Thread: Cheap Template Plastic

We got some flexible plastic chopping mats at the flea market a while ago and they are pretty decent sized. I was recently needing a template that I could see through. I traced the pattern onto the see-through mat and easily cut it with regular household scissors. It's just thick enough to easily be traced around. At the flea market today I found more of them and got them for future projects. You can get a package of 2 or sometimes 3 for $1.00. Can not beat the price. I thought this might help someone else so I decided to share the info.

We don't have flea markets around here. wish we did. Good find.

Originally Posted by GagaSmith

We don't have flea markets around here. wish we did. Good find.

You might also find them in dollar stores.

Originally Posted by GagaSmith

We don't have flea markets around here. wish we did. Good find.

Try any store that sells cooking supplies

I did the same thing and they work great, iron doesn't seem to melt them!

Great tip

Thank you so much for this tip! I bought a couple of these at the dollar store intending to give them away at xmas and have had them sitting around for two xmases now. Having just sheared the edge off a baby block template, your tip saves the day for me.

Good idea! Thanks!