cutting mat
#1
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I just purchased a 5x3 table mat from Joanns at their opening.
It says it is a cutting mat...but no info on self healing...etc.
Does anyone have one from there and is it a good one and are you happy with it.
I can return it and am waiting to cut on it until I hear from someone who might know.
Our store is new and NONE of the clerks knew anything about anything...barly knew how to cut fabric.
Thanks,
Susan.
But I am glad to have the store here.
It says it is a cutting mat...but no info on self healing...etc.
Does anyone have one from there and is it a good one and are you happy with it.
I can return it and am waiting to cut on it until I hear from someone who might know.
Our store is new and NONE of the clerks knew anything about anything...barly knew how to cut fabric.
Thanks,
Susan.
But I am glad to have the store here.
#3
What color is it? Sometimes that's an indication. Also, does it feel like plastic or like hard rubber? The self healing ones feel like hard rubber and are usually gray or green but I have a couple that are pink and yellow. The non healing ones are usually white or purple but I suppose they could also be other colors. The non healing ones will last quite awhile as long as you don't press too hard. Keep a sharp blade and only press hard enough to cut through the fabric. But, of course, that's with any of them even the self healing.
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Location: Piedmont Virginia in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mtns.
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This issue was recently discussed in another topic....
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-65541-1.htm
Personally I would only have the green Olfa cutting mats in my shop and my home studio.
They do not dull the blades.
They do self heal.
They are restorable (see posts for info)
They are were the originals; the rest are copies/knock-offs and haven't necessarily improved on the Olfas.
Jan in VA
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-65541-1.htm
Personally I would only have the green Olfa cutting mats in my shop and my home studio.
They do not dull the blades.
They do self heal.
They are restorable (see posts for info)
They are were the originals; the rest are copies/knock-offs and haven't necessarily improved on the Olfas.
Jan in VA
#7
I have a mat that is frosted white that I bought from salem. It is non-healing and I have been using it for over two years. It is still in really good shape and I plan to just turn it over when this side gets unusable. However, I prefer Olfa mats but had this one custom cut for my drafting table.
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