Diy Cutter Mat

This simple mat cutter can be improvised with basic tools and perhaps scrap material.

Diy cutter mat.

A cutting mat is a must for an avid craft lover or sewer. By using a mat photos do not touch the glass directly and it creates a more interesting display piece. It accomodates up to 20 inch mat board. Make a diy cutting mat for sewing that can be moved from table to table.

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. I ve always sewn in a multi purpose room with multiple uses. Then press down on the thumb depression on the mat cutter to plunge the blade into the mat. Catching the home improvement bug at an early age emily fazio is a now a devoted diyer living in rochester ny.

The base is 24 x 25 x 9 16 inch plywood. 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. 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. 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.

Size and material aren t critical. 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. 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.

Make your own cutting mat for craft and sewing projects. Move the cutter along the rail towards the top of the opening while applying firm downward pressure until you reach the upper line. A cutting mat should be made of self healing plastic which prolongs the life and improves the quality of the mat itself. Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam board and individual mats cut around each section.

I don t care for the wood grain loo. Slowly press the mat cutter about 1 16 beyond the opening s top line. It is portable and can be stored under a bed or under a couch. Mats provide a sturdy surface for cutting fabrics and craft materials while protecting the table they rest on.