my cutting mat warped

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06-09-2008, 01:54 PM

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jbsstrawberry

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How about between the mattress and box spring for a couple of nights??

06-20-2008, 03:55 AM

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maggiebooboo

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I used the blowdryer to heat it up and then put some books on it for a couple of days. It's almost as good as new.

06-20-2008, 05:46 AM

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auntluc

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I can relate to the warped cutting mat. I left my large 24" mat on the front seat of my car in the blistering sun with the windows rolled up for half a day before I thought to get it out. Not only did it warp and remold itself to the shape of the seat but smelled like skunk pee.
Mats exposed to the sunlight thru a window will also warp, stretch and get wavy lines in them. I now hang my mats up when I am finished for the day.

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Originally Posted by maggiebooboo

I'm not sure how this happened, it has been this way for a while. It hasn't bothered me until I started with these tiny little squares that seem to be stretching. So I would like to move them as little as possible. But when I get to that end of the mat, I worry that it will be off. I tried setting heavy books on it over night and didn't find that it helped any. Any other ideas?

06-20-2008, 05:49 AM

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thequiltlady08

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I had a warped mat one time - could do nothing to get it to be flat again - had to be another one and deal with the stink for a few days... :(

06-20-2008, 05:50 AM

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maggiebooboo

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SKUNK PEE!! Ish! :lol:

09-30-2009, 05:48 PM

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muffins

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I just want to thank all of you for your wonderful ideas on a warped cutting board. The hair dryer worked. So I guess the trick is heat and pressure on it till it cools.