Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat Close-Up

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5 жыл бұрын

Shows a close look at the Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat
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• Tim Holtz Tonic Glass Media Mat
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• Tim Holtz Media Tool Set
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• Tim Holtz Tonic Mat
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----- ADDITIONAL INFO & TIPS -----
-- Do not use surgical steel knives (like a scalpel) on the glass surface. Basic craft knives are fine. Also, glass mat is made of tempered glass to help resist scratching, but it is not scratch-proof. I personally don't cut on mine and have had no scratches! :)
--- Thank you to Tim Holtz for info and tips.
--- I much prefer working on a black surface over white. Most of my stamping is on white cardstock and most card bases are white. So the contrast is a huge benefit to me. If you prefer to work on white, try these two glass mats:
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--- If you work on a desk that isn't smooth, this mat will be helpful.
--- If you have a glare from your lights, try putting a penny or two under the back too feet so it is at a tiny angle. This may move the glare away. I do this for the spot Lila works in. My spot doens't have lights directly above it because of how I designed it.
--- I understand shipping is high for overseas. This item is HUGE and heavy. I wish I could hand deliver them to you. :(
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@jennifermcguireink 5 жыл бұрын

Hello! I added answers to many questions in the description of the video. Hope this helps.

@BromeroCards 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip with the pennies! That may help!

@myobacctsgirl 5 жыл бұрын

👍

@Devoteddi 5 жыл бұрын

Jennifer, I love all your videos. I find you to be the most professional in demonstrations. Always organized. No wasted time, no glitches, etc. Please accept a big thank you from someone who appreciates learning from you.... Have a great day.

@KL-ix1ks 5 жыл бұрын

I love my mat! And I especially like that I can make notes to myself on the grid side using a dry erase marker. A paper-saver for me!

@gorschtown 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip! I’m always writing down measurements or ink colour reminders 😀

@hdb80 5 жыл бұрын

I love how much she says, "I'll be honest with you". I cannot picture here lying, she's such a sweet person. It's adorable to hear that.

@sandyweirauch8310 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve had mine for about 5 months- REALLY like it! One of the other reasons I really like it - is that I seem to keep extra “stuff”off the mat so the work surface remains spacious and tidy! The one wish I have is that Tim comes out with a carrier for traveling with the mat.

@laurie2649 5 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love my glass mat....it takes a beating and cleans up like brand new. I love that it always looks new when I'm done. My craft table is white and the glass mat looks awesome on it. I can't say enough good things about it. I really like a neat and tidy when done crafting. Hope you're having a wonderful week also.

@lynnwayne6132 5 жыл бұрын

I got my mat about a week ago and LOVE it - for all the reasons you discussed. Thank you n

@sharonmadson2958 5 жыл бұрын

Love mine! I am a scrapbooker too and it is great for doing my 12x12 pages. Love that it is large enough for scrapping! I am like you, I do all crafting on it. And that space is always available, because I put the supplies around it not on it! Love it!

@lisafolb 5 жыл бұрын

I have been creating on my self-healing quilting mat on my dining room table. It was not the best surface and I was evaluating replacement options to protect the table. Everything I looked at just seemed like a new version of that mat. When I saw Tim Holtz’s video of the media mat before creativation, I was very excited. I put in a pre-order and waiting with no patience for it to arrive. I love it. I feel like you do - everything I wished for in a table-protecting media surface. Thanks for sharing your tips and observations!

@mysistersscrapper 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the in depth info and review. I’ve been on the fence but I think you’ve just convinced me! ❤️

@Usdukes 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jennifer. You just answered some of the questions I had concerning the mat. Now I will be purchasing one at my local crafting store. TFS!!!

@annalisluck2903 5 жыл бұрын

I bought my glass media matte as soon as it came out ❤ by far the BEST craft matte I've ever owned! Very durable!

@KonaSitkaRose 5 жыл бұрын

Thorough review - thanks Jennifer. I love the different qualities that you shared.

@RivBiv 5 жыл бұрын

I’m one of those that buys products and doesn’t use them. I took mine out of the box and it has been collecting dust ever since. The tools didn’t even make it out of the box. You pointing out the centering is probably the most exciting for me, something I could really use. Thanks for the video!

@heiditurner-morrione4438 5 жыл бұрын

Super informative as always. You've given me a few tips to try. One of my favorite things about this sounds silly but I love how it combines craft mat and grid paper without the corners curling up....this drove me nuts with my craft mats!!!!

@kristinbenini7967 5 жыл бұрын

Just got mine and I'm already in love. Got the tools too, which are still in their packages, but I will be using those soon too!

@laraynespiczka3185 5 жыл бұрын

Love my mat!! Thank You Tim for this wonderful product!!

@kimbawilliams1026 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this DEMO! I love watching your videos and I have learned so much from you. Your cards are so fabulous!

@teresaselby3536 5 жыл бұрын

I love my Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat. I have done all those things you showed on yours. It's so fun to work with and so easy to clean. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week.

@Peggy2316 5 жыл бұрын

Love Tim’s glass mat, it’s amazing!!

@valhohenstein9106 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, sure appreciate your view point on craft products! Was very curious on your take for this mat. Again many thanks will be saving to get!

@macfleet2 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the info on the mat. I luv it and have already put it on my wish list for Christmas

@janeagleson7822 5 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome. Right now I am using an acrylic glass. Works great. I can do anything on it. But I do like the idea of the two sides. Thanks for sharing.

@Zylophila 5 жыл бұрын

This mat is the most useful tool on my desk, and just like Jennifer, I've tried many other surfaces that didn't meet my needs. After 8 1/2 long months of waiting for this wonderful sheet of glass, I've got it on my grandmother's sewing table. My grandfather built it for her, so now I use it for my crafting. Anyways...I digress...Another improvement that I've found with this mat, Tim Holtz's Sidekick die cutting machine is stable when I use it. It doesn't slide or shake when I die cut and that is important to me. I love this mat as with most of Tim's products! Thanks Jennifer!

@jonistoneking997 5 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love my mat - can't remember how I worked before! What I love is it keeps the mess away from my work surface -- all the "extra" stuff like containers, and glues that I don't have in my hand but will need or intermittently need, all are on the outside of the mat. My actual space to work on is clean and clear of everything except what I'm using at the moment.

@michiganlighthouse Жыл бұрын

Excellent. I didn't know if the way I work would justify the expense of the glass mat. So far, I don't work with ink or stamping. I have a small collection of sentiment stamps and want to learn heat embossing this year. Thanks for helping me plan out my purchases. I will definitely add the glass mat to my budget.

@jennbonn777 5 жыл бұрын

I love my mat!! I've been working on the same glass mat for years and am so happy to have a new glass mat with measurements and a black background. It is definitely a WIN!

@acreativevideo275 5 жыл бұрын

Had ordered this mat months ago, and then when I got the call it was in - dawdled on going in to fetch it because of the price. (Price was unknown, due to import/delivery costs.) Last week, on a night I was bored, I went in and asked if they still had it. Out came the largest box I'd seen in the craft world - I was indeed excited. But - it's been sitting in its box since. I was feeling buyers remorse. ( I have a perfectly good clear glass mat already, bought on sale.) Like every video - Jennifer shares the excitement of the products she uses, and I'm always so happy to see her use something I have. Makes my buyers remorse disappear. ( Things she uses that I don't have - makes me want them - she's an innocent enabler that way.) I did make a card last night BESIDE the unopened media mat box - so I was technically closer to it then I was days ago. Thanks to this video, I think the mat may come out of its box, and get a little inky or something...

@angelalittlewood4523 5 жыл бұрын

You will wonder how you managed without it!

@laurabuehler 5 жыл бұрын

Your description sounds like many items I have purchased in the crafting world. It takes a while for me to get the "courage" to actually use them. I don't have the mat, but I have definitely purchased other items & then been too intimidated to use them such as the fuse tool.

@2626firefly 5 жыл бұрын

I think I would like a clear one better too

@MindyDrummond1414 5 жыл бұрын

I've been going back and forth on if I wanted to get this mat mostly due to the cost vs usage but you have sold me on it! Thanks for the video and tips, very helpful.

@kandicecappello8557 5 жыл бұрын

I love mine too. Very excellent video. Actually the best I have seen on this item. I always had a hard time with straight lines so the straight tool has been a blessing. Thank you! Job well done!

@ZenaBattaglia 2 жыл бұрын

You sold me. I just ordered the glass mat and tools on Amazon. Thanks for the very informative video.

@createdbymo4u 5 жыл бұрын

I just got mine yesterday and I'm already loving it... But your video helped even more to deepen my love... Thank you!!

@jumble3356 5 жыл бұрын

I just got mine and haven't had a chance to really put it through a stress test. I did do some acrylic painting on it which dried and I just used a regular paint scraper to get it off. It will be getting a workout next week though

@KarenPetitt 5 жыл бұрын

I had recently talked myself out of needing this mat Jennifer. After watching your video it's now at the top of my shopping list. It will make creating so much easier! Thank you for sharing x

@KLThames 5 жыл бұрын

I love my mat so much, I scratched mine somehow by dragging something across the surface, but that hasn't affected how I use it in the least. If I actually damaged it and it was no longer useable, I wouldn't even think twice about purchasing another one. This is truly a game changing idea in the craft world.

@LoriUren 5 жыл бұрын

Mine has a couple of tiny scratches, makes me sad. But that doesn't harm anything, I just have to remind myself of that. 😁

@garfield3784 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this....I just received as a gift for my birthday! Love the tips you’ve shared!

@shanikkagilbert6064 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video I was just trying to decide the other day if this mat was for me! After your video I'll have to say it definitely is!

@upstairshobbyroom 5 жыл бұрын

Just got mine a few weeks ago and love it! I'm new to card making and haven't and haven't done a lot yet but I can't wait to use it to the max!!

@M1326 5 жыл бұрын

I have had mine for a long while and I love it, even gave my sister one.

@francescatai2588 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so such a detailed demonstration of this amazing mat!

@sharonjones841 5 жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE my Tim Holtz glass mat! Thanks for sharing all this other info, Jennifer...this mat is The Bomb, in my book!

@dianesperry7104 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jennifer Mc Guire I ordered the Tim Holtz glass mat and I appreciate your video showing all the options and features. You are amazing in all your crafts

@CraftingandRelaxing 5 жыл бұрын

I agree! I love it! It makes glare for filming so I need to change my lights, but I love it anyway. 💙

@jennifermcguireink 5 жыл бұрын

see pinned comment above

@apbxny216 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the thorough review. Love your channel.

@georgiahruska364 5 жыл бұрын

I've had my may for several months and love it as well.

@vickiemasters8816 5 жыл бұрын

Agree with you Jennifer! This mat is awesome!!

@lisasheehy3316 5 жыл бұрын

I love mine! Definitely a game changer in the craft room.

@stephaniesavidge7375 5 жыл бұрын

I knew I needed this Mat as soon as it came out!

@cherleneartman7203 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’ve been contemplating purchasing this.

@sharonfrench1087 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I've been wondering some of the questions you answered in this video. Leave it to Tim to make things better, he always does.

@carlenejake 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jennifer. The info helped me make up my mind, I am getting this!

@dianehunter3034 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the glass media mat. I just got mine and love it, too.

@jilltapper7675 5 жыл бұрын

As usual, great video Jennifer. I now know what I need for my upcoming birthday list.

@Taitcreates639 5 жыл бұрын

I am left handed, will have to turn it upside down to use to have the “inky area near my work hand. It is a great idea and very functional. Maybe in the future they will come up with a left handed version. Tyfs. Blessings.

@jo-annepikebrintrup1500 5 жыл бұрын

I waited months to receive mine but it was worth the wait!!! Love it!!! I recently got addicted to mixed media and it is great for that, too! Especially for the clean up!!!! Thanks Jennifer for a long awaited review!!! I am happy you love it!!! xoxox

@dariasikorski7217 5 жыл бұрын

I love the TH Glass Media Mat. I am a really messy crafter and having it up on the legs helps keep the stuff off my work surface. I also like the fact that I can do the messy inky, gluey stuff on the white part which leaves the black work surface clean. I do use the grid but I very rarely use the measurements on the mat. I think this has been one of my best purchases.

@CupcakeRach27 4 жыл бұрын

I just got mine last week (late to the party!) and I love it! So easy to clean and the black is great against white card bases. I also love that it has inches and centimeters as my old mat just had metric and I'm definitely an imperial girl! I found that the card slides around quite a bit when I'm ink blending so I've also invested in a Waffle Flower Media Mat. Can't wait to receive that too. Thanks for all you do x

@lukashasixeighttwo8575 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jennifer for your recommendation... after a lonnnng wait I finally got mine (well ordered it) today! And for lefties too ;-) I am a huge fan of your work and ethics. Thank you for inspiring so many of us! You really are a beautiful example of Pr 3:27! Natasha xxx

@mitzibud6908 5 жыл бұрын

Another terrific video! Thank you!

@pattiepan 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jennifer....a good description of the craft mat....

@kathyspharler6054 5 жыл бұрын

Getting ready to buy one; thanks for the detailed video. I really appreciate your work :)

@wendyodell356 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the trial and recommendation Jennifer ❤ XOXO

@andreasoule5874 5 жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for this video. Ordered one this morning after watching. :-)

@Damartsncrafts 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I’ve been looking for a good craft mat, will definitely give this one a try, thanks!!

@donnadacy5876 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your review. It has been very helpful. TFS

@craftyclarke2514 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Jennifer! I have been on the fence w/this and will probably buy soon, just from your video.

@bethgomez4760 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great walk through. I just received my mat yesterday & have watched several of Tim's videos. He mentions stamping, but doesn't demonstrate it on the mat. I'm glad you brought out your Misti to show how helpful the mat can be when stamping. I feel as I am now ready to get started with my new tool. TFS PS Shout out to your husband for creating Press & seal! It's a game changer!

@kathygirlygirl4109 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jennifer. That was a great review. I think that will be on my Christmas wish list.

@kounselspirit23 Жыл бұрын

Love this mat!!

@christinesmith989 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a brilliant video! I have some birthday money and am considering buying this and your video has really helped. Will ponder today and decide! xxxxx

@lindahyden 5 жыл бұрын

I have considered purchasing this glass media mat but your video has helped make my decision to buy one; thank you.

@ladylexusis350 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jennifer for a great review!! Definitely have to get one!!👍🏽💖

@sarahjoseph6616 5 жыл бұрын

Just ordered mine! My craft desk is glass, So I have been back and forth on getting it. Im excited to try it out!

@annihilator45 5 жыл бұрын

I've been using weRmemory keepers glass mat for 3 years. I love how easy the glass helps blend distress inks and clean so quickly. I can do without the palette.

@lemonsqueezycrafts6818 5 жыл бұрын

I love the mat - it’s the perfect size.

@yolandebergeron8887 2 жыл бұрын

Bonjour Jennifer I just received my Tim Holtz glass mat. Your instruction how to use it, is excellent. Merci Yolande

@jennifermcguireink 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@mariannegotze1450 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks to this amazing video, I have purchased one of these mats. I have not used it yet but as much as I can see this mat is fantastic.

@Marqaisa 5 жыл бұрын

I want one. I've been looking for something like this for awhile now. Jennifer, you're once again an enabler. LOL

@aileenryan9552 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this Jennifer, I just happened to order it through our Craft supplier in Australia and it is due to arrive in the next cple of days. Cant wait to try it out as it looks wonderful.

@monicabergstrom4419 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. Great info.

@patcyzauskas7216 5 жыл бұрын

I got my mat back in March. I LOVE it. The only con I can come up with is how heavy it is so it’s not a travel mat.

@keepsakesilks 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the lovely tips Jennifer. I finally got my glass media mat after waiting patiently for five months' as the UK never got their first shipment until this month. I absolutely love the last tip you gave, where I can use the white panel with my Misti stamping platform as I currently have to put a white piece of paper under the lid so I can see where I have inked my stamp. I too have a black self-healing cutting mat so my white card stands out more - which made stamping harder. This will mean I can now do everything on my Tim Holtz/Tonic cutting mat instead. Like everyone who owns this mat... I absolutely love it. I store the 'stick on' mat underneath it so it's always handy. :) Lisamarie. x

@margiepalmeri343 5 жыл бұрын

I love mine too, got it when it first came out

@bloomingbud9213 5 жыл бұрын

My table is made of tempered glass surface.. Only drawback is its translucent black color... So i can't see the ink colours... Tim Holtz did a great job.. And you amplified the uses and greatness... Keep going Jennifer 💕

@sbudzinski 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review!

@09mclemens 5 жыл бұрын

In anticipation of looking for this mat at Scrapbook Expo last weekend, I had checked your blog to see if you were using this mat and you were - hooray! I am now the proud owner of this mat and looking forward to getting crafty with it soon. Thanks for sharing all of these tips.

@TheSpanishClassroom 5 жыл бұрын

Mary Librarian I’m going to the Expo in September. Woohoooo! Do you mind answering a few questions...How much did you pay and who did you buy it from? Was it worth getting at the expo or do you suggest ordering online? Thanks

@ASMRRelajaScrap 5 жыл бұрын

La he comprado hace menos de un mes para mi nueva Scraproom y estoy realmente feliz con la Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat. Gracias por el truco para los Copic Markers! :)

@jimflack9462 5 жыл бұрын

The new Media Mat is hard to come by in my area. They are not sold at my close-by craft supply stores. BUT, my daughter lives in our state capital, has the advantage of being on a first name basis with the owner of her favorite craft store. She ordered a Media Mat for me for my birthday, which was in May, but I am finally getting it this coming weekend. I am so excited to have this. I have used a tempered glass cutting board that is 12x15 for over a year. It has served me well, but this will be a totally new experience and one I am anxious to have! Thank you for sharing this video. It makes the anticipation even more thrilling!! LOL!

@jomorgan48 5 жыл бұрын

I'm still waiting for my mat. The earliest arrival looks like mid September. I'm chomping at the bit to try it out. Thanks for the good video.

@julieedwards4231 5 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to get one

@stefaniestaniak4329 5 жыл бұрын

Great review, thanks.

@cindyroman-daversa9194 5 жыл бұрын

I love my mat! And for those who are left handed like me, you can turn the mat around if you need to. I use it as it was designed with no issues! I’m definitely going to get the tool set! Love that ruler!

@maggiebaxter610 5 жыл бұрын

Cindy Roman-Daversa I have to admit that by turning it around it would drive me nuts having the measurement numbers upside down. With a small but crowded space and nerve damage in my hands I just won’t be able to constantly flip it. Glad it works for you tho.

@paulage1art 5 жыл бұрын

Jennifer, I love EVERYTHING Tim Holtz makes! He has forever changed the way we create artistically and physically! The only thing I would change is the black color. I would choose white so you can see better to mix colors on both sides and also see where you have ink on the black side so you don’t drag your project thru some remaining ink. I use two glass mats - either WRMK and /or Tonic Studios mats side by side with his accessories - lighter to pick up and easier to clean! Love them!

@jennifermcguireink 5 жыл бұрын

yes, some people like white better. black is much better for me as i like the contrast. more of my card bases are white.

@paulage1art 5 жыл бұрын

Jennifer McGuire Ink The Glass Mat IS so great I might just have to get one and pop the white one on top when I have to use ink! Tim’s mat is amazing and I do indeed like to look at a black background. I’ll have the best of both worlds!

@jeanwest-ackroyd3908 5 жыл бұрын

A good work surface- however I got a white one just before this one came out ! So it will have to wait for some time now before I can maybe get one. Thanks for showing this though, it was helpful to see.

@mariejeannedewit2043 Жыл бұрын

Just ordered mine today. 🥰

@jhulings 7 ай бұрын

Thanks - just the information that I am looking for. I am off to buy one

@ebriggs3498 2 жыл бұрын

Love my mat and have used it for about 2 years now. Three suggestions I should send to Tim: Make it longer/wider, make it magnetic (at least in one area to hold paper down while buffing on ink) and put thicker grid lines for the most commonly used card sizes, in the center or to one side.

@thecraftdash 5 жыл бұрын

I got mine about two weeks ago I don't know how I lived without it!

@QueenNoTeetha151 5 жыл бұрын

I bought it because its so stylish that I don't care if i just end up eating my dinner off of it!! :D

@Angel_3md 5 жыл бұрын

The ruler accessory doesn’t line up straight with the grid on the mat. Tim said it was due to manufacturing by different companies. He also said you can unscrew the screws on the ruler slightly, line it up, and screw it in place again. Just an FYI

@sues1607 5 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem with mine. It's only a couple of mms, but making cards needs to be perfect, as we deal with measurements as tiny as 1mm or 1/8th of an inch. Have emailed my supplier, so if using the scrwes to adjust it, I may void my warranty. I've seen quite a few people have the same problem.