Diy Photo Mat 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 photo mat cutting. First choose a firm and flat surface to work on. 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. 12 x 12 inch cardstock i grabbed mine at joann s during a sale so each sheet was only 47 cutting machine. If you don t have a cutting machine you can still make these diy picture mats by cutting a template out of cardboard and using a craft knife to make the cuts on your card stock.

Picture frames mat board ruler cutting mat exacto knife pencil. I used my cricut maker for this project but you could absolutely use one of the. 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. How to cut an art mat like a professional.

Hopefully you have a self healing cutting mat to cut on top of. There is a really easy way to cut your own mats without expensive mat cutter tools. Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam. 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.

Let s rewind for a sec. Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork. All it takes is a few supplies some art or a photo to frame and you ll be creating your own decor in no time. Here s how to cut your own picture mats.