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Review on ๐Ÿ”ง Ultimate Craft Mat X36 by Angela Rodriguez

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Ideal for alcohol ink - cleans effectively

IMAGE NOTE. The pad is greyish whiter than shown in the pictures. Image 1: Ink on matte (oh no!) Image 2: Isopropyl alcohol applied, wiped off Image 3: Some more isopropyl alcohol, another wipe, and BACKGROUND/VERIFICATION FAILED white paper used for my alcohol ink projects (especially with translucent paper I needed a solid background) and it was a bit of a hassle to use (can get bloated and permanently dirty) and also a waste (coloring makes it difficult to reuse). An unexpected bonus is how useful it is to clean on the go - so if I see ink under my work and it's affecting my work, I can quickly and easily revert to "white background". searched and chose it from some others and I'm glad I did. One of the main reasons was the sizes offered, which matched the dimensions of the paper/project I'm working with. I bought both the smaller and the larger size. PROS: Alcohol ink washes off easily with isopropyl alcohol and a towel. Super low staining (only yellow stains stain, but hardly ever - if I didn't know they were there, it probably won't be the time to say if a lot of 'barely' in 'wow, time to to get a new one" ends these." "Takes up very little space, just roll it up and put it back to keep it safe) Haven't tried it yet but I think it would be fantastic for resin projects. Comes in small and large sizes. CONS: (although these are all minor, they exist) is quite thin - even the tiniest bit of dust on the table will leave little bumps when laying on it (no permanent bulges, though) - doesn't bother working with it, but gets to the point) , so it can be fragile for other tasks like papermaking. Pretty "sticky" - and not for touching, but for collecting junk - like dust, hair, fur, etc. Easy to lift with a damp cloth, but can get in the way when in use. t is high compared to disposable options (e.g. freezer or parchment paper) --- I hope the information in this review has helped. I know how this all adds up, so I hope this has helped you decide whether or not this is for you. If that were the case, I'd like to give it a "yes, it was helpful" so I know I'll provide similar information in future reviews. Thank you for reading! l

Pros
  • High marks for hold and durability from testers
Cons
  • Not as thick as other products

Comments (2)

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June 19, 2023
Every crafter needs one of these. Wipes clean and withstands heat really well
April 24, 2023
Awesome!! I love it!! Things don't roll...easy to clean up! Great investment for my table.