I love the self healing mats (also known as “rotary cutter mats”). I have two and use them constantly! I mounted mine to plywood a few years ago and find it really handy when I want to “work” while sitting on the couch instead of at the table or my desk!
Now that my prodigy (my daughter) is getting into crafting and design, I thought maybe it was time for her to have her own mat. The only difference is that she wanted a more “girly” handle!
This is such a simple project and I hope you will find the mounted mat to be as handy as I do!
Materials:
- Self-healing mat
- Plywood cut to the same overall size as the mat (I used Purebond plywood!)
- Carpet tape
- 3/4″ wide weather stripping
- Screen door handle
- Spray paint, if desired
- Four felt pads or plastic bumpers
Cut the plywood to the same overall size as the mat. Even though The Han’s mat is 12″ x 18″, it has a 1/2″ border on all sides making the mat measure 13″ x 19″. Thoroughly sand the board and round the corners with the sander.
Cut the carpet tape and apply it to one side of the board. Do not remove the covering on the tape until the mat is ready to be applied.
Carefully position the mat on the board. Be careful because once it is stuck to the carpet tape, it is a real bear to get it off!
Find the center of one of the shorter ends and mark where the screws will be inserted for the handle. Start the weather stripping at one of these marks, that way the seam will be hidden under the handle and secured with a screw.
Spray paint the handle, if desired, and attach it to the board.
Add felt pads or plastic bumpers to the bottom. That’s it!!
Until next time,
Happy Creating!
