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Cutting lines on my mat
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Cutting lines on my mat
I have a large cutting Matt but the 1 inch line has faded out so from cutting in same line so often. Is there any good way to refurbish the white line so I can see it better
I sure hate to replace it because that is the only thing that looks worn out about it
I sure hate to replace it because that is the only thing that looks worn out about it
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Re: Cutting lines on my mat
I had the same problem Glenda and finally used a JoAnn's coupon to replace my mat.. I use my old mat for cutting batting and such... so if you find something to mend the groove cut into the mat let me know.
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Re: Cutting lines on my mat
You might try using the markings on your ruler instead of your mat. That way you can cut from anywhere on that mat.
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Re: Cutting lines on my mat
It just seemed a waste to replace it with it still working good except the white lines are hard to see from cutting in the same place to often I think surely there is something I could refresh the lines with I just can't think of the right stuff to use thought about white out you no the stuff to white out writing maybe it would show up white on the green
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Re: Cutting lines on my mat
How about renumbering it yourself with a sharpie pen? Just black out the numbers there and starting where two or three was, mark it with a one and go on from there.
Joan
Joan
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Re: Cutting lines on my mat
I never use the markings on the mat for cutting. Using your ruler as Cindyg said, makes it so you could cut from anywhere on the mat.
Also, makes your mat last longer, as you do not over work any one spot.
Also, I find that my cuts are way more accurate.
I use my smaller ruler to measure the width, and place my large ruller right up againt the smaller one, then cut using my larger ruler as the guide. Does that make any sense? Don't know how to explain, but basicly it like a carpenter who uses a "square" to get it cut marked exactly for a wood project.
Velda
Also, makes your mat last longer, as you do not over work any one spot.
Also, I find that my cuts are way more accurate.
I use my smaller ruler to measure the width, and place my large ruller right up againt the smaller one, then cut using my larger ruler as the guide. Does that make any sense? Don't know how to explain, but basicly it like a carpenter who uses a "square" to get it cut marked exactly for a wood project.
Velda
HUGS, Vel
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Re: Cutting lines on my mat
Thanks for the replys. Guess it just the easier way to use the lines on mat to cut with but looks like I need to learn using the 2 rulers
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Re: Cutting lines on my mat
Would nail polish be an idea? Just an idea of the cuff may not be good.