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ALVIN Cutting Mat Professional Self-Healing 12"x18" Model GBM1218 Green/Black Double-Sided, Rotary Cutting Board for Crafts, Sewing, Fabric - 12x18 Inch
Brand | ALVIN |
Color | Green/Black |
Product Dimensions | 18"L x 12"W x 0.2"Th |
Material | Vinyl |
Recommended Uses For Product | Utility |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Special Feature | Reversible, Flexible, Long Lasting, Self Healing, Stain Resistant |
Included Components | Cutting Mat |
Item Weight | 8 ounces |
Number of Items | 1 |
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- GBM Series - Green on one side, black on the other, with both sides gridded. Professional quality for all kinds of graphic arts, hobbies, crafts, shop, and industrial applications. This durable, self-healing, reversible cutting mat is 3 millimeters thick. Not just for cutting; it can also be used as a desk blotter or general-purpose work mat.
- Whether you like to use a rotary blade or a straight utility blade, the composite vinyl construction of this mat will be able to handle it. The design allows for a long-lasting, non-glare, surface that can be cut and slashed constantly without showing marks or cutting lines. Non-stick surface is impervious to abrasions and liquid spills.
- Printed grid pattern includes guidelines for 45 and 60 degree angles and 0.5 inch grid lines. Find the perfect center on any project with zero centering lines. All 4 edges are fully numbered and graduated with 0.125 inch hash marks that extend beyond the zero base line for convenience. Mat sizes 24 x 36 inches and above include internal horizontal and vertical graduated hash marks.
- No matter how ambitious your next project is, our mats are available in numerous sizes, ranging from 3.5 x 5.5 inches all the way up to 48 x 96 inches.
- A Professional's Choice - Alvin has been the professional's choice for drafting tools and drawing supplies for over half a century. Since 1950, we have brought quality and value to our customers
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Durability | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Value for money | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Accuracy | 4.4 | — | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
Sturdiness | 4.8 | — | — | — | 4.7 | 4.9 |
Adhesion | 4.5 | 4.3 | — | — | 4.5 | — |
Sold By | — | JiaronDirect | Berger Industries | Berger Industries | Amazon.com | PalmStore |
size | 12" x 18" | Large | 24"x36" | 18"x24" | 24"x36" | 9'' x 12'' and 12'' x 18'' |
material | Vinyl | — | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) | Gray | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
shape | — | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular |
thickness | — | — | 3 millimeters millimeters | 3 millimeters millimeters | — | 3 millimeters millimeters |
weight | 0.5 pounds | — | 2 pounds | 0.5 pounds | 2.61 pounds | 2 pounds |
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Brand | ALVIN |
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Color | Green/Black |
Product Dimensions | 18"L x 12"W x 0.2"Th |
Material | Vinyl |
Recommended Uses For Product | Utility |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Special Feature | Reversible, Flexible, Long Lasting, Self Healing, Stain Resistant |
Included Components | Cutting Mat |
Item Weight | 8 ounces |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | ALVIN |
ASIN | B0015AOIYI |
Item model number | GBM1218 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #4,600 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #26 in Quilting Cutting Mats |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 29, 2009 |
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Extra durable self-healing and reversible cutting mats are green on one side, black on the other and are 3mm thick. Both sides have grid marks and a 1 inch grid pattern. The mat is made from a unique composite vinyl material designed for both rotary blades and straight utility blades and provide a long-lasting, non-glare surface that can be cut and slashed constantly without showing marks or cutting lines. It can also be used as a desk blotter or general-purpose work mat.
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Customers like the quality, durability, and size of the cutting mat. For example, they mention it's a great product, holds up really well, and is big enough to cut various things on. Customers are also impresseded with the value, saying it'll save them time and money in the long run. As for the cutting, they say it'd be great for cutting accurately from any angle using the measurements on it.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the cutting mat. They mention that it is a great craft board to cut various things on, and the best cutting mat ever. The product is durable and has great durability. Some customers also say that the quality is fantastic and that it works for all cutting and self healing.
"these mats are excellent. Great for cutting paper, mat board, cardboard, illustration board without cutting up your desk!" Read more
"It’s perfect." Read more
"18" x 36" is great for use on the desk (as a desk "blotter")...." Read more
"I underestimated the size but it's perfect. And huge. Love the black, looks sexy on my black desk. Nice work surface all around...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the durability of the cutting mat. They mention that it holds up really well, isn't flimsy, and maintains an overall nice condition. The product appears to be of good quality, and has excellent physical properties. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It's not cheap, but it is a well-made product that holds up to usage, has border lines on it which are super useful for many different applications,..." Read more
"...put it away at some point, I'll be storing it flat as well; the mat isn't flimsy but seems like it could possibly warp if not hung up or stored..." Read more
"...As far as durability, the mat held up well over the year or so I used it...." Read more
"...I bought is almost 2 years old, and I must say the surface of it is still in great shape!..." Read more
Customers like the size of the cutting mat. For example, they say it's big, good for measuring cards, and covers a large work area. Some mention that it fits well in their crafting tool box.
"...The mat looks great and covers a large work area. All of the measurements you may need are printed on the front and back.Well worth the money." Read more
"...I use this mat a lot with my quilting, it is a great size, and so far has held up wonderfully!..." Read more
"The cutting mat from Alvin seems to be great. Perfect size for the area where I am using it...." Read more
"I underestimated the size but it's perfect. And huge. Love the black, looks sexy on my black desk. Nice work surface all around...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the cutting tools. They say it is a great quality product for the price. Some customers also mention that it is well worth the price and a good purchase.
"...They're not very expensive, you get 2 sides to go through and you can cut on it, drop solder on it, burn it, whatever and your desk is fine...." Read more
"...Well worth the money." Read more
"...mat, not because the 1st one is worn out, but because the price is too good to pass up, and I can put them together to have a really big cutting area..." Read more
"Definitely worth the money; perfect size, added my travel journal supplies to use when traveling" Read more
Customers like the cutting capabilities of the office product. They mention that it works well for cutting, can take getting cut by an exacto knife, and it will self-heal. The grid on both sides of the mat helps with angles and measurements. Customers also appreciate that it's easy to cut without applying a lot of pressure.
"...cheap, but it is a well-made product that holds up to usage, has border lines on it which are super useful for many different applications, is easy-..." Read more
"these mats are excellent. Great for cutting paper, mat board, cardboard, illustration board without cutting up your desk!" Read more
"I liked how this mat can take getting cut by an exacto knife and it will self heal. The mat looks great and covers a large work area...." Read more
"...It works well for cutting and the grid helps with angles and measurements...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the self healing mat. They mention that it works well with their rotary cutter, gets the job done, and is inexpensive. Some say that the mat is great for grids and is the perfect base for model building. Overall, most are happy with the product's performance and recommend it to others.
"...this board does not heal as well as end grain maple, it does a surprisingly good job...." Read more
"...It was inexpensive, looks nice, and gets the job done." Read more
"...I find the surface still workable and maintains an overall nice condition...." Read more
"...Also it works great with my rotary cutter. In terms of what size to get? I picked the 18 x 12 inch version of this purely because of the price...." Read more
Customers find the dual-purpose mat versatile and useful for many different applications. They appreciate the handy feature and the fact that it's two-sided. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It's a great dual purpose mat for anyone whose desk is their main everything surface...." Read more
"...holds up to usage, has border lines on it which are super useful for many different applications, is easy-going on cutting tools, and lasts a long..." Read more
"...I was initially intrigued by the two-sided feature...." Read more
"...This one is perfect for my needs." Read more
Customers like the self-healing capabilities of the cutting board. They say that the cuts heal instantly and completely. The self- healing surface is harder than some other brands, and it's a nice firm cutting mat.
"...second for the self-healing capabilities, and third for the stellar reviews it had received...." Read more
"I liked how this mat can take getting cut by an exacto knife and it will self heal. The mat looks great and covers a large work area...." Read more
"...There was no strong odor. The mat self-heals well and doesn't retain marks from my rotary cutter...." Read more
"...The cuts do heal themselves for the most part, though I haven't put that feature through the ringer yet...." Read more
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The primary advantage this advertises over others is the ability for the board to "heal" scar marks. I have used many products that have claimed this, but other than end grain maple hardwood, I have not used any product that has actually done it, until now.
While this board does not heal as well as end grain maple, it does a surprisingly good job. By doing this, the service life of the mat is extended (as scar markings eventually ruin a mat/board and make clean cuts no longer possible). So in the long run, this mat could save you money with a longer service life over other products.
The overall build quality is excellent, and I clean the mat using a disinfectant (accelerated hydrogen peroxide) in which it has held up very well to being cleaned with.
Another plus of this mat over others I have used is that it is very easy going on knife, razor, and utility blades. It slows the speed in which they dull at, which is convenient if you use this kind of product a lot.
The only downside I see is the price. It's not cheap, but it is a well-made product that holds up to usage, has border lines on it which are super useful for many different applications, is easy-going on cutting tools, and lasts a long time. So to me it is worth the price.
I must first say that I have never owned a cutting mat. My mother has been sewing for most of her life and I can't remember her ever having one, either. So, I didn't really know what to shop for, only that I needed one to cover most of the surface of my work table.
I purchased the Alvin Cutting Mat first for the size to price ratio (it was significantly cheaper than other brands of the same size), second for the self-healing capabilities, and third for the stellar reviews it had received. After using it for two weeks, I am happy to report that it is everything others have claimed and I am extremely pleased with it. I was initially intrigued by the two-sided feature. As far as I can tell, there is no difference in the sides other than color, so I use the green for vinyl and the black for fabric. I have cut on the mat with various blades and each time the cut disappears in seconds. It looks good as new every time I use it. I'm not sure how long this will last, as I tend to cut vinyl very often, but I am pleased thus far with the results. As for cleaning, I have used a damp cloth to wipe it down once, but for the most part it stays pretty clean with the type of work that I do on it. I am not concerned about the mat keeping its shape (mine is left flat on the table 24/7), but if I do put it away at some point, I'll be storing it flat as well; the mat isn't flimsy but seems like it could possibly warp if not hung up or stored flat.
Overall, I believe this has been my best recent Amazon purchase. The mat was delivered in a large flat box to prevent bending and the packaging was sufficient. I plan to use this mat for a long time.
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2016
I must first say that I have never owned a cutting mat. My mother has been sewing for most of her life and I can't remember her ever having one, either. So, I didn't really know what to shop for, only that I needed one to cover most of the surface of my work table.
I purchased the Alvin Cutting Mat first for the size to price ratio (it was significantly cheaper than other brands of the same size), second for the self-healing capabilities, and third for the stellar reviews it had received. After using it for two weeks, I am happy to report that it is everything others have claimed and I am extremely pleased with it. I was initially intrigued by the two-sided feature. As far as I can tell, there is no difference in the sides other than color, so I use the green for vinyl and the black for fabric. I have cut on the mat with various blades and each time the cut disappears in seconds. It looks good as new every time I use it. I'm not sure how long this will last, as I tend to cut vinyl very often, but I am pleased thus far with the results. As for cleaning, I have used a damp cloth to wipe it down once, but for the most part it stays pretty clean with the type of work that I do on it. I am not concerned about the mat keeping its shape (mine is left flat on the table 24/7), but if I do put it away at some point, I'll be storing it flat as well; the mat isn't flimsy but seems like it could possibly warp if not hung up or stored flat.
Overall, I believe this has been my best recent Amazon purchase. The mat was delivered in a large flat box to prevent bending and the packaging was sufficient. I plan to use this mat for a long time.
Well worth the money.
This product arrived in a very large, picture-frame shaped box. It was not folded in half, but it did have a slight bend from being slumped in the box. After lying flat on the ground for several hours, the bend was gone. There was no strong odor. The mat self-heals well and doesn't retain marks from my rotary cutter.
As other reviewers have noted, this mat is exactly 36x24 inches, and only has numbers up to 35 and 23 inches with a half-inch border around the edge.
I learned my lesson with transporting these cutting mats and exposing them to heat, and I plan on keeping this one in my house and away from any heat sources.
12/28/15 EDITED TO ADD:
I was very careful to keep the cutting mat out of my hot car or heat sources. I kept it behind my sewing machine desk in my air conditioned loft. When I next pulled it out, it had warped along the top because--I'm assuming--it was near a window. It was not exposed to direct sunlight, but the heat from the window significantly warped the top of the mat.
As far as durability, the mat held up well over the year or so I used it. The only issue I had was when I cut a large number of quilt strips along the 45 degree line with my rotary cutter, a long, narrow, sliver/chunk of the mat came out along that line. The mat was still usable, but it wasn't perfectly smooth anymore.
I took away a star from my original review because, even though I like this product, it warps entirely too easily when exposed to the slightest heat. I am buying yet another one, but this time I will keep it on the wood floor beneath the rug in my craft room. Fingers crossed it lasts longer this time!