Rockler adds silicone bench mat

Rockler Woodworking & Hardware introduced the Silicone Project Mat, a flexible, textured work surface that offers quick and easy cleanup and protects the underlying area from potential damage.

The mat sheds dried glue simply by cracking it and peeling it off, while wet glue is easily rinsed away, according to the company. The silicone is also heat-resistant, providing a protective barrier for hot glue guns.

"The Silicone Project Mat provides an instant, protective, easy-to-clean work base," Rockler vice president of merchandising and proprietary Steve Krohmer said in a statement. "After finishing a project, all you need to do is crack any dried glue off, roll it up, and tuck it away until the next time you need it."

The Silicone Project Mat measures 15'' x 30'' overall and is 1/8'' thick. It sells for $30.

For more, visit www.rockler.com.