Diy Mat Board Cutting

Mats provide a sturdy surface for cutting fabrics and craft materials while protecting the table they rest on.

Diy mat board cutting.

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. This do it yourself video explains all the steps of cutting a professional looking mat for your artwork. A cutting mat is a must for an avid craft lover or sewer. 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.

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. First you need the mat board and image you will be framing. How to create a photo mat by hand without a mat cutter.

Support the show on patreon https goo gl w3pg2j in this video i show how to cut mat board for some custom picture frames i ve been working on.