Mat board is the material that is used to make decorative photo mats.
Continuously, this board can surround the artwork and pictures inside frames.
It is a background material that is long lasting for presentation charts, handmade bulletin boards, and school projects.
Indeed, you are able to cut a thick mat board sheet with the scissors that are quite sharp.
However, for creating straight, clean cuts, what you need is a rotary-style paper cutter.
To cut this type of board depending on the shape and size you want, you should use the appropriate technique.
Several things you have to provide to cut this type of board are craft knife, paper cutter, pencil and of course the mat board itself.
The first step you should do is by drawing a line on the mat board edge with a pencil.
This step is aimed as a cutting guideline.
You should ensure that your line you have drawn is quite dark and long, so you can see it clearly, especially when you have placed the board on the cutter.
Then, you can place a guillotine-style paper cutter on a solid surface.
As the result, you can keep it from tipping.
Next, slide the mat board under the cutting arm of a guillotine-style paper cutter and align the mark of pencil.
Then, you should cut this type of board with a guillotine cutter by utilizing your right hand to raise the cutting arm.
Meanwhile, your left hand will position the mat board along the bar of guide at the trimmer top.