How To Trim Picture Mat

Typically if you cut 2 3 of your own mats your tools will pay for themselves.

How to trim picture mat.

To order free mat samples select free samples on any. Of course you also need art or photos you ll put in the frame and the tape is for taping the art inside the frame if you don t have another way to hold it in. Secure mat and picture. Please contact customer care for more information on 8 ply mats pre cut mats bulk mat board mat cutters collage mats.

To learn how to secure your picture mats inside of the frame scroll down. Press firmly on the back of the tape to ensure it is well. Select mats are available in 8 ply. The logan mat cutter i use runs about 50 for the guide and cutting handle.

Many a large mat are double the cost of a piece of uncut mat board yowzers and with that said i do collect photography prints and frames and have spent plenty a dime on professionally made or store bought mats but all too regularly find myself dealing with two issues. Here are a few easy steps to help you frame your photo to give it a more professional and polished look. Next cut a second picture mat to the same size but this time cut a window out from the inside of the mat to frame your picture. The handheld mat cutter called a.

Create your own rustic picture frame. Use an x acto knife and a metal ruler to cut through the mat board. How to cut a picture frame mat. Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork.

It creates a frame inside the frame. The dimensions of the window are a matter of preference but usually a 1 2 inch to 1 5 inch thick frame looks best. Measure the reveal area you want around. Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam.

Before you begin cut your mat board to the size of your frame. Mat sizes up to 32 x 40 and oversize mat sizes up to 40 x 60. Do not let the exposed tape touch the mat until you have decided placement. Custom cut picture frame mats.

Picture frames mat board ruler cutting mat exacto knife pencil tape or hardware for holding the art in the frame. Practice on scraps until you get the feel of it. A mat is what gives art a finished look. Turn the page picture side up and hold the pre cut mat over the page to decide where you want the image in the opening.