Cutting Mats For Pictures

Both of the mats you cut should match the dimension of the picture exactly.

Cutting mats for pictures.

Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork. Save more with monthly subscribe save deliveries. Use an x acto knife and a metal ruler to cut through the mat board. Order custom matboards online in any size and color to perfectly display your art work.

Don t settle for pre cut. Picture mat cutters blades. The logan mat cutter i use runs about 50 for the guide and cutting handle. Mat cutters blades.

Beginning with a turquoise mat add 1 2 foam board on top and end with the addition of a white mat on top of the foam board. This do it yourself video explains all the steps of cutting a professional looking mat for your artwork. Mat board center pack of 20 8x10 mixed colors white core picture mats mattes matting for 5x7 photo. Measure the reveal area you want around your art.

92 subscribe save. We have economy decorative and conservation grade matboards provided by crescent matting. The number one online store since 2012. Learning to cut your own mats for picture frames can be easier than it looks.

1 24 of 284 results for arts crafts sewing. Write down the picture s dimensions and set it aside for now. Learn these tips from carol duvall. The inner area of the second window frame mat will need to be cut at least a half inch smaller than the picture itself to hold it in place.

Golden state art double picture mats with white core bevel cut for 8x10 photo pictures mats backing clear bags included black over black 11x14 10 pack double mat 4 7 out of 5 stars 112. All matboards are made cut shipped and supplied in the usa. Before you begin cut your mat board to the size of your frame. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard.

23 99 27 99 26. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. Custom cut photo mats to any size to fit your picture the right way. No minimums and wholesale discounts available.

Instead add a linen liner to create the same transition from art to frame that mats do for pictures on paper. Typically if you cut 2 3 of your own mats your tools will pay for themselves. But for canvas art mats don t work. Mats are great with photos posters fine art prints diplomas or watercolors.