Product Questions for Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - Glass Media Mat

Hello Happy20Scrappy,
I would suggest warm soapy water. By: Tonic Studios (31-May-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hello Wendie78,

As you know, glass will scratch. However, it is very unlikely that the scraper scratched the glass as it is made of plastic which is softer than the glass. You probably just noticed the scratch while scraping. What you want to avoid is using cutting knifes on the glass as they will scratch it. Use a self-healing mat to cut on. The good news is that these scratches should not effect your crafting. If you have any other questions please let us know.

Kind regards,
Tonic By: Tonic Studios (12-May-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hi I have the same scraper tool and I find I need to be really scrupulous about cleaning is so there aren’t any bits that are stuck on the blade and cause scratches. It would be good if the scraper was non-stick. By: Sallych (09-May-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

If you are left handed just turn it around. I did this and it is fine. By: sharontk1 (19-May-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hello Sagitafik,
We do have a left-handed glass mat in both the large and travel versions. For the glass mat media tool kit, it can be used by both right and left-handed people. By: Tonic Studios (03-Jan-20) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Yes, because you can clean it by spraying with alcohol and wiping it off. By: wgleason9 (16-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

The box it came in states on the front that using alcohol inks on the white non stick mat will cause it to stain. I would just pull it off while using alcohol inks. If it does get stained and it bothers you they will be selling a replacement mat. By: wgleason9 (17-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

It works perfectly with a heat tool! By: Polka Dot Paper (12-Mar-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I use mine when cutting with my heat knife, which I do when I am cling mounting all my wood stamps. An embossing gun is no problem! I store my self-healing mat on my table underneath this new glass mat because the self-healing mat is a little larger as I used to use it in quilting. I love this mat and have already put my alcohol inks to use more in the last week than I have in the last year! And, as Tim recommends, I clean it with hand sanitizer! By: menardkd (22-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hello Jomorgan,
So there is no confusion with the reply that Sherrie has posted, the Tim Holtz brand is licensed by many manufacturers; Advantus, Sizzix and Tonic to name just a few. None of these companies own any part of the Tim Holtz brand. We all make product in different categories that incorporate Tim's input and/or design ideas.

As to availability, Tonic has pushed back the availability of the Glass Media Mat because our China factory could not produce enough product to meet demand before the Chinese New Year. Some factories have already closed and will not return until the end of February. Once production starts up it takes several weeks to fill a container and approximately 4 weeks to get the product to our warehouse. The Media Mat was NEVER a limited "One Time Production". I do not know who is making up these rumors but they are entirely false. If a publication or blog wants to report something about any product they should contact the manufacturer and get the facts directly from them.

As to your question to Australia, Tonic will have distribution in Australia once product is available. As you know, products are more expensive in Australia due to the location. If a single unit is being shipped from the USA, the freight cost are going to be much higher because of the weight and distance it needs to travel. However, we ship containers all over the world which reduces the unit freight cost dramatically. Australia will have product once it is available to ship.

Should you have any other Tonic questions, we welcome you to contact us directly anytime. Our number is +1 (209) 253-0596.

Sincerely,
Gary Torres
General Manager By: Tonic Studios (11-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hello Christine. Yes you can heat emboss on this. By: Tonic Studios (10-Sep-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

According to the manufacturer, you should be able to use a heat gun or heat tool on this with no problem. Hope this helps! By: Scrapbook.com (10-Sep-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hello Chris,
Shipping cost will depend on your location within Canada. Please contact Scrapbook.com customer service and provide your city and postal code. I am sure they can provide you with an estimate, By: Tonic Studios (13-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Mine was in stock and I picked it up the next day. By: menardkd (22-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I ordered my mat on Saturday 2/10 and they shipped it out on Monday 2/12. I have not had them say they had it in stock if they didn't. Love ordering from them. They have reasonable prices, package their shipments well and ship them fast. By: Mountainair Cowgirl (12-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

The 12”x14” measuring grid features imperial and metric measurements HTH By: Scrpths (09-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hi ScrapNdiva,
The Media Mat has both metric and imperial (inches). Let me know if you have any other questions.
Regards
Tonic By: Tonic Studios (09-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Tim Holtz said in his video there was no sleeve for the mat as it weighs 6 lbs.He added that if you feel the need to transport it then keep the box that it came in or just put it in your car as you are not going to damage it. I know I wouldn't want to be lugging around a 6 lb. piece of glass. By: majestikdragonfly (09-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

If you check out the tim Holtz creativation 2018 YouTube on this the answer is "yes, the box" there is no plan for a sleeve because of the weight. By: ladypisces3161 (08-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I find it much easier to remove the hot glue from the glass than the self healing mats. I have both and you are right, it is a bear to get it off. If it sticks more than I like i just use a scraper to remove it. I hope this helps. By: michbyerley (20-Dec-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Absolutely! Self healing mats are made of a completely different type of material. The glass media mat is a non porous surface so virtually anything can be removed from it one way or another. Be it by cleaning solutions or a scraper. When I’m using adhesives I like to do so on the silicone mat that is provided. The seemingly impossible just peal right off and it’s quite entertaining to boot! By: kdaniels1229 (05-Feb-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

From watching Tim Holtz demonstrate the mat, I thought it was intended for a cutting surface. Mine got scratches from some cutting tools! So I contacted the company and this was their response.

When using a knife on a glass it will scratch. Different blades are usable on different types of glass some types of glass, that is why we do not advertise it being scratch proof.
Kind Regards,
Victor Musino
Tonic Studios
844-866-4287 By: susancarlson (05-Apr-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

They may not advertise it as scratch proof but they do advertise it as damage proof. Wouldn't scratches be damage? By: drizak37 (18-Oct-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I got mine 4 days after putting notifier alert,I got the alert it was available with in like a hour I order and got it,I als6talked to over 10 people who received thier fast too,add that notifier alert and you'll have it approximately less than week By: EsteeDarla (21-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Introducing new products this time of year is always difficult because of Chinese New Year. This is an extended holiday in China through February and the result is that it limits production and what shipped to us. Once the factories go back to work it will take approximately 3 weeks to product more product and another 4 weeks for it to get to our warehouse. It is good that you have it on order early so you will get your product sooner rather than later. If you have any questions you are more than welcome to call us.
Regards,
Tonic By: Tonic Studios (09-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hello JPalm3746,
The non-stick mat is included. I do not have an actual measurement of how much pressure you can put on the glass, but I have used this item on a plastic folding table and it makes a perfect surface for stamping. You should have no problem when pushing down on a plastic table.
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Yes...mine was shipped yesterday. I’m like a kid waiting for a Christmas present! I can’t wait!! By: emgrahl (13-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I have UPS notification that my mat is out for delivery. I purchased it from Scrapbook.com By: wgleason9 (13-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hello Sheena,
I do not see any issue with using the WeR's Fuse Tool. The heat will not affect the glass. However, be careful with the fine tip so that you do not scratch the glass. By: Tonic Studios (12-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Yes, you can. I have used it and it works well. Clean up so so much nicer! By: Polka Dot Paper (12-Mar-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hello Duhlig,
Even though I do not craft with polymer clay I have read several articles about what are the best surfaces for a clay artist to utilize. For the serious artist the surfaces of choice are Glass and Marble. This is because they stay cool and make using the clay easier.
Regards
Tonic By: Tonic Studios (11-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hi Berberish,

There is not a thin layer of plastic on the glass top. However, there is a thin layer on the bottom of the glass to protect the printing on the grid. Let me know if you have any other questions. By: Tonic Studios (28-Aug-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

There is a thin layer of plastic (acetate, probably) underneath the no stick mat when you take the glass mat out of the box, probably for protection. It can just be peeled off. By: ljutila (01-Sep-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hi M.Perk,
These are just for protecting the corners for shipping. By: Tonic Studios (25-Aug-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hello,
Thank you for your question on the Glass Mat. We currently have not had very many request for this, maybe had 6 to 12 inquiries. Most lefty's have said that they rotate the mat 180 degrees to put the palette on the left side.
Kind regards,
Gary By: Tonic Studios (06-Aug-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

It measures 14" high x 23" wide or long . By: olharris (23-Apr-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hello Glass Media Mats will scratch, they won't ruin your mat but it will scratch. If you use a knife on glass it will scratch it, depending on the type of tempered glass determines how much it will show. By: Tonic Studios (17-Apr-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I continue to use the mat as I do like it for media. I just ensure I don’t put anything on it that may potentially scratch it. It is very susceptible to scratches. I am hopeful That Tonic will address this on future models. They are an awesome company that cares about their customers. By: Polka Dot Paper (07-Apr-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

This mat is heavy and weighs almost 7 pounds so that adds to the cost to ship it. Then, it has to be packed very carefully to avoid getting broken in shipping. By: menardkd (22-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Is it an X-Acto knife or a rotary cutter? If so, you can use this however you will dull your blade quickly or even scratch the mat. I would suggest a self-healing mat if using one of these cutters. By: Tonic Studios (15-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I remember hearing that the set up will be good for either. Something with the printed measurements. Has a zero center point. By: hdingman (09-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I am left handed as well....and I see NO PROBLEM....in just turning the mat around opposite direction. Also using the Slide rule for cutting....just use it from the bottom and also opposite side edge of mat......very very simple solutions. This mat can totally be used and enjoyed by both right and left handed crafters. Hope this helps. By: nurseman1951 (10-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

I was shocked as well but bet it’s heavy as well as being carefully packaged due to being glass. By: wgleason9 (10-Feb-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

It is somewhat heavy but I think the fragility of it is what drives up the cost. By: kdaniels1229 (03-Apr-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Tonic Studios is excellent about this sort of thing. Simply call them and explain what happened and I’m quite confident that they will send you a replacement. Here’s a link to their contact info: https://www.tonic-studios.com/pages/contact-us By: kdaniels1229 (05-Feb-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hello MBH27,

You can adjust the straight edge by loosing the screws and aligning this. Once aligned, tighten the screws. If you need further assistance, please call me at (844) 866-4287.

Thanks,
Victor By: Tonic Studios (10-Sep-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hello,
The glass media mats will scratch when a knife is used on them By: Tonic Studios (20-Mar-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

You can use alcohol inks on the glass mat. However, the alcohol markers could stain the mat. By: Amber Boren (30-Nov-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Tim stated in the video, that if you use Alcohol inks on the white, removable mat, it would stain it. The glass cannot be stained by the alcohol inks that I am aware of. By: famsite59 (24-Feb-19) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!

Hello ljutila,
I know you can use a heat tool or hot glue gun without any issues. We have never tried to iron on it. I certainly would like you to try your technique on the mat and let us know if it works. I would suggest that you DO NOT set the iron down flat with it on when you are not using it as this would heat up that area excessively and it might cause damage.. Should it cause any damage to your glass mat I would gladly replace it for you.

I look forward to seeing the outcome of your project. Please email me directly at - [email protected]

Regards,
Gary By: Tonic Studios (02-Sep-18) Helpful Answer?  Yes  |  No Thank you! Report Inappropriate This Answer has been reported. Thank you!