Two Mats Sizing

Determining the proper mat size and mat opening for a print or photograph is one of the more confusing issues facing novice framers.

Two mats sizing. First be sure you understand the two different measurements associated with a frame mat. You can change the material size in the project preview screen. Our standard size double mats have a reveal that is 1 4 all around but with any custom matting the reveal can be larger or smaller. Cricut cutting mats come in two sizes.

An alternative method is measuring your old mat. What is the mat window. Please see our article measuring for mats for more information. There is the overall size of the mat which is about the size of the inside of the frame.

Please see our article measuring for mats for more information. 12 x 12 inches or 12 x 24 inches. 4 7 out of 5 stars 1342 ratings based on 1342 reviews current price 16 97 16. We will do all other calculations for you such as the mat offset and the total frame size.

Ultimate mats has a huge selection of entry mats which range in size from 18 by 27 inches to 6 by 20 feet. We will do all other calculations for you such as the mat offset and the total frame size. However in high traffic areas you will want as big a doormat as you can fit. Choose the right size mats every time.

Take two measurements one from the 12 to 6 o clock position and a second from the 3 to 9 o clock position. Mirror mats for iron on projects you can turn mirroring on or off using the toggle labeled mirror for iron on. If you are using the larger mat then you need to change the setting in cricut design space. The difference between them is called the reveal.

In double matting two mats are used where the window opening for the top mat is slightly larger than the bottom mat window. What is the mat window. 97 list price 24 50 24. The cricut 12 x 24 mat.

For example a 12 trampoline frame means you ll need a 12 trampoline mat. The mat window or mat opening is the space between the two inner edges of the mat the hole through which your artwork will show. The material size menu only offers material sizes larger than the largest image on the mat. Changing the material size.

The 12 x 12 mat will be sufficient for most projects but every now and again you might want to go large. All the images on the mat will be mirrored flipped horizontally. The images will automatically flow to new mats as necessary based on the material size you have selected. These measurements are your frame s approximate size.

At this time print then cut is limited to 8 5 x 11 material. Cricut mat sizes. The mat window or mat opening is the space between the two inner edges of the mat the hole through which your artwork will show.