Diy Cutter Mat

A cutting mat should be made of self healing plastic which prolongs the life and improves the quality of the mat itself.

Diy cutter mat. A cutting mat is a must for an avid craft lover or sewer. Make your own cutting mat for craft and sewing projects. Catching the home improvement bug at an early age emily fazio is a now a devoted diyer living in rochester ny. 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.

Slowly press the mat cutter about 1 16 beyond the opening s top 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. By using a mat photos do not touch the glass directly and it creates a more interesting display piece. 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. The idea of matting is pretty simple. 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.

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. Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam board and individual mats cut around each section. 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.

Size and material aren t critical. I don t care for the wood grain loo. It accomodates up to 20 inch mat board. Mats provide a sturdy surface for cutting fabrics and craft materials while protecting the table they rest on.

Move the cutter along the rail towards the top of the opening while applying firm downward pressure until you reach the upper line. Choose from our basic mat cutting kit. The base is 24 x 25 x 9 16 inch plywood. It is portable and can be stored under a bed or under a couch.