What Is A Cutting Mat

A cutting mat should be made of self healing plastic which prolongs the life and improves the quality of the mat itself.

What is a cutting mat.

Generally cutting mats are a rectangular piece of durable material such as vinyl or rubber. It s perfect for cutting squares triangles diamonds circles or any shape that requires turning to cut multiple sides. They are marked on one side with a grid guide of specific measurements usually of one quarter to one inch 6 35 mm to 2 54 cm. 2 mm mats are often referred to as hobby craft mats and are not suitable for straight knife use.

After the cut is made the surface has a memory and closes back together thus it is referred to. When you cut on the mat using a rotary cutter the blade actually goes between the tiny pieces separating them and not cutting into the surface as a whole unit. Self healing cutting mats are made from independent tiny pieces pressed together to create a solid cutting surface. A cutting mat is a must for an avid craft lover or sewer.

Cutting mats come in all sizes so measure the space you work in the most and get one that fits well. 2 mm mats have more of a plastic texture and are often either too smooth or too rough. A cutting mat is a measurement tool used for sewing and crafts projects. The one piece rotating mat is relatively new to the quilting community it has a non slip stationary bottom layer with an interlocking top cutting mat that rotates 360 degrees.

2 mm mats generally have thin cores which makes them much. They also come in a few different colors and grid line mark ups so take a look at all your options before buying.