How to cut wool mat?
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I would clamp the metal ruler or straight edge to the mat so the utility knife will cut down in the same place each time. You could start it with a sharp rotary cutter but it will only cut down to about 1/4 inch I think.
#7
I drew lines on mine with a marker, then held it so that one line was parallel to the edge of my desk, but protruding over in to the open space. Then I used a long sharp knife to saw up and down along the line. Worked really easily to cut it. I cut mine in to 4 - 15 x 15 pieces.
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I marked it with a felt tip pen and used a metal yardstick to cut against.
Thank you for the suggestions!
I also made a "pillowcase" for it out of muslin. It does smell a little "different" when used - but then so do cutting mats.