Diy Mat Board Cutting

Its guides allow for mat frames as narrow as 3 4 or as wide as 4 1 4 hurray for accommodating both the subtle and the chunky.

Diy mat board cutting. A cutting mat is a must for an avid craft lover or sewer. When cutting mat board with a beveled cuter the bevel is angled from outside to inside of the mat which means as a left hander you ll have a difficult time trying to hold the straight edge and pull the mat cutter toward you. How to create a photo mat by hand without a mat cutter. It has a 32 cutting capacity perfect for even the largest art i currently have in my home i ll be using its sturdy fixed guide rail for all kinds of consistent cuts but it s perfect for cutting mat board.

First you need the mat board and image you will be framing. The simple solution is to walk around to the other side of the table hold the straight edge down with your right hand and push the mat cutter away from you. Mats provide a sturdy surface for cutting fabrics and craft materials while protecting the table they rest on. You re going to start by measuring your image and mat board for cutting.

A cutting mat should be made of self healing plastic which prolongs the life and improves the quality of the mat itself.