Cut Your Own Mat Board

Simply select the larger mat size and then in the special instructions box type in the outside dimensions that you want.

Cut your own mat board.

Some of these materials you might already have on hand at home. Then use a ruler and razor or box cutter to cut a picture mat to the same size as the frame backing board. An uncut mat board in your choice of color and texture. Measure the reveal area you want around.

The supplies you ll need are. To cut a picture mat start by measuring the height and width of the picture you ll be framing as well as the frame backing board that came with your frame. Example cut mat to 17x22 or od 17x22. Make sure your opening size is not too large for the new custom mat board size.

The logan mat cutter i use runs about 50 for the guide and cutting handle. All it takes is a few supplies some art or a photo to frame and you ll be creating your own decor in no time. Use an x acto knife and a metal ruler to cut through the mat board. We will then cut the mat and any matching backers if chosen down to that size for you.

Before you begin cut your mat board to the size of your frame. Typically if you cut 2 3 of your own mats your tools will pay for themselves. For example an 8 00 board with 5 openings would be priced at 20 00. To calculate the price of your custom cut mat board take the price of the mat board plus 3 00 per extra opening.

Cutting mat board yourself seems more intimidating than actually making your own picture frames. Many people gladly hand over 4 to 5 times more for pre cut mat board without ever considering cutting their own. The materials needed to frame artwork with your own mat board include. Here s how to cut your own picture mats.

The first opening is free. Picture frames mat board ruler cutting mat exacto knife pencil.