Also my work table is about 6 feet long.
How to make a computer mat cutter.
That s where a rotary cutter and a cutting mat come in handy.
At the 1 setting it did little more than score the cardstock.
If you re using a mat cutter tool it will be a sliding attachment with its own ruled edge to ensure that the cutter doesn t slip.
Don t attempt to tug or pull the center away.
I m very happy with mine and already know i ll get a lot of use out of it.
Keep cutting light strokes with the ruler until the center comes away and drops out.
To cut the mat sides repeat the steps described above.
In this video i demonstrate how to cut a beveled edge window mat for a photograph.
That s all there s to it.
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How to cut a double mat on a logan mat cutter.
For this particular sheet of bristol board i adjusted the knife dial to the 2 setting.
How to make your own cutting mat.
When cutting manually be sure to press firmly against the ruler or t square to keep it from moving as you cut.
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1 cut out some sheets of wrapping paper to the size of each of your frames or use the sheets from within the frames if you have them.
It s quick and simple and you can make mousepads in any shape size and colour that you want.
My computer sits on one half of the table and the other half is left open for other.
The cutter will cut your design starting from the right edge so line the edge of the paper up over there.
When it comes to fabric sometimes scissors just won t cut it.
In this case have your ruler on the mat side and cut toward the center.
2 if you already have the artwork you re going to use write down a quick description on each cut out sheet of paper so that you make sure you don t have too much of one thing too close together.
Make sure the cutting edge is flush with the ruler.
Finally i gave the non slip mat a bit of a trim since it was peaking out the sides a bit.
Line up the mat alongside the plastic guide and press the load paper button.
Use three light cuts to get through the board.
In the chair mat s defense i am on the huggable side at 240 ish.
I also decided to make the edge black with a permanent marker.