How long should you use a cutting mat?
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Good question, I would like to know the answer too. As much as we pay for them they should last forever.
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Remember, you paid for 2 sides, if it is getting too battered, turn it over, TA DA new mat!
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Till you start tripping over the grooves. You can always take a very fine sandpaper to it and get a few extra miles. When one side is done, flip it over and double your usage!
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When my rotary cutter starts hitting ruts that haven't "healed" themselves.
I cut a bunch of fleece into scarves and finished off both sides of one mat. The fleece gets stuck in the cracks and it can't "heal" even if you're pretty vigilant about rubbing the fuzz off frequently. |
Originally Posted by Pam
Remember, you paid for 2 sides, if it is getting too battered, turn it over, TA DA new mat!
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Originally Posted by quiltingnonie
Originally Posted by Pam
Remember, you paid for 2 sides, if it is getting too battered, turn it over, TA DA new mat!
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About this 'self-healing' -- I haven't seen too much of that on my mats. Am I missing something?
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I pretty much ignore the lines on my cutting mat and pay more attention to the lines on my rulers.
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Originally Posted by Linda B
About this 'self-healing' -- I haven't seen too much of that on my mats. Am I missing something?
I don't use the lines on my cutting mats, either unless it's to line up several strips to be cut at one time ala Eleanor Burns. I only use my rulers for measuring & I only use 1 brand of ruler because I found at the hard way what happens when you mix brands. |
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