How To Straighten A Curled Cutting Mat: Quick Step-By-Step Tutorial

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2 жыл бұрын

Have your cutting mat gotten warped and curled? Then follow this easy step-by-step tutorial to flatten a warped cutting mat. Just use an iron, a stack of books and a wooden board to fix your bent mat.
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How to flatten a cutting mat
1. Press the mat with an iron
Place a pressing cloth on the mat to protect the surface. Place an iron on top (I used medium heat) and press until the surface is warm to the touch.
2. Check the heat of the mat
The mat should be warm to touch, but nowhere near scorching heat.
3. Press flat with a wood plank and weights over the warped area
Make sure the weights cover a large area, larger than the warp. Because if don't you'll run the risk of just moving the curled area to another spot on the mat. Let the mat cool under pressure. Keep the weights on for a few hours to get the full effect.
4. Remove the weights and check the mat
The surface should have begun to flatten, but don't expect it to be totally flat after your first attempt.
5. Repeat the pressing sequence
Do this as many times as needed.
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Пікірлер: 21

@a.guerra2139 Жыл бұрын

I was getting ready to toss my mat. The curling was really getting on my nerves. Your technique worked perfectly on a 72 by 40 inch mat! It took up to five tries in some places, but the mat actually looks better than when I first bought it. Thank you so much!!!!!

@trixiebelden8197 2 жыл бұрын

Another relevant and really helpful video! These large mats are expensive to replace, and I thought I'd have to accept the warp in mine due to sunlight. Thank you for sharing with us 👍

@libbybowles 2 жыл бұрын

Great content but I think I enjoyed looking at your fashion book collection as much as anything!

@tsiatko2865 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this saved me $$$! I got a free one that was warped and this worked great!

@angelandra 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I can’t wait to try this 👍

@michellecornum5856 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Advice!! I have two warped mats. It's so useful that you actually did the process -- a few times. Good to know!

@cybergriz Жыл бұрын

this saved me so much time ! thank you !!

@michelewellsdevos 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! You saved my favorite mat :)

@lindavictor8250 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Very timely for me!!

@christiandavidsonlamore6301 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Linda

@semco72057 2 жыл бұрын

That is a great tip and one I have to remember when mine begins to warp like that. Thanks for sharing this tip with us all and may God Bless you and your family.

@555888555tube Жыл бұрын

nice find! thanks

@amandanatasya308 2 жыл бұрын

thankyou so much, god bless you, stay healthy in this pandemic

@algotrash Жыл бұрын

Thanks, it work right away. Or at least just after I removed the iron directly from the mat, and added something in the middle XD.

@kathyparrish1442 Жыл бұрын

Loved "your mileage might vary"!

@parkarlsson7955 2 жыл бұрын

Great! Mine is flat at least for now.. But it stinks!! Impossible to have in the house, now it resides in the attic. It is an Olfa cutting mat, do you have any solutions for that? Thank you for your video :)