Diy Mat Board Cutter

A bevel cutter and guide rule.

Diy mat board cutter.

Drill a 1 inch hole about 1 inch from the bottom of the board. A cutting mat is a must for an avid craft lover or sewer. I got this set from frame co for 126 50 mat board aka mount board in a colour of your choice. Make your own distinctive custom mats your imagination.

Take the frame apart and use it s existing mat as a tracing guide. Logan graphic products inc. Again i got mine from here. 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.

When cutting mat board with a beveled cuter the bevel is angled from outside to inside of the mat which means as a left hander you ll have a difficult time trying to hold the straight edge and pull the mat cutter toward you. Pencil cutting knife flat quilters ruler optional sticky tape. Find a mat cutter today. Is open monday thru friday 7 30 am to 4 00 pm cst.

Watch and learn how to make your own economical mat cutter. Take a small piece of artist s tape and press it on your jeans or shirt first adding lint to the tape will remove most of the stickiness and prevent it from ripping your mat or paper when removed then put the tape on the mat and image to hold them in place. The simple solution is to walk around to the other side of the table hold the straight edge down with your right hand and push the mat cutter away from you. Mats provide a sturdy surface for cutting fabrics and craft materials while protecting the table they rest on.

Logan board mounted mat cutters offer amazing stability reliability and consistently accurate mat board cutting. A cutting mat should be made of self healing plastic which prolongs the life and improves the quality of the mat itself. It could save you hundreds of dollars. Drill the hole through both the bracket and the wood.