Be sure the blade is new and perfectly sharp.
Mat cutter for new articles.
We especially liked the pivot and pull blade coupled with the ergonomic handle making this mat cutter convenient and time saving.
A good mat cutter comes with two blade options.
The first is a straight cutting blade which can be used to cut a window in a mat.
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These retailers usually have ads every so often in the sunday paper that has a coupon for 40 to 50 off any one item and i used one of those for purchase on the mat cutter.
Utilize the perfect edges on the sheet of new mat board.
Chose any brand or grade of utility knife.
With cricut joy you can use a lightgrip mat standardgrip mat and card mat.
Wholesale supplier for artists or diy framers.
Wholesale supplier for artists or diy framers.
Logan s 4000 deluxe is the only handheld mat cutter that we have included in this list as it is the company s most advanced handheld mat cutter.
Cut the piece you will need from the top right or left corner.
Measure the inside of the frame you will be using and in pencil lightly mark the cuts to be done on the mat board to that size.
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If budget is a top priority consider this straightforward cutter that can create both 45 and 90 degree edges so you can cut both outer and inner borders.
If you have one of the large hobby retailers like hobby lobby michael s or joann fabric near you get your mat cutter mats there.
Red circle mat cutter.
The other is a blade which rotates to create a bevel a beveled edge eases the transition from the edge of a picture to the mat although it is somewhat more difficult to cut.
Cricut joy cuts smart materials without a machine mat but it can also cut a variety of other materials using a machine cutting mat.
