It s quick and simple and you can make mousepads in any shape size and colour that you want.
How to make a computer mat cutter.
When it comes to fabric sometimes scissors just won t cut it.
Finally i gave the non slip mat a bit of a trim since it was peaking out the sides a bit.
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Use three light cuts to get through the board.
For this particular sheet of bristol board i adjusted the knife dial to the 2 setting.
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.
At the 1 setting it did little more than score the cardstock.
But nonetheless sitting in divots defeats one of the main benefits of the mat in the first place the ability to roll and move the chair freely.
The cutter will cut your design starting from the right edge so line the edge of the paper up over there.
Line up the mat alongside the plastic guide and press the load paper button.
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.
In this video i demonstrate how to cut a beveled edge window mat for a photograph.
How to cut a double mat on a logan mat cutter.
That s all there s to it.
I also decided to make the edge black with a permanent marker.
Also my work table is about 6 feet long.
Make sure the cutting edge is flush with the ruler.
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Don t attempt to tug or pull the center away.
When cutting manually be sure to press firmly against the ruler or t square to keep it from moving as you cut.
I m very happy with mine and already know i ll get a lot of use out of it.
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.
That s where a rotary cutter and a cutting mat come in handy.
How to cut a double mat on a logan mat cutter.
Keep cutting light strokes with the ruler until the center comes away and drops out.
How to make your own cutting mat.
Always cut away from the important part.
My computer sits on one half of the table and the other half is left open for other.
