Matting, ContinuedCutting a matCutting a beveled mat with a carriage-type cutter is easier than cutting one bywith a carriage-hand. Some carriage devices cut straight-edged mats while other cutters cuttype cutteroval or round mats. You can use a combination of both types of mat cuttersfor creative or decorative cut mats. The devices maintain a precise angle ofcut while you draw the cutting blade across a fixed beam. The blade remainsthe primary key to cutting a successful mat.To cut a mat with a carriage-type mat cutter, use this table:StepAction1Measure the inside dimension of the frame or determine the overalldimension of the desired mat.Measure the image area that you want exposed through the mat.On the back side of the mat, mark the dimensions of the desiredopening.Adjust the cutter stops on the carriage to correspond with themeasurements of the inside diameter of the mat, or the major andminor axis of a round or oval mat.Position the matboard face down and align with the left edge of themat cutter. Apply pressure to the carriage to secure the matboard inplace.Insert the blade approximately 1/16 th inch above the corner anddraw the blade down the carriage beam to just beyond the bottomcorner. The stops on the carriage will stop your stroke.Reposition the matboard for each side. The carriage for a round oroval mat will cut the mat in one continuous circular movement.2345678910Remove the unwanted portion of the mat.Smooth out jagged or rough edges with sandpaper or emery board.Place and attach the image into the mat and the mat onto thebackboard.2-34
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