A protective craft sheet is needed by messy and neat crafters alike. While people may get neater with practice it sure does make sense to have a good protective surface down to save any table or surface you are using to create on. The craft sheet acts as a collection point for things that drop off or down during the crafting process, and can be used as a 'blending surface' or 'palate' for colour mixing. A good quality crafting mat will also be non-stick, heat resistant, waterproof and durable enough for repeated usage.
I have a plain manilla coloured craft sheet, I find with its very simple style it is a great non-fussy background for an objective look at ongoing projects.
If you struggle finding a craft sheet any 'splash mat' will do as a starting point but beware its limitations as it would not have been designed for all the things a bespoke craft sheet will.
When I first started crafting i tried to craft without a
craft sheet; to protect the surface I was working on I used a carrier bag. Sadly the bag moved around which made life a little difficult as I was adding graduated colour to some cardstock. Even more significant the carrier bag ink came off the bag and coloured my card-stock. The result was a ruined project. Short cuts can be costly!
As at January 2012 a A3 craft sheet is between £8 and £12 depending on the make of the sheet and the supplier. Other sizes are available. I would suggest in all but incredibly exceptional circumstances a craft sheet is always cheaper to buy than a replacement table.
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