Mylar plastic sheet for template making
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Mylar plastic sheet for template making
I used to buy Mylar heat resistant plastic sheets. they were not clear but still could see through to trace template outlines. i am not near anything now and usually buy online. got a pkg of clear plastic. Traced outline and cut but the permanent marker had to be wiped off of the plastic. i used to write on the mylar one.
where can i find good mylar plastic? one review buyer was disappointed. no longer can see through the plastic so cannot trace.
where can i find good mylar plastic? one review buyer was disappointed. no longer can see through the plastic so cannot trace.
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I use the plastic chopping mats from the dollar store. You can see through them, they are very pliable and they don't get brittle with time. You can cut them with regular scissors or an X-acto knife without a problem! Plus they're cheap as you get 2 or sometimes 3 to a package for that dollar! :-)
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Engineering / Architecture / Drafting supply store. They don't usually advertise, but they are around. Go there for poster size copies for large art quilts and landscape quilts and portrait quilts.
or go to amazon.com:'
https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...l_45clkp2fg4_b
or go to amazon.com:'
https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...l_45clkp2fg4_b
Last edited by Jane Quilter; 01-13-2017 at 07:48 PM.
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I found these on Amazon that have good reviews:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PCVTA8/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004IRP0CO/
The above are heat resistant. You have to read descriptions carefully, as there are also template sheets that are not heat resistant.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PCVTA8/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004IRP0CO/
The above are heat resistant. You have to read descriptions carefully, as there are also template sheets that are not heat resistant.
Last edited by Prism99; 01-13-2017 at 09:26 PM.
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My mother used to save the plastic "boards" from bacon packages and washed them well. Does bacon still come that way? I haven't paid attention. Also, if needing smaller pieces, try using the plastic from milk jugs. These are probably not heat resistant but certainly economical. Like the idea of the cutting mats from the dollar stores! Are they heat resistant?
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