Buying a custom cut mat is easy when you order online from Documounts.  If your artwork doesn’t fit into the dimensions of standard pre-cut mats, there’s no need to go through the hassle of learning to cut mats on your own.  You can quickly and conveniently order your custom cut mat from Documounts, where we will expertly and efficiently cut mat exactly to your needs!

To determine the size of your custom cut mat, first measure the artwork, then ask yourself these two questions:

• Does your artwork have a blank space or border between the edge of the artwork and the edge of the paper?

or

• Does the artwork go all the way to the edge of the paper?

The answer to this question will determine the size of the window opening of your custom cut mat.  For instance, if your artwork is 5” wide by 10” tall, but there is a 1” blank space between your artwork and the edge of the paper on all four sides, then you can order a custom cut mat that has a window opening of 5” x 10”.  However, if your artwork is 5” x 10” and it has no blank space because the artwork continues all the way to the edge of the paper, then you will need to order a custom cut mat that is ¼” smaller on each side of the artwork.  The window opening for your custom cut mat would therefore be 4.5” x 9.5”.

Please note that when you order a custom cut mat from Documounts, always list the width of the artwork first, and the length second.

Next, decide how big you want the custom cut mat to be.  You can create a thin mat or a wide mat – it’s entirely up to you!  A custom cut mat that is 1” wide on each side will create a completely different look than a custom cut mat that is 3” wide on each side.  Take this into account when determining the size you want for your custom cut mat.

When you buy more than one custom cut mat in the same size, you will save more money the more you buy.  This is ideal for artists who expect volume sales at art festivals and gallery showings.  In addition to custom cut mats, you can also buy everything else you will need for displaying and selling your artwork at Documounts – from mountboard and frames to adhesives and wires! You can start shopping for custom mats here.

Tags: custom picture mats, cut mat

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