It's so shiny you can practically see your future projects in its reflection! The Sizzix Chrome Precision Base Plate, also known as a cutting mat, is the wonder tool you've been searching for to get the cleanest, most precise cuts in a variety of materials! Contents: One Sizzix Chrome Precision Base Plate Size: Base Plate measures 10" x 6.125" x 0.125" If you've ever been frustrated that your beautiful, elegant, intricate Thinlits are taking absolutely forever to clean of excess paper bits and pieces, then you need the Sizzix Chrome Precision Base Plate. This shiny, tough tool is just what you've been looking for to make your life easier! Get precise cuts every single time, and with just one single pass through your machine! Your BIGkick, Big Shot, or Vagabond machine (sold separately) will thank you! What materials can your Chrome Precision Base Plate cut? Paper Cardstock Burlap Craft plastic Craft metal Fabric Craft aluminum Canvas Lightweight suede Lambskin Thin cork How to use the Chrome Precision Base Plate: The Chrome Base Plate is a replacement for your standard multi-purpose platform. Unlike the standard multi-purpose platform you're probably used to using, the Chrome Base Plate's instruction diagrams actually go face-down on the machine with the shiny chrome surface facing up. The next layer is going to be your material, not a cutting pad. Your Thinlit dies are also going to be placed with the cutting side facing your material and the Chrome Base Plate without a cutting pad beneath it (crazy, right?) A cutting pad over the Thinlit on top completes your sandwich and readies you for your pass through the machine Your Chrome Base Plate is so strong that it can last thousands of passes through your die cutting machine with the blade side down without getting a single mark, scratch, or dent! Tips and reminders: Ensure your chrome side is facing up and the instruction diagrams are facing down. Do not use with the Big Shot Foldaway or the Big Shot Plus machines as usage will reduce the effectiveness of the cutting pads and dies. Do not use the Chrome Precision Base Plate with steel-rule dies as damage may occur. Just think of all the die cuts you can make in no time at all now that you're not spending all your time cleaning up your cuts or poking out every last bit of paper. And you won't have to worry about damaging or warping your favorite dies. Number of pieces: 1 Brand Sizzix Category Die Cutting (Accessories) Themes Card Making, Giftmaking, Hobbies and Leisure Dimensions 10" x 6.25" SKU sz-660470 UPC 630454244615