Durability and Cutting Mats
03-17-2026, 06:24 PM
#11
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: USA
Posts: 1,636
I found that keeping the fibers out of the cut marks helps it heal better and the mat lasts longer. Using one of these on the mat takes out EVERY BIT of the fibers, even after cutting batting on a rotary mat. You can find these at Michaels in the art department and you can also buy them from Creative Memories, the scrapbooking company.
03-18-2026, 09:36 AM
#12
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 27,271
I ordered a WAWAK mat from their catalog. It's "harder" than my old Olfa green mats, so it doesn't show a cut on its surface like the Olfa does. The only thing I don't love about it, is that its black! Not a problem during the daytime, but a little harder to use in the evenings with dark fabrics.
03-18-2026, 11:21 AM
#13
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 18,340
I ordered a WAWAK mat from their catalog. It's "harder" than my old Olfa green mats, so it doesn't show a cut on its surface like the Olfa does. The only thing I don't love about it, is that its black! Not a problem during the daytime, but a little harder to use in the evenings with dark fabrics.
Generally, I keep it on the light side, but it does give the option that might help you, @sewbiz
