Diy Cutting Mat

A cutting mat is a must for an avid craft lover or sewer.

Diy cutting mat.

Cutting area is 3 4 from top and bottom and 1 2 from each side. Silhouette cutting mats and diy stencils. The main purpose behind all of this however is not to show you how i could cut a mat but to show you how you could do it yourself without having a degree in math or engineering and how you could save money in the process. Use an x acto knife and a metal ruler to cut through the mat board.

After that tutorial had been completed i was staying with my friend while on vacation in hamilton and she showed me her magnetic cutting mat. Econ 80 is an economical shore 80a polyurethane rubber suitable for a variety of mold making and industrial applications. Its guides allow for mat frames as narrow as 3 4 or as wide as 4 1 4 hurray for accommodating both the subtle and the chunky. Let s rewind for a sec.

First one i used as a silhouette cameo cutting mat. A cutting mat should be made of self healing plastic which prolongs the life and improves the quality of the mat itself. Diy self healing urethane rubber cutting mat. This post may contain affiliate links sponsored content and products received at no cost.

I stopped cutting only when i ran out of mats to cut. It has a 32 cutting capacity perfect for even the largest art i currently have in my home i ll be using its sturdy fixed guide rail for all kinds of consistent cuts but it s perfect for cutting mat board. Using the original cutting mat as a guide trace the cutting area on each mat. Not only do i have some tips for how to hang a gallery wall but i also have the best tip for getting super bright white diy photo mats for ikea and non ikea picture frames with no fancy mat cutting or pricey materials.

Leave the cutting area clear. I don t care for the wood grain loo. The place mat i bought measured 12 by 17 which will make two 8 5 by 12 mats. Before you begin cut your mat board to the size of your frame.

Measure the reveal area you want around. 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. See how to make your own custom self healing cutting mat for a large graphics table. Yes i d love to say 20.

Hi again everyone this project is an update to the diy mobile cutting table. Typically if you cut 2 3 of your own mats your tools will pay for themselves. Tape the edges with masking tape along the lines marking the cutting area. I just used it the same as a mat without the markings.