New Silhouette Cameo

[Shadow]

Just got a new Silhouette Cameo and used it today for the first time. I cut out the "heart box" (turned out really cute) but the mat is so very sticky. Does the mat lose it's stickiness after a while? I had to use my spatula to get it up and was afraid it was going to tear. I want to use the machine for some very intricate cutting, but am afraid they may be hard to get up from the mat. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[Joan B]

sounds like a bad mat. but usable. take a tshirt and press all over the mat. this will make it much easier to use

[3 Little Love Bugs]

I second what Joan said. I did the same thing with my mat and it definitely helped.

[amydav]

I just used mine for the first time today! Love it, and my mat was sticky but not so much that it was hard to remove the paper...

[jaxmom08]

I've had mine a few weeks and it finally "Normalized"

[lylacfey]

Doesn't matter what die cutting company you use all the mats are sticky. Ask me how I know. I have several cutters. I can say with a fact that Silhouette goes overboard, lol.

To condition the mat I scrub mine with a baby wipe. You can also pat the mat with a soft lint free cloth. I like old sheets. That helps condition your mat. Some people rub their hands all over the mat. I have OCD I am not doing this. The whole idea of sticky hands leaves me hyperventilating.

[amydav]

Arg! I found one paper that sticks and leaves behind some paper on the mat....SU :( The other two brands I have used I had no problems with.