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How to make a computer mat cutter.
1 cut out some sheets of wrapping paper to the size of each of your frames or use the sheets from within the frames if you have them.
At the 1 setting it did little more than score the cardstock.
Make sure the cutting edge is flush with the ruler.
Finally i gave the non slip mat a bit of a trim since it was peaking out the sides a bit.
Don t attempt to tug or pull the center away.
Always cut away from the important part.
If you re using a mat cutter tool it will be a sliding attachment with its own ruled edge to ensure that the cutter doesn t slip.
How to cut a double mat on a logan mat cutter.
I also decided to make the edge black with a permanent marker.
Line up the mat alongside the plastic guide and press the load paper button.
The cutter will cut your design starting from the right edge so line the edge of the paper up over there.
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Also my work table is about 6 feet long.
In the chair mat s defense i am on the huggable side at 240 ish.
How to cut a double mat on a logan mat cutter.
2 if you already have the artwork you re going to use write down a quick description on each cut out sheet of paper so that you make sure you don t have too much of one thing too close together.
Use three light cuts to get through the board.
But nonetheless sitting in divots defeats one of the main benefits of the mat in the first place the ability to roll and move the chair freely.
When it comes to fabric sometimes scissors just won t cut it.
To cut the mat sides repeat the steps described above.
For this particular sheet of bristol board i adjusted the knife dial to the 2 setting.
That s all there s to it.
That s where a rotary cutter and a cutting mat come in handy.
In this video i demonstrate how to cut a beveled edge window mat for a photograph.
How to make your own cutting mat.
In this case have your ruler on the mat side and cut toward the center.
When cutting manually be sure to press firmly against the ruler or t square to keep it from moving as you cut.
It s quick and simple and you can make mousepads in any shape size and colour that you want.
