How To Flatten A Warped Rotary Cutting Mat

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.

How to flatten a warped rotary cutting 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. At martelli enterprises we ve rounded up the most frequently asked questions and answers about our products. Congratulations ellen good luck ginger. Find q as on rotary cutters blades cutting mats rulers templates roundabouts no slip pads free motion quilting binding system and workstations.

Plus it should also remove any surface stains on the mat. I paid 50 for this mat. However when the mat warps from improper storage or from being overheated it loses most of that usefulness. That is the first time i ever heard of fixing a warped mat.

My cutting mat is buckled up and warped on one side now when it got accidentally too close to some heat. While there is no guaranteed way to flatten these mats again. A warped cutting mat could be placed on a hot driveway or patio and weighted with planks boards or blocks until it lays flat again angela from australia writes. Add a solution of cup white vinegar per gallon of cool water and let it soak for 15 to 20 minutes.

Since they both come in a variety of sizes some being rather large it can be difficult to find a good place to store them. But before you discard your warped mat consider fixing it. Make sure the water is cool. Keep your cutting mats out of the way.

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. Once you have your many spools of thread and bobbins organized it s time to move on to rulers and cutting mats. I warped my self healing mat just like the quilter in your last quilt connections. Once i had a mat outside in bitter freezing weather.

That is funny how the sun often damages those mats and yet ellen had the sun reverse the damage.