What can I use instead of cutting mat?
You can try polycarbonate, plastic, or laminate materials as well as vinyl to see if those surfaces are smooth enough as well as protects your blade from going dull. A glass should work well also and all these materials are smooth so you can lay your fabric out flat and get a smooth, straight cut.
What is the largest cutting mat available?
Our largest Cutting Mat is perfectly sized for cutting full widths of fabric right off the bolt, extra-large fabric squares and long fabric strips. A self-healing mat with measuring grids on both sides gives you a work surface that outlasts other mats.
What are self healing cutting mats made of?
Self-Healing Mats Mike told me, “Most self healing mats have a hard plastic core with layers of other plastic materials.” Usually the top and bottom surface is a softer vinyl layer. “When the knife blade is removed from the cut, the vinyl layer appears to ‘heal’ itself.”
What size cutting mat do I need for sewing?
24″ by 36″
Many people prefer cutting mats that have a size of 24″ by 36″. This size works best for many projects and allows you to get an idea of the yards of stashed fabric you have on hand. 18″ by 24″ rotary cutting mats are also fit in the most crafts such as leathercraft, scrapbooking, sewing, fabric quilting, and patchwork.
How do I choose a cutting mat?
Look for cutting mats that are at least 3 ply’s thick. The outer plies of the cutting mat should not be too thin, and the inner ply of the mat should be thick. A thick inner cutting mat ply helps prevent mat cut through and prolongs the life of cutting blades.
Who makes the best cutting mats?
Best Self Healing Cutting Mats
| PRODUCT | |
|---|---|
| 1st Runner-Up OLFA Double-Sided, Self-Healing Rotary Mat Double-sided Rotary Versatile | VIEW LATEST PRICE →SEE CUSTOMER REVIEWS → |
| 2nd Runner-Up Fiskars Eco Self-Healing Cutting Mat Recyclable Large cutting space Large space | VIEW LATEST PRICE →SEE CUSTOMER REVIEWS → |
Why do you need a cutting mat?
Why Use A Cutting Mat? A cutting mat protects your work surface so that it does not receive any marks from the rotary cutter’s blade. It also prolongs the life of the blade by keeping it from becoming dull. Many cutting mats also have grid lines or rulers, which helps you to measure as you cut.
What is a rotary mat?
A Rotary Mat is used for cutting fabrics with a Rotary Cutter and helps to protect the cutting blade. It is also called a “self-healing” mat because, while the blade cuts through fabric into the mat, the mat is not sliced, it remains a flat cutting surface.