magnetic cutting mats - reviews?

craftyteaspoon · 07-04-2008

I keep looking at the magnetic cutting mats and wondering if they are worth it. I sometimes have issues keeping my ruler straight when using a craft blade to cut, thought this might help.

Or is it just a waist? If you have one or have used one please give me your thoughts.

Thank you in advance!

Marshaspeck50 · 07-04-2008

I have had my magnetic cutting mat since Feb. I got it as a birthday present and I absolutely love it. The magnetic ruler and "pins" keep your paper without any movement. I am really bad about measuring and this has grid lines on the sides ever 1/8". All you do is line up your ruler on each size and cut. I use it most frequently to trim just a little off a layer if I measured badly which happens because I hate to measure and try to eyeball things. I say go for it. I have never regretted getting it.

PJill · 07-04-2008

OK, dumb me. If that is the one that holds the 12 X 12 paper, I have it. Got it last Christmas and thought it would be great. I put a pretty piece of Bling paper on it and there it still sits, 7 months later! For some reason, I thought I had read that it wasn't to be cut on and was only for holding your page together while doing a layout. If I can use it as a cutting mat, I will be getting it out and using it starting tonight when the kids go to bed. If I am wrong-someone, PLEASE stop me before I cut! Thanx

craftyteaspoon · 07-04-2008

All of the ones that I've been looking at are self healing cutting mats - so yup you are to cut on them. No idea if that is what you have because the ones I've seen are slightly larger than 12x12. HTH

dlk72 · 02-21-2009

I am looking at the magnetic cutting mats as well and wondering if I should go with that or the glass cutting mat. I have a self healing mat now that has rolled up on all 4 edges. Has anyone else had that problem? I don't want to get another one if they all do that. Thanks.

Babies · 02-22-2009

I have had a MM 12 x 12 mat with magnets for over a year, and use it every day. I find that it works better than any cutter for getting straight cuts, but that's an indivifual thing, I guess. My edges have not rolled, but remember to use a heat gun very far away from it! I think even if you have a hot light bulb right over it, it could roll your edges. I have only 'cool' natural light bulbs, so the one directly over it throws very little heat. I find I no longer use the magnets, just the magnetic ruler and my hands!

Obviously, an xacto knife can be more dangerous than a cutter, so you have to be careful and put the knife away from any little fingers!

dlk72 · 02-22-2009

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll work on some alternatives.

boston newbie · 02-25-2009

The green self-healing mats will curl if you leave them too long in the sun or near a heat source or store them standing up. I have 6 of these mats in different sizes for quilting (over 20 years), and only one has curled. When you store it, lay it flat (under the bed works great).

dlk72 · 02-25-2009

Thanks. My mat is a clear one, but I will be more careful how I store it from now on!

curias · 02-25-2009

I did a video review of the We R Memory Keepers magnetic mat:

http://scraptime.ca/blogpage/?p=406

I found the ruler to be really strong and held the paper in place. I was able to cut 1/8" pieces with it.

SouthernStorm · 02-25-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by curias

I did a video review of the We R Memory Keepers magnetic mat:

http://scraptime.ca/blogpage/?p=406

I found the ruler to be really strong and held the paper in place. I was able to cut 1/8" pieces with it.

LOL! Thanks, Christine! I was about to post your link. Love your videos.

May God bless, Sandi