How to Measure and Cut a Mat

[@atpdx]

This guy is strictly business.

[@ShawneeUnion]

Something really satisfying about how seamlessly he did this. Picture perfect

[@dabble778]

I did a course in the late '80s. There was a bit of scalpel work in the corners post-board cutting. Great to see the process has improved. Thanks for a clear tutorial.

[@corndogsforall]

After watching this video I went purchased. I'm excited to start cutting my own mats and hope to get to the point where I can do it with as much ease as you. Thanks!

[@collharti]

Spot on! Clear and concise instructions.

[@AndrevwZA]

Thanks a million. I've been struggling to get it right all these years and now I know where I'm going wrong.

[@myasmindandbodymeditation2694]

Just got the same mat cutter and cut my first perfect mat today!! Used your equation method., made it so much easier to understand. Thank you so much for sharing!!!😃

[@llamasandlions0910]

Which Logan model is it?

[@Blick_Art]

In this particular video they are using the Logan Compact Elite, item# 17195-1001. www.dickblick.com/products/logan-350-1-compact-elite-mat-cutter/

[@desertcafe]

Thanks! Really clear. Really concise. Much appreciated!

[@bigtimefans100]

Wow, thanks so much!1! This helped a lot. I will definitely be framing my art this way from now on- since I finally learned how!1!!

[@juliekoester7776]

Thank you!

[@myasmindandbodymeditation2694]

This is a great video!! Thank you so much for sharing, very helpful 🙂

[@littlesparrowcraftworks7773]

Makes me want a mat cutter! Great tutorial. Thanks.

[@mmctaggart3012]

Thank You for de-mystifying this process!!

[@frodenorge]

I agree; fantastic, I finally know exactly what to do!! I must have a Logan Compact Elite!!

[@PaulinaAllure]

Love this video ! Enjoyed watching it !

[@pyconsable]

Great, straight to the point, no messing about.

[@alchemicalguns]

Thank you, that was a nice presentation!

[@bubsybubbles5099]

An excellent way of showing how it's done. Am going to try it. Thanks

[@marklane5944]

Thank you for info .

[@Blick_Art]

You're welcome!

[@xxLauraA7Xxx]

What did you use to attach the itself to the board it is centered on?

[@tahir4art]

thanx for sharing video of framing technique. its very helpful.

[@geekboy32]

Very clear explanation, very helpful video. Thanks.

[@gregpantelides1355]

Thank you, this really helped me!!!

[@Blick_Art]

You're welcome! That's great to hear!

[@amaurynegron4280]

Every Day I look at you procedure till I will learn , Thanks , Negron Bronx, N.Y, City ,. Thank's

[@jaybrown4526]

I just now purchased one of these from Ebay. the 450 model.

[@amandajstar]

Excellent instruction: thank you.

[@dill-pickles]

That's a really nice mat cutter.

[@kuoks16]

mat cutting made easy. Thanks.

[@MyStorm2012]

Very easy to follow

[@elizdonovan5650]

Very helpful. Thank you. 🙂🌲☘

[@mwasim9777]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ReynaSlugBugKENO]

My Artwork is 10in x 16 in. I want a 1/2 inch of a white border around my Art to show. How do I calculate the size Mat for my Art?

[@Blick_Art]

Not every artist uses standard mat widths- some like a big, generous border- but almost everyone agrees that the border needs to be proportional to the artwork and not stingy. Most of the time, you'll want the top and sides the same width, and more on the bottom. Logan gives a great online calculator for figuring out the balance between art, mat, and frame: www.logangraphic.com/learning-center/border-calculator/index.php

[@jimstaceyclaytonmariawasen4863]

I would think you would not want the mat whole to be exacly the same as your picture so that it does not "fall" through the whole. Like 1/4 inch smaller whole than the picutre??

[@Blick_Art]

+Jim, Stacey, Clayton, Maria Wasenius Yes, you are correct. You do not want to cut the window the exact same size as the sheet with the artwork on it. In this case the paper is actually bigger and the size the demonstrator is working with is the actual printed area (just the image). A ¼” is a good rule of thumb to follow if your artwork goes from one edge of the paper to the other. If you have additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@aerjunsingh4053]

+Blick Art Material's

[@flambeaulizama]

Very good!

[@dinannugrah6637]

Thank you so much !

[@richardrasmussn85]

great ...very helpful

[@ernestcasey9832]

Very helpfull

[@erlock21]

sorcery,,,surely it cant be that easy...and where can i get me one of those cutting gizmos

[@Blick_Art]

erlock21 The mat cutter demonstrated in the video is the Logan 350-1 Compact Elite. It is great for a beginner or professional. If you would like additional assistance, please feel welcome to contact our Product Information team at 1-800-933-2542

[@lindielee6322]

Got mine at DickBlick.

[@stevenygz]

Blick Art Materials How to use the cutting board?

[@Blick_Art]

Steven Yang Hi there-- this video is a great tutorial about how to go about this process: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4WsZaZ9a7KDr5Y&lc=z12kj31imzu4jdi2r22geh4rvm22xfulj . For any additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@stevenygz]

Blick Art Materials Thank you!

[@pradhyumnkumar4119]

great. video

[@jakobractliffe9259]

Thanks!

[@Blick_Art]

@lisaaghamiri Thanks for your note!

[@jenniferpedneau3576]

What keeps the mat board from sliding as you push the blade through it?

[@Blick_Art]

+Jennifer Pedneau There are two things that keep the mat board from moving. First the demonstrator is pushing down on the guide rail to hold the mat in place while he makes the cuts. Second, a new sharp blade moves more easily through the board and is less likely to pull unnecessarily on the board. You should consider changing your blades after every 5 to 10 cuts (depending on the lengths of those cuts). If you have additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@sgvpotter]

anyone know what he used to mount the actual picture to the backing? was it the same transfer adhesive, spray, double sided tape?

[@Blick_Art]

+sgvpotter While he did not actually mount the artwork in the frame, the following could have been used - the transfer tape, hinging tape or mounting corners. Spray adhesive is not recommended because it can damage the artwork and completely gluing the item down does not allow it to expand or contract with the temperature and humidity. If you have additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@godsent3414]

How much it cost me to get those materials for my framing and drawing

[@Blick_Art]

Hi there, you can see the supplies and materials with pricing on our website here: www.dickblick.com/categories/framing/

[@dshe8637]

I was trained to cut a wider border at the bottom.

[@bobwheater]

Visual centre

[@cutazabutton]

That's called a weighted mat and is simply a choice some people make. It increases cost of framing because you need a larger frame, glass mat, etc...but is a very nice look.

[@mrgregcat]

Yes, what did you use to adhere the drawing to the support?

[@Blick_Art]

Chad Henry In the case of this video they used the ATG Tansfer Adhesive that they used to hold the mat and backing together. Keep in mind that this is a permanent adhesive and while acid free, not necessarily the preferred method. For an archival, removable option, we recommend these @products/lineco-see-thru-mounting-strips/ . If you would like additional assistance, please feel welcome to contact our Product Information team at 1-800-933-2542

[@richardbutler9005]

+Blick Art Materials- @ Laura Miller . You can use acid free mounting tape . They also have this stuff that framers use that looks more like paper tape . You just tear a little piece off and dip it lightly in a small bowl of water to make it stick , then just put the little piece on the top of the print so it won't show . I'd stay away from that acid free spray adhesive . It can make a mess by getting on the outside front of the mat and then your out about $4 to $6 bucks . Also if you just use tape and want to use the mat for something else later , you can pull it apart and do so .

[@silkfabrics4706]

what is the base instrument with scale called for measuring the length and breath

[@Blick_Art]

+Silk Fabrics We'd be happy to help you with your question! Can you please contact our Product Information department for assistance? They can be reached at [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@cutazabutton]

tape measure

[@Northstar_004]

whats the math for multiple images in one mounting board?

[@Blick_Art]

geostigmaX9 Basically the easiest way to start is to add your opening sizes together so you’re working with a single number. If you have two 5” x 7” pictures, first add the two image sizes together, so you know you’re working with about 10” x 7” total. Using the subtract and divide by 2 formula, you can see that your borders would be about 2” in an 11” x 14” mat. Then you decide how much space you want between the two windows (which is flexible, but should be less than the approximate border of 2”). You also need to decide the exact opening size to cut, which is usually ½” smaller than the picture, but this, too, is flexible. If you keep the opening that ½” smaller and have 1” of space between the openings, your borders will be 2” for the long dimension and 2.25” for the short, so that’s how far in you would measure from the sides of the mat. If you would like additional assistance, please feel welcome to contact our Product Information team at 1-800-933-2542.

[@Anglynn74]

can anyone tell me where I can find mat and mat board cheap and in bulk? maybe a website or catalog? I have a lot of vintage advertisements that I'd like to sell on ebay and I'm currently looking to buy this mat in bulk somewhere.

[@Blick_Art]

+Anglynn74 We offer a variety of matboards in a multitude of colors. The matboards found here (www.dickblick.com/categories/matboard/decorativematboard/details/) can be bought as individual sheets and bulk pricing is offered for multiple sheet purchases.

[@ahmedsaloom3931]

What's the name of this machine please ?

[@Blick_Art]

Hello, thanks for asking. The product feature is the Logan 350-1 Compact Elite Mat Cutter www.dickblick.com/products/logan-350-1-compact-elite-mat-cutter/ Thanks!

[@nhunter77018]

"Taken some artwork and mounted it in the center..." It would have been useful if you had described this part in a bit more detail.

[@Nedra]

easy-WOW

[@thesaucejeremy]

But how did you do the math for the matboard before doing the math to get 4 inches for the spacing?

[@Blick_Art]

Here, the outside dimensions of the board are simply the inside size of the frame that the matted artwork needs to fit. Deciding how large a frame and mat you'll need for a given piece of artwork is mostly about what looks balanced and brings the artwork to its best appearance. Too skinny a border looks unbalanced and awkward, and although it's tempting to try to economize and cut smaller to get an extra piece out of a full sheet of board, it's not worth it if the result detracts from the final appearance. We think the 4" borders here look balanced with the artwork, although some might decide to go a little taller so the top and sides could all be the same width, and the bottom could be a little larger. Above all else, decide based on what looks good to your eye and the framed size you think best complements the art. Hope this helps!

[@michelhedley1805]

Less chance for errors if metric measures are used.

[@repsibaccol4750]

I died when you started using math lol

[@georgew84]

anyone else think he cut his mats crooked? They really should've lined the camera up with the edge of the mat cutter to make this appear correct

[@jaydenbrumous2582]

plans for this and many other interesting things are on the stodoys site.