Logan 525 or our mat cutter upgrade kit logan 712.
Diy cutter mat.
The base is 24 x 25 x 9 16 inch plywood.
A cutting mat is a must for an avid craft lover or sewer.
Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam board and individual mats cut around each section.
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.
Mats provide a sturdy surface for cutting fabrics and craft materials while protecting the table they rest on.
This simple mat cutter can be improvised with basic tools and perhaps scrap material.
Make a diy cutting mat for sewing that can be moved from table to table.
It is portable and can be stored under a bed or under a couch.
A cutting mat should be made of self healing plastic which prolongs the life and improves the quality of the mat itself.
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.
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 mat cutter is a tool most often used to cut mats for artwork and photographs.
Size and material aren t critical.
The idea of matting is pretty simple.
I don t care for the wood grain loo.
Catching the home improvement bug at an early age emily fazio is a now a devoted diyer living in rochester ny.
It accomodates up to 20 inch mat board.
Slowly press the mat cutter about 1 16 beyond the opening s top line.
Move the cutter along the rail towards the top of the opening while applying firm downward pressure until you reach the upper line.
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.
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.
Choose from our basic mat cutting kit.
I ve always sewn in a multi purpose room with multiple uses.
By using a mat photos do not touch the glass directly and it creates a more interesting display piece.
