High quality self healing cutting mats last longer than other.
How to flatten a rotary cutter mat.
Have you ever warped your self healing mat with heat.
Dora january 2nd 2017.
However when the mat warps from improper storage or from being overheated it loses most of that usefulness.
You do not want the fabric layers to shift.
Its primary function is to prevent you from cutting into the table or counter that you are working over.
Here s how to fix that problem.
The mat acts similarly to a cutting board in a kitchen.
Plus it should also remove any surface stains on the mat.
While there is no guaranteed way to flatten these mats again.
Heat up the mat with a protective presscloth then lay it on a flat surface with books weighting it down.
Leave it for at least 12 hours or so.
If you accidentally leave your rotary cutting mat in the car on a hot day or absentmindedly run a warm iron over it you ll be left with a useless warped cutting mat.
Rotary cutters provide unbeatable cutting versatility and are best used in tandem with a cutting mat and a ruler.
This took many tries but it did flatten the mat.
The things you need to use the rotary cutter efficiently are mats the self healing mat or a hard surface mat and pattern weights.
Yes your iron.
Add a solution of cup white vinegar per gallon of cool water and let it soak for 15 to 20 minutes.
Rotary cutting mats come in various sizes material compositions and colors.
But before you discard your warped mat consider fixing it.
This is not a quick cure but i still have the mat and it is still flat.
I looked online and found this.
To cut with a rotary cutter keep the fabric layers and pattern if you are using that on the mat together with pattern weights.
Rotary cutting mats protect your work surface from damage while also providing convenient measurements cutting lines and angles.
Another suggestion is to cut the warpped part away and use the remaining piece of mat to cut smaller projects or make one that is easy to carry to classes elaine tried everything to fix her cutting mat.
A rotary cutting mat is something you place below the fabric while cutting.
Except for ink stains those are a little tougher to soak your mat place it in a bathtub or container that is large enough so your mat can lie flat.
Make sure the water is cool.
It worked and my mat looks great.
