Originally Posted by
mindless
Believe it or not, sometimes an eraser is the best tool for cleaning leftover fibers from the mat. I have a big, old pink school eraser, and a smaller rubber one that I keep handy just for getting those stuck fibers out. Also, a pick up square works great. And it doesn't leave that pink residue. It is an artist's tool, similar to an eraser used for rubbing off masks and rubber cement glues from watercolor paper, etc.
Thanks a million, mindless. I got out my "old pink school eraser" and went to work. It took about 5 minutes, and the mat now looks 90% better. There is still a shadow of the white there, and it will probably stay there. It's really time to turn it around anyway. I use it most on the quarter of it that is nearest my machine. The far corner is covered with "projects". LOL
I have two artist friends, and will ask them about a pick up square. I've never heard of it.
Thanks again.