How to window-mat your artwork
- Measure your work in inches. Round down a little.
- Add 4 inches to each number.
- Cut a piece of mat-board to this size (the size with the 4 inches added to each number).
- Check the window-mat cutter. It should be set to 2 3/4".
- Check that scrap mat-board is there.
- Take your custom cut mat-board and draw light lines 2" in (essentially drawing a light frame) on the back-side.
- Take your custom cut mat-board and place face-down in the window-cutter. For example, if you want a black colored mat, place the black side down. You should be able to see your light lines outlining where you will be cutting.
- Use the sliding razor blade to begin cutting 2" in. Cut twice before moving your board.
- Do the same for all 4 sides.