Use an x acto knife and a metal ruler to cut through the mat board.
How to make a mat cutting board.
A photo is attached to a mat board and an opening the size of the picture is cut in the middle for the photo to be seen.
The logan mat cutter i use runs about 50 for the guide and cutting handle.
I decided that i needed to add tin to the bottom of my mat.
Mat board is also available in two general quality ranges.
Consequently thicker mat types might look better in plain white to hide the cut inner edges.
Typically if you cut 2 3 of your own mats your tools will pay for themselves.
Then it s just a matter of cutting the bristol board to fit the frame.
By using a mat photos do not touch the glass directly and it creates a more interesting display piece.
2 18 x 36 panning liners approx 8 00 each 1 pair tin snips straight cutting blades.
Mats provide a sturdy surface for cutting fabrics and craft materials while protecting the table they rest on.
1 tube lepage pl premium construction adhesive approximately 10 00 1 plastic pan scraper old gift would.
Take the frame apart and use it s existing mat as a tracing guide.
1 24 x 36 cutting mat.
A mat cutter is a tool most often used to cut mats for artwork and photographs.
Join one or more together with tape to create a larger piece if necessary.
We begin by showing you a simple formula for measu.
1 old folding table.
Be sure it is larger than the mat you will be cutting and protect it with stiff cardboard.
Find a sturdy surface for mat cutting.
Measure the reveal area you want around.
The idea of matting is pretty simple.
This do it yourself video explains all the steps of cutting a professional looking mat for your artwork.
A cutting mat should be made of self healing plastic which prolongs the life and improves the quality of the mat itself.
The hard compressed type of cardboard on the backs of pads of art paper are sturdy and hard to penetrate with knife cuts.
The thicker the mat you choose for cutting the wider and deeper the white line created by the mat s inner material will be around the edges of the finished piece.
A cutting mat is a must for an avid craft lover or sewer.
