How To Flatten A Rotary Cutter Mat

Dora january 2nd 2017.

How to flatten a rotary cutter mat.

Leave it for at least 12 hours or so. However when the mat warps from improper storage or from being overheated it loses most of that usefulness. 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. Here s how to fix that problem.

The things you need to use the rotary cutter efficiently are mats the self healing mat or a hard surface mat and pattern weights. A rotary cutting mat is something you place below the fabric while cutting. Plus it should also remove any surface stains on the mat. High quality self healing cutting mats last longer than other.

Heat up the mat with a protective presscloth then lay it on a flat surface with books weighting it down. Have you ever warped your self healing mat with heat. Yes your iron. To cut with a rotary cutter keep the fabric layers and pattern if you are using that on the mat together with pattern weights.

This took many tries but it did flatten the mat. Add a solution of cup white vinegar per gallon of cool water and let it soak for 15 to 20 minutes. Cutting mats are placed under the fabric to avoid damaging your work surface while quilting rulers can help you cut straight as well as provide precise measurements. Rotary cutting mats protect your work surface from damage while also providing convenient measurements cutting lines and angles.

No work and the cutting mat is as flat as new. 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 cutting mats come in various sizes material compositions and colors. 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.

In many cases you can rescue your entire mat and you can always salvage pieces for smaller projects. I looked online and found this. Make sure the water is cool. Rotary cutters provide unbeatable cutting versatility and are best used in tandem with a cutting mat and a ruler.

While there is no guaranteed way to flatten these mats again. This is not a quick cure but i still have the mat and it is still flat. But before you discard your warped mat consider fixing it. The mat acts similarly to a cutting board in a kitchen.