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ALVIN Cutting Mat Translucent Series Professional Cutting Mat 18"x24" Model TM2224 Self-Healing, Great for Lightboxes, Safe with Rotary or Utility Knife - 18 x 24 inches

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Arrives Monday, Sep 23
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Size: 18" x 24"


Features

  • ALVIN TM Series mats are translucent with printed grid on one side only. Great for use with lightboxes or other see-through applications. Fully graduated on four edges in 0.125 inches. Find the center on any project with zero centering lines.
  • This self-healing and reversible cutting mat is 3 millimeters thick and extra durable. Made from a unique composite vinyl material designed for both rotary blades and straight utility blades. It provides a long-lasting, non-glare surface that can be cut and slashed constantly without showing marks or cutting lines.
  • Non-glare and non-stick surface resists abrasions and liquid spills. Can also be used as a desk blotter or general-purpose work mat. Professional quality for all kinds of graphic arts, hobbies, crafts, shop, and industrial applications.
  • No matter how ambitious your next project is, our hobby mats are available in various sizes, ranging from 3.5 x 5.5 inches all the way up to 36 x 48 inches.
  • ALVIN has been the professional's choice for drafting tools and drawing supplies for over half a century. Since 1950, we have been known for our wide selection of high-quality products at a fair price. Our tools help bridge the gap between ideas and innovations.

Product Dimensions: 18 x 24 x 0.2 inches


Item Weight: 6.4 ounces


Manufacturer: Alvin


Item model number: TM2224


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: August 5, 2006


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  • Thick and durable. This will last a long time.
Size: 8 1/2" x 12"
Perfect on it’s own or as an accessory to a light pad. I was surprised how thick it is! Super product! Seamstress, artist, craftsman…this is a very handy tool for all.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 20, 2022 by Tina Cook

  • Sturdy, serves many purposes
Size: 18" x 24"
I use this for taping my large watercolor projects. The measurements provide help when I tape it to get even lines around my work and to keep my surface from buckling. I also use it to protect my workspace. It is great when I need to use my exacto knife. It’s very sturdy; not flimsy like most self-healing mats. An all-around helpful tool in the studio. I had another from the same brand for many years and knew I could trust it to be just what I needed. It didn’t disappoint! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 12, 2022 by Jenny

  • Great small cutting board
Size: 12" x 18"
Received this item really fast. It’s a sturdy small sized cutting mat.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 12, 2022 by Met

  • Alvin Translucent Cutting Mat, 12" x 18"
Size: 12" x 18"
I purchased this exact cutting mat at a local art store in 2006. They no longer carry it, and the replacement is green/opaque/has no angled gridlines, so I went online to see if these were still around. They are! Back in '06, this was the first I had heard of "self-healing" cutting mats. Lo and behold, it lived up to its promise, and then some! I put the mat through its paces, generally abusing it with various permanent ink and paint spills, and not really paying attention to where I was cutting (the company suggests moving your cuts around the board to space out the wear and tear). The only reason I bought a new mat is that my old one is becoming opaque with all the stains. We used the old one last night to cut some cardboard, and it worked just fine. We will keep it for messier jobs. Even without a light box, I have found the translucency extremely helpful for many projects through the years. For example, lining up typeface on my acrylic stamps for layered stamping projects. I appreciate the thoughtfulness of the grid, which includes 45º and 60º angles. I find 12" X 18" to be perfect for my (pretty limited) workspace. I can move it easily, but rarely need to. Even with all the cuts, I can write just fine over it (my messy handwriting will have to look for a different excuse lol). If I am going to bring plastic into my home, it *must* be a mulitasker. This mat won't see a landfill any time soon, and neither will its predecessor. Since purchasing this mat, I've noticed how many of my favorite "makers" have either the green or clear Alvin mats in their set-ups. Alvin got my loyalty with that first mat, and I just hope I'm right. I hope that sharing my experience with this invaluable tool helps someone, and I wish everyone good luck with their projects. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 9, 2021 by prooffrock

  • Perfect Companion for Lightbox
Size: 8 1/2" x 12"
I have a lightbox without a cutting surface which I use for quilt paper piecing. I considered getting a new one with a ruled cutting surface so I could cut directly on the lightbox, but the one I had in mind, which had been demonstrated in several online videos, was very expensive. I decided to try this cutting mat since it was advertised to be translucent, and it lives up to the advertising. It seemes to be very high quality, makes a perfect companion to my lightbox, fits within the lighted area perfectly, and I can store it along with the lightbox. As an added bonus, the mat came with an Exacto knife. I'm very happy with this purchase, which cost much less than the one I was originally considering. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 19, 2021 by Elizabeth A. Koch

  • I can cut on the mat
Size: 8 1/2" x 12"
paper-piecing
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 19, 2022 by Amazon Customer

  • Great Find for Foundation Paper Piecing
Size: 8 1/2" x 12"
I happened to see this in use on a YouTube video about foundation paper piecing, and ordered it immediately. When used with my Cricut light box, it makes my paper piecing more accurate.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 24, 2022 by Cindy Wallace

  • quality
Size: 18" x 24"
Long history of quality product for design and architecture
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 13, 2022 by Christopher Carr

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