{"product_id":"melaniesmixingmat","title":"Melanie’s Mixed Media Mixing Mat - Silicone Mat","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMelanie B’s Mixed Media Mat\u003c\/strong\u003e is another \u003cstrong\u003eMelanie B. Must-Have Tool\u003c\/strong\u003e for all of your arts \u0026amp; hobbies! \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e• Made from high quality silicone, the \u003cstrong\u003eMelanie B’s Mixed Media Mat\u003c\/strong\u003e is a multi-function craft mat that is non-stick, waterproof, and heat-resistant. Get yourself a versatile work surface such as this Mixed Media Mat! This white silicone mat has a rectangular work surface and a palette of twelve square wells. The mat is durable, heat-resistant, and waterproof with a non-stick and non-slip design. Having this mat around will make it easy to clean up, and the surface beneath it will remain protected. Use it with all of your favorite mediums including inks, sprays, paints, hot glue, heat embossing, and clay!\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e{Melanie B. also has a second mat that she uses with her mini 1:24 scale model sets, because the glues won't stick, she can separate the tiny parts for the components in the 12 small openings, and then she works on the room in the main section. It is PERFECT for model buiders!)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• This amazing, super thick silicone mat boasts the following features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNon-stick\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWaterproof\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThicker than most silicone mats on the market!\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e12 palette wells for mixing paints and holding accessories.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eApproximate 9”x12” recessed work area to mix your paints or place your artwork - whichever option makes you happy!\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHas a full border around work area to retain media and liquids.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhen you use it with watercolor paints, you can leave your paints on it, allow them to dry, spritz them later to activate them, and reuse them. No wasted paints! (Although watercolor paints may stain your mat, it’s so worth it! See my cleaning hack at the below.)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe non-slip back allows the mat to stay in place during use.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReleases most paints (acrylics! woohoo!) and glues easily when dried.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for inks, sprays, paints, hot glue, heat embossing, and clay!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's cold and heat resistant from -49ºF to 446ºF (-45ºC to 230ºC).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's easy to clean with dampened lint-free cloth or oil-free cleaning wipe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eStore flat in between uses.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSome types of colored media\/pigments may stain your mat. (Watercolor paints will stain.) Staining does not change the properties of the mat. \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThis isn’t a craft mat designed for cutting. Avoid direct contact with tools with sharp edges such as pencils and knives. They will damage your mat.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOil based products (including gel plates and some cleaners) can chemically damage the mat causing unwanted swelling as it absorbs into the silicone.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• MELANIE B'S CLEANING HACK FOR STAINS•\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eI have been cleaning my silicone mat by combining hydrogen peroxide and baking soda and mixing it into a thick paste.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eI apply it all over the stains, use an old toothbrush to gently scrub it into stubborn stains with hot water, and leave it overnight or for 6-8 hours.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eI rinse that mixture off, and it has removed almost all (if not all) of the watercolor paint stains I have on my mat!\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Melanie B","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42518806560922,"sku":"WC-SILICONE-MAT","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8136\/1306\/products\/SiliconeMatwithdetails.jpg?v=1663435721","url":"https:\/\/melanieb.shop\/products\/melaniesmixingmat","provider":"Melanie B's Creative Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}