How To Make My Own Frame Mat

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How to make my own frame mat.

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. I somehow made due with the use of one of my own rulers but there you have it my only logan mat cutter complaint. 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. Making your own picture frame is a great way to personalize your home décor and to create a device that is truly appropriate to the image inside of it.

I used some hardwood i had from the local hardwood store and ripped it to my own size but you could also just use standard 1 3 or 1 4 or wider if desired for your frame instead. The cost of this product has increased to 109 95 since this segment first aired. The supplies you ll need are. There is a really easy way to cut your own mats without expensive mat cutter tools.

For reference i made my mat 3 wide on each side of the picture and my frame was 2 3 4 wide on all sides. Picture frames mat board ruler cutting mat exacto knife pencil. When using layered mats you can alternate various colors or designs making the space around the picture deeper and more ornate. If you want to create a more complex layered look cut multiple window frame mats each approximately 5 to 1 smaller than the previous one.

Arrange the mats concentrically around the picture. Here s how to cut your own picture mats. To make a picture frame you ll need to assemble a cardboard mat four wood or metal sides creating the outline of your frame and the glass or plexiglass front used to protect the picture. Once i had my mat cut to size i adjusted the guide so that my mat border all the way around would be 2.