Diy Photo Mat Cutter

Measure the reveal area you want around.

Diy photo mat cutter. Came with both a mat knife and a push style bevel cutter i m ready for action out of the package i set up cutting shop on my living room coffee table a large flat top trunk. Another reason to do your own mat cutting is that for the first time a truly professional type of cutter is available for under 100. There is a really easy way to cut your own mats without expensive mat cutter tools. The idea of matting is pretty simple.

All it takes is a few supplies some art or a photo to frame and you ll be creating. Choose from our basic mat cutting kit. And art is one of the most common projects i do. Use an x acto knife and a metal ruler to cut through the mat board.

Let s rewind for a sec. A mat cutter is a tool most often used to cut mats for artwork and photographs. Logan 525 or our mat cutter upgrade kit logan 712. Keep reading you don t wanna miss this one.

Not only do i have some tips for how to hang a gallery wall but i also have the best tip for getting super bright white diy photo mats for ikea and non ikea picture frames with no fancy mat cutting or pricey materials. Cutter i used is listed at 79. The logan mat cutter i use runs about 50 for the guide and cutting handle. Our mat cutting kits are perfect for those just starting out with picture framing and mat cutting giving you everything you need to learn how to cut mats the right way.

Mat board center pack of 25 8x10 uncut mat boards white core variety pack assorted colors full sheet for diy frames pictures photos crafts 4 5 out of 5 stars 29 20 19 136 19. You re going to start by measuring your image and mat board for cutting. Typically if you cut 2 3 of your own mats your tools will pay for themselves. By using a mat photos do not touch the glass directly and it creates a more interesting display piece.

Before you begin cut your mat board to the size of your frame. How to create a photo mat by hand without a mat cutter. First you need the mat board and image you will be framing. You should know i followed the instructions straight on through this tutorial so if you know of any or discover any shortcuts do share.

The cost of this product has increased to 109 95 since this segment first aired.