This Embossing Mat from Silhouette for Curio cutting machines that have a 8.5 x 12" cutting area, and it holds materials in place while creating embossed effects with fine or wide embossing tools. The embossing mat uses a special vacu-seal adhesion technology to hold materials in place. This mat replaces is the regular cutting mat included with the Curio machine and is intended for use with the Curio's standard 6" base.