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Picture Framing and Mat and Frame Cutting

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In order to get your frame started you have to take your picture you printed you’re your digital camera and measure it across. There are templates you can get to help you figure out the exact size you will need for your frame, based on your picture size and width. After you have obtained the correct measurements for your picture you can start cutting your beveled edged window mat using a bevel cutter and ruler. By looking at the picture in front of the mat, you can judge the amount of space you will need beyond the picture that will fit within the frame you will make later.

After you have put the mat in place, you need to cut it so as not too much edges. This way the mat will fit in the frame correctly. The best way to do it is to mark the borders to the back of the mat with a miter tool. You will want to subtract about 3mm or 1/8 inches from the edges. This way you’ll know you will get the right length for the mat cutting.

At this point you will want to obtain a good frame join. To do this it is important to cut the frame miters accurately. In this case, a word of warning to you – not all miter saws cut accurately. So make sure you get one that will or else you will find yourself in a touch challenge trying to make cuts that will be off. In the end, it will affect the appearance of your frame and the way the picture will fit.

If you are unsure about doing this part of the work, you can always enlist the services of a chop service. A company that deals in chopping supplies and cuts the four sides of a picture frame according to your specifications. You just decide on the frame, and for a small fee, they will cut and shape your frame for you. You can do this online and have the frame delivered to you.

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