How To Make A Cutting Mat At Home

Attach the large aluminium l bracket to the wood using a clamp.

How to make a cutting mat at home.

This is a video of my personal take on cutting mats. The addition of a sleek well cut mat can greatly enhance the look of any framed picture but having a mat cut and frame made commercially can sometimes cost more than the picture itself. A cutting mat should be made of self healing plastic which prolongs the life and improves the quality of the mat itself. Cicut and silhoute are copyright names.

Cut one piece of 2 by 6 inch lumber to the desired length. A cutting mat is a must for an avid craft lover or sewer. The piece of lumber should be longer than the photo mat being cut. Mats are used in framing photographs and artwork to center the focus of the picture and give it a sense of spatial depth.

Mats provide a sturdy surface for cutting fabrics and craft materials while protecting the table they rest on. Measure the reveal area you want around. Use an x acto knife and a metal ruler to cut through the mat board. The logan mat cutter i use runs about 50 for the guide and cutting handle.

The longest part of the bracket should be in the center. Before you begin cut your mat board to the size of your frame. Typically if you cut 2 3 of your own mats your tools will pay for themselves.