How To Flatten Olfa Rotary Mat

Plus it should also remove any surface stains on the mat.

How to flatten olfa rotary mat.

Designed for use with olfa rotary cutters these cutting mats help protect cutting surfaces and extend the life of the rotary blade. Rotary mats and cutters have been around for a long time. Let s check them. This took many tries but it did flatten the mat.

I laid some heavy old machines on it for days to see if it would force the mat to return to its original flat surface but no go. Add a solution of cup white vinegar per gallon of cool water and let it soak for 15 to 20 minutes. This is not a quick cure but i still have the mat and it is still flat. 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.

Each mat is 1 5mm thick double sided and constructed with a triple layer heat welding process for long life. To soak it put your mat in a bathtub or large container would have to be large so it can lay flat and soak it for 15 20 minutes in a solution of 1 4 cup white vinegar to every gallon of cool water. 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. It is recommended that you soak your mat from time to time.

Rotary cutting mats protect your work surface from damage while also providing convenient measurements cutting lines and angles. In fact it was olfa who invented the rotary cutter in 1979. Olfa cutting mats love moisture. In many cases you can rescue your entire mat and you can always salvage pieces for smaller projects.

While there is no guaranteed way to flatten these mats again. I paid 50 for this mat. Make sure the water is cool. But before you discard your warped mat consider fixing it.

Olfa continues to develop new and clever gizmos and the newest olfa splash rotary mat is no different. About the grid lines. It s amazing how this nifty notion turned into something ground breaking. Your self healing mat loves moisture.

However when the mat warps from improper storage or from being overheated it loses most of that usefulness.