Category Archives: Mat Cutting Techniques

How to Cut a Stepped Corner Mat

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Logan Graphic Products, Inc.

Placing two small steps at each corner of a mat’s window creates an elegant effect reminiscent of an art deco motif. The cutting part of the procedure is relatively simple once you’ve gotten the procedure straight in your mind. But … Continue reading →

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Adding Decorative Ink Lines to Your Mats

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Logan Graphic Products, Inc.

Matting enhancements like decorative ink lines are distinguished from other creative matting techniques in that they involve enhancements to the surface of the mat rather than variations on cutting the window. They can stand alone or serve as launching points … Continue reading →

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How to Cut an Angled Corner Mat

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Logan Graphic Products, Inc.

For a long time some mat cutters came with an impressive accessory known as an “angle plate,” a tool used for marking out and holding mat board for cutting angles other than right angles. By using it, you could cut … Continue reading →

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How to Cut a Multiple Opening Mat

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Logan Graphic Products, Inc.

The multiple opening mat, sometimes called a “collage mat”, is a mat with a series of windows in it. It is used most often to present photographs. Much of the challenge in cutting a multiple opening mat is in figuring … Continue reading →

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How to Measure and Cut a Double Mat

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Logan Graphic Products, Inc.

The border of a double mat consists of two areas of color, the broader area provided by the over-mat and the narrow band of color running around the inside of the window from the under-mat. Typically, the band of color … Continue reading →

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The Professional Framer’s Secret for Cutting a Double Mat

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Logan Graphic Products, Inc.

Many people find cutting a double mat a frustrating mystery. It seems simple and straightforward but it rarely turns out right unless you know the secret for cutting it correctly. A double mat is not what many people think it … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Mat Cutting Techniques

How to Cut a Stepped Corner Mat

Adding Decorative Ink Lines to Your Mats

How to Cut an Angled Corner Mat

How to Cut a Multiple Opening Mat

How to Measure and Cut a Double Mat

The Professional Framer’s Secret for Cutting a Double Mat

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