Self Healing Cutting Mat Substitute

Does anyone know if this type of material can be used for a cutting mat.

Self healing cutting mat substitute.

The other day one of my students asked me what a self healing cutting mat is made of. Cutting mats also have lines for cutting diagonals. I d like to cover a table and use it for a cutting table in my sewing room. The cost of a cutting mat in a suitable size is astronomical.

Us art supply 24 x 36 self healing cutting mat. The green black mats are reversible with grid markings on each side. Any surface other than a self healing mat will dull the blade on the first cut. I was thinking i could cut large pieces from bulletin board paper on it.

I ve been storing my self healing cutting mat in three trash bags with a large board on top and placed under a bed to keep the fumes under control and i thought it was an effective solution. Substitute for cutting mat. Uhmw is a tough low friction largely chemical resistant thermoplastic often used for industrial sized. However i took it out briefly for cutting twice in two days and now i feel sick again.

Polyethylene would be a good substitute. A 24x36 is plenty. Seems like a good price if it can be used after making it sticky. I have done a search and only found the mysterious phrase made of a unique self healing composite material.

1 2 grid with 1 8 marks for precise alignment as well as 45 and 60 guides.