How To Cut Matting For Frames

A mat is what gives art a finished look.

How to cut matting for frames. First choose a firm and flat surface to work on. If not you can use thick chipboard or scraps of linoleum but be careful that you cant cut through to your. Get the sources and more details. Full how to for cutting your own picture mats.

I demonstrate how to cut a mat for framing a photo or picture using an ez mat mat cutting tool from alto. Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 14 foam. Here are a few easy steps to help you frame your photo to give it a more professional and polished look. It creates a frame inside the frame.

We begin by showing you a simple formula for measu. If you want to try your hand at making your own picture frame mats without spending a lot of money on expensive equipment watch this video and see how you can do for less than 20. Carol duvall host of hgtvs the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork. The frame cost 2 at a thrift.

Ill be using its sturdy fixed guide rail for all kinds of consistent cuts but its perfect for cutting mat board. Copy down the dimensions of the frame making sure to differentiate what the various measurements are for. Its guides allow for mat frames as narrow as 34 or as wide as 4 14 hurray for accommodating both the subtle and the chunky came with both a mat knife and a push style bevel cutter im ready for action. Disregard this measurement and take your own.

How to cut a picture frame mat. Home tips techniques main page picture framing articles. The backing board is what you will be using for reference as the mats will be measured and cut to fit the inner part of the frame where the picture sits. The cutting tool i am using is an altos deluxe hand cutter.

Practice on scraps until you get the feel of it. Most frames you buy will already have their specifications listed. This do it yourself video explains all the steps of cutting a professional looking mat for your artwork. Now about matting that artwork how to cut an art mat like a professional.

To the extent that a machine provides a predictable result flawlessly without the know how of the operator a mat cutting machine doesnt exist. Since its imperative that the mat you cut be able to fit the frame its better not to take chances with sizing. To cut a flawless mat you must let go of the idea that there is anything automatic about mat cutting. Hopefully you have a self healing cutting mat to cut on top of.

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