'Refreshing' a cutting mat
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I have started on a project this afternoon, and changed my rotary cutting blade as it just doesn't seem to be cutting very well, despite not being very old. Now the new blade is not cutting well either, and so I wonder if it might be my (admittedly rather old, and has been used a lot for papercrafting) cutting mat that might be the problem?
I had a look on the internet, and found one suggestion that the mat's life could be extended by soaking it in tepid water with white vinegar, then scrubbing with a stiff bristled brush. The theory being that adding moisture to the mat would make it more flexible and therefore able to self-heal again.
I was wondering, has anybody here tried this method, and did it work please?
I had a look on the internet, and found one suggestion that the mat's life could be extended by soaking it in tepid water with white vinegar, then scrubbing with a stiff bristled brush. The theory being that adding moisture to the mat would make it more flexible and therefore able to self-heal again.
I was wondering, has anybody here tried this method, and did it work please?
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I soak my self healing mats in water overnight in the bathtub at least once a year. I think it extends the life as they feel like new when dry. A child's plastic pool will work great in the summer, just keep the mats out of the sun.
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If you see lots of marks on your cutting mat that should be an indication.
Also, could it be you have tighten that screw too much? It should be snug
but not too tight. Are you sure you put it back together like it should?
Also, could it be you have tighten that screw too much? It should be snug
but not too tight. Are you sure you put it back together like it should?
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I checked that the blade was rotating, so I know that's okay; but I think maybe it's time to treat myself to a new mat; DH and I just worked out exactly how old this one is, and it definitely doesn't owe me anything! It's having a bath in the meantime, but I think I shall be replacing it come payday.
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