Guide To Cutting Mat Frames

There are 3 basic types of mat board cores regular cream core.

Guide to cutting mat frames.

The core of the mat board is what is visible when the mat board is cut. Use an x acto knife and a metal ruler to cut through the mat board. It is easy to design and cut your own mats with the cricut maker and the knife blade. Because mat boards are cut with a bevel cut a 45 degree cut the core serves as a second border to your photograph or artwork.

Make custom mats for frames with this simple step by step tutorial. Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork. It creates a frame inside the frame. If you want to try your hand at making your own picture frame mats without spending a lot of money on expensive equipment watch this video and see how yo.

The handheld mat cutter called a. Once the cut is complete be sure to check and see if the mat is. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. It is easy to design and cut your own mats with the cricut maker and the knife blade.

This is usually the trickiest part for people and the part that they are the most unfamiliar with. A mat is what gives art a finished look. Typically i leave a 1 4 on all sides. In this video i m not focusing on the frame itself as there are usually many frames on sale or available through second hand stores and things like that so the video is about how to cut the mat board that you would use inside the frame.

Cutting mat board yourself seems more intimidating than actually making your own picture frames. Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam. Mats are used in framing photographs and artwork to center the focus of the picture and give it a sense of spatial depth. The most cost friendly option but the most acidic.

Cutting mat board yourself makes cents. Practice on scraps until you get the feel of it. Before you begin cut your mat board to the size of your frame. 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.

The logan mat cutter i use runs about 50 for the guide and cutting handle. Beginning with a turquoise mat add 1 2 foam board on top and end with the addition of a white mat on top of the foam board. How to cut a picture frame mat. Here are a few easy steps to help you frame your photo to give it a more professional and polished look.

Measure the reveal area you want around your art.