Product Description

The 12-inch by 24-inch Adhesive Pad(for the Expression machine 29-0300 only) is a self sticking pad that keeps the material being cut flat so that there is no tearing on the paper or vinyl. Since the pad retains its stickiness for a limited amount of cuts.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #445 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Cricut
• Model: 29-0270
• Dimensions: .10" h x 13.00" w x 26.00" l, 2.15 pounds

Features

• Set of 2 adhesive pads for creating intricate paper crafts
• Designed for use with a Cricut Expression 29-0300 cutting machine
• Printed rulers and markings ensure accuracy and convenience
• Lasts for 25 to 40 full mat cuts depending on the paper used
• Measures 12 by 24 inches

Amazon.com Product Description
Designed exclusively for use with the Cricut Expression cutting machine, this set of two adhesive pads comes in handy when creating intricate paper crafts. The cutting mats feature printed rulers and markings, as well as a tacky surface that gently adheres to paper to ensure smooth and accurate cuts without tearing. Using both mats allows for cutting one item while working on another. The self-sticking pads can also be used for storing the paper or vinyl that has already been cut. The reusable mats measure 12 by 24 inches each and last for 25 to 40 full mat cuts depending on the paper used.

Customer Reviews

Only for special/large projects
When you buy the expression machine - it doesn't come with this sized mat! You're reading this right, it DOES NOT INCLUDE a 12x24 MAT! Which is annoying because you need this mat to do projects larger than 12". This isn't an every day mat, this is really best used for projects over 12" (especially for the price point)

Couple of things to keep in mind -
Make sure you adjust the blade depth that's appropriate for the material you're cutting - example, don't use a 6 for vellum. This will cut into your mat, and will ruin your mat. It seems like that is the quickest cause of mat destruction.
Don't leave your material on the mat for ages - it may actually keep your material STUCK on the mat (oops)
Keep the plastic protector on the mat when you're not using it
You can flip the mat around to use it - (the arrow doesn't have to point at the machine, when your mat is not sticky, flip the arrow to face you.
Another tip i've heard - wipe the mat with some water to make it tacky again

LASTLY!!!! These mats are kinda pricy, because you NEED it to use the machine - so keep checking your local ads for their 40% (or 50% if you're lucky) coupons to get these mats.

Very crafty
Purchased this product for a friend. She has been using the Cricut machine for creating greeting cards, etc. She tells me that these mats are very good for the use.

Cricut necessity
I absolutely adore my Cricut expression machine! Of course, owning a mat is a necessity......