Originally Posted by
lynnie
i used a friends machine and cut out hourglasses, by the time i was done, a throw, the cutting board was so chewed thru, i had to buy her a new one. So keep that in mind.
The CUTTING MATS are 'consumables', like rotary cutters. You have to replace them periodically. The dies should last forever with proper maintenance. Use the pick to remove threads, especially where the blades meet. I have friends who use my studio an dies. I have them purchase their own mats.