Most types of applied art that are being developed at present require perseverance, and it is necessary to produce a considerable number of parts for a future exclusive product. Fans of patchwork, patchwork, scrapbooking, quilting and other types of creativity associated with frequent cutting of paper and fabric will benefit from a very comfortable cutting mat that can be self-healing. It is also used by fashion designers and designers when cutting patterns.
The advantages of floor mats
If, while doing your favorite hobby, you often have to work with scissors, cutting out various details, patterns and patterns, then your fingers will probably get tired very much from continuous movement. In this case, the cutting mat is self-healing. The product is rigid, made of PVC and contains several synthetic layers. The rigidity of the material prevents the internal cutting of the mat. External application protects the surface on which the mat is located without scratching it. It also does not allow the material to slide on the mat and, most importantly, has self-healing properties, due to which the surface of the product is so flexible that after working with the knife it can return to its original position. In this regard, the cutting mat can be reused for a long time without losing its properties. The tool you work with will not get dull, unlike cutting wood or metal. It gently enters the cutting mat and is self-healing and easily passes along the intended line without clinging or slipping. Stationery, collet and rotating roller knives are especially easy to work with the rug.
Variety of mats
The cutting mat is offered mainly in green, but occasionally there are other colors. Mats also vary in size. For example, in a patchwork a large mat size is needed. The self-healing (450 * 600) cutting mat will be very convenient in working with large pieces of fabric and various materials. On such a mat it is convenient to cut fabric from a common roll. It is also easy to place material with a standard width of 110 cm in two additions. A large rug is also good because often the finished products are often quite large, and trimming and cropping is difficult, in which case the work will be much easier with a large mat. The main thing is that your workplace on the table allows you to place it. But for scrapbooking, a self-healing mat for cutting A3 (42 * 29.7 mm) may be suitable.
Markup
When purchasing a rug, pay attention to the marking lines. For more convenient work with the material, a measuring ruler is applied to the cutting mat. It can be in inches or centimeters. Double marking is more practical, since it is more convenient for our craftswomen to work with centimeters. In addition to straight lines, angles of 45 degrees or more can be applied. Radii of various sizes, diameters, and circles are also applied to individual rugs . Mats with a 360-degree rotating base are very comfortable. They allow you to process the part from all sides, without unrolling the material and without changing its position in the work. The downside is that it can be an addition to the main mat, as it performs a certain stage in the process of creating the product.
Tips for using and storing mat
The self-healing cutting mat repairs cuts only on the top layer of the mat. Therefore, try not to press the knife deeply and do not cut the products in one place. The large size of the mat allows you to change the position of the material. During operation, slightly move the fabric, this will allow the mat to recover quickly and last you a long time. Cutting mats are afraid of high temperatures. Therefore, do not place mugs of hot drinks on them and do not hold them nearby, at the risk of pouring liquid on both the mat and the material. And especially do not try to iron finished products on it.
Mats must be stored horizontally or vertically (need to be hung on specially adapted hooks). Just putting it behind a cupboard is not recommended, as it will bend and it will be impossible to restore it. It will also be deformed if heavy objects, such as sewing machines or tool boxes, are placed on it.