Diy Mat Cutter

I started by cutting a piece of mat board using the straight edge and mat knife to the dimensions of one of my frames.

Diy mat cutter.

This simple mat cutter can be improvised with basic tools and perhaps scrap material. The base is 24 x 25 x 9 16 inch plywood. A cutting mat should be made of self healing plastic which prolongs the life and improves the quality of the mat itself. A cutting mat is a must for an avid craft lover or sewer.

Size and material aren t critical. Overall the 301 1 cutter is ideal for low volume cutting tasks preferably for diy framing projects. I don t care for the wood grain loo. Then it s just a matter of cutting the bristol board to fit the frame.

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. Once i had my mat cut to size i adjusted the guide so that my mat border all the way around would be 2. The cost of this product has increased to 109 95 since this segment first aired. Then instead of cutting any additional hole for the art piece to sit behind i just use double sided tape to stick down my art piece right onto the bristol board itself centered obviously.

I plotted in pencil using the mat guide as a rule. If you don t own a mat cutter you can cut your mat window with an x acto knife but you won t achieve a good clean bevel. You can say goodbye to crooked cuts from handheld cutters when you buy this efficient mat cutter from logan. It is reasonably simple to install and use.

Typically if you cut 2 3 of your own mats your tools will pay for themselves. I ve seen a lot of pricey craft mats out there but i ve not been overly fond of their price or they way they were made. Mats provide a sturdy surface for cutting fabrics and craft materials while protecting the table they rest on. The logan mat cutter i use runs about 50 for the guide and cutting handle.

Cutter i used is listed at 79.