Mat Cutting Basics

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Mat cutting basics. The mat protects the cutting surface and keeps the fabric from shifting while it s being cut. The most readily available and least expensive option is a standard razor blade or box cutter with a fixed handle. Newly revised and improved logan s basic mat cutting book now has more illustrations and content than ever before. You don t have to buy an expensive mat cutting system though.

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 rotary cutter should always be used with a cutting mat designed specifically for rotary cutting. To cut the mat you ll need a sharp blade capable of cutting perfectly straight lines. This do it yourself video explains all the steps of cutting a professional looking mat for your artwork.

Kistler author 4 6 out of 5 stars 13 ratings. Just fill up the whole space. First try your hand with a basic handheld freestyle mat cutter. Includes info on color choice layout design and technique.

Now includes improved pictures and illustrations demonstrating how to cut using logan equipment. We begin by showing you a simple formula for measu. I always have issues when i try to cut out the exact size and place it in the exact right spot on the mat. Click on pic for details.

Tool basics to rotary cut fabrics you need three basic pieces of equipment a rotary cutter acrylic ruler and cutting mat. You can get started immediately for around 20. When you are getting ready to cut the vinyl make sure you line it up with the edge of the mat and fills the entire mat. Cutting mat board yourself can save you a lot of money.

Cutting basics 9 3hen loading a cutting mat into your w silhouette align the mat with the white rollers make sure the arrow on the top of the mat is pointing into the machine 4se the blue line on the left hand side of your u machine as a guide to align your mat select load cut mat from the display your machine. Price new from used from paperback please retry 7 33. Choose a cutting implement. Choose from our basic mat cutting kit.

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. Once the vinyl is cut i recommend cutting away excess vinyl before you remove it from.