[Sca-cooks] OT- question about cutting silk/slick synthetics.

[Dianne & Greg Stucki]

>
> I had suggested one of the roller cutters, which I've seen in fabric
> stores, but I've never used one myself, so I don't know how well they
> work. Has anyone tried a hot knife on this? I think there are
> electrically heated ones. Wouldn't this have the additional advantage
> of melting the edge of a synthetic and keep it from fraying?
>
> Thanks,
>    Stefan


I have never used a hot knife, but as a quilter, I have used the rotary
cutter with special mat and ruler almost constantly. They are wonderful
things. I would recommend small dots of rubber cement or sandpaper on the
back of the ruler to minimize slipping, which can lead to inadvertent
removal of flesh...

Laurensa