How To Make Your Own Frame Mat

If its a new frame i always use the paper inserts as a tracing guide.

How to make your own frame mat.

First measure the size your mat will be which is typically the size of the glass in the frame and the size frame you buy 8 10 11 14 etc. Determine the size of your picture frame. Cutter i used is listed at 79. 1 4 plywood or cardboard.

The cost of this product has increased to 109 95 since this segment first aired. 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. Cut the mat size using your exacto knife. Such a great value at 7 99 each.

Just simply trace or measure the size on the back of the mat board then cut it using your ruler and some sort of cutting. These frames are my favorite ikea stromby frames. I ll share the formula to figure it out. You can score the mat and cut again if that s easier for you sometimes the mat boards are thick.

Your frame size will depend on the size of the picture you are framing and the size of the mat that you want. First thing you need to do is cut your mat to the size of your frame. 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. 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.