Self Healing Cutting Mat Substitute
Uhmw is a tough low friction largely chemical resistant thermoplastic often used for industrial sized.
Self healing cutting mat substitute. The other day one of my students asked me what a self healing cutting mat is made of. Us art supply 24 x 36 self healing cutting mat. Durable 5 ply self healing construction. You don t have to cover the entire table with a mat.
However i took it out briefly for cutting twice in two days and now i feel sick again. Cutting mats also have lines for cutting diagonals. A 24x36 is plenty. Substitute for cutting mat.
Any surface other than a self healing mat will dull the blade on the first cut. I was looking at the 020 x24 x48 to use with my 24 cutter. 1 2 grid with 1 8 marks for precise alignment as well as 45 and 60 guides. Polyethylene would be a good substitute.
The green black mats are reversible with grid markings on each side. I was thinking i could cut large pieces from bulletin board paper on it. Seems like a good price if it can be used after making it sticky. I have done a search and only found the mysterious phrase made of a unique self healing composite material.
I d like to cover a table and use it for a cutting table in my sewing room.