Cutting Mat – DIY Papercutting

A good quality cutting mat is one of the most important elements to be able to papercut very finely.
This cutting mat is usable on both sides, very sturdy, and self-heals like a pro.
As it's transparant you can also use it with a light pad.
I personally own many of these cutting mats in various sizes, they are my absolute favourite of all the mats I've tried.

I recommend choosing a mat that twice the size of the templates you would like to cut on it, to prevent the delicate cut-away parts to catch on the side of the mat, when you're turning your piece.
So if you are not cutting anything above A5, an A4 mat will do. If you are likely to cut pieces of about A4 size, I'd recommend using an A3 sized mat.