Now I know why glass mats are so important!
I love this mat. I thought I just didn't have the skill or ability to cut well, but the glass mat is a MUST for good cutting. If you need the paper to stay in place, simply put down repositionable adhesive and do you work. When you're done, the adhesive simply rolls or washes off. It seemed like a waste of money at first, but worth every penny to me.