Reviewed in the united kingdom on february 28 2013.
Do it yourself mat cutting.
Its guides allow for mat frames as narrow as 3 4 or as wide as 4 1 4 hurray for accommodating both the subtle and the chunky.
The contents of the 525 diy mat cutting kit is a 24 aluminum rail with a rubberized base a scaled edge and a raised edge.
The kit has everything you need for cutting mount boards.
Logan mat cutting system.
Mats are used in framing photographs and artwork to center the focus of the picture and give it a sense of spatial depth.
A note about cutting blades.
Not only do i have some tips for how to hang a gallery wall but i also have the best tip for getting super bright white diy photo mats for ikea and non ikea picture frames with no fancy mat cutting or pricey materials.
If a tip breaks off it s going to drag on the mat and won.
I sometimes have to use 2 blades per mat.
This do it yourself video explains all the steps of cutting a professional looking mat for your artwork.
We begin by showing you a simple formula for measu.
1 tube lepage pl premium construction adhesive approximately 10 00 1 plastic pan scraper old gift would.
When cutting mats it is imperative that you have a fresh blade.
I decided that i needed to add tin to the bottom of my mat.
2 18 x 36 panning liners approx 8 00 each 1 pair tin snips straight cutting blades.
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1 24 x 36 cutting mat.
Also included is a 3 depth position mat knife a push style bevel cutting head with retractable blade start and stop indicator and nylon guides that allow it to hook onto the side of the rail.
Items i used to complete the project.
Extra mat cutting blades.
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It has a 32 cutting capacity perfect for even the largest art i currently have in my home i ll be using its sturdy fixed guide rail for all kinds of consistent cuts but it s perfect for cutting mat board.
Even has some small mount boards of a selection of colurs.
The addition of a sleek well cut mat can greatly enhance the look of any framed picture but having a mat cut and frame made commercially can sometimes cost more than the picture itself.
