Everybody might ought to try this . I use shelf lining paper . You can get it at Lowes Home Improvements or any hardware store. it has a sticky on the back to put in kitchen cabinets. They have all hinds of colors and textures. Me I use the white . I cover the whole piece of wood with the shelf liner and glue the pattern to it. just cut the shelf lining paper to size peel off the paper on the back and stick it to your wood. It works great when your done cutting you peel the shelf lining paper right off and the pattern comes off with it . No heating burning or mineral spirits. That is what I do . Thanks Eagledrum70