Cut Your Own Mat Board

Cutting mat board yourself makes cents.

Cut your own mat board. The logan mat cutter i use runs about 50 for the guide and cutting handle. Make sure your opening size is not too large for the new custom mat board size. The materials needed to frame artwork with your own mat board include. The first opening is free.

We will then cut the mat and any matching backers if chosen down to that size for you. Simply select the larger mat size and then in the special instructions box type in the outside dimensions that you want. Then use a ruler and razor or box cutter to cut a picture mat to the same size as the frame backing board. Measure the reveal area you want around.

Many people gladly hand over 4 to 5 times more for pre cut mat board without ever considering cutting their own. Typically if you cut 2 3 of your own mats your tools will pay for themselves. An uncut mat board in your choice of color and texture. To calculate the price of your custom cut mat board take the price of the mat board plus 3 00 per extra opening.

Cutting mat board yourself seems more intimidating than actually making your own picture frames. Measuring and cutting your own mat board doesn t necessarily mean you will need to break the bank when purchasing all of the materials needed. Example cut mat to 17x22 or od 17x22. Here s how to cut your own picture mats.

There is a really easy way to cut your own mats without expensive mat cutter tools. Use an x acto knife and a metal ruler to cut through the mat board. Picture frames mat board ruler cutting mat exacto knife pencil. Some of these materials you might already have on hand at home.

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. The supplies you ll need are.