This video is awesome. Thanks so much. Very detailed and great tips.
Thanks for this video. I need to do my mats. I've been putting it off. I'll try your methods.
Thank you May May! I am going to try this!
Thank you!
Thanks, I keep buying, now I will try this method
Maymay, thank you for sharing this tip!I like your way the best.😊
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Vickie
Great video! Thank you for sharing..
Maymay, you're awesome!! 😃💖
Thank you, so much!!!
Thank you so very much for this video.
Yes, thank you for your tips. I did try other way didn't like it. Love your tips......
Thank you, I will try it.
Awesome as always thanks so much
MayMay - Do you use the blue mats? If so, how do you clean/re-stick those?
Thanks for sharing this. I have seen the spray version and I can't stand the smell of strong products. The first time I washed my circuit mat, I used Dawn dishwashing detergent and I did use hot water to start but turned the faucet off and proceeded to clean my mat. I then rinsed with cool water but once it was completely dry it seemed to be stickier than when I first used it. Go figure. Thanks again.
May May, I just bought basting spray to try, have you tried that? Melody suggested it.
My daughter helped me clean my craft room recently and she wanted me to go through my mats and throw away the one's that didn't stick anymore. That silly girl.
Denise Dornbusch “that silly girl “
Lmao
Something I would say too lol
You are too darn smart. I don't use my Cricut, but the mat was one of the reasons I stopped. I had rather use an embossing/cutting machine.
Jonie Isenberg b
Very helpful.
Thanks for sharing .
May may could you tell my how to get on your store I so much won’t to visit it and order me some zig love your videos
This is great information! Thank you for all the tips - that is so helpful!
Can you use 505 spray? We use this in machine embroidery.
Can u use Aileens tacky glue in the gold bottle
Does it have to be a special wipe
You rock!!!
Do you have any suggestion for making the mat covers to protect the mats?
+countrybunkin 1974 no sorry, I never put the mat covers back on. I'm very lazy about that.
Maymay Made It Crafts thanks I have found a solution I cleaned one of mine and after I was completed I just use some wax paper and it works as a perfect cover
thank you very much :)
Hi, I cant find the Close to my Heart glue here in the UK, do you know what I could use as an alternative please. thank you, Carol x
Zig glue is the same thing.
That is how I do mine as well :)
Thank you Maymay, I was wondering is it the same process for the Scan N Cut mats ?
Hi Maymay, love this tutorial! I have a question, 3 days before you put this video out, I used Dawn and a nylon scrubber. Unintentionally washed my mat totally clean. So I used the same glue you have to re stick. Accidentally got a few spots on the edge. What do you suggest to clean the edge of the mat?
Is it ok if I need to wash it and re stick?
+Denise Solecki Tuttle you could wash it and restick it but you might could clean it with a qtip and some alcohol. I'd try that first.
TFS!!!
Question. I just got a brand new brother scan n cut 2. It came with only one standard mat and I haven't found the other mats to purchase. Since you have this machine I was wondering if you would send me in the best direction to purchase the other 2 types of mats. Thank you for sharing so many excellent ideas. You are the best and you explain everything so well.
I have purchased replacement mats on Amazon. They also have replacement blades on Amazon.
Joanns has them too & the blades
I have a quick question, can I use a cricut mat in the brother ScanNCut?
The Cricut mats are several times thicker so don't work well with the Scan N Cut without the hassle of adjusting your blade depth a lot higher. Seemed like too much work and nearly impossible to get a clean cut without going too deep into the mat. Hope this helps.
the Brother Mats have those dots on the top and bottom of the mat that the machine reads and the Cricut mats don't have those
Great tip! Can you use this product to restick your cling stamps that are no longer sticky? I have the new misti and I'm wondering if it will ruin it by clouding it all up with adhesive. .. thx so much!
Lynda Darby i don't think u should use adhesive on your stamps. Kristina Werner has a video aboutt cleaning them that will make them cling agsin
Thx!
How do you reduce the stickiness? Just pat it with your hand or do you use something else? Thanks
Hi maymay! I'm new to utibe videos & cricket (the 1st one!) cause I have ms! Only type with one finger! I love your videos and watch now instead of tv!! But I have a q jest ion? A friend gave me a product called Awsome to use to clean the mats with that she got from the dollar store. She was trying to show me how to use my cricket since I've had it for over 10 year and hadn't used it! But she brought me this Awsome stuff to try but didn't know anything a bout it! Have you heard of it? And why would it be better than just plain old dish washing soap? Thanks for your help if you have any!! Terry chicknhens
+Terry Cox Hulbert I've not heard of it, I don't know why it would be better. Hand soap works perfect for me. The milder the soap the better. Thanks for watching!!!
Awesome is a non solvent degreaser. It is great for cleaning gently but throughly
Maymay , could you please do a wee tutorial on how to change the blade on the cricut paper trimmer. i haven't got a clue. got new blades but no information.
are you talking about the white cricut trimmer? I got new blades and it came with instructions! Hopefully you will figure it out. I think Maymay said she will do a video on it soon.
Yes that's the one didn't get any instructions with it. Scared to touch it in case I break it lol.
Karen McFerran if I can find them I can email them to you.
Thanks so much sweetcheeks!!
I just watched how you re stick a mat. My question is trying to cut cardstock with scor tape on the back and it does not stick to mat. Just did a re stick, what do you suggest
It is probably because the scor tap release backing is made to be non-stick. I would imagine that it why. Just guessing though.