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Logan Board Mounted Mat Cutters

Logan Mat Cutters from Logan Graphics.
Picture Frame Professionally At Home.

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At ArtSupply.Com we have a Chicago store location where we have been professionally picture framing for 22 years, We always use a Logan mat cutter, the model varying depending on the size of the mat, and the depth of the mat board. If space is a problem, if you have a small shop or studio table, then look to purchase a Logan 301 mat cutter. If you need to cut larger mats, then move up to the Logan Simplex mat cutter in the size that you need. The Framers Edge mat cutter and the Logan Platinum Edge mat cutter are for the professional frame shops. Each mat cutter has its strengths and limitations, and so if you looking to purchase one, feel free to call us toll free at the store and we will guide you to the best one for you.

See also
Logan Hand Held Mat Cutter
Logan Mat Cutter Blades
How to cut a mat

	Includes a 24 inch capacity base board, push style bevel cutting head, mat knife, practice mat board and a copy of Logan’s How To Cut Mats book.
Logan 525 Deluxe Mat Cutting Kit (Item Number lgn-525)
LIST PRICE $65.95	YOUR PRICE $49.98

How to Cut A Mat

Knowing what size to cut your mat borders to is a mystery to some first time framers. But in reality a perfectly cut mat that proportionately surrounds your artwork can be done without needing a degree in physics. Unless you happen to own a $50,000 computer programmed, automated mat cutter, some simple mat skills are still required when figuring border sizes of mats. But don't worry, it's not that difficult. The following show the steps on how to measure your artwork, decide on the overall mat size, and identifying each of the border widths.

1. Measure your artwork

Use a reliable ruler and measure both the left to right and top to bottom dimensions of your picture. Measure exactly at the edges from where you want to the image to show through the mat. In this example the overall photo size is 8-1/2" x 10-1/2" (21.6cm x 26.7cm) but the actual image size measures to exactly 8" x 10" (20.3cm x 25.4cm). This tells you that the opening of your mat needs to be 8" x 10" (20.3cm x 25.4cm).

2. Decide what frame size to use
An average border size for mats is from 1-1/2" (3.8cm) to 3" (7.6cm) so deciding what frame size to use can be easy. Add three to five inches to the out side dimension of the photo to see what the closest standard frame size to use would be. Example, your photo size 8" x 10" (20.3cm x 25.4cm) so add three inches to these numbers and you get 11" x 14" (28cm x 35.6cm) which is a standard frame size. To figure out what the border sizes for this mat would be simply subtract each dimension of the photo size from the frame size and divide by two. Example: 11" - 8" = 3" (28cm - 20.3cm = 7.7cm). Divide 3" (7.7cm) by two which leaves 1-1/2" (3.8cm) to be used as the left and right mat border. Use the same steps to find out the top and bottom border.

3. Put it all together
This project consisted of a photo with an image size of 8" x 10" (20.3cm x 25.4cm) that was placed into an 11" x 14" (28cm x 35.6cm) frame. It used 1-1/2" (3.8cm) borders on the right and left and 2" (5cm) borders at the top and bottom. Now all thats left is to attach the photo into the back of the mat and pick out a nice 11" x 14" (28cm x 35.6cm) frame to finish your piece and hang it on the wall.