Acrylic ruler

A ruler of thick, clear plastic used to make straight cuts with a rotary cutter. Available in a variety of sizes and shapes.

There are several different brands of rulers, for example OmniGrid and O'Lipfa. A distinguishing characteristic among the brands is the color of the gridlines. Try some different rulers before purchasing so that you find the ruler that works best for you.

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