can you cut on it? I need a mat to cut my fondant decorations on. I use a scalpel and was wondering if this is a self-healing mat. Thanks.
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Hi, the answer is yes and no. I do cut on it and it does self heal without any problems as long as they are not deep cuts and made carefully without too much pressure. I did damage the first one I bought by making some deep cuts (through and through) applying excessive pressure with an exact-o blade on it (I was cutting out deep letters). So as long as the cuts are made with care without excessive pressure the superficial cuts do heal and wont leave marks on the fondant when rolling it. hope this helps.
257194
No, I used it to cut my fondant and it went through the mat. It doesn't show as bad, however when I fold it I could see where the cuts are.
257195
No you cannot cut on this. I used an exacto knife on it and it sliced this mat up. Bummer.
257196
No,Ive had to replace my mat because of all the cuts i made on it. I would not recommend cutting on it at all.
257197
No this is not good for cutting.. May I suggest this mat : Alvin Professional -Self Healing Cutting Mat GREEN/BLACK (12x18) I have it for cutting and it's great.
257198
good day, the product is very good and is great because it sticks to the work surface and can extend the fondan easily, however do not recommend using a scalpel, you could use the cutter for pizza, or Might I use cutters wilton not afincarte to avoid punching the mat, as it has so much thick as a cut matt and if you always recommend as you have some care regards
257199
No! It'sa silicone mat I wouldn't use a scalpel on it, I just use a palette knife or the blunt end of a regular knife.
67890
The mat itself in not a magnet. It has a metal layer in it and you use these little peg magnets to hold things in place. Also, the "self healing" surface is not very durable. I've found that out as I make more and more cuts - the surface has started to peal off in some areas, and that's with very light use. I think the "iFixit" mat might be what you're looking for (http://www.amazon.com/iFixit-IF145-167-1-Magnetic-Project-Mat/dp/B00876JHBM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1362157639&sr=8-3&keywords=magnetic+work+mat)
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I don't know. My guess would be no, but you could go to the Pazzles website and ask - they are very good at answering questions very quickly. I think that the felt would slip before you were done cutting, but they might actually have a fix for that, and they may also test it and let you know.
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I don't think you are supposed to cut them....I read that if the mat gets cut accidently, you shouldn't use it any more..not sure why
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i don't know, i was under the impression it was a mat to use to make dough, (a clean surface), also to cut fondant, the latest in icing cakes. to cut out icing fondant and decorate with fondant, cut flowers, circles and the like to add to the fondant iced cake, ask seller if it can go in oven and let me know, o.k.? thanks
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I always keep that mat! But, maybe you could try a piece of parchment paper or get a cheapy plastic placemat from the dollar store to protect the sticky layer of the cutting may.
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I used this fondant for my daughter's birthday cake. I LOVED the way it rolled out and became very pliable, and it tasted SO much better than the wilton stuff. However, when it came using the fondant for cutouts (I had star wars cookie cutters and wanted to use fondant for the shapes) it was really soft. Maybe I had just worked it for too long, I don't know. I ended up using wilton for the decorations. Maybe you could put it in the fridge for awhile before you tried making figures? That might help.
2195877
The mat is made of a rubber material so it can be cut, but I think cutting it will leave jagged, unfinished edges depending on which edge you choose to cut along.
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I guess you could use it for food, but I wouldn't. It's a cutting mat for materials and while it is self-healing, I wouldn't count on it for keeping out bacteria.
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Hello MaryKatz...I will be at our cafe later this afternoon and take a closer look at the rhinestone piece. I know the rhinestones were in a single mesh piece, so you probably can cut it lengthwise...let me check it out and advise. The piece is really nice as a 4-row strand for cake layer bases...good quality. MB
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I got mine out to read the instructions. It does not say anything about cutting or not cutting. It does have some fibers in it. But when I looked closely, I don't think it would hurt it. At first I thought cutting it would 'free' the fibers and it might unravel. But I'm not sure after looking closely. Read the rest of the answers. They had good points. Sorry I was not more helpful.
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I would not recommend it...you don't want any grease or anything on the mat - it will erode fondant. I also think that cookie dough might need a bit of flour to keep it from sticking. But if you aren't going to use it for fondant all that often, I don't see why not. But really, just go to the Walmart and buy it by the yard. It's a lot cheaper and you can have several for different uses. It's very expensive. And the first one I ordered came folded into an envelope, rendering it garbage, so be careful who you order from, if you do.
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Hi Gottaluvlabs, Please not trim the mat. Doing this will expose the fiberglass core which would make it unusable. The only solution is to have overhang, unfortunately. We are currently looking at adding new sizes so you can keep an eye out for that. Happy baking! BrightSpring
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You should NEVER use scissors to CUT out a mat. Some professional groomers do use them to slice out a mat, but unless you know what you are doing, you can easily cut the skin. As the mat tightens, it pulls the skin INTO the mat. You won't be able to see that and if you cut through it with scissors, you are likely to leave a deep gash in your pet. I have seen such incidents by both bad groomers and well meaning pet parents. These cuts can be as long as 4-6" and as deep as 2" or more. Do yourself a favor, if its matted, take it to a professional to have it shaved, if it cannot be brushed out safely and humanly. Remember, humanly. You should NEVER use scissors to CUT out a mat. Some professional groomers do use them to slice out a mat, but unless you know what you are doing, you can easily cut the skin. As the mat tightens, it pulls the skin INTO the mat. You won't be able to see that and if you cut through it with scissors, you are likely to leave a deep gash in your pet. I have seen such incidents by both bad groomers and well meaning pet parents. These cuts can be as long as 4-6" and as deep as 2" or more. Do yourself a favor, if its matted, take it to a professional to have it shaved, if it cannot be... » Read More You should NEVER use scissors to CUT out a mat. Some professional groomers do use them to slice out a mat, but unless you know what you are doing, you can easily cut the skin. As the mat tightens, it pulls the skin INTO the mat. You won't be able to see that and if you cut through it with scissors, you are likely to leave a deep gash in your pet. I have seen such incidents by both bad groomers and well meaning pet parents. These cuts can be as long as 4-6" and as deep as 2" or more. Do yourself a favor, if its matted, take it to a professional to have it shaved, if it cannot be brushed out safely and humanly. Remember, humanly. « Show Less
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This is silicone so no sharp implements can be used on it as it will cut. A soft silicone palette knife is ideal.
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The packaging says that it's 12 X 18 so you could probably use it on a sheet cake ~ you will also need to lay it out and let it flatten, it comes folded up, but it's thin material so that shouldn't be a big deal, think of a vinyl place mat, for the table and you have the idea... You would need to remove it prior to cutting the cake..
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I works great. Before you use it the first time just season it with Crisco so there is a slight film over the side you will be using (middle-between the sheets). It is probably the best tool you could get if you are going to roll fondant out for cakes. I wipe it down with a paper towel after use and store it rolled in the tube it came to keep it safe.