Create Your Own Picture Frame Mat

With our picture frame builder you can customize your frame to match your style and specific needs.

Create your own picture frame mat.

Create your own custom picture frame online at frame usa. 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. I ll share the formula to figure it out. 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.

Here s how to cut your own picture mats. First thing you need to do is cut your mat to the size of your frame. Picture frames mat board ruler cutting mat exacto knife pencil. There is a really easy way to cut your own mats without expensive mat cutter tools.

Another reason to do your own mat cutting is that for the first time a truly professional type of cutter is available for under 100. These frames are my favorite ikea stromby frames. Preserve all your life s important moments with custom frames online with art to frame s great collection of online frames. Custom picture frame mats liners.

Determine the size of your picture frame. To make a picture frame you ll need to assemble a cardboard mat four wood or metal sides creating the outline of your frame and the glass or plexiglass front used to protect the picture. 3 place one sheet of card stock on your cutting mat and select the material type you are cutting. 1 4 plywood or cardboard.

Mats make your pictures shine for greatest impact but they also serve a protective purpose. Mats create space between your picture and the acrylic or glass front for air to circulate which prevents condensation from building up that can cause mildew or buckling over time. 2 make sure your design is centered on the preview of your cutting mat before you cut out the file. Cutter i used is listed at 79.

Such a great value at 7 99 each. Call us today at 718 788 6200. I used the heavy card stock setting because the card stock i purchased was on the thick side and that setting worked like a charm. Making your own picture frame is a great way to personalize your home décor and to create a device that is truly appropriate to the image inside of it.

All it takes is a few supplies some art or a photo to frame and you ll be creating your own decor in no time. The cost of this product has increased to 109 95 since this segment first aired. Just simply trace or measure the size on the back of the mat board then cut it using your ruler and some sort of cutting. If its a new frame i always use the paper inserts as a tracing guide.