Typically if you cut 2 3 of your own mats your tools will pay for themselves.
How to make a mat cutting board.
A mat cutter is a tool most often used to cut mats for artwork and photographs.
Use an x acto knife and a metal ruler to cut through the mat board.
Measure the reveal area you want around.
2 18 x 36 panning liners approx 8 00 each 1 pair tin snips straight cutting blades.
1 24 x 36 cutting mat.
1 tube lepage pl premium construction adhesive approximately 10 00 1 plastic pan scraper old gift would.
I decided that i needed to add tin to the bottom of my mat.
We begin by showing you a simple formula for measu.
The hard compressed type of cardboard on the backs of pads of art paper are sturdy and hard to penetrate with knife cuts.
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.
A cutting mat should be made of self healing plastic which prolongs the life and improves the quality of the mat itself.
Find a sturdy surface for mat cutting.
Mat board is also available in two general quality ranges.
A cutting mat is a must for an avid craft lover or sewer.
Be sure it is larger than the mat you will be cutting and protect it with stiff cardboard.
This do it yourself video explains all the steps of cutting a professional looking mat for your artwork.
Before you begin cut your mat board to the size of your frame.
1 old folding table.
Join one or more together with tape to create a larger piece if necessary.
Mats provide a sturdy surface for cutting fabrics and craft materials while protecting the table they rest on.
Then instead of cutting any additional hole for the art piece to sit behind i just use double sided tape to stick down my art piece right onto the bristol board itself centered obviously.
The logan mat cutter i use runs about 50 for the guide and cutting handle.
Items i used to complete the project.
The idea of matting is pretty simple.
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.
