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Do cutting mats warp? Storing the mat vertically
Ellee Beginner USA Member since 4/10/08 Posts: 64	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/31/08 2:22 PM Has anyone had this happen when storing the mats? I store my cutting mat behind a door when it's not in use. When I take it out it usually has a slight bend or two that go away when put on a floor or table. I'm thinking this may not be good and due to heat or time the bends will stay and ruin the mat. Just checking in to see if anyone does this and if their mat has problems or not?
LouisaP Intermediate MN USA Member since 2/27/07 Posts: 401	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/31/08 2:24 PM My Olfa mat warps badly unless I store it flat or hang it vertically (it's easy to put two big bulldog clips on it, and hang the mat from two cuphooks on my sewing room wall).
Deb Thompson Intermediate AB CANADA Member since 7/8/05 Posts: 301	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/31/08 3:01 PM I did the same thing - stand it up to store it and yes it did warp. I've had it laying down now for about 2 years and it's still warped....argh! ------ Deborah Thompson www.debthompsoncollection.com
Rhonda in Montreal   Advanced Beginner QC CANADA Member since 12/9/04 Posts: 2008	Login to reply to this post In reply to Ellee Like this post Date: 7/31/08 3:01 PM Hi Ellee! I store my mat under our bed--that way it's kept horizontal & has no bend problems... Better than us two 'ole goats!! Rhonda ------ You are most welcome to visit us at: www.rhotos-rag.blogspot.com/
ryan's mom PA USA Member since 11/30/04 Posts: 4370	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/31/08 3:41 PM I store my mat and ruler behind my sofa in our living room. It's against the wall that next to the kitchen (my kitchen table is my cutting table) so it's ready and waiting when I want to use it. However, it's wedged in there pretty good. I usually have to ask my DH to get off the sofa so I can move it out and inch or two to pull it out. I've stored it this way for maybe 3 years? No warping yet. But like I said, it's wedged in there. ------ Big 4 Pattern size 12, RTW bottom: 6, RTW jacket 8, RTW top (no size fits me well!) Measurements: 34 HB/36 FB (34C bra)/27.5/36 (and working hard to keep it that way.) Machines: Sewing (Janome Memory Craft 3000 and Kenmore 158 Series machine), Serger (Babylock Imagine), Embroidery (Janome 300E) If you think your sewing is better than everyone else's around here, get out of my way b****. I hate sewing snobs. My blog: www.phatchickdesigns.blogspot.com
KitnRose Intermediate TX USA Member since 6/18/03 Posts: 2026	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/31/08 3:47 PM I also have mine behind the sofa without problems (like Ryan's Mom it's wedged too tightly to think about warping) but I love the idea of hanging it from clips on the wall - once I have room I'll have to do that! ------ Kit "Never underestimate the power of the right dress!" - drsue "Hyu gots to know how to sveet tok de costumers, dollink" - Girl Genius, 11-24-08
Ellee Beginner USA Member since 4/10/08 Posts: 64	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/31/08 4:22 PM Oh boy! Thats what I thought - I went to investigate the clip idea and found a premade hole in the mat for a nail. So now I can put a nail behind the door and hang it up. Thanks everyone =)
tlmck3 Advanced Beginner IL USA Member since 7/11/05 Posts: 3611	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/1/08 0:38 AM I have more than one mat and all of mine have been stored vertically between a bookshelf and the wall for 5 or 6 years....it's fine, even in the temperature and humidity extremes of a 3rd floor, non-air-conditioned Chicago apartment. Sometimes one or another of them is slightly warped but leaving it out flat for a few hours usually solves it. ------ I am going for a level of perfection that is only mine... Most of the pleasure is in getting that last little piece perfect...Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just keep showing up and doing the work. Chuck Close, painter, printmaker, photographer Hope has two lovely daughters: Anger and Courage St. Augustine
Amy-may Intermediate IL USA Member since 6/7/05 Posts: 1135	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/1/08 11:00 PM They will warp permanently if left in the car during the summer
agnesiam Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 9/18/07 Posts: 187	Login to reply to this post In reply to Ellee Like this post Date: 8/2/08 12:01 PM Yes, they can warp. Guess how I know

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