How to Cut a Double Mat Picture
Pictures that have been double-matted will bring out more colors and make the picture stand out. It will not only accentuate the picture but will also show off your creativity. Ordinary photos will no longer be ordinary after they have been double-matted. Even a black-and-white picture will become exceptional when it is surrounded by a double mat of black and white or grays. Matting is an inexpensive way to give your photos an expensive look.
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Instructions
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How to Cut a Double Mat
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Measure the bottom mat. Place the mat with the wrong side facing up and measure 2 ¼-inches on all sides. The bottom mat will have the widest border.
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Cut the bottom mat, but do not cut past the intersecting lines. Cutting past the corner will show on the right side of the mat, and it will appear unprofessional.
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Measure the top mat. Place the mat with the wrong side facing up, and measure 2-inches on all sides. This will allow for ¼-inch of the bottom mat to show.
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Cut the top mat, being careful not to cut past the intersecting lines.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a sharp razor blade to finish any cuts that did not penetrate the mat. Do not pull on the mat to finish the cut. Border sizes will vary according to personal taste. The size of the frame and size of the picture will also be a consideration when cutting a mat.
