Diy Cutter Mat

Mats provide a sturdy surface for cutting fabrics and craft materials while protecting the table they rest on.

Diy cutter mat.

A mat cutter would be a great tool to buy if you re considering gifting art this holiday season or ask santa to bring you one so you can tackle framing projects indoors while the weather s cold. 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. A photo is attached to a mat board and an opening the size of the picture is cut in the middle for the photo to be seen. Make a diy cutting mat for sewing that can be moved from table to table.

Logan 525 or our mat cutter upgrade kit logan 712. A mat cutter is a tool most often used to cut mats for artwork and photographs. 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. This simple mat cutter can be improvised with basic tools and perhaps scrap material.

Choose from our basic mat cutting kit. The idea of matting is pretty simple. Make your own cutting mat for craft and sewing projects. Ever since my son was born i ve been lucky enough to always have a dedicated sewing area but i ve never had a fully dedicated sewing room.

Catching the home improvement bug at an early age emily fazio is a now a devoted diyer living in rochester ny. Our mat cutting kits are perfect for those just starting out with picture framing and mat cutting giving you everything you need to learn how to cut mats the right way. It is portable and can be stored under a bed or under a couch. Slowly press the mat cutter about 1 16 beyond the opening s top line.

The base is 24 x 25 x 9 16 inch plywood. By using a mat photos do not touch the glass directly and it creates a more interesting display piece. Move the cutter along the rail towards the top of the opening while applying firm downward pressure until you reach the upper line. Then press down on the thumb depression on the mat cutter to plunge the blade into the mat.

I ve always sewn in a multi purpose room with multiple uses. Size and material aren t critical. Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam board and individual mats cut around each section. A cutting mat should be made of self healing plastic which prolongs the life and improves the quality of the mat itself.