In this video i demonstrate how to cut a beveled edge window mat for a photograph.
How to make a computer mat cutter.
Line up the mat alongside the plastic guide and press the load paper button.
To cut the mat sides repeat the steps described above.
How to cut a double mat on a logan mat cutter.
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Use three light cuts to get through the board.
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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.
At the 1 setting it did little more than score the cardstock.
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For this particular sheet of bristol board i adjusted the knife dial to the 2 setting.
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.
Also my work table is about 6 feet long.
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.
Keep cutting light strokes with the ruler until the center comes away and drops out.
Always cut away from the important part.
Don t attempt to tug or pull the center away.
How to make your own cutting mat.
I m very happy with mine and already know i ll get a lot of use out of it.
Finally i gave the non slip mat a bit of a trim since it was peaking out the sides a bit.
In this case have your ruler on the mat side and cut toward the center.
How to cut a double mat on a logan mat cutter.
When cutting manually be sure to press firmly against the ruler or t square to keep it from moving as you cut.
The cutter will cut your design starting from the right edge so line the edge of the paper up over there.
I also decided to make the edge black with a permanent marker.
My computer sits on one half of the table and the other half is left open for other.
That s all there s to it.
It s quick and simple and you can make mousepads in any shape size and colour that you want.
That s where a rotary cutter and a cutting mat come in handy.
