Next cut a second picture mat to the same size but this time cut a window out from the inside of the mat to frame your picture.
Photo mat board cutter.
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The cutter clips into the 600mm rule so that it will remain parallel with the rule.
Plus it uses the logan 270 blades to cut through the material.
All you will need to do is slide the mat board across the cutter and it will do the magic.
If you buy this mat cutter you get a compact and convenient tool that can accomplish a range of cutting tasks with various materials.
The 450 1 artist elite features a 40 board capable of cutting full 32 x 40 sheets of standard thickness matboard a hinged guardrail a mat guide for border widths from 3 4 to 5 1 2 and a heavy duty pull style bevel cutter with anti crawl pin.
450 1 artist elite mat cutter for framing art and design or creative signage projects best for at home framers by logan graphic products 177 00 177.
8x10 mat max custom opening size would be 6x8 16x20 mat max custom opening size would be 14x18 the only exception is for 4x6 and 5x7 mats where the largest custom opening is 1 less.
The mat cutter has two blade one set at 45 and the other at 90 to the mat being cut so you can either cut it square or with a mitred face which creates the impression of the photo being inset in the mat.
Ex 4x6 mat 3x5 max opening.
Then use a ruler and razor or box cutter to cut a picture mat to the same size as the frame backing board.
Order custom matboards online in any size and color to perfectly display your art work.
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All matboards are made cut shipped and supplied in the usa.
If you are concerned about the thickness limit this cutter works with a 4 ply mat board standard thickness.
The mat cutter is packed with three spare cutters.
It is perfect for amateurs and first timers.
5x7 mat 4x6 max opening.
The dimensions of the window are a matter of preference but usually a 1 2 inch to 1 5 inch thick frame.
We have economy decorative and conservation grade matboards provided by crescent matting.
You can use this versatile handheld cutter with mat boards craft paper foam boards and photographs.
This will allow for a minimum half inch mat border.