Video Tutorial - Mat Cutting Basics - Tools

This is the first video in a series I'm planning on the basics of cutting mats for your artwork. This video covers the basic tools of the trade and also what you'll need to set up a working area.

Disclaimer: I am no expert and I don't work in a frame shop! I dislike math. These lessons come from someone who has found a way to compromise with the art of cutting mats which is probably far from textbook perfect.

Next Up: Choosing Your Mat

MATERIALS LIST:

- 2 folding tables

- scrap box (leftover copy paper box)

- trash can

- foam floor mat

- Logan compact mat cutter

- slip mat for bevel cutting (spare piece of long matboard)

- straight and bevel cutter heads for mat cutter

- self-healing mat

- scrap paper for notes

- band-aid for blister prevention

- soft eraser and kneaded eraser

- white chalk pencil

- pencil

- heavy duty X-acto knife

- nail file or fine grain sand paper (for smoothing ragged cuts)

- extra replacement blades for mat cutter

- 24" clear ruler

- T square

- heavy duty scissors