The Beadalon Tacky Mat is a handy tool for anyone who loves working with small beads and woud like to avoid those horrible moments when you accidently nudge your bead board or catch you beading mat sending a cascasde of tiny bead onto teh floor never to be seen again! The tacky mat has a sticky surface that keeps beads and small piuece in place while you're working, without leavin any stocky residue. The mats may also attched unwanted items liek pet fur, however you can clean or 're-charge' your may by simplys rinsing it in warm water and letting it dry. Then you're ready to go again! This is an ideal tool if you have furry friends or tiny people running around.