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Has anyone tried to cut their cutting mat smaller?

Has anyone tried to cut their cutting mat smaller?

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Old 08-15-2011, 10:03 AM
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I cut my great big mat that fits on a big cutting table with spring loaded scissors, no problem.
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Old 08-15-2011, 10:14 AM
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I used my Henkle scissors, worked like a charm!
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Old 08-15-2011, 10:18 AM
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I cut one of my older ones into smaller ones, after cutting it, there was 1 part where the numbers were off, I used a marker and just re-numbered...they are great when I am toting to my quilt guilds...I used a pair of older shears, and it didn't seem to hurt them...but I made sure the pair I used were old, I only use them for things that if they get messed up it is no great loss...
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Old 08-15-2011, 10:25 AM
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My DH measured mine and then went to the shop and cut it.
I belive he used his table saw, but I could be wrong. But I have a very nice straight edge. We topped one cabinet with that cutting mat. Since there was mat left over, he made a mat the size of my machine bag, so I always have a good quality mat with me when I travel.
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Old 08-15-2011, 06:43 PM
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Perhaps a linoleum knife?
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Old 08-15-2011, 07:00 PM
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You would cut the Martelli mat? Well, the demo at the quilt show showed us the Martelli rotary cutter will cut metal Coke cans, cardboard and then fabric. It should cut a mat, I would think.
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Old 08-15-2011, 07:31 PM
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My DH used a saw out in his shop -- not sure which one. Then he gave it a fine sanding. He cut one smaller for me, put it on a board and mounted the board on a lazy susan thing -- I have my own turn-table mat!!!
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Old 08-15-2011, 07:55 PM
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use a utility knife and a ruler to score the mat several times then it will be easy to cut with scissors. You can score it until it cuts through but be sure the underneath surface is protected or not cared about.
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Old 08-15-2011, 07:58 PM
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Box cutter worked for me.
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Old 08-15-2011, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by erstan947
I have a pair of spring loaded shears and cut mine up with that. I cut up my old worn out mats to make smaller mats for block trimming, etc. I also use the old mats for the bottoms of the purses I make from time to time.
Exactly what I do!
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