help for warped cutting matt
08-26-2011, 07:37 PM
#22
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I only have a warped spot on the side about middle way where I set my hot iron. I bought one today at Wal Mart, 1/2 the price of Hobby Lobby. I've had that mat for 10-15 years, may be even longer.
08-26-2011, 08:25 PM
#23
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Thanks for the tip. I really did the job on mine. First I left it in the car under the hot sun I had a box on top of it to keep it flat, but under the floor map there were some bumps. So I tried to iron the warps out (used foil in between). No luck.
I'll try your idea. I've got nothing to loose now.
I'll try your idea. I've got nothing to loose now.
Originally Posted by chairjogger
d.rickman gave me the best hint and requested I post:
My cutting mat was warped by an iron.. yes, i used it to iron .. a brief mistake.. the mat warped.
d.rickman put her own warped Cutting mat outside in the HOT sun for several hours, let it cool completely for several more hours and ... It worked ! Flattened out !
Great hint ! Waiting for one of those last 90 degree days that sneaks up on us this late.
Thanks for the tip !
My cutting mat was warped by an iron.. yes, i used it to iron .. a brief mistake.. the mat warped.
d.rickman put her own warped Cutting mat outside in the HOT sun for several hours, let it cool completely for several more hours and ... It worked ! Flattened out !
Great hint ! Waiting for one of those last 90 degree days that sneaks up on us this late.
Thanks for the tip !
08-27-2011, 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by chairjogger
d.rickman gave me the best hint and requested I post:
My cutting mat was warped by an iron.. yes, i used it to iron .. a brief mistake.. the mat warped.
d.rickman put her own warped Cutting mat outside in the HOT sun for several hours, let it cool completely for several more hours and ... It worked ! Flattened out !
Great hint ! Waiting for one of those last 90 degree days that sneaks up on us this late.
Thanks for the tip !
My cutting mat was warped by an iron.. yes, i used it to iron .. a brief mistake.. the mat warped.
d.rickman put her own warped Cutting mat outside in the HOT sun for several hours, let it cool completely for several more hours and ... It worked ! Flattened out !
Great hint ! Waiting for one of those last 90 degree days that sneaks up on us this late.
Thanks for the tip !
Been warped for years now and I tried to flatten it with the iron too! It did not help but didn't make it worse either.
Hope this method helps you though.
Any suggestions on my dilemma?
08-27-2011, 04:52 AM
#27
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Another idea for a warped mat, if the warp does not flatten and you have to get a new one don't toss your old one. You can take a paper pattern glue it to your mat and cut out now you have a template that will last a while. I used my drimel to cut the mat.
08-27-2011, 05:27 AM
#28
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Thanks for this suggestion. I didn't iron on mine, but I often have my laptop sitting on it (so I can keep tabs on the board while I sew ;-) ) and I think the heat from the computer caused some warping. Now, I always elevate the computer on an old CD case.
Maybe I can fix the damage .... once Irene moves through and the sun comes back out!
Maybe I can fix the damage .... once Irene moves through and the sun comes back out!
08-27-2011, 05:54 AM
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Send that mat to me here in the Texas Panhandle to put in the sun. Been over 100 degrees for weeks. They say that Monday it may cool off to 95 or so. WooHoo! a cool spell, can't wait. Good luck with all those warped mat.
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